At Stokely Event Center, we strive to provide a streamlined, stress-free experience for each of our clients. Over the years, we have developed a process that offers our clients amenities, services, and support that are simply not available at many other event centers in our area.  Today, we wanted to discuss a few of the many benefits of hosting your …

While it may not be considered “wedding season”, fall is a wonderful time to get married! The fall leaves, cool breeze, and pumpkin spice lattes are perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere. There are countless reasons to plan a fall wedding! Beautiful Fall Colors The fall colors are a perfect backdrop for your wedding photos. There are many ways to …

The holiday season is known for many things – gifts, time with family and friends, and a multitude of parties that you are expected to attend. This can create stress during an already busy time of the year! As a business owner, you may feel overwhelmed trying to navigate the last few months of the year while trying to plan …

As a kid, it feels as if your birthday is a national holiday. You look forward to your special day all year long, usually celebrating with a long-anticipated birthday party! However, the excitement of birthday celebrations seems to die down once you reach high school.  Sure, you may celebrate your Sweet 16. Maybe you will even have a party to …

Retirement celebrations have earned a reputation as an antiquated office event. Oftentimes, this reason for celebration quickly feels forced – failing to truly recognize the accomplishments of the guest of honor! At Stokely Event Center, we believe that every celebration – including retirements – can be fun and exciting.  One of the best ways to celebrate retirement in style is …

High school reunions – while some people live for them, others dread these often mundane events. But what if we told you that your next high school reunion could be a fun and exciting event for everyone involved?! Depending on how long it’s been since your graduation, reunions often become awkward and forced, causing many of your classmates to skip …

Graduation is an exciting time of life – this celebration marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. With graduation season quickly approaching, we wanted to share a few tips for planning the perfect graduation party! Keep the Graduate in Mind Perhaps the most important aspect of planning a perfect graduation party is to keep the …

Choosing your venue is perhaps one of the most important aspects of planning an event. Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, a corporate event, or even a birthday party, the venue can dictate the success of your event! At Stokely Event Center, we strive to make your decision as simple as possible.  Here are five factors to consider when …

Gifts are a great way to show your employees that you appreciate their hard work and dedication throughout the previous year. Especially in a year like 2020, it is important to take the time to show our gratitude to the people who aid in our success. Unfortunately, many employee gifts are not quite as useful or exciting as an employer …

Is there anything worse than meticulously planning a holiday party in the middle of December only to have party guests who don’t appreciate your efforts? For most of us, December is full of numerous parties, hours of preparation, and an attempt to enjoy some time with our families. The obligatory work party, while well-intentioned, may seem like just another event …

There is no doubt about it: 2020 has certainly been an unconventional year. As we quickly approach the holiday season, it’s time to think about unique ways to celebrate with the people you love! Stokely Event Center is ready to help you make sure that your Thanksgiving celebration is about more than just a turkey.  Make Sure This Thanksgiving is …