Some tips for organising the perfect Ladies Weekend/Festival
- Get involved – After all the event is to thank the Ladies and you are the partner of the Worshipful Master.
- Where do you want the Ladies Weekend to be?
- Which hotel do you prefer?
- What entertainment would you like for the event?
- Which menu would you rather choose?
Responsibilities ahead of the event:
Choosing a venue – Obviously the most important decision as the success of the event will largely be measured on the numbers attending and people will not go to a hotel that represents poor value, low quality or located in an area of low interest. With thousands of ladies festival hotels in the UK, how can you be sure the hotel you have chosen is the right one? With nearly 20 years’ experience of organising Masonic weekend events in hotels all over the UK we will put together a proposal based on your brief in hotels of the highest quality as well as negotiating the best rates through our historical knowledge, negotiation skills and buying power.
Developing the event – The personal touches that you add to your ladies festival event is what will define it from the previous years. The entertainment, the Ladies present, the menu cards and the flowers all greatly benefit from input from the Lady President and that additional care is really noticeable come the event.
Over the ladies weekend – The main point of worry for a lot of Lady President’s is the response to the Ladies speech. Many a lady has spoilt the time ahead of the speech with unnecessary stress about standing up in front of everyone. Each Lodge is different, but in recent years, a lot of the focus on speeches has been reduced. Where 15 minute speeches were common place the norm now is for far shorter speeches. For inspiration you can search for ‘Masonic Ladies Night Speech’ on youtube.
The main focus of these ladies weekend events is to honour and thank the Ladies for putting up with their husband’s regular absences and late night returns, so the importance on making it a night to remember for all the ladies relies heavily on your input.
Please do not be afraid to get in touch and put your thoughts and influences into the event. We are always happy to discuss your event and offer advice where required. We’d be delighted to answer any questions you may have and invite you to get in touch on the number below.
To use our free masonic event venue search service call us on T:01202 400855 or click here to send us your requirements.