6 to 12 Months Before the Event

• Determine the type of event (formal, special occasion etc.)
• Determine if you want to handle the event your self or get assistance (hire an event coordinator/manager and or reach out to family and friends)
• Decide the type of beverages and food you would like to have (buffet, alcoholic, etc.)
• Choose a party theme and/or colors
• Decide how many guests you would like to invite and also if it's an adult only or family event.
• Set a date, time and place for your event
• Determine RSVP date
• Book venue - make sure you look into all of the extra fees and do's and do not's
• Determine a shopping list (for napkins, candles etc, if needed)

3 to 6 Months Before the Event

• Finalize decorations, flowers, lighting, sound etc.
• Secure catering and other services such as security, parking, wait staff, tables, chairs etc.)
• Finalize invitations and postage
• Secure venue, entertainment (DJ, band etc.), tables, chairs and other equipment rentals (if needed)

2 to 3 Months Before the Event

• Put together your guest list and gather addresses and phone numbers
• Order invitations
• Purchase decorations, paper good, and other supplies (if needed)
• Plan your menu and purchase non-perishable foods and drinks (if required)
• Reach out to friends or family members who would want to help with the party

1 to 2 Months Before the Event

• Address and mail your invitations
• Pick our the music
• Follow - up with venue, entertainment, tables, chairs and other equipment rentals (if needed)

1 to 2 Weeks Before the Event

• Confirm any friends, family and hired service people working the party
• Pick out your party outfit
• Finalize venue layout and decorations
• Shop for bulk and perishable food (if needed)

2 to 3 Days Before the Event

• Clean house if the party is at home
• Start decorating
• Shop for any last-minute supplies and food items
• Follow-up with contracted services (caterer, DJ etc)
• Assign duties to volunteers (make sure to include cleaning up duties as well if needed)

The Day of the Event

• Finalize the decorations and place settings
• Go over the assign duties with the volunteers
• Relax and enjoy your event!

The rental, purchase of a DVD or Blue-Ray carries specified right to watch the movie in your home with your family and friends.  These DVDs are clearly labeled "FOR HOME USE ONLY."  Owning a home edition DVD does not carry with it the right to exhibit movies outside the home.

If you are hosting private viewing of a movie or other copyrighted work you do not need a public performance license.  But if you are considering on having a movie or other copyrighted work in a public place you need to obtain a public performance license as our rental prices do not include the license(s).  These licenses cover you from copyright infringement and violating the Federal Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code).

We recommend for you to contact any of the major firms below that handle these licenses depending on your needs.  These firms can assist you in obtaining the correct license for a successful and stress-free event.  Films selection must have a rating of G, PG, or PG-13.  Movies with R rating must be pre-approved by EMC Event Management Services, LLC.  Rated X movies are not permissible.  EMC Event Management Services, LLC must be notified 7 days prior to event of the title selected.

Criterion Pictures www.criterionpicusa.com             8238-40 Lehigh                         Morton Grove, Illinois 60053              1-800-890-9494

Motion Picture Licensing Corporation www.mplc.com                               5455 Centinela Avenue                       Los Angeles, California 90066            1-800-462-8855

Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. www.swank.com                         10795 Watson Road                         St. Louis, Missouri 63127                  1-800-876-5577

Information about                           public performance law:                     Motion Picture Association of America^® www.mpaa.org