Introduction:

Here at Hotels Unlimited we have a committed staff at each of our locations that is here to cater to our clients’ needs. Today, we continue with our ” Meet the Staff” series in which we will inform you of our resources that are available for your opportune moment.

Today Hotels Unlimited interviewed Alina Moscopol, the Catering Sales Director of the Sterling Ballroom located inside the Doubletree of Tinton Falls, NJ. For more information, go to the Sterling Ballroom’s Twitter or Facebook pages and the Doubletree Hotel Twitter and Facebook Pages.

Photo is credited to Lena Jang.

HU: How long have you worked at Hotels Unlimited?

AM: I have worked here 2 and a half years.

HU: What is the most common type of event that your facility holds?

AM: Weddings definitely, we also do birthday parties, christenings, anniversaries, reunions, and high school awards dinners. We also hold education events and corporate meetings.

HU: What is your most memorable event that you have done?

AM: One time the Sterling Ballroom hosted a fundraiser for people affected by Alopecia, (those who suffer from permanent hair loss.)  We had people and families from all over as well as locally from Ocean and Monmouth Counties. It was amazing to see these everyday people that you would have no idea had a problem come together for a worthy cause. It was very emotional.

HU: What do your clients like most about your Monmouth County banquet facility?

AM: Our clients love our chandeliers, dance floors and the mirrors. The layout of the banquet hall is unique since all the rooms are connected and allow people to move easily from place to place. It’s a simple but elegant layout. Because we host only one wedding at a time, our couples have 100% privacy with 3 rooms to utilize for their big day plus an indoor and outdoor ceremony area.

HU: Does the bar make any specialty cocktails?

AM: Upon request.

HU: What enhancers do your clients use the most?

AM: Everyone tends to use the chocolate fountain, the ice cream sundae bar, and the sushi display. Our non-food enhancers include chair covers, chair bows and Hollywood lighting.

HU: What is your favorite part of the event planning process?

AM: Being able to make the brides vision possible. They each have expectations and personalities, and it is fun to create a unique vision around choosing their menu items, decorations and enhancers which help personalize their event. I enjoy meeting their vision and contributing my input with my own experience. I am very friendly and close and personal with the brides.

HU: Any advice that you would recommend to any couples getting married that are looking around?

AM: Be specific with their expectations. Brides should be open to new ideas. Everyone is so focused on price that they forget the quality factor.

HU: What is your most unusual event request?

AM: One of our brides had requested an ice sculpture that was in the shape of her very fluffy dog. The ice sculpture even had included the dog’s collar.