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May 26, 2021 Uncategorized

The Benefits of Having a Backyard Wedding Ceremony

A backyard wedding ceremony is a great idea and if you’re on the fence about it, let us explain why. Ideal for couples who don’t want to make a huge deal, but still want to have an amazing wedding experience, the backyard wedding is becoming a more and more popular choice, especially during times like these.

A backyard wedding ceremony offers a lot of perks without breaking the bank. In fact, it’s a great way to save money! From complete freedom in the guest list department, absolute control over the decor and setup, to total flexibility in terms of dates and planning, it’s a perfect mix between your traditional, big wedding and an intimate, smaller one.

Here are some of the perks that await if you choose a backyard wedding ceremony:

Complete Intimacy

Since you’re not renting a venue no restrictions are in place, except the ones you and your partner decide on. Depending on the size of your backyard you can have as few or as many guests as you’d like. If you decide to invite more people last minute or if you’d like to include pets in your wedding, for example, there will be no extra fees to pay.

The backyard wedding ceremony allows you to say your “I do” in a place that’s familiar to you, a place that nobody else has ever gotten married before, a place that’s completely yours. There is a certain charm and a special kind of magic in this, unlike using a venue that’s popular with couples.

No matter if you decide to keep the guest list short or want to invite a lot of people, the intimate wedding won’t be affected and that’s just one of the many benefits these weddings have to offer.

Décor

The fact that you’re not paying for a venue opens a world of possibilities. You can take the budget that was originally planned for a venue and use it toward turning your backyard into the perfect wedding space you’ve always dreamed of.

You’re basically starting with a clean slate and can really mix, match and play around until you get to something you and your partner both love. There are a lot of rental companies out there that you can rent items from. These items vary, and can be as small as plates and cutlery to stuff like chairs, tables, lights, and even a dance floor!

If you’re worried about the weather you can always rent a tent and have a beautiful backyard tent wedding. There are a lot of backyard wedding ideas online, so you can always look something up, or you can hire a decorator. Venues usually take up the biggest chunk of the budget, so you can really splurge on other things with no worries by eliminating this expense.

Flexibility

Since you decide who’s invited, when they’ll arrive, what you serve, how you’ll have your backyard wedding decorated etc, you are practically in control of everything.

You’re not going to be bound by availability, so you can pick any date you want and have your wedding then. Many couples have special dates in mind when they first start planning a wedding, but later find out that they’ll have to compromise since the venue is already booked for their date. With a backyard wedding you won’t have this issue!
Also, if something comes up you can always reschedule and not pay any fees or be forced to wait months until another slot opens up.

Another great thing about the backyard wedding is the fact that you can have both your ceremony and reception at the same place. This way your guests won’t have to rush from one spot to another and everything will be much easier and more relaxed. What’s more, getting ready will be more fun as you’re already in your home, a space you know and love, so the pre-wedding edge will be significantly smaller.

To Sum Up

By deciding to hold your wedding ceremony and reception in your backyard you’re setting yourself up for a lot of excitement and an amazing, unique safe wedding experience everyone attending will never forget.

You’re going to be the one who holds all the strings and you’ll be able to set everything up just the way you vlike it. By renting out furniture, premium tableware, lighting, a tent, or other necessary items you can transform your backyard into a stunning venue and all that at a fraction of the cost.
For couples who love intimacy, are creative, aren’t afraid of a little challenge, and absolutely love the outdoors, the backyard wedding ceremony is all kinds of perfect.

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April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

Safe Gatherings During The Pandemic: Tips for Planning Your Celebrations

If you are hosting an in-person celebration, you already know there are rules and guidelines you have to follow for everyone to stay safe and healthy. These guidelines may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but the truth is, they’re quite simple and very necessary, as we’d all like to get back to our old normal as soon as possible.

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February 8, 2021 Uncategorized

Tips on Planning an Eco-Friendly Event

Thinking of planning an eco-friendly event? That’s amazing! With the world’s growing concern and awareness about the state of our ecosystem and ongoing climate change, more people are trying to go green and stop using items that are next to impossible to recycle.

Without a doubt – saving the environment is worth changing our habits when it comes to what we use daily.

But when it comes to celebrations, it seems as if going green is a challenge. How do you really go about creating an eco-friendly event? From invites and decoration, to cutlery and plates, here are some things to keep in mind when planning eco-friendly events.

Reusables vs. Recyclables

When it comes to the core of your event, i.e. decoration, linens, napkins, glassware, tableware, and so on, it’s best to use reusables instead of recyclables.

The idea behind it is simple. Instead of a product that has been produced for one-time use
(no matter how eco-friendly it’s manufacturing or recycling), having something that’s actually made to endure multiple uses in a safe, sanitary way is a far better option.

If you’re thinking paper plates, let’s be real – they can’t really help you pull off a sophisticated vibe. So instead of disposable paper plates and one-time-use cups and cutlery, consider renting tableware that is both reusable and beautiful. You’ll get a pristine set of tableware that will help you create an elevated eco-friendly event experience.

Moving on, we have napkins. Instead of regular ones just use cloth napkins. By making this switch, you get both a glamorous and an eco-friendly event in an instant. Cloth napkins can be rented as well, and you’ll get them properly sanitized and ready to be placed at the table.

Alongside napkins, there are table linens. Available in a variety of styles, materials, and shapes, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for. Most of them, just like napkins, are made from natural, organic materials, so that’s another point in the eco-friendly bracket!

As a good chunk of the event rentals industry is green-oriented, find a company that uses eco-friendly dishwashers, high-efficiency washing machines, and strives to go paperless. This is most common with those who have been in the industry longest, as they have the awareness and means to switch to better ways of operating.

Online Invites

Instead of the traditional way of sending invites, why not try e-invites instead? Even though guests can keep them to remember the good times they had at your event, using paper invites is not green at all.

Paper is damaging the environment in a number of ways, starting from its birth, when a tree is cut down to make it, ending with its harmful decomposition when tossed. This is especially true with fancy paper that is often dyed, has glitter added, and so on. It makes the whole cycle much more difficult.

If you really don’t like the idea of an e-invite, consider using recycled paper or some of the eco-friendly versions, like cotton or bamboo paper. It will really add to the eco-friendliness of your event, while still keeping its memorabilia purpose. What’s more, not many people are aware of such paper, so it might be a fun novelty for some of your guests!

After The Event

If you end up using some recyclables as part of your event decoration – don’t worry. You can rent and station bins for recyclables at your event! You can get a bin for different types of recyclables like paper, cans, glass, etc.

Sort the recyclables after the party is over and have them taken to the appropriate facility to be processed. It’s the easiest way to ensure the waste ends up in the optimal place for the environment.

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January 14, 2021 Uncategorized

How To Set The Perfect Table

A beginner's guide to a perfect Table

There is a certain craftiness when it comes to setting a table.

Every detail has its purpose, every utensil its rightful place, and it all comes down to a beautiful unison once you’re finished.

Setting a table properly, especially if you’re hosting an official dinner or just want to fancy things up, is the basis of a good, food-centered event. It might seem like rocket science at first (why are there so many forks?!), but it’s actually quite simple.

After you learn all about it, you’ll see that it just makes sense.

If you’re one of those people wondering how to set a table the right way, you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to guide you through the process in this article.

Where to begin?

The very first thing you’d want to think about is your color scheme. Pick something that fits the spirit of your event. Choose your flatware, plates, glasses, and napkins accordingly. One tip to up your game is to use cloth napkins instead of paper ones.

Next, plan out your meals. This step is extremely important as it will dictate the way your table is being set. Figure out how many courses you’re going to serve and what they will be. This is your blueprint for the table.

Now, there are a few foundation rules, and some that can be broken. There are also differences between formal and informal table settings. The good news is, both follow the same basic rules.

Before we move forward, there are several different utensil types you need to know about.

Let’s break them down:

Forks – Salad fork, fish fork, dinner fork, dessert fork, and an oyster fork. The oyster fork is the only fork that goes to the right instead of the left side.
Knives – Fish knife, dinner knife, and a butter knife. The butter knife is set on a bread plate which is placed above the forks.
Spoons – Soupspoon and dessert spoon.

How to set a table for a formal event

Start by placing a charger plate and the plate your first meal will be served on in the middle. Charger plates come in various colors and designs and are equally great for decoration as they are for serving. Between meals, remove the used plate and replace it with the one your next meal will be served in.

Next, with your course plan in mind, start placing your utensils. Knives and spoons always go on the right side of the dinner plate, while forks go to the left. The secret to utensil placement is to organize them in the order in which the meals are being served, with the first ones to be used is placed furthest from the plate. As the meals move forward, the matching utensils get closer and closer to the plate.

As for dessert, there are two options. You can have the dessert dinnerware set on your table from the get-go, in which case the spoon faces left and the fork right, placed above the dinner plate with a dessert plate right above them. The second option is to bring them out when dessert time comes.

Moving on from utensils, we get to glassware. You’ll need three glasses. One for water, one for white wine, and one for red wine, placed in that order from left to right, set above the knives and spoon.

To finish up, place your napkin either to the left of the forks or in the middle of your plate and you have yourself a fancily-set table!

How to set a table for an informal event

All the basic rules still apply. Dinner plate goes in the center, the knives and spoons are to the right, the forks to the left, with the napkin resting next to the forks or on top of the dinner plate.

The difference here is that you can skip out on the charger plate and the number of glassware you need goes down.

To set a table for an informal event you’ll need your plate in the center, a salad fork and a dinner fork to the left with a salad plate on their left. To the right, a soup spoon and a dinner knife.

For glassware, you’ll need a water glass and a wine glass on the right, accompanied by a coffee or tea cup placed next to the wine glass. If you’re serving desert and want your utensils set out from the start, place the desert spoon between the soup spoon and dinner knife, and your dessert plate above the dinner plate. A bread plate and butter knife keep their place at the upper left corner.

And, there you have it! The mystery of how to set a table has been demystified! As a parting tip, don’t think that you need all of these utensils no matter what. If you’re not serving soup, skip out on the spoons, and if you’re not having oysters or fish, those utensils don’t get placed either.

Don’t lose yourself in all the formalities though and remember to actually enjoy your event! Having a good time is way more important than a fish fork anyway!

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November 19, 2020 Uncategorized

Choosing the Perfect Table Linen

Regardless if it’s a small dinner, a birthday party, a corporate event, or just a relaxed get-together with friends, the table always finds itself at the center of any celebration. We gather around it for delicious food, favorite drinks, and a whole lot of good times. We all fuss over it, and for a good reason. Tables are the centerpiece of the event!

You want to wow your guests, and with our celebrations (and especially our food) so often shared online, everybody wants that original, tasteful look of their table.
If you’ve been wondering how to approach table decoration for your next event, we’ve got some tips for you! .

But table decor doesn’t rely on tableware only. Choosing the perfect table linen is what makes it, or breaks it!

Table Linen

Consider good table linen as your base. It sets the scene, dressing the table up and opening a way for further additions. The table linen is going to dictate your every next linen (and decor!) decision, so choose wisely.

Having good, quality-made table linen will enrich your table. If you’re having a laid back family get-together, a cotton or linen table linen is a great idea. Not too serious, but still looking great, it’s going to add to the homely feeling. If it’s a corporate event, or a birthday party, cotton still works, but so do materials like silk and lace. Smooth and shiny or textured and eye-catching – they will definitely leave an impression.

As for colors, you can take your pick! There is a great variety of main shades and further variations, so you can completely customize your table exactly to your taste!

Table Runners

The next step in choosing the perfect table linen for your event are table runners. Table runners are optional, but they do have a wonderful ability to make the space look richer.

If you’ve chosen rustic or boho decoration – dressing the table with a table runner only will absolutely do the trick. If you’re going with a different decor style and have already chosen table linen in a single color, you can go with a patterned or lacy table runner to mix things up! A table runner is also a great orientational piece, in terms of table setting. It defines the area where the food will be served and where the decoration, such as flowers and candles, will stand.

Table runners also come in different types, so if you went with a cotton table linen, a cotton table runner will do great. If you’d like, you can combine materials and use a different-colored table runner to accentuate! Think of your vision for the event and don’t be afraid to play around!

Napkins

Paper napkins are okay, but linen napkins are amazing! They’re sophisticated, come in a variety of colors and materials, and are definitely an unavoidable item on a well set table. They’ll definitely show you went that extra mile!

Think of napkins as a utility, but also a decoration piece. This is where you need to consider what would match your already-chosen linen. Napkins can usually be found in matching colors and styles as your table linen, so you can go with that. To mix things up, choose a patterned design, a complementary color, or just go with a shade of white.

You can also match the color of your napkins with your plates or flatware, or go the opposite direction – accentuate to get a wow effect. Napkins offer a world of decor possibilities, so use them creatively.

Conclusion

Choosing the perfect table linen has everything to do with materials, colors AND what your event is all about! Quality is key though, so stick to known materials and try to avoid synthetic blends. They can look and feel rough, out-of-place, and mess up your whole setup. This is especially important for the napkins. A good, quality cotton napkin is a holy grail in both looks and usefulness!
If you don’t want to clutter your home with table linens you’ll rarely use, you can use a rental service to provide them. Rental companies such as ours have an amazing variety of colors and materials you can browse online, allowing you to plan the look of your table before the event date draws closer!
We hope you found these tips on choosing the perfect table linen insightful.

Check out our previous blog posts for more table setting tips and ideas to get inspired!

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October 22, 2020 Uncategorized

Hauntingly Beautiful Halloween Table Settings

Autumn has just begun. That means that Halloween is right around the corner! Even though this year is still a complete rollercoaster, the holiday season is not cancelled! Small gatherings, with respect to health measures, are still very much possible. If you’re thinking of throwing a little get-together to mark the spirit of the holiday, we have some ideas for hauntingly beautiful Halloween party table settings that will save you time and energy while planning!

When throwing a themed party, no matter it’s size, decoration is everything. Having pieces that reflect the theme on and around the table is essential. Each holiday has its own color palette and Halloween is all about that spooky vibe with black, orange, purple, and red being the centerpiece. With this in mind, here are some things you can do with these colors on your table!

Back To Black

The spookiest color on the spectrum is also one of the most elegant ones and that’s an amazing thing! This time of year is probably one of the only times you can get away with the unconventional black table linen and dark-toned flatware without having to explain much!

If you want to throw a classy, yet spirit-matching party, black is definitely a color to consider! To keep everything nice and themed, pairing it with wooden and glass details, as well as other theme-fitting colors will add sophistication, fun, and that olden vibe Halloween brings along.

Orange Is The New Black

Orange is a dominating color, not only for Halloween, but for the season itself. It reminds us of autumn nature, pumpkin patches, signature seasonal drinks, and so much more! Being such a vibrant color, it may seem a bit hard to pair, but that’s really not the case!

Beautiful Halloween party table settings including orange as the main (or detail) color are pretty easy to pull off. Tinted glass goblets, table linen in different shades of orange, wooden details, and some pieces (like table runners or flatware) in the contrasting purple or black are a winning combination! Don’t be afraid to be a bit bold when it comes to pairing orange! It’s in the spirit of the holiday to have fun!

All the shades of red

Spooky, elegant, sophisticated, on point! Blood red, burgundy, wine red, crimson. Red is all of these things and more. It’s various shades offer much room to play with. Think of it as a color to match with and you got your home a step away from the Aadams family house.

A black table linen paired with red drinking goblets, napkins in the same shade, onyx flatware, glittery gold or silver plates, and a dash of purple here and there – and done!
The season’s spirit is instantly translated onto your dinner table!
This is probably the most colorful idea we’ve come up with for you, and we’re in love!

No matter if you want to go full dark and spooky, or a bit brighter with your decoration, we hope our ideas have helped you out! A themed party is always a great idea, but right now it’s like a breath of fresh air.

Still, not everyone has all of these specific, themed things just lying around the house. If you’re one of them and don’t feel like buying, renting the items is a great option! Companies such as ours have a wide selection of stunning and classy Halloween party table settings to choose from. Everything listed above can be found on our website! Take a look and make your own combination! Don’t forget to add the classic decor like pumpkins, bats, candles, flowers, and a little ghost cutout here and there to round it all up!

We hope you have a nice and spooky Halloween party! Have fun and remember – a masquerade ball comes with a bit of a twist this year!

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September 21, 2020 Uncategorized

Packages for Your Next Micro Celebration

We know that hosting an event takes a lot of pre-planning, organizing, and decision-making. There are many things you need to worry about, from theme and decoration, to linen and matching tableware. What’s more, figuring out where to get the right items adds more stress and consumes time. To make the process easier for you, we’ve curated small event rental packages! This line of elegant and unique event bundles guarantees a stress-free event planning experience.
We will walk you through the themes and colors available, and make it’ll be super easy to pick out exactly what works for you!

Two-tone sets

Charming and romantic, the Garden Blush set offers a beautiful combination of soft blush shades for the plates and glassware, paired with blonde flatware to round it all up. A fairytale colorscheme, this set is perfect for a backyard micro-wedding or a special family celebration. Adding a bit of lace into the mix, the Garden Blush bundle is classy and tasteful, letting you design your event exactly the way you imagine it.

If neutral colors and metallic shades are more up your alley, our Vintage Loft set is perfect for you. Featuring matte black onyx plates and copper flat and drinkware, this bundle represents elegance and style. Ideal for private corporate events, or a refined gathering with friends, it will elevate your event from a regular dinner party to a high-class soirée.

Patterned sets

Combining royal blue crockery, glass charger plate and drinkware, plus gold detailing and flatware, Maison Blu is the set to go with. Effective in all the right ways and chic as chic comes, this set works for both family and corporate events. Fun and stylish, this bundle from our small event rental packages is definitely an eye-catcher! Pairing two different patterns with high-shine detailing and glass, it makes every course served an entirely new experience!
If you’re looking for something a bit more posh, our Over the Moon set defines fancy. Easy on the eyes, featuring white-gray marble effect plates alongside gold flatware, it sets the table with elegance and style. The drinkware, made of glass and crystal, adds to the stellar effect. This simple but striking bundle is great for both family gatherings or corporate events with an effortlessly elegant tint.

Custom sets

With the intention to provide even more personalization with our bundles, the small event rental packages will feature a mix-and-match option as well! Take your pick from everything available and create your very own perfect table set!

For those who know exactly what they want, this option is available for both micro-weddings and themed parties. All of our sets are versatile and unique, but we still understand that no two events are alike. Available soon, you can learn more about this option by booking a consultation!

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July 2, 2020 Uncategorized

A Guide To Intimate Weddings

Cozy and intimate, small weddings are on the rise, and definitely carry with them a special kind of charm. No matter if you had your plans altered because of the pandemic, or have always dreamed of a small wedding, going micro does not mean having less.

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June 25, 2019 Uncategorized

Quick Tips For Outdoor Events

Outdoor events are the way to make sure everyone has a great time, while also following social distancing rules and staying safe! In this blog, we offer a few tips that will help you with planning an outdoor event.

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June 20, 2019 Uncategorized

The Right Tent For Your Event

When planning an event, having a solution for an unexpected weather change is probably one of the most important things to focus on.

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Complete Intimacy

Décor

Flexibility

To Sum Up

Reusables vs. Recyclables

Online Invites

After The Event

A beginner's guide to a perfect Table

Where to begin?

How to set a table for a formal event

How to set a table for an informal event

Table Linen

Table Runners

Napkins

Conclusion

Browse Our Themed Event Packages

Back To Black

Orange Is The New Black

All the shades of red

Browse Our Themed Event Packages

Two-tone sets

Patterned sets

Custom sets

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