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How Do You Entertain Wedding Guests?

in Tent Rentals  by July 23, 2021 0 comments

Besides hiring the best wedding supplies from wedding party rentals that ensure the guests are cozy and comfortable, you want to keep the guests entertained.

How do you entertain wedding guests? If you are asking this question, you should know that there are plenty of ways to do it. These ways include:

Set up food stations

Most weddings feature three-course, sit down meals, but it doesn’t have to be the case with your wedding.

To get the guests off their feet, set up food stations at different locations of the wedding venue. These locations can have different types of foods such as pizzas, tacos, and churros.

The event will even be more entertaining if you can organize the foods in such a way that the guests can customize them to their liking. This calls for you to provide different recipes that the guests can try out.

Choose an interesting venue

The venue you choose can go a long way towards keeping your guests happy and entertained.

Instead of going for the usual bland and uninspiring venues, go for venues full of interesting features. For example, you can choose a venue with a waterfall and conversation triggering landscapes.

Besides such a venue being beautiful to look at, it also triggers people to start talking about the different features which is interesting as people get to enjoy the new features as they are making new friends.

Set up a photo booth

Many people want to capture their happy times and photo booths make this possible. To impress your guests, don’t provide the usual photo booths—go out of your way and install more entertaining units. For example, you can install selfie stands, glam booths or even GIF booths.

To push people to have the urge to take as many photos as possible, create a spectacular backdrop. Thankfully, there are plenty of options you can go with, from fairy lights to stunning flowers walls.

Your choice should be influenced by your theme and the look you want to create.

Create a competition

Competitions bring out the best in people and allow them to interact with each other.  The most common competitions in weddings are lawn games, but it doesn’t have to end there.

To keep your guests entertained, incorporate other fun games such as quizzes and word searches.

Provide live entertainment

Well done live entertainment never gets old and there are many options you can go with from ethnic dance groups, duelling pianos, Cirque du Soleil, caricature artists, to flash mobs. It’s up to you to choose the one that best fits your wedding.

When making your decision, pay attention to the type of guests attending your event. Are they young or old? What are their tastes and preferences?

Keep the kids busy

There is no parent that doesn’t want to see their kid happy so when you provide kid-friendly activities, you not only keep the kids entertained but the adults too.

The obvious way to entertain the kids is to provide them with coloring books, small toys, crayons, and bubbles but you shouldn’t stop here.

Create more engaging activities such as scavenger hunts, bounce houses, and others.

Light up the sky with wish lanterns

If you are having a formal event, wish lanterns are an excellent way to give the event an exquisite look and keep the guests entertained.

The lanterns look their best at night so as the darkness creeps in, give the guests lanterns to light up the sky and offer their wishes for your relationship.

Remember to also fly one up with your new spouse. The lantern will even be better if it’s much bigger than the others.

Let the guests sing

It’s always fun to see people that can’t sing, sing so renting the Karaoke system from event rentals Rockland NY and setting up a karaoke studio is an excellent way to keep the guests entertained. And don’t let the guests run the show—be at the lead and belt out a few tunes together with your partner.

Remember, these aren’t the Emmys so you have no pressure to be pitch-perfect. Sing with your bathroom tone and you are good to go.

Of course, to make the event more fun, have prizes for the best and worst singers.

How Can I Surprise My Wedding Guests?

in Tent Rentals  by July 12, 2021 0 comments

When you are having a wedding, as much as you are doing it for yourself and your loved one, you want your guests to have the best time of their life.

Are you wondering how can I surprise my wedding guests? There are plenty of ways on how to go about it. Here are some of these ways:

Keep your guests comfortable

Whether you are having an indoor or outdoor event, ensure your guests are comfortable. If having your event outdoors, rent a wedding tent and other event party rentals from reputable party rental companies. To surprise the guests, go with a party tent with unique colors and designs. For example, instead of the usual white tent, go with a blue tent.

When it comes to the chairs, ensure they are comfy that the guests want to spend as much there as possible. If it’s too hot, rent an air conditioner to cool the air. On the other hand, if it’s too cold, rent heaters and other heating devices to keep the guests warm.

Arrive in style

Many guests have their eyes out for how the bride will arrive. In most situations, the bride comes in a limousine. It’s completely okay to come in a limousine but if you want to wow the guests, this is too cliché.

One way to go about it is to arrive in a chopper, horse-drawn carriage, or vintage car.

When it comes to your entrance song, stay away from the usual Michael Bolton songs. Instead, enter the wedding venue with an upbeat song that gets your guests up and dancing. This will get the guests by surprise that they will remember your event for a long time.

Play dress up

During the reception, go to the changing room and dress in different clothes than you had in the wedding. For example, you can dress in your favorite superheroes or in medieval dresses. To keep the memory of the moment, ensure that you have the photographer on hand to capture your look and the look on people’s faces.

Have a photo booth

How many times have you visited a wedding and found a photo booth? It’s often rare, right? Weddings are happy occasions and people want to keep memories of them for as long as possible so you should provide them with a free photo booth for them to take as many photos as they want.

To wow them, provide them with a fancy dress to take their photos in. The dress can be a wedding dress or a high-end outfit that most people would wish to have.

Have a choreographed first dance

Although, more and more people are doing this, it’s still a surprise to many guests as they don’t see it coming. Having a choreographed dance shows how ready and prepared you were for the day so the guests will respect you even more.

To drop the guests’ jaws, you should start the dance as the usual slow dance then the music suddenly change into an upbeat danceable jive. When it comes to dancing, kill the show with your moves.

Switch the bouquet toss

The bouquet toss is a traditional wedding practice that you can do but don’t do it the way it has been done since the inception of weddings—you should be creative about it.

For example, if you are an athlete, attach a garter to a baseball or football then throw it to the crowd and ask the best athlete to win.

You can also order a breakaway bouquet from your florist or party rentals Rockland NY made up of several bouquets that are loosely held together and let multiple people have a time of their time catching the bouquet.

Organize table games

When many people attend weddings and wedding receptions, they expect to dance and listen to speeches but this isn’t enough to get the guests talking. One way to make your event memorable is to include table games. Some of the excellent ideas you can go with include asking the members of a table to:

  • Tell a funny story about the bride and groom
  • Tell the nickname they have for the bride or groom and why?
  • Tell the best or worst relationship advice they have ever received.
  • Tell how they first met the bride or groom

What Wedding Decor Do I Need?

in Tent Rentals  by June 29, 2021 0 comments

Are you planning a wedding and wondering what wedding décor do I need? Well, there are plenty of supplies you can buy or rent from your local party rentals. These supplies include:

Aisle markers

You display these at the end of every row of ceremony chairs, benches, or pews.

You can line them at the center aisle (where your wedding party will walk during the ceremony procession) or tie them to the wedding chairs. Some people prefer to place them on the ground or display them on stakes/hooks.

Some of the popular aisle makers you can go for include: bows, greenery bundles, and candles.

Altar arrangements

You display the floral arrangements on both sides of the wedding altar, where you place the larger arrangements directly on the ground and the smaller ones on top of pillars or tables.

Aisle runners

Traditionally, the aisle runner is a long piece of cloth covering the entire length of the ceremony aisle, and it’s often unrolled before the bride’s entrance by the flower girl and ring bearer.

Today the aisle runner can be as creative as you want it to be, and you can use any material. Some of the excellent aisle runner ideas include: covering the floor with rose petals, lining vintage rugs on the floor, or staying away from the runner altogether.

Garland

A garland resembles a botanical “rope,” and it’s often made from flowers, greenery, or both. You can drape or hang the garlands on almost anything, including chairs, doorway toppers, or even wrap them around the staircase banisters.

Ceremony signage

Ceremony signage is a cute and fun way to personalize your venue and welcome your guests to the event. You can also use signage to share important information about the event. For example, if you have an unplugged ceremony, you can use the signage to remind everyone to turn off their cameras.

Arch

This is a type of wedding altar beneath which a couple exchanges their vows. Arches often have two posts that are often round, with two of the most popular types of arches being circular and half-arches.

You can decorate with pampas grass, greenery or flowers.

Arbor

The arbor is similar to the arch but instead of being round, its square and often features four posts instead of two, which creates a canopy. The most popular type of wedding arbor is Jewish chuppahs.

Flower girl and ring bearer items

You should get them a basket of flower petals or confetti to scatter along the aisle while the ring bearer holds a pillow or box containing the wedding rings for the flower girl.

Wedding programs

Also known as ceremony programs, these are cards or booklets bearing the name of the people in your wedding party and outline the order of the ceremony events.

Reception centerpiece

From the name, you place this at the wedding reception, often at the center of the reception tables. The most common wedding reception centerpieces are flowers, greenery, and candles.

China

These are ceramic plates or porcelain that give a formal look to your wedding tables. The beauty of China is you can find them in any size, shape, pattern, or color, which allows you to be as creative and traditional as you want.

Flatware

These include eating utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons. Depending on your wedding theme, you can pre-arrange the flatware at every setting or display it communally in baskets or other containers.

Sweetheart table

This is a dinner table for the newlyweds, often placed at the reception. The sweetheart table gives the newlyweds some alone time instead of sitting at the large head table with the bridal party.

Bistro lights

These are round, bulbed lights that give your event a European aesthetic. You place them at the outdoor dining area or the entrance.

Gobo

A gobo is a screen that changes the light into a word, shape, or symbol when projected onto the floor or a wall. There are standard gobos you can rent from the wedding party rentals Rockland NY, but if you have the budget, you can hire an event lighting professional to create custom gobos to personalize and make your wedding more interesting.

Guide to Renting Party Chairs and Tables

in Tent Rentals  by June 23, 2021 0 comments

When you are having an outdoor or tented event, you need party chairs and tables. Fortunately, you don’t need to buy these items as you can rent them from your local party chairs rentals.

Even if you are renting the pieces, you shouldn’t rent any units you come across. You need to take your time and ensure you rent the right pieces. This calls for you to put several factors into place when making the purchase. Some of the things to consider include:

Event theme

It’s always wise to have a theme that will determine the event’s colour, the dressing style, among many other things. When it comes to the tables and chairs, the theme will determine whether you go for a simple, rustic, or elegant table and chair arrangement.

The theme will also help you figure out the type of tablecloths or covers to go for.

If you aren’t sure about the right chairs and tables to go for or you have a problem coming up with a theme, consult the professionals working in the rental companies.

The number of guests

Of course, the number of guests attending the event will influence the number of tables and chairs you should go for. If expecting a lot of people, get many chairs and tables and vice versa.

Types of tables and chairs

There are plenty of tables and chairs you can go for with the common ones being:

Round tables: They are the most popular ones in most sit down functions, so if you have an event where the guests will be sitting for extended periods of time, these are the best to go for.

When renting the tables, be cautious of the number of guests to expect and the size of the venue, so you rent ideal pieces.

Most of these tables have a plywood top, so you will need to rent table clothes to cover the tables.

Long tables: Long tables usually give the event a rustic or family-style feel, and they come in all sizes and shapes. If you are having a high-end event, you should get a high-end farm table.

Cocktail table: Will you be serving cocktails and light appetizers? For the people to have an easy time mingling, you should have a few cocktail tables placed at strategic areas of the event venue, where people will be gathering around for small talk and getting to know each other.

In the same way, there are many types of tables you can go for, there are equally many types of chairs you can rent from the rental companies. They include:

Folding chair: There are all types of folding chairs ideal for different occasions. If having an informal outdoor event, you should get a lightweight plastic folding chair. On the other hand, if having a formal, upscale event, get a garden folding chair that brings the convenience of a folding chair and, at the same time, gives your event a high-end look.

Chiavari chair: Chiavari chairs are popular for their “bamboo” look carved into the chair frame. The chairs date back to the 1800s, and they come in a wide range of colors, including white, black, gold, silver and many others.

The beauty of the chairs is they have a low profile making it easy to pack many of them in a small space. As you can guess, this makes it possible for many guests to sit in a small area.

If you don’t like the look of the chairs you rent, you can always enhance it using decorations.

Banquet chairs: These are usually padded, making them the perfect choice for those long events as they are comfortable. The chairs are also easy to stack and remove after the event.

Rental company

The last thing you need to consider when renting the tables and chairs is the table and chair rentals Rockland NY company you are renting the supplies from.

As a rule of thumb, ensure the company you are renting from is reputable and has been around for a long time. This way, you are sure that when you give them a deposit, you won’t find them closed shop the next time you visit them.

The company should also be stocking good quality supplies that you will proud to have. And finally, the company should be affordable. You don’t want to spend all of your money on party supplies, do you?

Which Party Tent Add-Ons Do You Need?

in Tent Rentals  by June 11, 2021 0 comments

Renting a party tent from reputable party rentals isn’t enough—you need to rent other party tent add ons to make your event comfortable and memorable. Wondering which party tent add ons do you need? Well, there are many of them, with the common ones being:

Tent liners

If you have been researching wedding tents, you must have seen tent liners in bridal magazines. They are floaty, parachute looking linings that are often white or ivory in color.

When you are reading the wedding magazines, most of them make the liners a necessity for every event, but they aren’t. In fact, if you have rented a good quality tent, you don’t need these liners at all.

The only time that you must think about getting these liners is if you are having an official wedding with an elegant theme. And even when getting the tent liners, don’t blow up a ton of money on a custom or premium liner—go for a simple liner, then play around with the lighting effects to give the liner an interesting look.

Tent walls

Your need for tent walls depends on the season you have your outdoor event. If having the event during a hot summer, you can skip the walls as they will make the tent hot, and you are forced to install an air conditioner or fan to keep the guests cool.

On the other hand, if having your event in winter, you need the walls that will keep the cold, wind and other weather elements out.

There are two main types of tent walls you can go for: walls made from the same material as the tent and those made from a piece of fabric. While the fabric walls are exciting to look at, they don’t keep out much of the weather elements, so if you are looking to install them, do it simply for the look—not for the functionality.

Flooring

Like the liners, your need for the flooring will depend on the type of party you are having. If having a formal event, chances are you will have a carpet, and you can’t put on a carpet on the grass as the grass will look rumpled and stupid. The carpet will also be a tripping hazard.

If having a simple, informal event, you can get away without installing a floor.

If your event requires you to have a floor, ensure the floor matches the theme of your event.

Lighting

Even if you have your event during the day, you will need the lighting effects to create an inviting look. Thankfully, there are many types of lights you can install in your tent.

One excellent option is the stage lighting that comes with color gels. To get the most from these lights, mount them to the framing structure of the tent.

You can also use Christmas lights, but you need plenty of them to create the look you want.

Don’t like either of these lights? Go for a shower curtain type of lighting system that you can attach to the back of the tent to give your tent an exciting look you are looking for.

You can buy the lights or rent them from the rental company.

If you love entertaining, you should buy the lights as you will use them a couple of times, but if this is the only event you have ever put together, save some money and rent the lights. The beauty with the rented lights is you won’t struggle to put them up as the rental company will help you out.

Air conditioning

If you have your event during a hot winter afternoon, it’s common for the air inside the tent to get stuffy and uncomfortable for the guests, and you don’t want this, do you?

To keep the guests happy and satisfied with your event, have an air conditioning system to cool the air. The cool thing is you don’t need to buy the air conditioners—you need to rent them from the event rentals Rockland NY.

If planning to have the air conditioning systems from the get-go, ensure you have the party venue in an area with easy access to power as this will save you a lot of money you would have spent hiring huge generators.

How to Have A Cheap Wedding

in Tent Rentals  by May 25, 2021 0 comments

We all dream of large memorable weddings, but they come at a price, so many people don’t go through with them. While this is the case, does it mean that you should forgo your dream of having the day of your life because you don’t have money? Absolutely not, as you can have your dream wedding at a low cost.

Wondering how to have a cheap wedding? There are plenty of ways you can do it. Some of these ways include:

Take your time when shopping for wedding supplies

Even if you are having a cheap wedding, you will still need wedding supplies such as wedding tents, wedding tables, chairs, and many others.

One of the major mistakes people make when planning a wedding is to be in haste to get the work done. This is wrong as you often take the first thing you come across.

For example, when you are in a hurry to get a tent from wedding tent rentals, you pick the first decent tent you come across, which you often get at a premium price.

While you can do this when money isn’t a problem, you don’t have the luxury when working on a tight budget.

To save money when the finances aren’t on your side, take your time when finding the supplies and ensure that you get the best deal. This calls for you to visit different stores and compare the quality of their supplies and the price they are renting the supplies at.

From your studies, you will find a reputable store renting the supplies at a favorable price.

Before you pay a deposit on the supplies, ensure that you understand all the rules of the agreement. For example, know who will deliver and collect the supplies, what happens when your event runs late, who is responsible for the breakages, and any other vital thing.

It should be clear from the word go who is responsible for what and what happens when an eventuality comes up.

Remember, to save even more money, hire plenty of items from the same company. For example, hire the tent, tables, cutlery, chairs, dance floor and other supplies from the same company.

This way you are better placed to ask for a better discount, which sees you saving a lot of money.

Trim your wedding guest list

Everyone would love to have all of their classmates attend their wedding, but this is not possible, especially when you are operating on a tight budget.

To save money, be cautious of the number of guests you invite to the wedding.

When people are planning a wedding, the first thing that comes to their mind is the food that these people will take, but this shouldn’t be the only thing you should think about.

Remember, when you invite everyone you know to attend your big day, they will inflate not only your food budget, but also your venue requirements. If you are having an outdoor wedding, many guests will demand a larger wedding tent, meaning you will have to spend more money hiring a larger tent.

To reduce your expenses, don’t invite anyone you haven’t spoken to in five years. Also, don’t feel obligated to ask people to bring their plus ones. In fact, insist on them coming alone.

Ask for help

The different service providers can bite a huge chunk of the wedding budget if you aren’t keen, so be smart how you go about it.

Instead of hiring a musician or DJ, ask your friends or family members that are good at singing to sing at your wedding. Of course, they should practise, so they don’t look out for place.

Instead of hiring an expensive master of ceremony, ask one of the people in your circle to help officiate the event. This will save you money and at the same time make them feel honored to play a vital part in your big day.

Look for cheap food and drinks.

Many people look forward to weddings as they want to sample the food. Unfortunately, since you don’t have a lot of money to plunge, work with your caterer and find ways to save money on food.

The best way to go about it is to do your research and find out whether it’s cheaper to order already made food or you will be better off hiring caterers equipment rentals Rockland NY and making the food at the venue.

Tricks to Keep Your Guests Warm At Your Winter Wedding

in Tent Rentals  by May 20, 2021 0 comments

Most people prefer having their winter weddings indoors but if you have always dreamt of having an outdoor wedding, let nothing prevent you from realizing your dreams.

The major issue with winter weddings is cold, but this shouldn’t hinder you as there are plenty of ways you can keep your guests warm and have the wedding of your dreams. To help you out, here are tricks to keep your guests warm at your winter wedding:

Rent a fully enclosed tent

The aim is to keep as much cold outside as possible. Unlike in summer, when you should rent an open-sided tent from party tent rentals that allow the guests to enjoy the outdoor environment, you should go for a fully enclosed tent when you have an outdoor wedding in winter.

For best results, ensure the tent has a good quality fabric from both sides that will keep the guests warm and comfortable.

Set up warming stations

If it’s too cold outside, set up warming stations at strategic areas of the tent. Place warm water at strategic areas for the guests to dip their icy fingers, and they will be happy and talk about your wedding for a long time.

Offer blankets to the guests

If you have a large budget, you can buy blankets in bulk and offer them to your guests as they arrive for your big day. Of course, to maintain the wedding theme, buy matching blankets.

If you don’t have the budget for the blankets, ask the guests to come with blankets of a certain color.

Offer warm drinks

Nothing will go a long way towards keeping the guest’s bellies and arms warm as hot drinks. As the guests arrive or as soon as the event is over, offer them a cup of hot coffee or a glass of hot chocolate, and they will be glad they showed up.

An easy way to offer the drinks is to set up a coffee or a hot cocoa station for the guests to help themselves as they want.

Turn on the heat lamps.

As you are renting the tents and other party supplies, rent the heat lamps that will keep the guests warm and cozy throughout the event. Heat lamps come in all shapes and sizes, and it’s up to you to choose the ideal ones depending on your wedding theme and the number of expected guests.

If you aren’t sure about the number of heat lamps you should rent, get professional advice.

Provide wraps for the ladies

It’s common for ladies to attend weddings in short dresses that leave them exposed to cold. To help the ladies cover-up and feel cozy, provide them with wraps that they can use to cover themselves. For even a better experience, get quality wraps that the guests can use later on.

Have candles as part of your centerpiece design

Besides the candle decorating your event, it also warms up the area with the flickering lights. As you are positioning the candles, ensure they are in a safe place where they can’t start a fire. It also doesn’t hurt having the candles scented, so they give your tent a sweet aroma, making your guests even more comfortable.

Have a S’mores station

A s’mores station keeps the guests warm and gives them an unforgettable memory. You should set up a propane-controlled or wood-burning fire and set it up at a strategic area where the guests can stand and get the vital reprieve from the cold.

Like with the candles, ensure the s’mores stations are in a safe area where they can’t start a fire. They should also be a distance from the tent, so they set the tent on fire.

Have a dance floor

Get your guests dancing and fight the cold. All you need is to rent a dance floor from your local event rentals Rockland NY and place it at a strategic area in the tent for the guests to dance the chills out. As you are renting the dance floor, pay attention to the number of guests and ensure that it’s large enough for at least half of the guests to be dancing at any given time.

What Are The Things You Need To Prepare To Do An Outdoor Event?

in Tent Rentals  by May 10, 2021 0 comments

There are plenty of benefits that come with an outdoor event. You can come with your pets, save on decorations and other benefits. For the event to be a success, you should have all the necessary event supplies. Luckily, you don’t have to spend astronomical amounts of money buying the supplies as you can easily rent them from your local event rentals.

Wondering what are the things you need to prepare to do an outdoor event? They are many, and they include:

Party tents

Even if you are having your event in summer, things can easily get out of control. For example, the wind or sun can be so strong that the guests need somewhere to shelter. What will happen if you don’t have the tent in place? They will start fanning out, finding any little source of shelter they can hide under, which gives your event a disorganized look.

In some cases, the rain can come down and ruin your event.

To ensure that this doesn’t happen, have a party tent in place. And it’s not enough to simply rent the tent and have it at the event site. Put up the tent so that when something comes up, you simply ask the guests to move to the tent.

Chairs and tables

It goes without saying that the guests will need to sit, so you need to rent chairs from the rental companies. The type of chairs you rent depends on the theme of your event. Some of the chairs you can rent include:

Banquet chairs: Also known as Chiavari chairs, they are one of the most popular chair types you can rent. The beauty of them is that they are simple, straight-backed, and easy to store once you are done with them. Many offer cushioning on the seat so the guests can sit on them for hours.

Bentwood Café chairs: They give your event a laid-back elegance that comes in handy at giving character and style to your event.

Chameleon chair: These are designed to be covered by fabric, and you can cover them using any material of your liking. Some of the covers you can use include: Chiavari, Lycra, Scuba, and many others.

Ghost chairs: Made from clear Lucite or acrylic, these chairs have a unique modern design. They are unique in that they give the guests the impression that they are sitting in the air.

When it comes to tables, you can rent round or rectangular tables depending on the look you want to create.

The number of chairs or tables you rent depends on the number of guests you expect in the event. Of course, if expecting many guests, rent many supplies, but if expecting just a few guests, a few chairs and tables will get the work done.

Dance floor

When having a wedding, one way to cap the event is to provide the guests with an area to dance on. The dance floor should be strong that the guests can comfortably dance on it without risking breaking it. Since you will be having the event outdoors, the dance floor should have an excellent footing on the grass.

There are plenty of dance floor materials you can rent. You can rent wooden, plastic and other materials. Regardless of the material you rent, ensure that it’s high quality and in perfect shape. The last thing you want is the dance floor breaking in the middle of the event.

Heating and cooling units

Although these aren’t a necessity, having them ensures the guests are comfortable. If having the event during the day when it’s hot, rent a few air conditioners that will cool the air and bring it to comfortable temperatures.

On the other hand, if having the event at night, have a few heating units such as furnaces and heaters at strategic areas of the tent, so the guests are warm and cozy despite it being cold outside.

Catering equipment

Any event is incomplete without food so ensure that you have enough food at the site. You can buy food from outside or rent caterers equipment rentals Rockland NY and have the caterers prepare the food at the event. Having the food prepared at the venue is always great as you get to enjoy it while it’s hot and fresh.

6 Types of Tables You Need In Your Wedding

in Tent Rentals  by April 27, 2021 0 comments

When having a wedding, you need a variety of tables to make the event a success. Since it’s absurd and expensive to buy all the necessary tables, you should visit your local table and chair rentals and place your order.

There are many types of wedding tables you can rent from the rental companies with the most common ones being:

The head table

This is often a rectangular table that you place on a riser. While it’s great to have this table, the problem is that sitting at this table is impractical as most of the guests won’t sit next to their plus-ones. You also won’t be able to maintain a conversation with more than two people on either side.

If you don’t mind the challenges that come with the table, you can still go for the head table but if you want more, consider going for a smaller sweetheart table. This is a small round, square or serpentine table that allows you and your loved one the much-needed alone time. The table also allows your wedding party to socialize with the guests.

The check-in table

From its name, this is a table that you place for your guests to check-in and claim their name cards. You can rent a rectangular or square table, but you should ensure that the table matches the event’s theme.

If having a modern event, choose a rectangular table that will allow you to arrange the cards in straight rows and columns. If, on the other hand, you are having a vintage wedding, rent a round table that allows you to arrange the cards in a fancy semicircle.

The cake table

This is where you place the cake and the best table to rent for the work is a round table. The wedding cake is one of the most expensive and significant parts of the wedding so you should place it at a place where everyone can see it and marvel at its beauty.

If you have a smaller cake, display it on a highboy table. The extra height of the table will make the cake dazzle, compensating for its size.

Gift table

This is the table where your guests place their gifts. Unlike the cake table that you want everyone to see, tuck the gift table in a corner, so it’s not in the way. You should note that while the table shouldn’t be on display, it shouldn’t be in a place where people can’t easily access it.

A good strategy is to have a special place dedicated to the table where people can easily access it, move around, and place their gifts.

The best table to use as a gift table is a rectangular or small round table that you can easily slide flush against the wall.

To encourage regular visitors, add framed engagement pictures or candy jars to the table.

Food tables

A wedding is incomplete without food so you will need food tables for your event. The number of tables you need depends on the number of guests you will be hosting. Obviously, if hosting many people, you need several tables, but if you are having a small intimate event, you can even get away with one large food table.

When it comes to the type of table you should rent, this depends on the wedding theme. For example, if you have a formal event, have several round tables, but if you have an informal event and are serving your meals buffet style, you can have one large rectangular table.

Kids’ activity table

Are you going to be having many kids in your wedding? You should have a kids’ activity table. As you can guess, this is where the kids attending the event will sit. Of course, the table should be shorter than the other tables for the kids to easily reach them and be comfortable.

Kids are known to be playful and often hit tables, so ensure the kids’ table is made from high-quality material such as wood. Don’t rent a glass table from event rentals Rockland NY and use it as a kids’ table as it will break from the constant banging.

To have better control of the kids, hire a babysitter to supervise the kids.

How Do You Secure A Party Tent?

in Tent Rentals  by April 19, 2021 0 comments

Renting the right size of party tent from party tent rentals isn’t enough—you have to secure it to the ground to prevent it from being blown by the wind. How do you secure a party tent? Here is how to do it:

How to secure a party tent on grass

If you will be having your event in the yard, you will be securing your tent on the grass. The best way to do it is to use stakes. Position the stakes 5-feet from each leg of the tent then drive them vertically into the ground until only 5” to 6” of the stake remains above the ground.

As you are inserting the stakes, take caution you don’t insert them at an angle as this will compromise the stability of the tent increasing the chances of it being blown when strong winds come.

Once the stakes are in place, attach guy ropes or ratchet straps between each leg and stake. To have an easy time, work from the corners of the tent and work your way inwards.

Are there any slacklines that remain after securing the tent? Secure them into place. For the ratchet straps, secure them on the ratchet buckle. For guy ropes, secure them at the stake.

How to secure a tent on concrete or stone surfaces

An ideal way to secure the tent is to drill holes in the concrete or stone surfaces but this will damage the surfaces. If you are renting the party venue, this isn’t an option as you will be penalized for it. Instead of drilling holes in the concrete, use tent weights to secure the tent instead.

The beauty is there are many types of tent weights in the market you can go for. The most common ones being:

Cider blocks

A standard Cider block weighs 28 pounds and you can use it to secure your party tent. Tie the cinder block to the leg of the tent using a bungee cord or rope.

While cinder blocks are an excellent and convenient way to hold down your tent, they can be a tripping hazard especially if there will be kids in the event. So use them with caution.

If there will only be adults in the party, you can go ahead and use the blocks but cover them with sheets or old towels so people don’t scrape themselves when they bump into them.

Exercise weights

Do you have access to exercise weights? You can use them to weigh down the party tent. All you need to do is to stack a few weights by the tent leg then thread a rope through the holes. Tie a knot around the weighs then another knot at the top of the tent frame.

Sand buckets

Although, they aren’t the most attractive units you can use to secure the tent, they get the work done when you need them. Begin with finding buckets that are large enough to carry enough weight to keep your tent secure. For convenience, use buckets with handles as you will easily tie a rope on them to secure the tent.

Once you have the buckets, fill them with sand or any other material and tie each bucket to each tent leg.

How to secure a tent on asphalt

You can secure a tent on asphalt in two ways: driving the stakes into the asphalt surface and securing the tent using concrete weights.

Driving stakes into the surface is easy, fast, economical, and strongly holds the tent in place. Drill holes into the surface then fill them with crushed stone. After this, patch the surface with actual asphalt. Even after removing the tent once the event is over, you can’t notice the holes on the asphalt.

If there are underground utilities such as water pipes and power lines, you shouldn’t risk drilling the holes. Instead, hold the tent in place using weights. For the tent to be secure, you have to use the right amount of weight or the tent will be blown in the event of strong winds.

If you aren’t sure of the right weights to use, get the input of a professional working in the event tent rentals Rockland NY.