Chocolate Tasting Party. [explanation of why this party would be awesome is not really needed but I'll give one anyways] There are so many fun ideas on chocolate tasting parties. Invites can be delivered on chocolate bars to really put your guests in the chocolate spirit and to emphasize your theme. Set up chocolate fountains, candy bars, homemade fudge, chocolate covered strawberries (the list goes on and on) on bistro tables and let your guests wander about tasting the chocolate and enjoying conversations. Don’t forget to get a bistro table for drinks as well, all that chocolate makes people thirsty.

Office Valentines Day Party. Show your co-workers or employees how appreciated they are by throwing a Valentines Party during or after work. You can go big by having a nice lunch/dinner at the office catered, or simple like Decorations on desks, candy all around, balloons and flowers really brightened the atmosphere.

Affair of the Heart Party. Decorate your house with hearts. Everywhere. Invites can be sent on heart cut out paper. You can make your food into heart shapes. Ask everyone to bring a heart themed gift and have a gift exchange (funny or serious). Give out heart themes party favors. The ideas are endless just enjoy being with the ones you love.

If you want to show cupid who is boss, have a Celebrate the Single Life Party on Valentines Day. Get together with your single friends and enjoy being together and loving the single life. Have a dinner and dessert without a single heart in site. There are a lot of sub themes with this style of party for example: As Single As I Wanna Be, I’d rather be in debt then in love (shopping theme), Matchmaker-Matchmaker theme. Get creative and go all out!

What parties have been successful that you are thrown for Valentines Day? Any fun ideas we are missing?

There are so many different sizes of tables and cloth linens that it is sometimes confusing to know which is the right size and length for the look you are going for. There are hundreds of sizing charts that you can find but a lot of them are hard to understand and switch between metric and american measurement systems. It can turn into a huge mess of numbers.

Royalty Rentals would like to provide to you a break down of linen sizing using the standard table sizes we offer and the standard linen sizes we offer. Of course this will not cover every linen need as some orders are not using standard sizing. This does not include sizing for our toppers, runners and overlays we also offer. Our hope is that this information cuts some of the “I just want a standard size table with a nice linen” confusion.

Table Size — Linen half way to the floor — Linen to the floor
72 inch round — 120 inch round linen — 132 inch round linen
60 inch round — 90 inch round linen — 120 inch round linen
8 foot rectangular — 126in X 60in rec linen — 156in X 90in rec linen
6 foot rectangular — 102in X 60in rec linen — 132in X 90in rec linen

Need a non-standard size or want to get details on linens for bistro tables? Call us today to get more information and a quote for linens for your next event. Mention this blog post when you call and receive 1 linen free with your order of 5 or more linens.

The myths:
Aisle runners are not often noticed by the guests at your wedding.
Aisle runners come in only one size.
Aisle runners are not part of the personal touch to your big day.

The facts:
Aisle runners come in multiple trendy colors.
Aisle runners set the stage for the Bride to make her grand appearance.
Aisle runners can be personalized to fit your ceremony and theme.
Aisle runners should be saved as a sweet memento of the start of your life together.

Something Old represents the connection with the bride’s family she came from, most particularly the bride’s mother or grandmother. It is a symbol of continuity.

Something New is meant to bring good luck and success in the life of the bride and in her new marriage. The is symbolic of their new life together. A lot of brides use things they have to buy any ways to cut costs.

Something Borrowed stands for the friends and family of the bride that will be there for her not only on her wedding day but for the rest of her life when she needs help. The piece needs to be borrowed AND returned to the happily married person who lent it to you.

Something blue in the olden times was a symbol of loyalty, purity, and faithfulness. This one can be the most fun to incorporate. Be creative and have fun with this one! The possibilities are endless!

Here are some ideas to get you started on finding the perfect items for you. The rows go in order of Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue!

We are so grateful for all the wonderful people we were able to meet through providing tables and chairs for their events this year! We thank you all for your business and look forward to some awesome events in 2012! We wish all a happy and healthy new year!

Here at Royalty Rentals, we were lucky to work with the daughter of an unconquerable couple, who were celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary. The party was up in Globe, Arizona. The color scheme was white, silver, and pink. The details of the decorations for this event are what made it so beautiful. The daughter that we worked with made all the silver bows on the chairs and tables and flower arrangement center pieces by hand. The time and effort put in to planning this celebration really showed once everything was put together! Congratulations to the happy couple! What a great example of happily ever after…

If two former Prime Minister’s from the U.K. didn’t make the royal cut (Gordon Brown and Tony Blair), I guess you shouldn’t worry about not inviting Ned who lives next door.  And while your at it, wouldn’t you love to not invite Aunt Sue?

Who to Invite To Sissy’s Wedding

Oh how the parent’s of the bride mull and worry about who to invite to the blessed event. It’s natural and even dictated by ettiquette. But just  this once, let’s throw ettiquette out the door. Heck, most people only get married once…or twice. So lets figure out who should be on the invite list and who will not as the knot is tied.

1. Budget – Does budget play a role in the decision; well it does unless your related to the Prince of Wales. So, start with what you can afford and work backwards. If your chapel or site is small; serving dinner and having an open bar, your space and pocket book might both be limited. Do the math and invite accordingly.

2. Family – Friends come and go, but family is always present. If harmony and family peace are valued, ensure everyone from cousin Vinnie to uncle Sal are invited. What’s the saying: “You can choose your friends, but stuck with family” Most of us want to be surrounded by our loved ones and without family would the day really be as special?

The Power of the Gift

1. Large wedding, lot’s of gifts; small wedding , not so many gifts. Remember this important fact: If you have a large wedding and invite the mayor, postman and cashier at the local market, you will spend the rest of your life buying gifts for the mayor, postman and cashier’s family members. I’m bad, and we really shouldn’t be thinking about gifts, but come on, how many crock pots does a newlywed really need?

2. How many of us received the offer from Dad that he would offer the couple thousands of dollars to just elope and forget the pomp? How many Dad’s really meant it?

Bottomline, consider the budget; consider family and friends; and even consider the cashier, this is your wedding and it needs to be perfect for your special day. Do you recall the british actor that plays Mr. Bean? What’s his name? Doesn’t matter because he received an invite to William and Kate’s wedding, while in a snub of major proportions Tony Blair and Gordon Brown munched on T.V. dinners while watching from home.

Here are a few things we’ve noticed our customers doing to beat the heat:

Hold The Event Indoors!

Just recently we strategically set up eight 60″ round tables and 70 resin chairs into a home that was having a bridal shower. Give Royalty Rentals the opportunity and we will design a floor plan in doors to maximize your space. This generally requires a little moving of furniture, but it is worth it for the bride to be.

Play Misty For Me with a Misting System

Porches and backyards have been transformed into a tropical forest with the advent of the misting system. Whether the misting system is permanently installed or placed temporarily, the temperature can be reduced by 15 to 20 degrees leaving everyone to enjoy the evenings festivities. Lots of ice and liquid refreshments don’t hurt the cause either

Portable Air Conditioning Unit 

Placed on both sides of the porch for an outdoor Quinceanera, guests were able to cool off by simply congregating next to the units. The customer had sectioned off the porch area with a large black tarp that created a sort of indoor-outdoor room where the cool air from the units could circulate. What a great idea!

These are just a few examples of things our customers have done to beat the heat. What other ways have you come up with to fight off the rays this summer? We’d love to hear from you. Feel free to drop us a line in the comments section below.

What beverage is used to toast

No rule says one has to use champagne, those watching their budget may want to use cider, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, or ginger ale. Nothing says guests can’t use the drinks that they have in front of them. Remember it is the toast (thoughts and words) that matters most.

Who toasts during the reception

Generally, the best man is the first to toast the bride and groom. I’m sure we’ve seen and heard just about everything. The best man should use good judgement and consider  wedding guests before toasting. The best man is followed by the father of the bride and then the father of the groom. Many receptions open the mike to others who may want to pay tribute to the couple. The toasting is not complete until the bride and groom offer their thanks to their parents and all the guests who have made the day a success

Step One

Interview each photographer before choosing the one. Have them bring their personality in tow and portfolio of wedding pictures. If they leave either behind end the interview and schedule the next interview. Personality is so important when understanding your needs. An experienced photographer will have more pictures than what is captured on his/hers website. View them, do they capture what you imagined would capture the day.

Step Two

Ensure the photographer you decide on will be the one who will actually take the pictures. Read the contract closely and clarify that the photographer you met with will be there the day of your wedding. Too often with only limited weekends during the wedding season an understudy is sent in place of Rembrandt of whom you expected.

Step Three

Are all the ideas for photo shots coming from you and your future spouse, or does the photographer after meeting with you have a plan on how he would like to capture your wedding pictures. Unless you really like all of the pictures he has in his/hers portfolio, a plan unique to you should be presented and decided upon. One more picture at the park under the oak tree on Main Street and I’ll…

Step Four

Discuss the budget up front and ensure the photographer can stay within budget. Understand exactly what you will be getting and how it will be packaged upon delivery

Step Five

Todays couples are less traditional than their parents. You may want to address with family members, parents, friends, their thoughts on what should be themed, or captured by the photographer, especially if dad is paying for the photographs. This is a thoughtful consideration not a mandate

Step Six

Give your photographer a comprehensive list of guests that you would like to be captured in the photographs. Nothing like leaving out the grooms mother when the proofs come back.

Step Seven

Ask them for references. With references you can check their personality, reliability, attire, planning, budget, flexibility in working with family members and above all…their work

Photographers come a dime a dozen, find one that will give you dozens of quality pictures for a few dimes! Good luck!