Event Planning, Tent and Party Rental Tips

Everyone wants to throw a great party!  Here are some ways for you to consider to make your occasion more manageable and affordable while still hosting a great party. If you need help being creative, check out some DIY websites that are on budget or under budget to help you stay on track. Appetizers are a great way for people to mingle without having to sit down and eat. Appetizers are more of a pick on kind of food but be aware that food catered in this method may cost more due to the time and labor needed for preparation. Standard buffet food can be more affordable with a DIY approach! Portion control will add a trendy flare to your event without letting it slip that you are watching a budget. Party entertainment is a huge part of your party but can be expensive. If a DJ or a Band is a must have, make sure to do some research on which is the best for your party and try to stay on budget. Another way to have party entertainment without spending ...

It's so much fun planning a party theme! The theme will set out the entire vibe for the rest of the night. Your guest list can play a major role in choosing the right theme because they are the ones who will be attending the party and will be judging if the theme fits with the event in itself. If you are creative, che ck out  DIY (do it yourself) websites for inspiration. For example, Pinterest and Etsy always have creative ideas for parties. Your friends can be your lifesavers because they will give you constructive criticism on your theme ideas and may have theme ideas of their own that you haven’t even thought of.  Your theme can carry into the food and drinks of the party as well. If you have a Hawaiian Luau theme party, your drinks can be on the tropical side such as serving pina coladas and mango margaritas. The food can also be on the tropical side such as refreshing fruits, kabobs, banana bread, etc. Sterling Party R...

Have a special occasion coming up but no time to plan? Event planner to the rescue! Stress is a key factor in the party planning process when you have so much on your plate. There are the decorations, the food, the guest list, the DJ etc. An event planner will take the stress off of you and onto their plate, allowing you to actually enjoy the planning process, not dread it! Your event planner’s main priority is YOU and YOUR NEEDS. Event planners have the expertise and the capability to pull off a great event. They know all the dos and dont's of the party planning process and know how the behind the scenes of the event work. Having someone with all this party planning knowledge will make your event run smoothly and have this party be the night of your life!   Many rental companies,  like Sterling Party Rental will include event planning services in your package. So be sure to ask.  An event planner will take care of many tasks during the plannin...

You hope your wedding is one of the happiest days of your life but when the party is over how does your bank account look?  You have the venue, the decorations, the outfits, accessories and many vendor services that go into the wedding that really put that bank account out of balance. The easiest way to save money is to invite a smaller guest list if you pay by the head. Plus,  you won't want to pay for someone that you hardly know just because you thought you should invite them. Keep the list small with ground rules of who can or cannot have a plus one. If you have a close relative or a close friend who has a profession in, for example, the entertainment industry, consider asking them if that could be their wedding gift to you or ask them for a "family" rate.  Now comes the choice of one of the most important details of your wedding, THE FOOD! Some wedding venues will have a package  including their catering and decor services or you might c...

Everyone knows that the DJ can make or break the party but how do you know which entertainment is right for you? First you will need to do some research on DJs that are known for bringing great entertainment to the party scene. A DJ with a good reputation will have the experience, time management and the tools to rock a party with a rock-solid songs list and a good sound system. Some venues will have a house DJ and offer a discounted rate for using their services. Ask about that option when researching.  Find out what music the DJ has in his/hers songs lists and if the DJ allows customizable music made by the hosts for the party. Pick different genres that each person from the party will enjoy and keep the party going! Make sure you let the DJ know how much interaction you like.... some folks just like the DJ to mix background music, others like the DJ to be more of an entertainer. This could affect your rate, so make sure you understand if they wil...