Event Planning, Tent and Party Rental Tips

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave all to fight for our freedom. Getting together with friends and family has been a tradition on this May weekend. Memorial Day weekend has become the ‘unofficial’ start of summer.   Here are some ideas to help your event scream, “HELLO SUMMER!” While eating tasty food and yummy drinks is a big part of the holiday you need more than a checkered tablecloth to throw a great outdoor party. Enjoy these 7 tips for fun planning: 1.      If the weather allows, a BBQ is a great plan for your menu.   Preparing different meats such as hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, kabobs, and even add some ribs! For side dishes you can go simple with pasta salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, and breads. Don’t hesitate to extend the invitation for guests to bring a favorite food of their own. This will include your guests in the fun and allow more variety all while staying on budget.   2.  ...

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and this must mean springtime is here! To start spring right, celebrate Passover and Easter! Having a holiday brunch or dinner? We’re here to guide you. Spring-time is a great time to have a party outside! The weather is finally getting nice without the gloominess of winter. Sterling Party Rentals offers multiple tent options to host your party outside and keep your guests protected from any surprise spring showers that come your way. Spring colors can include green, yellow, purple, light blue, and pink. Your local party store has a variety of hanging decoration kits that you can choose for your outdoor events.  There are string decorations, letter banners, paper lanterns, balloons, tissue paper, signs, cardstock and paper/plastic decorations. Sterling Party Rentals offers a wide selection of products for your Holiday Brunch or Dinner including linens, china, flatware, concession equipment, coolers,...

The month of March is known for St Patrick’s Day! From leprechauns to shamrocks, this holiday gets folks to bond together while representing the holiday in green and gold colors. Here are some ideas to host your marvelous St Patty’s Day celebration.   St Patty’s Day colors that people use to represent the holiday are green and gold. These colors are a fun way to decorate your party.   Choose the decorations, linens, silverware and food.   A party rental company, such as Sterling Party Rentals, can help you with your rental items so that you can be less stressed! Think of your rental company as your assistant party planner. They have many options for linens, chairs, tables, silverware and even tents if you want your party outside.   Find a great selection of linens for your event here: Linens     Choosing the decorations for your event can be super exciting when you get all your options in order. Decorations can include wall décor, ...

Every parent wants their child’s party to have the best birthday party ever! It’s their child’s special day where they get to enjoy the day with family and friends and have all the attention on them!   One of the exciting parts about planning a party is choosing the perfect theme! Themes can range from A-Z including a Luau party or even a Harry Potter party. Once the theme is chosen, now its time to start planning the event! Here are 10 fun child birthday party themes to get you started! A Camping Themed Party  Candyland Party Sports Theme Princess Themed Birthday Party Pirate Party Harry Potter Theme Race Car Theme Minnie or Mickey House Theme Safari or Reptile Theme Hawaiian Luau Theme   Party planning has many steps and now that the first step is done, which was choosing the perfect theme, now its time to plan out the invitations, decorations, food, and drinks. So, where will you host the party? ...

A Sweet 16 is a very special party in young girl’s life.  It’s so much fun when you work to represent the guest of honor’s personality and interests. When you begin your party planning before you send invitations, start with choosing a location.  Will you host in a banquet hall or raw space?  Is the best fit for the party your home? Depending on your budget and the amount of guests you will be inviting, plan enough room for the guests to mingle and enjoy their time dancing. The menu for your event should include food that everyone will be likely to enjoy. Research various caterers to find which might work the best for the event and your budget.  Ask for their suggestions for a little extra creativity.  Next, think DÉCOR. A potential party theme could take your party to the next level! Some themes require additional items such as specialty dishware, extra chairs, tables, a red carpet, staging, red ropes and stanchions, wall and ceiling lighting or ...

It is finally time to tie the knot with your fiancé but you're having trouble choosing between a destination wedding or a local wedding. Here are some pros and cons to help you get started! First, you need to look at your budget for the wedding. The costs between a destination wedding and a local wedding can vary based on your preferences. Costs of a destination wedding (based on preferences) includes  passports or visas, flight and hotel packages, photographer and their transportation costs (if desired), destination wedding planner, décor, and the reception. Costs of a local wedding (based on preferences) includes the wedding dress and groom’s suit, bridesmaids and groomsmen outfits, the reception, décor, photographer (if desired), rented transportation (if desired), and wedding favors. If you are looking for more of an intimate gathering, a destination wedding is a definite option for your special day. If you're more of a visual person, a local wedding i...

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...

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...