Answers to your event rental questions

11/04/2011 13:44:00

In today's economic situation, we realize that when it comes to planning an event one will often price shop and compare products. The question is when should we worry about quality over price? Often, I have potential clients ask me questions about my products, services, and pricing.The information provided below is in no way shape or form an attack on any of my competitors. It is only to inform consumers and help them make wise decoration and rental choices.

- Why do you charge sales tax and some companies don't? By law rental companies are required to charge sales tax because we rent tangible items. If a company does not, yes you will save money, but not legally.

- Why some companies only charge 2.75 or less per chair? This is possible if the linens are used over and over and are not laundered after use. They also may not be ironed if you are having them sent to you. Another problem with this is that you will have to iron them, dress your own chairs and then remove them after the event as well. You will run into shipping charges to and from.

- Delivery, setup, and travel fees. It is understood that gas prices are not low right now, but to charge an unreasonable fee to dress each chair or delivery charges that are a percentage of your overall invoice, is a little much. .

Sometimes as a favor a person may provide linens for a friend or family. They may even buy their own for an event. They suddenly believe they are qualified to be a rental company. It is important to ask your vendors about their experience and qualifications in the industry. There are also companies that charge an extremely high price for their linens. This is usually your larger corporation who have an abundance of expenses to cover. They may also hire hourly employees who may have little or no experience at all.

Lastly, If your venue or caterer will include chair covers and linens for an additional fee, be sure to ask if they are laundered after each event. Be sure to ask what the lifespan of the linens are and how often they are replaced. After all, this is not a restaurant your eating at, you have a bad experience so you simply don't return. This is your event, you only get one chance to make it what you have always dreamed of. If you have stained or ripped linens, you cannot go back and change them. Be sure to read over your contract entirely before signing, be sure to ask for an explanation if you have questions.

My company is a fully insured company. Our prices are based on quality and not for quantity. Our linens only have a lifespan of 5 events, if they can last that long. We purchase new linens, launder them between each event and depending on how big the event is, we spend a large quantity of hours to press each rental. We do not charge for our linen delivery or setup. We have a contract that we explain in detail. When you book with us, we like to sit down face to face and show you the linens (at your venue if possible) so you will see exactly what you will get on the day of your event. You will leave this booking with a copy of the contract. I will have one as well. They will have both of our signatures in real ink. I am passionate about what I do and spend the time needed to make sure your event is exceptional. I am not out to book as many events as I can on the same day. This makes it possible for me to provide the best possible service and products to my clients. This is why we are what we are, we do what we do, charge what we charge, and also what sets us aside from other companies.

Thank you for taking the time to read the information I provided and if you have any questions or concerns in your planning process please feel free to email or call me at anytime.

Alternating Linen Colors: How much is too Much?

04/19/2011 20:48:00

You would be surprised at the number of brides that ask this question. Its as though the traditional two color weddings are a thing of the past. More and more colors are being pulled into today's wedding themes and not just as an accent color or two. Yet the question still remains, How much is too much? Here are a few hints to help you along your planning journey.

First when choosing multiple colors try and devise a pattern. If your using a single color for your bridesmaids, try and incorporate the additional color into your groomsmen. Then have the opposite colors for each in the flowers. If you have decided on an accessory for your bridesmaid gowns such as a sash, flower, or their jewelry then you will want to take that color and incorporate it into your groomsmen and maybe even your own shoes.

Now that youve decided on your bridal party theme build around that. If your bridesmaids have a Chocolate brown gowns with a light pink sash you will want to pull out the pink by adding it to your centerpieces and make that your primary color of your linens as well. Then simply add some chocolate sashes to your chairs or even some chocolate napkins. This way you will manage to bring out all of your colors. Try to steer clear of having to much of the stronger color because you want you girls to pop and stand out from your linens. Imagine brown dresses, brown chair covers and table clothes. Yikes! You can always go with linens that are your traditional white or ivory and alternate runners, napkins, and sashes on each table. For example if you have a teal and silver wedding party, have your vendor dress some tables in silver accessories and the alternating tables in teal. Another great option is to dress the guest tables in one pattern and the bridal party or sweetheart table in the opposite. The options available to make your wedding custom to who you are and what you envision are endless. Be sure to ask your vendor to demonstrate all of the options you are interested in. Happy Planning!

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