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Tents, Tables, and Chairs for Summer Weddings and Events

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Tents, tables, and chairs are a necessity for summer weddings and events like graduation parties, anniversaries, birthday parties, and family reunions. However, before you place your order for tents, tables, and chairs for your summer event, there are a few things you should know as a renter.

Things to Consider Before Renting Tents, Tables, and Chairs for Summer Events

One of the first things to consider before placing an order for tents, tables, and chairs for your summer event is where your event will take place. Is the venue outside or inside? How many square feet are available for seating? Does the rental hall have any restrictions about setting up equipment in the facility?

The answers to these questions will impact the types of tents, tables, and chairs you will need.

Another obvious factor in determining which tents, tables, and chairs you will be renting is the expected guest count. Be sure to include enough seating for the bridal party, ushers, and unexpected guests at weddings. Most weddings have a few uninvited guests who decide to tag along with someone on the guest list and it would be awkward to have guests standing throughout the entire wedding reception for lack of seating.

If you plan to use clip on table skirting for your summer event, make sure your selected tables are compatible with this type of decoration. You will also need exact tale measurements before selecting tablecloths for your event. It is also helpful to know how many tables will be delivered before making or ordering table centerpieces.

If you are ordering a tent for a special summer event, you should know that event tents come in many different colors. The classic red and white striped event tent may not be what you had in mind for your sunset summer wedding, so be sure to ask your rentals service representative what colors are available for your selected event date.

Be sure to ask your rental provider if the set up and tear down of tents, tables, and chairs is included in the rental contract or if you will be responsible for these duties. You may also want to ask if you are responsible for the cleaning and inspection of tents, tables, and chairs prior to return to the rental facility. Failure to follow your rental agreement may cost you your security deposit or incur extra charges o cover the rental agency’s cost of fulfilling your end of the agreement.

This guide to renting tents, tables, and chairs for your summer wedding or special event is not all-inclusive. It is imperative that you read, understand and follow the renter’s agreement provided by the rental agency to ensure a positive renting experience.


Inflatable Games, Bounce Houses, and Slides

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Inflatable games, bounce houses, and slides make a terrific addition to any light-hearted event. Birthday parties for the young or the young at heart, block parties, backyard barbecues, company picnics, family reunions, and festive weddings are all great opportunities to rent inflatable games, bounce houses, and slides.

Inflatable Games

Inflatable games come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and activities. Inflatable games are available for guests of all ages. Some examples of inflatable games are the inflatable slot machine, inflatable ring toss, inflatable obstacle courses, and inflatable horse races. Inflatable games add whimsy and fun to any gathering.

Bounce Houses

Bounce houses provide hours of fun for kids of all ages. Even the brave adult can enjoy a few minutes of reliving childhood inside a bounce house. Bounce houses come in many themed varieties. Cartoon characters like the Disney Princesses, Sponge Bob, Winnie the Pooh, and Thomas the Tank Engine are favorite additions to any child’s party. Animal themed bounce houses like tigers, Dalmatian puppies, cows, and turtles are a hit at parties with small children. Fantasy themed bounce houses like pirate ships, fire trucks, and dragons are popular party games as well.


Inflatable Slides

Inflatable slides are available in a wide variety of sizes from small enough for toddlers, to three stories high. Inflatable slides also come in wet/dry varieties. These types of inflatable slides provide perfect entertainment for summer events like company picnics, family reunions, and block parties. Even a backyard barbecue can benefit from a little wet inflatable slide fun.

Including Inflatable Games, Bounce Houses, and Slides in Your Festive Wedding
Many couples believe that their wedding should reflect their personal style and individual personalities. For some newlyweds, this means pitching the traditional wedding reception in favor of a more festive theme.

If you are looking for a wedding reception theme with a little spark, try incorporating inflatable games, bounce houses, and inflatable slides in your festive wedding celebration. You can select a casino night theme entitled, “Betting on Love,” or decorate with a carnival décor and let guests pretend they are running away with the circus.

Inflatable Games, Bounce Houses, and Slides as a Summer School Fund Raiser
If you have tried to organize a summer school fundraiser for your public or private school, you know how difficult it can be to come up with an exciting theme that will draw the crowds and the donations. Inflatable games, bounce houses, and slides are a sure bet for any summer school fundraiser.

Including a few wet activities like a wet inflatable slide and a water obstacle course is a great way to cool of little folks baking in the summer heat. You can charge admission for access to the inflatable games, bounce houses, and slides in addition to passing the hat among bystanders. Adding a refreshment stand and a raffle are other ideas to help you raise money for your school during the hot summer months.

Inflatable games, bounce houses, and slides are versatile entertainment for a wide variety of activities. They provide hours of fun for guests of all ages and come in a multitude of themes to match any whimsical themed party.


Unique Summer Picnic Ideas

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Summer picnic game ideas are the perfect way to keep those little hands and feet busy this summer. Rather than just packing the usual fried chicken, potato salad, blanket, and Frisbee, why not spruce up your summer picnics with these fun game ideas.

We have all kinds of fun games and activities for summer picnics-

Water Games- Like the water slide, slip and slide- or even the classic dunk tank which has been a fun picnic standby for decades.

Bounce House- For the Kids, a bounce house is a great way to get some energy out and have a good time!

Entertainers- Picnics are a great place to offer everything from clowns, to magicians, balloon artists, caricature artists and more.

Carnival Games and Rides- There is no end to the selection of carnival offerings which will spruce up your summer picnic. A simple game of ring toss with carnival prizes can do a lot. Or a ferriw wheel can offer your guests a memorable ride!

Inflatable Games - From inflatable slides, to joust games, bungee runs, and even some of the hottest, newest interactive inflatables on the market! The inflatable industry is always growing, and these games are most often found out there at summer picnics

Summer Picnic Game Ideas
can make the most typical picnic into a memorable event- for more information contact our office today!

Food

No summer picnic is complete without a basket full of food. Instead of throwing in the usual picnic staples, you can turn preparing and eating picnic foods into a game. Kida love finger foods. Your local library most likely has a huge selection of cookbooks for kid-friendly meals.

These recipes can include rose petal radishes, fruit on a stick, and animal shaped macaroni salad. The ever-popular dirt and worms sundae with crumbled chocolate cookies for dirt and gummy worms for toppings is always a hit. Let the little ones help prepare the food to add to the fun. They will be willing to try new foods when they have helped shape them into miniature animals and fun designs.

Another great way to turn food into a game is to prepare food that correlates with a special story about your family or a beloved fairy tale. You can also include a blindfold and some interesting foods for kids to feel while blindfolded. Another fun game is to let kids feed each other while blindfolded. Since everyone is eating outside, a quick shake of the blanket is all that is required for clean up.

Educational Activities

Keeping little minds engaged in educational activities over the summer can be a real challenge. Packing a picnic full of learning games is a terrific way to stimulate learning.
Even a simple picnic game like finding pictures in clouds can be an educational experience with a little planning. While kids look for pictures in the clouds, you can provide a mini lesson on weather, clouds, and the water cycle.

Bird watching is a natural picnic event. Bring along a bird identification book and a few pairs of binoculars and create a contest to see who can identify the most species of birds. For younger children, the game can be adapted to see who can find the highest number of blue, black, or red birds.

Bug collecting is favorite picnic activity for many children. Bring along a magnifying glass and a few books about insects to create a learning environment for your little explorers.
Incorporating math into the everyday lives of your little ones takes ingenuity.

One way to include math in your summer picnic is to place a price tag on each food item in the picnic basket. Bring along some play money and let little ones purchase foods they want to eat during the picnic. Older children can play cashier and count back change for each guest at the picnic.

Unique summer picnic game ideas keep your little ones engaged and happy during the lazy days of summer. Incorporating fun and educational activities into your summer picnic makes summer outings enjoyable for every member of the family.



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