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Wedding Trends 2021

The wedding industry has seen many changes over the past year. As we venture into the wedding season in 2021, make note of which trends have stayed and which appear to be over.

Sequel Weddings

After hosting a pandemic wedding with a restricted guest list, many couples are choosing to host another party for those who were unable to attend the first time around. Many couples are choosing to renew their vows during these ceremonies. Others saved their first dance and toasts for the sequel wedding to make the occasion special!

Weekday Weddings

After many 2020 weddings were postponed due to the pandemic, we are now seeing more weddings than usual scheduled to take place in 2021. This results in hard-to-find bookings and availability. Therefore, weekday weddings are becoming more and more popular as not only an alternative for availability but also to save money, as many venues offer discounted prices during the week.

Backyard Weddings

Hosting a wedding in a backyard was a trend that truly burst out of the gate during 2020. However, this trend is far from over. Again, due to the limited availability of venues because of the many weddings being planned for this coming year, many couples are opting to have their weddings in their backyards. This alternative venue allows for flexibility and personalization that no other venue can offer!

Tents & Twinkly Lights

A tent is a perfect complement to any backyard or outdoor wedding. With so many options to choose from, creating a magical atmosphere for the special day is easy. Tent choices include frame tents, pole tents, and high-peak tents. To top it off, creating an ambiance is easy by hanging up string lights in any number of ways.

Formal Dining

To encourage health and safety, many weddings are limiting the amount of serve-yourself, buffet-style food that they serve and instead opting for restaurant-style, formal dining options. Another added measure many couples are taking when planning their big day is assigned seating. Doing this helps to limit the amount of contact people have with those who live outside their households.

Alternative Entertainment

With the pandemic still being a concern this year, wedding entertainment has taken a big turn. Instead of hiring bands or DJs and having people congregate on the dance floor, couples are choosing to hire alternative entertainment for their guests that make it easy to maintain social distancing. These entertainers can include comedians, illusionists, acrobats, sketch artists, roaming musicians, and more.

If you are planning your wedding for 2021, reach out to the team at Grimes Events & Party Tents! We have everything you need to help make your special day a success!

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Keeping Kids Entertained

The age-old question of how to keep a child entertained is one that continues to pose challenges in the event planning industry. However, there are several creative options that suit a variety of events!

Craft Table

One common idea used to entertain children at events is to set up a craft table. There are many options when creating a craft table. One idea is to gather all the necessary materials for a specific craft and put them in a goodie bag. That way, the children have all the supplies organized and sorted before starting their craft. An even easier way to set up a craft table would be to purchase a butcher paper roll, lay it on a table, and provide crayons. This big, blank canvas can provide children with hours of entertainment!

Movie/Game Room

If you have the space available, consider setting up a movie room! This will help keep kids entertained with minimal disruption to the adults enjoying the event. Another option is to set up a game room. Depending on the ages of the children, you could include toddler toys, board games, or even activities such as ping-pong or air hockey tables!

Outdoor Games

With the beautiful Florida weather, many events in the area are held outdoors. Consider providing outdoor lawn games such as ring toss, corn hole, or giant tic-tac-toe. Not only will these games help to keep the young ones entertained, but they are also becoming a popular trend amongst weddings for adults to enjoy as well!

Photo Booth

Photo booths are another current trend in the event industry. These are a great way to entertain both children and adults, giving them something to do during downtime. Make your photo booth extra fun by making it themed according to your event or by providing props for people to pose with. Not only will people have a blast while using the photo booth, but it is also a great way to provide party favors!

At Grimes Events & Party Tents, we can provide you with all your event rental needs including tents, restroom trailers, tables, chairs, and more! Give us a call today to find out what we can do to make your next event the best one yet!

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Tent Rentals for Every Event

Living in beautiful South Florida, many events are held outdoors. From backyard weddings to corporate events and sporting championships to emergency relief, tents provide a great number of benefits.

Private Events

Private events such as birthday parties, baby showers, weddings, retirement parties, family reunions, graduation parties, or holiday gatherings benefit greatly from tent rentals. Grimes Events & Party Tents has extensive experience with private events. For example, last summer we were able to create a gorgeous driveway setup for a 10-year-old’s surprise birthday party, complete with a clear top frame tent. Other vendors provided decorations that made for a truly spectacular scene that the birthday girl was over the moon about!

Corporate Events

Many businesses host events such as seminars, product launches, trade expositions, networking events, leadership building, team building, conferences, business dinners, and more. While some of these events are small, others are hosted on a larger scale. Our frame tents are just one of the many options that can provide a great space to host these large gatherings.

Charity & Fundraising Events

Charity and fundraising events come in all shapes and sizes. They can include society balls, sporting events, charitable auctions, sponsored events, theatrical productions, and more. For example, last year we were able to provide 30 tents as well as tables, chairs, and fencing for the Autism Speaks Walk at the Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach.

Live Events

Live events, such as sporting events, shows, concerts, festivals, etc., are a great opportunity for tent rentals. Whether you are using a larger tent to house a group of people or smaller, pop-up tents for individual vendors, the options are endless! In 2019, at the College Football Championship Conference, we provided tents for the stadium, conference USA, and UAB as well as media platforms throughout the stadium for CBS.

Small Businesses

Especially in the past year, many small businesses and restaurants have had to get creative in how they offer their services outdoors. Our pop-up tents, as well as many others, provided comfort for guests. For example, we were able to provide tents as well as tables, chairs, fencing, and lighting in Downtown Delray for the Downtown Development Authority’s Distanced Dining in the Park event, featuring extended dining options for local restaurants.

Emergency Services

Tents offer benefits not only during planned events but also during unplanned times of need. For example, Grimes Events & Party Tents is proud to have served Palm Beach County during a difficult year by making our tents available to use as additional facilities for COVID-19 testing.

Are you planning an event? Perhaps your event could also benefit from a tent rental! Contact the team at Grimes Events & Party Tents today for more information.

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Light Up Your Next Event

String lights, in all their forms, are all the rage these days. They can be added to almost anything to bring a touch of magic to your event! String lights can be used as an elegant decoration, to bring attention to an object or space, or establish a sense of ambiance.

A Sense of Ambiance

Hang string lights behind a sheer curtain to diffuse and soften the appearance of string lights while creating a warm, elegant look. Combine our pipe and drape rental with our LED string lights for the ultimate effect!

Make It Personal

Personalize your event by strategically hanging string lights to form a word or shape of an object. The options are endless with this idea! Here are just a few:

  • A newlywed’s last name
  • A heart
  • “Love”
  • “Yum”
  • “Dance”
  • “Relax”
  • A tree
  • The geometric shape

Guiding Light

Tracing the outlines of objects can help draw attention to them! Have your string lights follow the shape of doorways of entrances for a sense of magic or line them up along a pathway to guide your guests in a certain direction.

Center of Attention

Battery operated fairy lights work great as part of a centerpiece! Using a large glass vase, lantern, or bottle, arrange the fairy lights within to create a dazzling centerpiece for your table. Add other elements to this combination as well to support the theme of your event such as flowers, shells, or holiday ornaments!

Picture This…

Create a photo wall by hanging string lights horizontally and attaching pictures between the bulbs. This is a popular idea for intimate affairs such as weddings, birthday parties, and more. Not only will your photo wall look amazing, but it will also give your guests something to interact with!

Light It Up

The most common way to use string lights is by hanging them overhead. For a creative twist, hang the lights in a zig-zag pattern or have them flow downward to create a beautiful backdrop.

String lights present endless possibilities. For more ideas, contact the talented team at Grimes Events & Party Tents. We have everything you need to light up your event!

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Holiday Color Palettes 2020

Colors can have a powerful effect on a person’s emotions. They can resonate with particular emotions and become associated with memories. Especially around the holidays, certain color schemes have become standard to help people feel festive. However, some new color palettes have also entered the picture this year.

Varying Shades of Blue

The Pantone color for 2020 is classic blue. That being said, we are seeing more blue holiday décor than ever before! Deep navy, classic blue, sky blue, and white make a perfect combination. The cool tones help to bring on the chill of winter, encouraging people to cozy up and get warm. This color palette is not only great for the holidays but can last throughout the entire winter season!

Deep Purples With A Touch of Gold

Magenta purple made it onto this year’s Pantone Fall/Winter 2020/21 list!  This color has been popular throughout autumn but is also adding a pop of color to holiday decorations this December! Other colors to mix with magenta purple could include eggplant, gold, and cream. This color palette exudes elegance and class. Not to mention, it is yet again a color scheme that could last all winter long!

The Classics

Red and green have and continue to be the most classic holiday color palette. Combining colors such as sage, evergreen, crimson, and wine are guaranteed to get people into the holiday spirit. Throwing in a touch of gold or silver can give your palette an extra sparkle!

Keep it traditional with a classic color palette this holiday season or try something new by going blue! At Grimes Events & Party Tents, we have all your holiday rental needs including linens, tableware, chairs, tables, and more! Contact us today for more information on how we can help your holiday event be colorful and festive!

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The Future of Events

Over the last several months, countless events have been canceled in an attempt to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. With some states slowly considering reopening, a new normal will be defined as events begin happening again. What should you expect for the future of events? Here are a few things to keep in mind as we move forward:

Maintaining Social Distancing

Events in the foreseeable future will remain small and locally based. The footprint of events will need to be larger to accommodate for social distancing and will take place outdoors, allowing people to spread out. The use of pre-registration and check-in stations are encouraged to keep track of how many guests are attending an event. Take advantage of our chair, table, and lounge furniture rentals as they can be strategically placed to ensure your guests maintain proper social distancing.

Utilizing Technology

Technology will be a key component both before and during any future events. Through the use of websites and social media, you can maintain clear communication with guests, letting them know about any guidelines or restrictions that are set in place regarding the event. It is becoming increasingly popular to host hybrid events, where a small group of people attend the event itself and others attend virtually by using live streaming. Mobile apps and social media play a big part in bringing life to an event. Using hashtags and sharing photos or videos is a great way to keep everyone in the loop, even if they are unable to attend.

Safety Guidelines

Setting in place new safety measures is a must at any future events. Providing handwashing stations, hand sanitizer, gloves, and masks will help your guests feel safe as well as help to keep the venue clean. Depending on your event, you might consider having a dedicated cleaning crew to regularly sanitize any high traffic areas such as restrooms, tables, chairs, etc. If your event takes place outdoors, we now offer luxury restroom trailers for rental.

No one can know for certain when, or if, events will ever be the way that they used to. For the time being, the aforementioned aspects can be expected at events. At Grimes Events & Party Tents, we are here to help you prepare for your next event while ensuring safety. Contact us today at 561-853-8368 so that we can help you navigate this new norm.

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Tents for All Seasons and Reasons

As cities continue to make their way through the reopening phases, it is important for businesses to remain flexible. We are excited to partner with Downtown West Palm Beach to provide restaurants with the assistance they need to thrive during this transitional period.

Dining on The Spot

Phase 1 of reopening in Florida allows for restaurants to function at 50% capacity. As part of the effort to support the local economy, Downtown West Palm Beach created Dining on the Spot, an outdoor dining experience for restaurants in its downtown area allowing for expanded seating capacity. Following appropriate social distancing guidelines, we transformed downtown with tents, umbrella tables, and more to create a unique ambiance for each restaurant’s space. Sidewalks have been widened and some streets have been closed to create more outdoor dining opportunities. Alleyways and parking lots are soon to follow, expanding seating capacity further and allowing the community to enjoy their dining experiences once again. This long-term program comes at no cost to the restaurants and ensures CDC guidelines are in place while supporting community safety.

Available Rentals

Are you looking to expand your business outdoors? We offer hundreds of rental options to fit your needs and help you succeed during this transitional period. Rentals can include tents, umbrella tables, specialty tenting, outdoor carpeting, lighting, draping, and textures! All our rentals are offered in a variety of options for flexible functionality and style to meet your business needs. Tents and umbrellas offer shade during the day while lighting, draping, and textures can be added to create a unique atmosphere for your business. Fans are a great option for outdoor dining as they provide some much-needed relief from the Florida heat.

Reach out to us to discuss your options for expanding outdoors. We have everything you need including tents, tables, chairs, and more. The options are endless!

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Restroom Trailers Announcement

Grimes Events & Party Tents is excited to announce the addition of four new restroom trailers to our collection of party rentals!

Comfort and Luxury

Prioritize the comfort of your guests by renting a 3 stall, 5 stall, 9 stall, or ADA compliant single stall for your next event. These trailers have full-length doors, decorative flooring, upgraded lighting, air conditioning, and more! Furnished to give the aesthetics of an extravagant interior restroom, our restroom trailers are perfect for high-end events.

Ideal Sizes for Your Event

Whether your guest list is large or small, we have a restroom trailer to accommodate your event. If your guest list is under 225 people, we recommend our 3 stall restroom trailer, whereas our 9 stall trailer can accommodate up to 400 guests.

Accommodations for Everyone

Not only do we have a trailer to accommodate every event size, we can also accommodate every guest. Our ADA Single Stall has a ramp and allows those who cannot climb stairs the same luxurious experience. Our 9 stall and 3 stall trailers include stalls for both men and women.

Since we have been South Florida’s premier event rental company for over 20 years, we are so excited to offer another way for you to make your event unforgettable. Restrooms are often a pain point for event planners, so choosing one of our luxury restroom trailers can help alleviate any stress. Contact us to see how you can treat your guests to an experience that will make them feel comfortable throughout your event.

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Consulting with Grimes

As any seasoned event professional will tell you, no two events are the same. Between weather conditions, permits, and the number of guests, an event can easily become complex and overwhelming. Since details are the backbone of any event, it’s necessary to know how to handle them and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

What is Consulting?

Grimes Events & Party Tents offers a Consulting service, where we can do computer-aided design (CAD) planning and help create a vision for your event. We can also give you a list of preferred vendors for any vertical, including catering, flowers, DJs, and more! With the front of the house having over 80 years of real-world event experience and the back of house having over 100 years of combined event and install experience, we can help you understand how each piece in the event comes together and offer guidance on how to make your event a success. We believe in the importance of this service because an event can only be as successful as it is planned to be. By offering a Consulting service, we help you make the decisions that allow us to make your event successful.

What If We Need More?

During the Consulting part of the process, we may find that you need an event planner. That will be helpful in the day-to-day communications between you and your vendors. Your event planner can take our vision and help bring it to life.

At Grimes Events & Party Tents, we do more than rental supplies for parties! Since we have become South Florida’s premier tent and event rental company, we can also offer you guidance on best practices for your event and lead you to the people that can make the most of the important, smaller details. Contact us to learn more about our event rentals, Luxury Rest Room Trailers, or our DIY Party Rentals.

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3 Linen Trends for 2020

The start of a new year brings new trends for the event industry, including table linen rentals and table décor rentals. From large weddings and corporate events, to household parties, we use the top trends in the event industry to ensure success for your special day.

Bold Colors & Patterns

2020 is the year of taking risks in your linen choices! People are becoming more comfortable with bolder color palettes and larger print patterns. Aim to excite guests by choosing bold hues of blue, green, pink, or gold for linens. If you’re interested in patterns, opt for floral or animal print and supplement by adding a centerpiece. You can also allow your tableware to accent these deep colors to give the décor a balanced, yet exciting, look.

Earth Tones

Timeless styles will never lose their value and appeal. For more sophisticated and upscale events, consider using earth tones and textures. A Satin Rossette linen in champagne is a stunning way to combine a neutral tone with an interesting texture. Take some inspiration from the Art Deco style, with neutral colors and accents of green. Since real plants and succulents are trending in the interior design industry, include them as details on your tabletops.

Pantone’s Color of the Year: Classic Blue

Across many design industries, the Pantone Color of the Year announcement is a must-see. Pantone has introduced Classic Blue as its color of the year, as it relaxes the mind and never loses its charm. It also provides many ways to accent with silver, gold, and crystal tableware. Both elegant and versatile, Classic Blue is the trendy choice for your linens in 2020.

Creating an experience with your table linen rentals and table décor rentals takes a seasoned professional. Grimes Events & Party Tents has been South Florida’s premier party rental company for over 20 years. We can provide you with the expertise to awe your guests from the moment they arrive. Contact us to learn more about the best linens for your special event.