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Tips for Table & Seating Arrangements

There are many aspects of event planning that can be stressful. When looking at a blank table and seating chart, you may initially feel overwhelmed – but don’t fret! Grimes Events & Tents is here to help with all the information you need to properly plan your table and seating arrangement.

Popular Types of Tables

At Grimes Events & Party Tents, we offer a variety of tables to rent for your special occasion. When planning table rentals for your event, make sure to consider how much space you will have, how many people will be attending, and the aesthetic you want to achieve.

Round tables are generally able to seat more people meaning you won’t need to rent as many tables. Overall, this can cut down on costs. The most popular table rental is the 60” round table which seats 8-10 people.

Rectangular tables are considered trendier for events these days, giving guests the feeling of a big, family dinner.

Top Tips

When creating a table and seating arrangement for an event, keeping certain things in mind will ensure your guests are comfortable and have a great time!

  • Assign people to tables, but not to specific seats.
  • Consider the individuals you are placing together. Do they know each other? If not, try to place people together that are of similar ages or have similar interests.
  • Consider those who may need specific access. For example, those with mobility aids should be placed with easy access to their seats and the exits. Elderly guests and children should be seated away from loud speakers.
  • Provide a clear seating chart or place cards so that guests don’t get confused about where they should sit.

Inspiration

Are you looking for a way to add the “wow” factor to your event? There are plenty of creative ideas you can try to surprise your guests! Use a mix of round and rectangular tables, a mix of differently sized tables, or use oddly shaped tables, like our serpentine table, to create an eye-catching display. You can also arrange your tables in any number of ways such as a U, a V, a W, a plus, an X, or an O. When arranging your tables, just remember to keep the venue and event’s intention in mind so that the tables do not interfere or cause unnecessary difficulty for your guests. Lastly, if the venue allows for it, try spreading the tables and seating across several areas. For example, you can place some in the courtyard, the gardens, or under a tent.

If you are planning an event, remember that there are many advantages to renting any equipment you may need! Contact Grimes Events & Party Tents today at 561-853-8368 for more information!

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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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How to Host a Backyard Wedding

The world is an unpredictable place in which COVID-19 has uprooted the plans of many extravagant weddings. As the pandemic continues to pose safety hazards, many couples are choosing to pause or postpone their weddings. Others are choosing to pivot their original plan and host a more intimate ceremony in their own backyard.

Advantages of a Backyard Wedding

There are several benefits to having your wedding in your backyard, including:

Flexibility. There is no longer a need to abide by the wishes of the venue. Choose the date that works best for you, decorate however you want, include your family pets in the event. Your options are wide open!

Cost. Without the need to book a venue and by downsizing your guest list, you will end up saving money.

Intimacy. For safety concerns, limiting the number of attendees is necessary. However, this allows for more one-on-one time with those closest to you.

Permits

Depending on where you live and how large your wedding will be, you may be required to obtain a permit.

  • Reach out to your city about noise ordinances, fire codes, health department regulations, parking permits, and zoning issues.
  • Talk to your officiant to ensure they are willing to perform the ceremony. Some officiants are not allowed to perform ceremonies outside their place of worship.
  • Lastly, it is a good idea to forewarn your neighbors. The last thing you want is a disgruntled neighbor crashing your big day.

 

Logistics

When you no longer have someone else to do all the planning for you, details can begin to slip through the cracks.

  • Consider where the ceremony and reception will take place. Wedding arches create a beautiful frame for your ceremony.
  • For the reception, you will need tables, chairs, linens, and tableware.
  • Putting up a tent will protect you and your guests from rain, sunshine, and wind.
  • Instead of having your guests meander in and out of the house to use the restroom, consider renting one of our new, luxury restroom trailers.
  • If you want to preserve your grass and make it easier for your guests to walk or dance, consider having temporary flooring installed over your lawn.
  • Are you providing the food yourself? We offer catering rentals to keep your food fresh.
  • Cooling and heating system rentals will keep your guests comfortable no matter the weather.
  • Help keep your guests health by renting any number of our social distancing solutions. These include tents, restroom trailers, pipe and drape, hand sanitizing stations, and stanchions.

 

Décor

Decorations set the tone for your event. Some elements you might consider include:

  • Lighting such as string lights or chandeliers
  • Additional furniture to make sure your guests are comfortable
  • Pipe and drape for an added element of elegance

 

Hosting a backyard wedding can make your special day that much more wonderful. Get in touch with us today to secure any rentals you may need to transform your backyard for your special day.

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3 Tips for Spring Weddings

When planning your wedding, there are so many details and decisions that need to be made. With so much to do, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. At Grimes Events & Party Tents, we’ve been handling party rentals for over 20 years, so we want to help simplify the planning process so you can enjoy being engaged! Here’s our top three tips for planning a spring wedding in South Florida.

Have an Outdoor Wedding

The milder spring weather in South Florida makes it the perfect time to get married outdoors! With the abundance of beautiful outdoor venues in Florida, we’ve got you covered with a variety of tents. Whether you prefer a frame tent for your beach wedding, or would like a clear top to showcase the beauty of a botanical garden venue, we can take the guesswork out of your outdoor wedding. Even if the Florida weather surprises you with higher temperatures, we can install air conditioners in the tent to keep your guests comfortable.

Choose a Fun Color Scheme

Move over, pastels! Spring isn’t just for you anymore! Many brides are opting for fun and exciting color schemes, including Coral Pink, Saffron, or Flame Scarlet! Not every couple is the same, so why should every spring wedding feature the same colors? Bold accent colors are a fun trend this year that we’re hoping stays around for a while! If you’re using a bold accent color, try using a fun texture for the neutral side of the color scheme. A textured, neutral linen is the perfect complement to a Flame Scarlet floral centerpiece! Try mixing and matching fun colors and textures and decide what you think fits your wedding style.

Personalize the Little Details

At its core, a wedding should be about the love story of two people. Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in all the excitement and expectations of others but try to remind yourself of what truly matters. Little decorative details are the perfect way to personalize your wedding. Even a detail as simple as table numbers can be made uniquely yours by including a photo of the bride and groom from when they were the same age as the table number. Another way to personalize your wedding is to try combining the bride and groom’s favorite colors to create a simple decoration to place over the chairs.

Let your wedding planning be stress-free by hiring South Florida’s premier event rental company. Contact us at 561-853-8368 to learn more about our services, products, and event production.