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There’s No Place Like Zilker Theatre Productions
This year marks the 59th (whoa!) year of the Summer Musical put on by Zilker Theatre Productions. Every year, ZTP picks a musical to perform for Austin residents throughout the summer months July and August. This year, it was none other than the classic, The Wizard of Oz, and boy was it magical!
Our team members had the opportunity to attend this year’s production on The Hillside. Despite the measly 105 degree weather, the hillside was packed with families and theatre lovers alike to catch this year’s production.
As soon as the show began, it sure didn’t feel like we were in Texas anymore. We followed Dorothy and friends down the yellow brick road all the way to Oz and loved every bit of it.
If you haven’t had the chance to see the show yet, it continues on until August 12th. It is the perfect, true to Austin, night out with the family activity! The play runs Thursday- Sunday, once the sun begins to set around 8:15PM.
You definitely want to get there early so that you can nab a good spot on the hillside. We recommend bringing an ice chest full of water to stay hydrated and blankets to sit on. You might want to consider sunscreen and bug spray as well, depending on what time you arrive and how “bug bite prone” you are. You can sit in chairs, as long as they are the low-to-the-ground ones so that guests can see over you. If you don’t have one of the low chairs, rest assured, ZTP has some up for rent at the show!
We were, and are, honored to sponsor Zilker Theatre Productions so that they can continue putting on magical shows for Austin residents and their friends and family.
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A Taste of NACE: Austin Bites
Every year, NACE Austin puts on a fundraising event that showcases local caterers and their work for the events industry and their friends/family to enjoy. Up until recently, the event went by the name “Eat The Heat.” Re-branding a few years back, the annual event is now termed “A Taste of NACE.”
This event serves as the perfect opportunity for events professionals to get together and enjoy an evening out, all while trying some delicious food and drinks from some of our favorite local vendors. Plus, by purchasing a ticket to this event, you are supporting one of your friends and colleagues by benefiting the Foundation of NACE. The Foundation of NACE provides member scholarships to the organization’s National Educational and Leadership Conference. You are also benefiting NACE’s 2017 local charity partner, Adventures with Autism, Down Syndrome, and Epilepsy.
See how much good purchasing just one ticket can do?
This year, NACE has decided to play into the local Austin scene by choosing the theme “Austin Bites.”
The description of the evening, take from the NACE Austin website states: “We are proud to announce the 17th annual NACE Austin fundraiser, A Taste of NACE: Austin Bites, which will be held at Trinity Hall in downtown Austin, on August 16, 2017. This year we are putting a twist on our nationally recognized and award-winning fundraiser that is uniquely Austin! Attendees will experience some of Austin’s top culinary talent, a silent auction, bold entertainment, and beats to get you out on the dance floor!”
I don’t know about you, but to me, that sounds like an evening you absolutely don’t want to (and shouldn’t) miss. Take your honey, hire a babysitter and have a night out on the town all while supporting your local NACE chapter.
To purchase tickets to this year’s A Taste of NACE: Austin Bites, please follow this link: https://naceaustin.starchapter.com/ATON_2017__Austin_Bites
We cannot wait to spend the evening with you sampling so many tasty bites and competing for the silent auction items!
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Belly Up, Premiere Has New Bars!
Lately, there has been a trend toward using bars that create more of a statement than just their practical use. Often, your bars (and the bathrooms) will be the most visited spot at your wedding or event, so why not make it a key focal point. We have taken note of this and have crafted and purchased new bars we think will be perfect for just that!
So how do you make the bar area a “wow” at your event? Start with the bar itself. What is the theme of your event? Is it more modern or more rustic? How many guests are you anticipating? Your guest count will determine how many bars you will need. A good rule of thumb is 1 bar per 100 people (give or take). So, if your guest count looks like it will be around 100 people, you would be fine to have one bar with two bartenders. If your guest count is closer to 150 people, it would be best to have two bars with three bartenders. For 200 people, you would need at least two bars with four bartenders. The more guests you anticipate, the more bars and bartenders you will need.
Take a peek at some of our newest additions and see if any of these bars fit your event and give you the feels.
Roadhouse Bar 
Cottage Bar 
Rustic Cedar Bar 
Rustic Bar 
Urban Patio Bar 
Traditions Bar For practicality and extra working space at the bar, or perhaps to add some depth to your bar, choose from some of our bar back options:
Wooden Plank Bar Back 
Loft Bar Back 
White Wash Bar Back Placement of the bars at your event is also something to consider. You wouldn’t want to put a bar right in the front entrance. Doing this will encourage guests to gather in the entrance instead of moving into the room. Be sure to take note of the kitchen area as well as you will have servers coming in and out often. Be sure to place the bar away from that area so that your guests and your staff are not in each other’s way. You also want to keep bars away from specialty tables (like the cake table) where someone could accidentally knock something important over. If you have multiple bars, you can space them out around the venue so that not any one bar seems to be overcrowded at any time.
From there you can jazz up your bar selection(s) and really play into your theme or color scheme. Using things like flower garlands or greenery, signs that say “cheers” or marquee light up letters will really draw your guests in and add that something extra to your bar. Here are some ideas for inspiration, taken from Pinterest, to help you see how it can all come together and really be a focal point:
Planning on stocking the bar yourself? You may want to chat with your caterer to see what they recommend as far as purchasing what and how many, but here is a good resource we’ve found and refer to our clients when asked:(https://www.theknot.com/content/how-to-stock-the-bar-at-your-wedding). The counts listed here are for a guest count of 100 people and acts as a good starting point for anyone purchasing their own alcohol. Obviously, you know your guests the best so don’t be afraid to tweak the counts. If you don’t have that many scotch drinkers, but have a ton of beer drinkers, then heavy up on the beer and lower down the scotch.
Keep in mind that if you are providing the alcohol yourself, and not doing so through your venue or caterer (if that is an option) you’ll want to ask about re-corking fees, if any.
Once you are ready, you can find a full list of our bars, bar backs and pricing by following this link: http://premiereeventsonline.com/product-category/bars-beverage-service/
We hope to see you bellying up to one of our bars soon!
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Independence Day Inspiration
So you’re throwing a Fourth of July party? Or perhaps you’re a little late to the game and are thinking about getting some folks together to celebrate. Maybe you’ve been planning the party for a while, but just want to spruce it up a little bit.
Whatever the case may be, Premiere has you covered for your Fourth of July rentals! And the best news? We’re open all day today for you to come on by and pick them up for your shindig tomorrow!
Check out some of our items for Independence Day inspiration!
Maybe you want to spice up your table with a themed linen?
Or maybe your guests would be much happier to just sit and hang out on a picnic table?
Want to serve people on place settings other than plastic?
How about blue glassware for any type of drink?
Don’t forget to keep your drinks cool and your food warm!
However big or small your Independence Day celebration will be, stop by Premiere Events to see how we can help make it even more memorable!
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ILEA Austin Gala
The tone of the evening was set with roving characters out of a vaudeville circus setting, contortionists performing from the ceiling, and then moving into a dining room set with exquisite centerpieces, elaborate place settings, and the perfect lighting to set the mood for the remainder of the evening.
Not to mention a photo booth with a live burmese python and an acro duo during intermission.
From our Ring leader’s roast of the crowd to our work of art food courses, followed by our presenters, awards, and a live auction to support ILEA’s scholarship and education funds! Never a dull moment….Premiere is honored to have been voted Best Rentals by our industry peers. We continue to strive to exceed our customer’s expectations.
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Bridal Extravaganza!
We were so excited to be a part of this year’s June Bridal Extravaganza at the Palmer Events Center. We showcased quite a few of our chair options because we are currently running our chair special until July 8th. We also featured some of our draping, flooring and lounge pieces.
Don’t worry….. If you missed this Bridal Extravaganza there is another one coming up in September. If you’re planning a wedding and don’t know where to start, this is a great event to attend. All of the vendors you could ever possibly need or want are under one roof (and they’re usually running some kind of promo or special offer which could save you lots of $$$). Visit the website to purchase tickets and stay up-to-date with the show in Austin! https://austinweddings.com/AusBE/
We always have such a great time chatting with new couples and catching up with other vendors. Check out photos of our set up, in case you missed us. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!
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Summer Soirees
Summer is officially here (at least weather-wise) in Texas and with it comes a multitude of long summer nights and festive summer get togethers. Thinking of planning a summer soiree yourself? We’ve got just the rentals for you.
Generally speaking, summer is the perfect time for bright colors, whether that be your flowers, your linens or maybe just your decor.
Jerry Hayes Photography; Premiere Events; Wild Onion Ranch; Westbank Flower Market 
Pinterest.com You’re going to want to keep the hot summer sun in mind too, perhaps cover up with a tent or some umbrella tables?
Addison Studios; Premiere Events; South Congress Hotel; Whim Florals 
Have you decided what you will be serving as a refresher for your guests? Perhaps a big ol’ dispenser of lemonade or sangria?
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And who doesn’t love drinking out of copper mugs, no matter the season?
Addison Studios; Premiere Events; South Congress Hotel Be sure to follow us on Pinterest for more summer inspiration!
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Trend Watch: Fall Florals
Fall is fast approaching (I know, where did the time go?) and with that comes whole new trends for fall weddings and events. We’ve been keeping an eye on what we think is going to be popular this fall event season, and want to share our thoughts with you.
One thing that will remain popular in the coming months are the “wild bouquets.” These are bouquets that have a little more of a “thrown together” look that works SO well. People are even beginning to take these wild florals from their hands to their tables with “wild centerpieces.” We love everything about this trend.
More and more people are beginning to take full advantage of their reception space. This will continue with our fall weddings. There is so much space left unused between the tables and the ceilings, so why not build your centerpieces up? This makes an even grander impression on your guests and will help you get the most bang for your buck with your reception space.
Love the idea of doing a flower runner on a farm table? You’re in luck. This cascading floral look is incredibly popular and won’t be going anywhere soon for the upcoming fall events. You can even take the garland off of the tables and use them for a backdrop on focal points like the ceremony site, the cake, or even the bar! The options are endless.
Floral by The Flower Girl, Photo by Marisa Vasquez Photography 
We will begin to see more warm colors incorporated in the fall/winter weddings and events. Colors like burnt oranges (hook ’em), burgundies, plums, eggplants, and greenery will be ever present in the cooler months to come.
Love the look? Be sure to follow us on Pinterest for the latest trends in weddings and events!
Keep in mind this is YOUR wedding and YOUR event. You are welcome to do WHATEVER you want to do for your day. Is what you want not in trend? Do it anyway. Do what makes you happy.
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Woodrow’s Vineyard Estate Open House
There’s a new venue in town and we LOVE it! Located in Wimberely, TX, Woodrow’s Vineyard Estate has that perfect Hill Country charm! We were lucky enough to be a participating vendor in their recent open house and would love to share some of the photos with you from the event!
The open house was coordinated by Wedding and Event Warriors. All photographs were taken by Katherine O’Brien Photography. Other vendors who participated include: Altared Weddings & Events, Chef Jay Events, Lovin’ Sugar Cakes, The Flower Girl and Wildwood Event Production.
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Cuatro de Mayo
Premiere Events loves parties, I mean, who doesn’t? One of our favorite parties is our annual Cinco de Mayo party, held on May 4th this year, hence “Cuatro de Mayo.” Every year we hold this party at our north location off of Research Blvd. This year we had the pleasure of collaborating with Contigo Catering, Frost 321, Kurant Events, Lisa Hause Photography, Pink Avocado and Word of Mouth Bakery.
Guests were greeted by a tent in the parking lot with brightly colored cocktail tables and a bar. Upon getting a margarita, guests were greeted at the door with a menu of what each caterer had to offer, either sweet and/or savory.
Contigo Catering offered a chorizo deviled egg, a green chile pork slider and a mezcal compressed heirloom melon.
Frost 321 (a fan favorite) offered your choice between a strawberry margarita sorbet or a mango margarita sorbet. We will admit, we had to try both of them, just to be thorough.
Kurant Events offered a shrimp and watermelon ceviche with crispy plantain ribbons and taro root chips, and a quatro leches cupcake with a banana liquer meringue.
Pink Avocado offered a guacamole and queso bar with your choice of traditional, mango or roasted corn guacamole, queso blanco, roasted chili salsa, fresno dona, pico de galla, corn tortilla chips, and house totopos.
Word of Mouth Bakery offered a key lime pie fruit parfait and festive cookies for a takeaway.
Guitar by Luis set the mood for the showroom with beautiful sounds from the string guitarist. Papel picado adorned the ceiling of the showroom and the tent to bring the Cinco de Mayo festivities alive. Cocktail tables were set throughout the showroom with brightly colored bengaline linens and serapas to continue with the theme.
Once guests were ready to make their way home they took a gift bag filled with a Premiere Events shot glass, a mini shooter of tequila and a donkey cookie from Word of Mouth Bakery.
Thank you to everyone who participated and/or came out and made it a night to remember!
All photos are provided by Lisa Hause Photography. To see the full album find us on Facebook. Be sure to give us a like and a follow to keep up to date with the latest Premiere happenings!
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