As anyone living in Austin, TX knows, this weather we have been having is a nice, much-needed change! The cooler air and the rain are both pleasant changes that have been lacking from our 104 degree heat waves this summer! And as much as we needed the rain, nothing could be more frustrating than having a torrential downpour during your wedding day. This, my friends, is why renting a tent for ANY outdoor wedding, is a good idea.

Yes, tents are a large investment. Yes, they may go unused. BUT, when you weigh the pro’s and con’s of having one scheduled JUST IN CASE, it stops being a complication and becomes a necessity. Let me explain.

There is a 2 week cancellation policy on tents, so if you reserve one and decide the week-of that you don’t need it, you forfeit 50% of the rental fee. This can be a large investment, especially in this economy. But how much does your TIME cost?

Without a tent as a backup plan for your outdoor wedding, what needs to happen for the ceremony to go off without a[nother] hitch? All the seating, people, linens, flowers and miscellaneous décor must be moved inside the venue (if there is room), and with weddings averaging about 150 people these days, I can tell you that moving that amount of chairs alone takes quite some time. Not to mention the fact that everyone must be alerted of the backup plans, caterers need to have a backup space to serve from, all dishes/glassware needs to be replaced, and the list goes on. Now let’s weigh the pro’s of having one setup for you “just in case.”

First off, you may save yourself a trip if you were planning on picking up all the rental items yourselves. Since tents have to be delivered, you can save some time and effort just having everything else delivered at the same time. Secondly, in the instance of rain, obviously, you have coverage. You’ll have coverage in extreme heat. You provide a nice canopy for your guests to meander under during the reception. Decorated appropriately can really create an ambiance for your guests. Lighting them also gives unique opportunity for personalization, with color schemes, pictures, or monograms. And lastly, with sidewalls or a clear top you can create a nice cozy atmosphere for your guests to feel at home with while you party the night away under the stars (assuming the rain isn’t falling at that point).

In conclusion, think of them as an insurance policy. You can always use them if you have them reserved, but you cannot always get them last minute. Better safe than sorry, I always say!

-Kristi Hargis

Hello All!

Premiere Party Central had the unique oppertunity to attend TRA’s Annual Round Up in San Antonio, TX this past weekend, and it was great! Special thanks to the Marriot Plaza for putting us up for the weekend! It was great to meet a bunch of new people and hear what all the speakers had to say. My personal favorite was Russell White…he was VERY motivating and GREAT at giving out new ideas on how to grow your business from a marketing aspect. I hope that you all will check him out, his website is http://www.pinnaclesolutions.org/pages.php?ID=3 , you should all check it out! See what he can do for YOU!

Thanks!

-Premiere Party Central Staff

Premiere Party Central and Premiere Tents and Events will be CLOSED Labor Day, (Monday) September 7th. We will re-open for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th. Thanks to you all for your patronage!

Normal Business Hours are listed below:

Monday-Friday

9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

CLOSED Sunday

Everyone come out to the Bridal Expo on September 13th! We will be showcasing (as always) and will have some great incentives for all who attend!

Our wonderful Eva at Premiere Tents and Events has found us a lantern supplier! We now are able to provide large round colored lanterns in over 50 colors! Please ask for availability/info/pictures by emailing Kristi at kristi.hargis@premierepartycentral !!!

Some colors have limited sizes, and we do need a heads up beforehand so as to ensure availability in a timely manner. But we look forward to finishing out your tented or non-tented event with this new opportunity!