New Kid on the Block
Posted: 2009-08-24
We have a new kid on our block, well, actually in our store. Cassie is our new design consultant-in training. She will join Veronica as another member of our showroom staff; these are our go-to gals who can help you with planning your next event with great suggestions about linens and tabletop ideas.
Cassie may be new, but she has passed our "initiation" so far. She had to create two designs for our showroom floor....all on her first day of work.
Take a look at this Gorgeous Gazebo she did
Road Trip
Posted: 2009-08-03
What is summer without a vacation or a road trip? After a full wedding season, Valarie and I have finally found a small gap in our schedule. Just the right size for a road trip.
This week we are going to Austin for the day. A full day. First we are attending the monthly meeting of the Association of Wedding Professionals, closely affiliated with Nuptial Essentials, an Austin-based wedding planning school. We plan to network with other wedding and event planners, share ideas and evaluate their wedding planner certification program.
Next, we are attending the launch of "Premiere Party Central." One of our fellow rental companies, Austin Party Central, recently merged with Premier Events and Tents to become Austin's largest rental company. To celebrate their new name, new logo and new location, they are throwing a party...how appropos! We are looking forward to a tour of the recently remodeled store as well as networking with Austin's top event professionals and the fabulous, ever helpful staff of PPC!
We hope to bring back some new ideas for fall weddings and events in San Angelo.
Bring on the Cool
Posted: 2009-06-28
With the summer heating up, we are trying to think cool thoughts. Since we can't change the temperature, we can change our showroom and we have...we have brought in a couple new COOL things for your next wedding or event:
Riding Out the Bridal Wave
Posted: 2009-06-16
Each weekend it's another wave of beautiful brides and beautiful weddings. Venues are transformed, layers of decor are added...draping, linens, specialty lighting, floral displays and those special little touches that make your wedding uniquely yours. Check out our gallery; we have added lots of new photos.
Our weeks are full of creative problem-solving and helping brides create their wedding vision....but please don't let that make you think that we are too busy to help you. Call or come by and let us show you the latest in wedding trends.
Who knows? You just might be the next big wave!
White Wedding Chairs are Coming!
Posted: 2009-04-07
You've seen them in The Knot magazine, and perhaps at a friend's wedding. Now Angelo Events & Tents is excited to offer the classic White Wedding Chair. They look like a wooden chair however are made of a white resin product. So that means no chipped or flaking paint, instead an all-white chair with a slightly padded seat that looks pretty and new every time. Stop by the Showroom to see them for yourself, or click here to see what they look like set up for a wedding ceremony.
Rental Rate $2.75 per chair.
Wedding Season is upon us
Posted: 2009-03-31
During this season, as many of you are getting excited about your special day, what your dress will look like, how fun your reception will be...don't forget about the great guy you are about to marry!
Here is a great article from our local newspaper, San Angelo Standard-Times, with some tips for staying married directed to your husband-to-be, so remember to substitute "him" for "her". It takes two.
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1. Always put her first - before work, friends, even basketball. Act as if she's the best thing that ever happened to you, because we all know she is.
2. Keep no secrets. Pool your money. Allow nothing and no one to come between you.
3. Pick your fights with care. Play fair. Show some class. Hurtful words can be forgiven, but they're hard to forget.
4. Fall in love again every day. Kiss her in taxis. Flirt with her at parties. Tell her she's beautiful. Then tell her again.
5. Never miss an anniversary or a birthday or a chance to make a memory. Memories may not seem important now, but one day they'll be gold.
6. Never give her a practical gift. If she really wants a Shop-Vac, let her pick it out herself.
7. Go to church together, and pray every day for each other and your marriage.
8. Pay your bills on time and make sure you each have a living will, a durable power of attorney and life insurance, lest, God forbid, you need them.
9. Love her parents as your own, but don't ask them for money. Never criticize her family or friends. On her birthday, send flowers to her mother with a note saying, "Thank you for giving birth to the love of my life."
10. Always listen to her heart; if you're wrong, say you're sorry; if you're right, shut up.
11. Don't half-tie the knot; plan to stay married forever.
12. Never go to bed mad; talk until you're over it, or you forget why you were mad.
13. Laugh together a lot. If you can laugh at yourselves, you'll have plenty to laugh about.
14. Never criticize, correct or interrupt her in public; try not to do it in private either.
15. Remember that people are the least lovable when they are most in need of love.
16. Never fall for the myth of perfectionism; it's a lie.
17. When you don't like each other, remember that you love each other; pray for the "good days" to return and they will.
18. Tell the truth, only the truth, with great kindness.
19. Kiss at least 10 seconds a day, all at once or spread out.
20. Memorize all her favorite things and amaze her with how very well you know her.
21. Examine your relationship as often as you change the oil in your car; keep steering it on a path you both want it to go.
22. Be content with what you have materially, honest about where you are emotionally, and never stop growing spiritually.
23. Never raise your voice unless you're on fire. Whisper when you argue.
24. Be both friends and lovers; in a blackout, light a candle, then make your own sparks.
25. Finally, be an interesting person, lead your own life. But always save your best for each other. In the end, you will know you were better together than you ever could've been apart.
Here's to happily ever after!
Show Time in Vegas
Posted: 2009-03-09
(This week’s blog entry comes to us from our wedding planner, Valarie Garcia.)
What happens in Vegas doesn't have to stay in Vegas! Recently I attended the world's largest convention about events and catering, hosted by CaterSource and Event Solutions in Las Vegas. During the five day conference, I met wedding and event professionals from the east coast, west coast, and everywhere in between.
My favorite seminar was The Seven Wonders of the Table. Now I have seen the wonders: incredible linens from Wildflower Linens of San Francisco, paired with fabulous floral by Couture Flowers Design Studio of Newport Beach, and lighted by LA event designer, Rrivre Davies.
Check out this wonderful table with Wildflower Linens.
Ready to plan a wedding reception look that inspires awe and wonder? Email Valarie
Wedding Planner Goes West
Posted: 2009-02-22
Our wedding planner, Valarie Garcia, has gone to Las Vegas to attend one of the best conventions in the event industry: Catersource/Event Soultions 2009 Conference & Tradeshow. With more than 1,000 tradeshow exhibitors and keynote speaker Laura Schwartz, the former Director of Events during the Clinton administration, she will spend the next 4 days of attending innovative seminars and networking events. Valarie will be gathering fabulous new ideas and learning about the latest in wedding trends . . . and bringing those back to her bridal clients here in San Angelo.
Want to hear about what she's learned? Email us and set up a free wedding consultation with Valarie.
Celebrating the Month of Love
Posted: 2009-02-08
You hold the key to our heart. One of the keys that we handed out at the West Texas Bridal Showcase will unlock the Big Heart that we have at our Showroom. What is in it? Your heart's desire for your wedding...a free wedding planner! Our lead wedding planner, Valarie Garcia, will coordinate both your rehearsal and your wedding day, approx 25-30 hours of service, if you are the winner.
How to win? Just come by our Showroom in The Village Shopping Center by Feb 28th and try your key . . .
Can you feel the love?
Is Your Wedding Going Amiss, or Do You Have Wedding Bliss?
Posted: 2009-02-04
Are you ovewhelmed by the never-ending list of choices and decisions to be made about your wedding?
Are you finding it hard to stay on budget and yet still create your "perfect wedding day" vision?
Are you worried that your crazy Aunt Rae-Rae might just try to run things on your wedding day?
We can help! These are all valid concerns, and reasons why you might want to sit down with our wedding planner, Valarie Garcia, for a complimentary wedding planning session. She's an expert at calming jittery brides, helping you get your wedding plan and budget organized, and handling your all the details of your wedding day management. Like keeping an eye on Aunt Rae-Rae.
Read more about our wedding services and Valarie
Or give us a call to set-up your free planning consultation . . . 325.716.4112
What is a Preferred Vendor?
Posted: 2009-01-26
On our website, we have a dedicated page for our Preferred Vendors. These are event professionals that we have worked with in the past and continue to collaborate with day in and day out, to create great events for our customers. We are happy to recommend their services to our customers as we know the quality of their work and that we can count on them to deliver on their promises.
For example, we were so pleased when a couple of our Preferred Vendors decided to join us at the 2009 West Texas Bridal Show. Their memorable displays in our booth stopped traffic. Actually, our "booth" was a 20' X 30' tent complete with tables, decor and speciality lighting. Thanks again to Shirley Floral, Halfmann's Cake Cottage and River Terrace Restaurant for turning our booth into a party!
Visit River Terrace Restaurant's site and ask Chef Earl about the amazing Thai Beef appetizer
(We have been asked "Are these the only florists, photographers, caterers, etc. that you will work with?" We are happy to work with any event professionals suggested by our client.)
Weddings, Tents & Presidential Events
Posted: 2009-01-18
In the middle of our preparations for the West Texas Bridal Expo, we had to STOP . . . and redirect our efforts.
We received word that we had been chosen to assist with the festivities surrounding the Midland, Texas homecoming for President George W. Bush. Following the morning’s inauguration ceremonies in Washington, DC, the Bushes immediately travelled to their hometown of Midland for a welcoming celebration. The January 20th afternoon event was coordinated by Loud and Clear, Inc. from Cincinatti, Ohio who selected Angelo Events & Tents to provide tents for the Bush family.
We have done some large-scale tent jobs before, but this one will be hard to top. We were pleased to represent San Angelo at this historical event.
Watch the Tent Gallery for future photos.
New Year's Resolutions
Posted: 2009-01-11
With a resolution is defined as "a course of action" or a "firm determination", Angelo Events & Tents has made its resolutions for 2009 with you, our valued customer, in mind:
1) Continue to give excellent service - by phone, by email, by website, in our showroom and at your event site,
2) Offer you top quality rental products, as well as add frequently requested items to our inventory, and
3) Stay on top of the trends in the event industry and share those new ideas with you for your wedding, dinner party or corporate function.
Thanks to you, our great customers, we enjoyed a successful 2008, and we look forward to making each and every one of your events unforgettable in 2009!
Here Comes the Bride...
Posted: 2009-01-06
Actually here come the BrideS...to the upcoming West Texas Bridal Expo. Boasting 85 vendors, a style show and a honeymoon giveaway, this event promises to be THE place to be for the newly engaged.
Place: San Angelo Convention Center
Date: Sunday January 25, 2009
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Tickets: Click her for more info
And yes, Angelo Events & Tents will be there, with our wedding bells on of course. Come by our booth and ask about our special giveaway.
A Hot Idea for Cool Nights
Posted: 2008-11-17
Don't let the cooler evening temperatures keep you from enjoying your outdoor event. Warm up to our newest inventory addition - Standing Outdoor Heaters. Stylish yet functional, these 7FT tall propane-fueled heaters will keep your guest toasty warm into the night.
Rental Rate of $69 each includes a 20lb bottle of propane fuel.
Lights, Event, Action!
Posted: 2008-10-26
Are you wanting to give an old venue a new look?
Think lighting.
Of all event decorative effects, lighting has the greatest power to transform a venue, create drama and set a mood. Wanting a soft romantic mood? Use lots of candles, soft amber uplighing and perhaps a lace pattern projected on a wall. Looking for a blend of classic and contemporary? Try uplighting in a bolder color, like deep blue or purple, and a custom monogram on the dance floor. Want to kick up the dance floor and get your guests moving? Try some of our moving lights which change colors, patterns, positions and respond to the beat of the music.
For more ideas, see pictures in our Gallery of Lighting or see videos of our moving lights
Or, see a video of what Preston Bailey, designer to the stars, has to say about event lighting
Need help getting started? Call today for a free lighting consultation at your event site.
Ta-Dah!
Posted: 2008-10-21
That's what they will say when they place your wedding cake on our shiny new silver cake plateau. This gorgeous footed platform not only provides a stable base for your wedding cake, but it also elevates your cake 4" off the table, showing it off to its fullest extent. Makes you want to say "Ta-Dah!"
My New Crush
Posted: 2008-10-12
Crushed Iridescent Satin, that is. This fabric is the latest addition to our linen inventory and has a special sheen that gives the tablecloth a two-toned glossy look. It has a dressy feel that is perfect for holiday party tables.
Available in rich burgundy, moss green, champagne gold, glossy black, golden turquoise, midnight blue and shimmery white.
Bright Lights, Big City
Posted: 2008-10-06
The Big City? Dallas. The Bright Lights? Our newest “find” – cool lighting effects.
During a recent trip to the DFW metroplex, we visited a lighting showroom and added some great lighting products to our inventory for the upcoming holiday party season. With names like Waterfall, Groovy, Kalidescope and 360 Spot, our new lighting options will dazzle and intrigue you. We also added a classic mirrored “Disco Ball” to add sparkle to your next party. The white polyester suit is optional.
Check out the Waterfall
Pin Marks the Spot
Posted: 2008-10-01
How do you make your wedding cake or dinner tables more dazzling and glamourous?
Pin-spot them.
As seen on many of the cable shows about weddings and parties like Platinum Weddings, pin spotting is a great way to add some drama to your ballroom or venue. A “pin spot” is a lighting device that highlights a specific area with beam of light (white light or colored light). It makes centerpieces or special item, such as a decorated cake, really stand-out for that “wow” factor.
Fall for our New Showroom
Posted: 2008-09-11
Just as the leaves of the trees are starting to change from green and gold to orange and brown, we, too, like to change with the seasons. We have selected some luxurious new tablecloths to dress our showroom in its own version of fall fashions. In preparation for the upcoming holiday season of family gatherings, parties and celebrations, our showroom will display new ideas to help you make your next event festive and one-of-a-kind. Keep a look-out...a colorful change is coming soon!
Finally! Wrinkles are a Good Thing.
Posted: 2008-09-10
Dazzling and refined yet relaxed and interesting.
No, we are not talking about your next dinner guest, but instead a clever fabric that is new to the party scene called "Crinkle." This crushed taffeta has a shimmery iridescence that shines by candlelight dinner, and yet it is still casual enough for a wedding rehearsal dinner at the ranch. This dual-personality fabric, like a fascinating dinner guest, brings interest and texture to the table. Come by our Showroom to see samples and add a new wrinkle to your next event!
Available in: bold fuschia, soft petal pink, watermelon, valentine red, bordeaux red, nectarine, fiery orange, golden wheat, apple, sage, moss, baby blue, turquoise, royal blue, lavender, chocolate brown, coppery brown, silver and black, white and ivory.
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