Tent Rentals and Party Supplies. Specializing in Weddings and Corporate Events

<body> <p>Party Rental Supples - Tent Rentals in Londo Ontario</p> <table id="Table_01" height="533" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="698" border="0"> <tr> <td rowSpan="2"> <img alt="Party Rental, Tent Rental, Weddings, Receptions and Corporate Events" src="supplies/default_01.gif" width="201" height="120"></td> <td colSpan="2"> <img alt="Party Tent Rental in London Ontario" src="supplies/default_02.gif" width="496" height="112"></td> <td rowSpan="13"> </td> <td><img height="112" alt src="supplies/spacer.gif" width="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td colSpan="2" rowSpan="3"> <img alt="Tent Rentals in London Ontario" src="supplies/default_04.gif" width="496" height="88"></td> <td><img height="8" alt src="supplies/spacer.gif" width="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image1', 'document', 'supplies/aboutus_05.gif', true);" onmouseout="na_restore_img_src('image1', 'document')" href="aboutus.htm"> <img alt="About A&B Party & Tent Rental" hspace="0" 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</table> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="498" border="0"> <tr> <td width="500" colSpan="2"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><font face="Arial"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Since 1969, A&B has supplied London and the surrounding area with quality merchandise and meticulous service.  Our original inventory was 20 6ft. tables and 200 chairs, we now can provide full service for over 3000 people.  We continue to grow each year and add to our already large inventory.</span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"> </font></p> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><font face="Arial"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <img alt="A&B Party and Tent Rental" src="party-tents/building.gif" border="0" width="475" height="174"></span></font></p> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><font face="Arial"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">We rent small to large party tents, portable dance floors, lighting, tables, chairs, linens, props, inflatables, dishes, glasses, cutlery, and a long list of other related products.  In working with London's finest caterers and event co-ordinators, we are constantly refining and updating our vast inventory to suit their needs as well. </span></font></p> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><font face="Arial"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The last 30 years have brought many changes and improvements to our company.  Our large showroom, warehouse facility, fleet of radio dispatched delivery trucks, and online computer system have all helped to give that professional service you want. <br>  </span></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="350"> </td> <td width="148"><em><font face="Arial"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Sincerely,</span></font></em><font face="Arial"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><br> </span></font><a href="mailto:jdelange@a-bpartyrental.com"><strong> <font face="Arial"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Jerry de Lange</span></font></strong></a><strong><font face="Arial"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><br> A&B Party Rental</span></font></strong></td> </tr> </table> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="103%" border="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#219984"><strong>Rental Catalog </strong></font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><strong><font color="#000000"> <br> </font><font face="Arial" size="2">Please select from one of the specialty areas of our rental catalog...</font></strong></p> <table height="78" cellPadding="3" width="550" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="33%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="26"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> <a href="anniversaries.htm"><font color="#000080">Anniversaries</font></a></font></td> <td vAlign="top" width="33%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="26"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><font color="#000080"> </font><a href="http://www.a-bpartyrental.com/kidscat.htm"><font color="#000080">Kids Parties</font></a><font color="#000080"> </font></font></td> <td vAlign="top" width="34%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="26"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><font color="#000000"> <a href="wedding-rentals.htm"> <font color="#000080">Weddings</font></a></font><font color="#000080"> </font></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="33%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="26"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> <a href="event-rentals.htm"> <font color="#000080">Corporate Events</font></a></font></td> <td vAlign="top" width="33%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="26"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><font color="#000080"> </font><a href="http://www.a-bpartyrental.com/stagndoecat.htm"><font color="#000080">Stag & Does</font></a></font></td> <td vAlign="top" width="34%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="26"> <font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="2"> </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="33%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="26"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"> <font color="#000000"> <a href="grand-openings.htm"> <font color="#000080">Grand Openings</font></a></font><font color="#000080"> </font></font></td> <td vAlign="top" width="33%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="26"> <font face="Arial" size="2"> <a href="party-themes.htm"> <font color="#000080">Theme Parties</font></a></font></td> <td vAlign="top" width="34%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="26"> </td> </tr> </table> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><strong> <font face="Arial" size="2">Or select from one of the specific categories listed below...</font></strong></p> <table height="442" cellPadding="3" width="550" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td vAlign="top" align="left" width="33%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="31"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <a href="party-rentals.htm#BABY NEEDS & BEDS:"> <font 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Visual</font></a></td> <td vAlign="top" align="left" width="30%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="32"> <a href="outdoor-weddings.htm#TENTS & CANOPIES: (Canopies - YOU SET UP - IT'S EASY! )"> <font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="2">Tents & Canopies</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="top" align="left" width="33%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="32"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <a href="bar-service.htm#CENTERPIECES:"> <font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="2">Centerpieces</font></a></td> <td vAlign="top" align="left" width="37%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="32"> <p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 10px"> <a href="cutlery-rental.htm#MISCELLANEOUS GLASSWARE:"> <font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="2">Miscellaneous Glassware</font></a></td> <td vAlign="top" align="left" width="30%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="32"> <a href="food-service-rentals.htm#TRAYS & PLATTERS:"> <font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="2">Trays & Platters</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="top" align="left" 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bgColor="#fffff0" height="32"> <p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 10px"> <a href="outdoor-weddings.htm#PORTABLE DANCE FLOOR:"> <font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="2">Portable Dance Floor</font></a></td> <td vAlign="top" align="left" width="30%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="32">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="top" align="left" width="33%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="32"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <a href="china-rentals.htm"> <font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="2">China</font></a></td> <td vAlign="top" align="left" width="37%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="32"> <p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 10px"> <font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="2"> <a href="party-rentals.htm#PROPS:"> <font color="#000080">Props</font></a>  <strong> <img src="supplies/new05.gif" border="0" width="30" height="15"></strong></font></td> <td vAlign="top" align="left" width="30%" bgColor="#fffff0" height="32">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="102%" colSpan="3" height="47"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><font color="#ff0000"> <small><br> </small></font><font face="Arial" color="#ff0000"><small>* Please feel free to contact us if you have any special rental need(s) not listed<br> in our catalog. </small></font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><b> <font face="Arial" color="#219984" size="3"><strong>Event Planning</strong></font><font face="Arial" color="#ff0000" size="3"><br> </font></b><font color="#ff0000"><strong><br> <img src="supplies/building.gif" border="0" width="475" height="174"></strong></font></p> <table height="198" width="550" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="194"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Whether you are planning an event for 5 people or 500, proper planning will ensure your gathering is an unqualified success. We encourage you to take advantage of this information and use it as a guide to refer back to as your progress. Often the choices you make in developing your plan will enable you to make more specific choices later on. For example, where you have the event will dictate how many people you can host. This should help you with the 'Who to invite" list.</font> </p> <ul> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <a href="corporate-events.htm" target="_blank"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Corporate Functions</font></a><font face="Arial" size="2"> </font></li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <a href="outdoor-event-rentals.htm" target="_blank"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Outdoor Events</font></a><font face="Arial" size="2"> </font></li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <a href="wedding-reception-planning.htm" target="_blank"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Wedding Receptions</font></a><font face="Arial" size="2"> </font></li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <a href="seating-planner.htm" target="_blank"> <font face="Arial" size="2">Seating Planning</font></a><font face="Arial" size="2"> </font></li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"> <a href="theme-parties.htm" target="_blank">A&B Event Showcase</a> </font></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </table> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"><font face="Arial" color="#219984"> <strong>Event Showcase</strong> </font></p> <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor="#111111" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="571"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">We rent small to large party tents, dance floors, lighting, tables, chairs, linens, props, inflatables, dishes, glasses, cutlery, and a long list of other related products.  In working with London's finest caterers and event co-ordinators, we are constantly refining and updating our vast inventory to suit their needs as well.  Below please find some links to events we have serviced and some of the theme planning that we offer.</font></p> <ul> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> <a href="banquet-rentals.htm">Ballrooms & Banquets</a></font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> <a href="table-themes.htm">Table Setting Themes</a></font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> <a href="tent-rentals.htm">Backyard Tents</a></font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> <a href="large-tent-rentals.htm"> Corporate Event Tents</a></font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> <a href="grand-opening_archive.htm">Grand Openings</a></font> </li> <li> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> <a href="wedding-receptions.htm">Weddings & Receptions</a></font> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> </table> <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor="#111111" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="48%"> <p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 20px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 5px" align="left"> <font face="Arial" size="2" color="#000000">At A&B Party and Tent Rental, we believe in customer service excellence. We improve ourselves everyday with every client to offer a wide variety of products and the type of customer satisfaction you're looking for. We are looking forward to serving you.  Thank you.<br>  </font></td> <td align="middle" width="52%"> <img alt="counterpic.jpg (17903 bytes)" src="supplies/counterpic.jpg" width="230" height="173"><br>  </td> </tr> </table> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="619" border="0"> <tr> <td width="619" colSpan="2"> <img alt="Corporate Events Planning" src="supplies/template_01.gif" width="563" height="90"></td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="118"> <div align="left"> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="114" border="0"> <tr> <td width="114"> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image1', 'document', 'supplies/homet_03.gif', true)" 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src="supplies/template_10.gif" border="0" name="image7" width="115" height="30"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="114"> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image8', 'document', 'supplies/helpt_11.gif', true)" onmouseout="na_restore_img_src('image8', 'document')" href="customerhelp.htm"> <img alt hspace="0" src="supplies/template_11.gif" border="0" name="image8" width="115" height="29"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="114"> <img alt="Planning Corpoarate functions and Conventions" src="supplies/template_12.gif" width="115" height="283"></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> <td vAlign="top" width="501"> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="498" border="0"> <tr> <td width="498"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="500"> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="499" border="0"> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="396"> <h1><strong><font color="#FF0000">Planning a Corporate Function</font></strong> </h1> <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor="#111111" cellSpacing="5" cellPadding="3" width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><b><font color="#ff0000" size="3">6 Months Ahead</font></b> <p><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Determine your reasons for having the function</font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Annual Event</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Business Anniversary</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Celebration: a new facility or a new product or service</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Ground breaking / ribbon cutting</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Publicity</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Sale</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Thank you for customers</font> </li> </ul> <p><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Determine your budget</font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">How much are you willing to spend on the overall event?</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>Where and When?</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">One day, weekend, week</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">During / after office hours</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Time of the year</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> Indoors/outdoors</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">In your facility or office/canopy or tent, off premises</font> </li> </ul> <p><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">When you select the location, logistics must be considered. How many people can the venue accommodate? Where will your guests park?</font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>5 Months Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Form a committee of people within your organization to work on this event. Assign specific tasks and deadlines.</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Research any possible permits/licenses that may be required. What is needed to apply? How long does it take to process?</font><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"> </font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>4 Months Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Put together a preliminary guest list. Who to invite?</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Account customers</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Regular customers</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Prospective customers</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Local dignitaries</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Press</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Competitors</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> Friends/Neighbours</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Vendors</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Seek proposals from all suppliers involved - caterers, rental dealers, entertainment, florists, and invitations.</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Are you creating a theme for this event? If yes, you should also get a proposal from a decor/prop company</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Inform your advertising agency so they can prepare some special promos.</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>3 Months Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Book a rental company and caterer</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Determine type of reception: cocktail-stand up, lunch, dinner</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Determine types of beverages served: wine, beer, soft drinks, punch and coffee</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Check availability of entertainment</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Finalize guest list and order invitations.</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">What type of invitations to use?  Formal?  Flyer?  Theme related?</font> </li> </ul> <blockquote> <p><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Tips: The type of invitation should dictate the type of event. Keep invitations concise, and print extra. The RSVP date should always be clearly noted and specify the occasion.</font><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"> </font></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>2 Months Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Meet with advertising agency</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Book your florist, decor company</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Book entertainment</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Inform staff and neighbours of the time and place of the event</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Conduct site inspection with rental company and caterer to design layout and flow</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Consider your electrical power requirements. Do you have sufficient power for entertainment, food and beverage, and audio visual equipment?</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Invitations as a statement stuffer, send first mailing now</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>6 Weeks Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Apply for necessary licenses and permits</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Plan demonstrations</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Arrange giveaways/door prizes</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>4 Weeks Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Mail invitations (if using regular mail)</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Invitations as a statement stuffer - send second mailing now</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Review task assignments within your company. Who is responsible for what?</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Receiving RSVP's. You must get the correct name and spelling of all guests attending</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Prepare location</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Set up</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> Hosts/hostesses</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Tour guides</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"> Demonstrations</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Traffic flow design</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Food serving/refilling/clean up</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Security</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Clean up</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>3 Weeks Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Priority mail or hand delivery of invitations</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Media releases should begin</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>2 Weeks Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">All RSVP's due. This still allows time to follow up invitations by phone</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Prepare a production schedule so all suppliers for the event know when and where they should be arriving at your facility</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>1 Week Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Confirm final numbers with caterers and rental company</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Prepare name tags if using. Confirm spelling of any first and last names that you are uncertain of. Do not guess!</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>Day Of The Reception</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Have the entrance to your event well marked. (i.e. a tented walkway, rope end stanchions, balloons etc!)</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Have your reception table in a convenient spot. 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border="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>6 Months Ahead</b></font> <p><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Determine your budget</font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">How much are you willing to spend on the overall event?</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">What is the occasion? Does your event have a theme?</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>Where and When?</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Time of year</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Day or evening event?</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Weekday or weekend?</font> </li> </ul> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">Perhaps the most important factor to consider when planning an outdoor event is the weather. You may require tenting to protect your guests from the sun or rain. Heating may be necessary for an evening gathering in summer or an early spring or fall event. Tenting will offer protection from the elements, but if it is snowing outside, it is difficult to make the tent feel like another room in your house. In our climate, each season dictates different requirements.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">If you are planning to theme this event you will need to determine your theme at an early stage so you can tie the theme into all your plans - ie. invitations rentals, decor, and food. </font></p> <p><b><font color="#ff0000" size="3">5 Months Ahead</font></b></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Research any possible permits/licenses that may be required. What is needed to apply? How long does it take to process?</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>4 Months Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Seek proposals from all suppliers involved - caterers, rental dealers, entertainment, florists, and invitations</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Are you creating a theme for this event? If yes, you should also get a proposal from a decor/prop company</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Create your guest list</font><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"> </font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>3 Months Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Book a rental company. If you are using tents for this event, they should be reserved at this stage. Tenting creates a certain mood or effect at your party. Availability may be a concern if planning your event in peak seasons</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Check the cancellation policy for tents and other outdoor equipment - ie. heating. Different companies will have different requirements. Do not assume. Please ask questions about deposit and cancellation!</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Set up an appointment for a site inspection</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Book a caterer</font> </li> </ul> <p><b><font color="#ff0000" size="3">2 Months Ahead</font></b></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Conduct site inspection with rental company and caterer to design layout and flow. The tent rental company will use this site inspection to assess the space available, make recommendations and attempt to eliminate any possible problems</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Do you need a floor under your tent? (a kitchen tent will require a floor!)</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Consider your power requirements. Do you have sufficient power for entertainment, food and beverage?</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Book a florist and/or decor company</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Book entertainment</font><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3"> </font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>6 Weeks Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Apply for necessary licenses and permits</font><font face="Arial" color="#000080" size="3">  </font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>4 Weeks Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Mail invitations (if inviting guests by mail)</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>3 Weeks Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Invite guests by telephone if not using regular mail</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>2 Weeks Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">All RSVP's due. This still allows time to follow up invitations by phone</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Prepare a production schedule detailing when each suppliers will be arriving with their product on site. This schedule may start as early as 2 days before the event (depending on the complexity of the installation)</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>1 Week Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Confirm final numbers with rental company and make final decisions about heaters, tent walls etc.</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Confirm final numbers with caterer</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2">Plan seating arrangements if necessary</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Contact all neighbours, by phone or letter and inform them about your event, when it is happening<br> (date and time) and a phone number to contact you with any questions. This is a courtesy you should always extend!</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>1 Day Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Arrange for delivery of rentals and tent installation, if you are using them. (If the installation is complicated or a floor is being laid, the rental company may want to arrive 2 days before the event)</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>Day Of The Reception</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Attempt to stay on your production schedule</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">The festivities begin!</font> </li> </ul> <p><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"><b>Can we help you with your event? </b></font></p> <p><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"><b>Contact us at:  </b></font> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" size="2"> <a href="mailto:info@a-bpartyrental.com"> info@a-bpartyrental.com</a></font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <p align="center"><br> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt"><font face="Arial"><a href="aboutus.htm"> about us</a> / <a href="catalog.htm">catalog</a> / <a href="http://www.a-bpartyrental.com/store/index.html">online store</a> / <a href="event-planning.htm">plan an event</a> / <a href="theme-parties.htm">party themes</a> / <a href="contactus.htm"> contact us</a> / <a href="customerhelp.htm">customer help</a></font></span></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 5px" align="center"> <font face="Tahoma" color="#999999" size="1">A&B Party & Tent Rental Copyright � 2003 All rights reserved.<br> All content on this site, video, graphic and text is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without expressed written consent</font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <p>  </p> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="619" border="0"> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="118"> <div align="left"> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="114" border="0"> <tr> <td width="114"> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image1', 'document', 'supplies/homet_03.gif', true)" onmouseout="na_restore_img_src('image1', 'document')" href="index.html"> <img alt hspace="0" src="supplies/template_03.gif" border="0" name="image1" width="115" height="19"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="114"> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image2', 'document', 'supplies/aboutust_05.gif', true)" onmouseout="na_restore_img_src('image2', 'document')" href="aboutus.htm"> <img alt hspace="0" src="supplies/template_05.gif" border="0" name="image2" width="115" height="29"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="114"> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image3', 'document', 'supplies/catalogt_06.gif', true)" onmouseout="na_restore_img_src('image3', 'document')" href="catalog.htm"> <img alt hspace="0" src="supplies/template_06.gif" border="0" name="image3" width="115" height="32"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="114"> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image4', 'document', 'supplies/onlinet_07.gif', true)" onmouseout="na_restore_img_src('image4', 'document')" href="http://www.a-bpartyrental.com/store/index.html"> <img alt hspace="0" src="supplies/template_07.gif" border="0" name="image4" width="115" height="29"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="114"> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image5', 'document', 'supplies/eventplant_08.gif', true)" onmouseout="na_restore_img_src('image5', 'document')" href="event-planning.htm"> <img alt hspace="0" src="supplies/template_08.gif" border="0" name="image5" width="115" height="30"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="114"> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image6', 'document', 'supplies/partyt_09.gif', true)" onmouseout="na_restore_img_src('image6', 'document')" href="theme-parties.htm"> <img alt hspace="0" src="supplies/template_09.gif" border="0" name="image6" width="115" height="29"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="114"> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image7', 'document', 'supplies/contactt_10.gif', true)" onmouseout="na_restore_img_src('image7', 'document')" href="contactus.htm"> <img alt hspace="0" src="supplies/template_10.gif" border="0" name="image7" width="115" height="30"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="114"> <a onmouseover="na_change_img_src('image8', 'document', 'supplies/helpt_11.gif', true)" onmouseout="na_restore_img_src('image8', 'document')" href="customerhelp.htm"> <img alt hspace="0" src="supplies/template_11.gif" border="0" name="image8" width="115" height="29"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="114"><img alt src="supplies/template_12.gif" width="115" height="283"></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> <td vAlign="top" width="501"> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="498" border="0"> <tr> <td width="498"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="500"> <table cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="499" border="0"> <tr> <td vAlign="top" width="396"> <h1><font color="#ff0000"><strong><br> Wedding Reception Planning</strong></font> </h1> <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor="#111111" cellSpacing="5" cellPadding="3" width="500" border="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><font face="Arial" size="2">When planning an event as complicated as a wedding, a plan or schedule is necessary. There is almost always a tendency to procrastinate in the early months of planning. We encourage you to stick to some sort of schedule so that the last few weeks before the wedding are hassle free. Get the terms of every service or sales agreement in writing so there is no room for possible misunderstandings.</font> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>12 Months Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Announce Engagement</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Decide on kind of wedding</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Decide time of day</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Decide location</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Set a date</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Set a budget</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Reserve a venue for the reception � club, hotel, hall etc�</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Hire an event or wedding coordinator</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Select bridal party</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Plan colour scheme</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Start compiling the guest list</font> </li> </ul> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">Once you have selected a date, reserving a venue for the wedding and reception is one of the most important tasks that you will face while planning this special day. It is critical that a venue is selected which will suit the kind of wedding you chose, size of wedding and of course the budget.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">Please keep in mind the peak season for weddings is between April and October and that most weddings take place on the weekend. The number of venues available during these times will be more limited than if you are planning a mid-week event in February, for example.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">If you are planning on using a wedding coordinator you should involve them in all your decisions, including the selection of a venue. An experienced coordinator will have a list of venues to recommend and may save you a lot of valuable time and effort.</font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>6 Months Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Select rental company</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Select caterer</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Select musicians</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Select florist</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Select photographer</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Start planning reception details</font> </li> </ul> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">Most weddings occur during the peak season we have already mentioned. It is important to select the companies that will provide your professional services at this stage of your planning because there will be competition for those that offer the best products and services. Selecting professional companies to supply your wedding will be critical to its success. Do not be afraid to ask for references or a tour of a supplier�s facility. By making educated choices at this stage you will find that quality suppliers/professionals will make the planning process flow smoothly and reduce stress as your big day approaches.</font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>3 Months Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Complete Guest List</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Select and order invitations. Always provide an address for the reception. Do not assume that all your guests will know where XYZ Country Club is without providing an actual street address for the venue</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Finalize reception arrangements � At this point you will not have the exact number of guests attending the reception. When making rental arrangements we recommend reserving for the maximum number of guests, numbers can be reduced once the final RSVP�s arrive</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Confirm date and time with caterer</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Confirm date and time with florist</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Confirm date and time with photographer</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Confirm date and time with musicians</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Discuss transportation to ceremony and reception</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Order cake</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>2 Months Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Mail all invitations to allow time for RSVP�s</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Arrange for marriage license</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>One Month Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Plan rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner should be relaxed with no need for written invitations.</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">The rehearsal can take place in a private home, restaurant or club � but pick a location convenient for everyone attending. Normally the rehearsal dinner is organized one or two days before the wedding. If the rehearsal dinner is held in a private home then make arrangements for rentals and a caterer at this stage.</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Schedule bridesmaids luncheon or party</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Arrange placement of guest book</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>2 Weeks Ahead</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Finalize wedding day transportation</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Arrange transport of flowers or d�cor items from ceremony (church) to reception</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Confirm accommodations for guests</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>One Week Before The Wedding</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Finalize number of guests with rental company</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Finalize number of guests with the caterer</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Double check all details with those providing professional services (florist, photographer, videographer, etc..)</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Plan seating arrangements</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Confirm receipt of marriage license</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Rehearsal / rehearsal dinner</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>One Day Before The Wedding</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Arrange for rental items to arrive so set up can begin (if the venue will allow it).</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">If you are having the wedding in a private home or under a tent, then you will want to take advantage of this option</font> </li> </ul> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><b>Your Wedding Day</b></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Rental equipment arrives (if you don�t have access to the facility till the day of the event)</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">If the catering staff is setting up the rental equipment for you, please make sure the rentals arrive before the catering staff</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Caterers arrive</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Florist arrives</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Photographer arrives</font> </li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">The festivities begin - Congratulations!</font> </li> </ul> <p><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"><b>Can we help you with your event? </b></font></p> <p><font face="Arial" color="#000000" size="2"><b>Contact us at:  <a href="mailto:info@a-bpartyrental.com"> info@a-bpartyrental.com</a></b></font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <p align="center"><br> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt"><font face="Arial"><a href="aboutus.htm"> about us</a> / <a href="catalog.htm">catalog</a> / <a href="http://www.a-bpartyrental.com/store/index.html">online store</a> / <a href="event-planning.htm">plan an event</a> / <a href="theme-parties.htm">party themes</a> / <a href="contactus.htm"> contact us</a> / <a href="customerhelp.htm">customer help</a></font></span></p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 5px" align="center"> <font face="Tahoma" color="#999999" size="1">A&B Party & Tent Rental Copyright � 2003 All rights reserved.<br> All content on this site, video, graphic and text is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without expressed written consent</font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <p>  </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </body>