BEAUTIFUL brides, gracious guests, fabulous food — that's what weddings are made of. That, and cicada infestations, alligators and clueless caterers. Party rental pros have seen some wacky weddings, and here they share their stories of matrimonial...
Frans Klinkenberg, founder of Angstrom Lighting, discusses his career lighting special events
Los Angeles-based rental powerhouse Classic Party Rentals announced Thursday that it has acquired ACE Party Rentals of Charlotte, N.C. The move expands Classic's reach in the Southeast; in August, Classic snapped up the operations of Carolina...
Aqua Art Enterprise introduces the Pool Art mat for underwater signage. The colorful mats can be custom-made to fit any pool. A 6,400-square-foot mat served as an advertisement for the Discovery Channel. Playboy, Cuervo Black and Playstation 3...
Garden City, N.Y.-based W.A.C. Lighting introduces a group of crystal solitaires; the pendants easily adapt to the company's lighting systems. The product is available in cylindrical, orb and "pencilpoint" styles, ranging in height from about 3...
Underberg, a spirits producer based in Germany, has launched Xuxu in the U.S. A concoction of pureed strawberries and vodka, it serves as a base for cocktails, a dessert topping and as an addition to champagne. The drink contains strawberries...
Los Angeles-based Dollface provides makeup artists for events. Jackie Brubaker formed the agency, which matches artists to clients based on the client's specific makeup needs. Artists from the entertainment industry and top salons create memorable...
The StarMaze projector is a new product from Los Angeles-based TLC Creative Special Effects. Weighing only 4 pounds, the product projects nighttime images with lasers and LEDs. It is effective from up to 30 feet away. The company has provided...
Los Angeles-based Holo-Walls has launched a new technology called C-Tile to embellish surfaces. With a light source only 9 millimeters thick, the clear polycarbonate tiles are less than an inch thick and can be used on tabletops, counters and...
Aluminates, from Santa Monica, Calif.-based Ultimate Spread, are perforated aluminum shades for votives. Available in three sizes, the candle covers come in brushed anodized aluminum in colors including red and gold. The company also provides...
