Economic slumps tend to quell that want-it, need-it, gotta-have-it feeling. But some new inventory items are necessary even in tough economic times. Rental experts haven't tossed their 2009 wish lists in the trash...
Small foods are huge these days. After all, bite-size portions are perfect for a social scene; guests can munch as they mingle without the commitment to one large serving — and one-sit-down spot...
A struggling economy is always tough for business. When clients cut event spending — or cancel events altogether — the rental industry feels the pinch. Here, rental operators prove that creativity and common sense go...
Event pros mix business with pleasure for a living. After all, the behind-the-scenes party-planning results in event-goers socializing in style. So it's no surprise that such a social industry would take to the social...
Soup isn't the most glamorous course of a caterer's repertoire. It doesn't have the visual appeal of intricate hors d'oeuvre or tempt guests the way chocolate-y desserts do. But if done right, soup can excite taste...
The blank canvas has its place. A plain-Jane space can be anything event planners imagine: Tuscany, Times Square or outer space. But these days, many clients want event venues with built-in style. A unique setting...
“Hurricane Ike visited Houston on Saturday in the middle of the night, and oh, what a visitor he was!” says Jan Rocco, president of Party Props in Houston. Indeed, Hurricane Ike hit the coast of Texas on Sept. 13 and...
Some romances are made for the movies, but others better suit the small screen. Case in point: a June weekend-long wedding extravaganza for 215 guests produced by Gala Events in Rockville, Md. Producers of TV's ...
If you have a blank space, fill it. For boring ballrooms, try a blast of color. And conservative venues? Spray graffiti. Event pros work their magic in many ways to transform spiritless spaces into snazzy spots for...