Super-sized celebration

October 1, 2015  |  Event Production, Projects

Clinton Presidential Center anniversary hosted in massive tent. When Mahaffey Fabric Structures of Memphis, Tenn., was contacted by Party Time Rental and Events of Little Rock, Ark., in early 2014 to provide a structure for the tenth anniversary of the Clinton Presidential Center, the company approa…
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Designer dome

August 1, 2015  |  Event Production, Products, Projects

Todd Events shows that a dome can be a stunning choice for any party. When a client wanted an iconic tent, event design firm Todd Events of Dallas, Texas, didn’t just source a tent. They bought one. And not just any tent, either. A geodesic dome nearly 100 feet in diameter, with a center height &h…
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Music City soul

June 1, 2015  |  Event Production, Projects

Music City Tents and Events constructs celebrations that reflect Nashville’s rock-star style. Country music, the Cumberland River and long lingering springs and autumns are a few of the things that make Tennessee’s capital city of Nashville a first-class location for outdoor tented events. Music…
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Two-week notice

June 1, 2015  |  Event Production, Projects

A minimalist wedding comes together under a minimal time frame. Some weddings are planned for months or years. For a couple that resides in New York but desired to be married at the bride’s parents’ home on Lake Sammamish in Bellevue, Wash., the planning was reduced to two weeks. “Our first si…
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Location location location

April 1, 2015  |  Event Production, Features

Tent rental companies share the unique considerations they give to regional festivals. By Jake Kulju Like peanut butter and jelly and Simon and Garfunkel, festivals and tents are just better together. However, every classic combination has its variations. Tent rental companies across the continent f…
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Epoch installation

December 1, 2014  |  Event Production

A unique air beam solution for a unique venue—the roof terrace of Carnegie Hall. Imagine conceptualizing and installing a tented structure on the roof terrace of a historic, iconic venue built in 1891, a venue that featured Tchaikovsky on its opening night. Take into account that the architect…
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A cut above

December 1, 2014  |  Event Production

A New York family business evolves into a rental provider for large-scale events. Hank Parker’s Party & Tent Rentals, Rochester, N.Y., began as tool and equipment rental stores with a limited tent rental inventory available for small parties and weddings. Now, 75 percent of the Berardi fam…
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Working with difficult clients

June 1, 2014  |  Event Production, Features

Client actions and reactions can add stress to already stressful event management. Anticipating what makes a client difficult for you can help to resolve problems before they swell. By Melynda Norman-Lee So you have a client you don’t like to work with. Have you taken the time to figure out wh…
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Traditional meets contemporary

April 1, 2014  |  Event Production, Trend Watch

A wedding reception on a southern plantation pulls together old and new elements for a complete design. By Becky Harris The Ford Plantation just outside Savannah, Ga., is a natural setting for a wedding reception that embodies traditional charm. But when a couple desired a modern approach in combina…
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Getting creative in the Carolinas

April 1, 2014  |  Event Production, Industry News

Party Reflections does what it takes to meet the tenting demands of North and South Carolina. From coastal sands to mountainous inland terrain to the red clay that can, at times, pack tighter than concrete, Party Reflections makes events happen in and around the Carolinas. Party Reflections has thre…
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