By Jill C. Lafferty Well-designed lighting can set the mood for a tented event—from whimsical to romantic to dramatic. “People are realizing what an impact or component lighting can bring to an event to establish the overall ambience,” says Doc Waldrop of Infinite Designs LLC, Atlanta, Ga. “Say you have a seated dinner for 200 [...]

December marks the start of the traditional holiday celebration season. This year, the hottest events will be bucking tradition in favor of sleek colors and a modern vibe. Evan Carbotti, of Perfect Surroundings Inc. in Newport, R.I., says that themed holiday parties may have seen their day. “It seems there’s been a shift, at least [...]

If you pay attention to only one seating trend, it should be increased risk/product liability from chairs collapsing. “Chair collapse is very much a concern and affects all party rental companies nationwide,” says Kevin Lococo, rental market sales manager for Palmer Snyder. “We think that product liability from chair collapsing is likely to gain prominence [...]

The focus on more playful decor is resulting in a new freedom to mix things up—table sizes, chair styles, linens, table cloths and even sashes and bows. Couples are using a combination of round and square tables, rather than being limited to one shape or size; they’re throwing in lounge chairs, new chair styles, and [...]