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July 23, 2020
Get the Inside Scoop from Wedding Rental Specialist, Party Time Rental, on What is Happening in the BLA Wedding Industry as The COVID-19 Situation Continues to Develop.
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By: Courtney Hardekopf
The Brainerd Lakes Area is a wedding destination area. The gorgeous lakes, resorts, family cabins, venues, and event centers make a picture-perfect area for a dream wedding event. It continues to draw couples even in the 2020 pandemic.
We have had so many couples call us because they have had to make difficult decisions. Soon to be brides have had to put their weddings on hold, downsize, rethink or rearrange. These brides and grooms have been so creative in adjusting their 2020 wedding celebrations. Some have opted to hang up their wedding dress in their closet and wait until 2021.
There are a variety of questions that have been asked in regards to 2020 weddings:
- What is happening with weddings that are planned in 2020?
-If a couple still wants to have their wedding in 2020 what are there options?
-What wedding rental items are being rented?
-How many guests will attend the wedding?
-How are they going to practice social distancing?
-Do soon to be newlyweds have a smaller ceremony then have a reception in 2021?
-Do they postpone their wedding to 2021?
Sooo many questions...right??? And no answer is wrong...creativity and flexibility are the keys.
Wedding rental specialist, Lori of Party Time Rental, has some answers to those questions. Here’s the inside scoop on what is happening in the Brainerd Lakes Area Wedding Industry from a wedding rental business point of view.
What’s happening: We are seeing and hearing from parents of the couples, grandparents, and the couples themselves. It takes a tribe to make a 2nd plan or adjust what was planned to keep everyone safe. We are so happy to say that 98% of our clients come to us with a well thought out plan to ensure their event will be a celebration to remember. Moms & Dads are helping overwhelmed couples replan and the Grandma & Grandpas are offering up a smaller backyard event to have their grandchildren tie the know. Many large venue events are now downsized to cabin or backyard events.
Postponements: We have had about 40% of our large wedding events move into 2021. We have moved contracts with no penalties and so far everyone has been able to retain all of their equipment as was originally planned. That is pretty awesome - 2021 is looking busier than ever!
Social distancing: This covers a few things, wedding invitations have been downsized, RSVPs are at approximately 50% is what we are experiencing in count adjustments to contracts, and people are spreading out their events. We have had clients keep the original size of the canopy, add additional tables to spread out guests into family or friend groups that have been socializing together. Others have split the event into a garage or pole shed on the premise to extend additional space for guests.
Options: Indoor Venues at 25-50% capacity at the venue's discretion. Outdoor venues up to 250 with social distancing and outdoor private resident options are at the client's discretion for safety. We have seen that our clients are using good common sense and making sure social distancing seating is in place. We are renting canopies - mostly no walls - tables, chairs, lighting options, and very few dance floors. If there is a dance it would be at a private residence and they are maximizing that space.
Guest Counts: On average the counts are coming in about 50% of invited numbers. If your guests are from out of town, for the most part, they are deciding not to travel. The older folk, aunts & uncles and grandparents, are maybe not attending to keep themselves safe. Think about a Zoom option to zone in on the wedding ceremony so they can see the union and at another time you can celebrate with them. What a great excuse to go visit them after things are safe to be visiting again!
All in all, the full cancellations have been few and the majority have postponed into later months of this year or into 2021. Our season is definitely NOT what we were planning, but we are being as fluid and flexible with clients as possible. We are able to do our job safely outdoors with limited contact and the whole BLA is working diligently to remain a “safe” place to do business. We are proud to be part of Lakes Country Cares and continue to service our clients with great service and quality products.
Lori & Brad Kohorst
Owners of Party Time Rental
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Outdoor Canopy experts of the Brainerd Lakes Area, Party Time Rental have added to their collection of outdoor canopy rentals.
We would like to introduce the beautiful Sail Cloth Canopy!!
Here are some of the features of the Sail Cloth Canopy:
-Highly translucent canopy
-Beautiful construction with open air feel
-Wood finished aluminum poles
-Small round of 44x33 or larger up to 44x103
-Clear roll up side walls
Outdoor events are becoming more and more popular especially in the Brainerd Lakes Area!
Outdoor weddings are becoming more and more popular especially in the Brainerd Lakes Area!
Party Time Rental of the Brainerd Lakes Area are Outdoor Wedding Specialists and have a few key items to make your outdoor wedding functional, efficient, full of activities, and all while staying in style.
Who knew something as simple as a white folding chair that's used for the most simple and casual events could also be styled up beautifully for a wedding ceremony!! be used for any casual event could be used in a wedding ceremony and looks simply beautiful!!!
2023 Graduation Season is almost here!!
Your son or daughter are graduating and now it's time to celebrate by throwing a great graduation party!!
There are many elements that go into planning a graduation party.
Here is a Graduation Party Supplies Checklist to bring with you on your errands or to give you some graduation party ideas:
Outdoor Event Specialist of the Brainerd Lakes Area, Party Time Rental has canopy walls to protect your event.
Styles of Canopy Walls:
-Cathedral Window Wall
-Solid Side Wall
The canopy walls are removeable, and you can put them up or take them down when mother nature decides to be unpredictable!
When it comes to hosting any event having a delicious snack table is a must!! Guests love to have something to munch on while they walk throughout the venue and mingle.
Are you thinking you want to plan an outdoor wedding, an employee appreciation lunch, family reunion, graduation, or birthday parties?!
Whatever the event is, event specialist Party Time Rental of the Brainerd Lakes Area can help you get all the items to make the perfect snack table:
Raise your hand if you or someone you know is planning an event in 2023?
With the new year comes new year’s resolutions, new plans, and new parties or events to plan.
Outdoor events may not be on your mind at the moment, especially when you’re shoveling over six inches of snow and wondering why you live in Minnesota, but when you are thinking about spring and summer!
You’ll be talking to your family, friends, and coworkers over the next few months and talking about what you are going to do when the warm weather arises again.
Are you thinking you want to plan an outdoor wedding, an employee appreciation lunch, family reunion, graduation, or birthday parties?!
Turn your next Holiday Party into a Las Vegas themed party!
Party Time Rental of the Brainerd Lakes Area, has all of the Casino Night Rental Items:
-Blackjack
-Texas Hold’em
-Craps
-Roulette
-Bingo
-Tables
-Chairs
-Linens
-Table Skirts
-Sequin Linens
These Games are also great for fundraiser events!
October is coming to an end, before we know it will be Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and then New Years! With the holidays there’s many seasonal foods that are prepared and get-togethers that are planned. As you're preparing and planning for your holiday get together you may not have enough silverware, Linens, Glassware, Dinnerware or Tables and Chairs, etc. for all of your guests.
Party Time Rental of the Brainerd Lakes Area, has all of the Holiday Dining Table Rentals:
The wedding party head table is the main focus during a wedding reception, until the dancefloor starts heating up of course!!
For the Wedding Party Head Table there are many things to consider:
-Placement of Table within your venue’s reception area
-How Table is Arranged: Family Style, where your wedding party faces each other or they face your guests.
-Will the table stand out or will you make it the same as your guest tables?
-Decor
AND MUCH MORE!
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