• Wedding Linen Rentals 101

    Table linens are a foundational element for your décor. Choose linens in a neutral palette to complement your décor, rather than distract from it. When you watch this featured video, you’ll hear a professional wedding planner explain her top choices in neutral palettes.

    She strongly recommends table linens with a slight blush, which she says goes well with just about any color of flowers. Crushed taffeta and crushed satins are favorites of hers because they are elegant without being overstated. Keep watching to hear her recommendations for table linens for outdoor weddings.

    You can find beautiful table linen rentals in Austin, TX at American Party Rental, along with all the other wedding accessories you’ll need for your big day. Call us today at 512-837-6500 or make your selection online.

  • What Kinds of Glasses Should I Rent for a Full Bar Wedding?

    If your wedding budget permits it, your guests will greatly appreciate the choices available at a full bar. A full bar offers the greatest variety, with beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails available. And of course, you’ll need champagne for the wedding toasts. If you’re unsure exactly what you’ll need, you can always consult the wedding rental company representative for guidance.

    You’ll need enough champagne flutes for every adult guest, plus a few extra in case of unexpected attendees. You’ll also need wine glasses or wine goblets, and pub glasses for beer. If you’re having an outdoor wedding, consider serving beer in something a little more rustic, like a handled mason jar. Lastly, you’ll need classic martini glasses, highball glasses, and lowball glasses. Most weddings don’t feature specialty glassware like Irish coffee glasses, but a unique choice like this might work for your wedding, depending on the theme.

    You’ll find all of these specialty types of wedding glassware , plus much more at American Party Rental! We have all sorts of wedding rentals available in Austin, TX. Call 512-837-6500.

  • A Guide to Planning the Perfect Surprise Party

    It’s fun to celebrate special occasions with friends and family, especially when everyone comes together to throw a surprise party. Give yourself at least a few weeks to plan. You’ll need to select the venue, surreptitiously send out invitations (and make sure everyone keeps the secret), and pick up party supplies .

    Maintaining the Element of Surprise

    If you want your guest of honor to be genuinely surprised, you’ll need to make plans with all the secrecy of a super spy. Don’t tell young children about the party. Even if they’re capable of keeping the secret, they might inadvertently let something slip. Surprise birthday parties are popular, but one big mistake people make is to ignore the guest of honor’s birthday completely. This has the unintended effect of either hurting the individual’s feelings or giving the person a big hint that a surprise party is in the works. Instead, ask the guest of honor to join you for a quiet lunch on the big day. He or she will definitely still be surprised when the party is revealed .

    Sending the Invitations

    Emailed invitations can be easier to hide than mailed ones. Emphasize that it’s a surprise party, and ask the guests to get there well ahead of when the guest of honor is due to arrive. Depending on your venue, you may need to ask the guests to park in a certain place, out of sight of the guest of honor when he or she arrives.

    Renting Party Supplies

    Renting party supplies is preferable to purchasing them not only because of cost, but because you won’t have to pick them up until shortly before the party. This means you won’t have to worry about hiding party supplies in your home somewhere, and hoping that the guest of honor won’t find them. The supplies you’ll need depend on the size, theme, and level of formality of the party. Consider renting any of the following:

    • Buffet pieces
    • Tables and chairs
    • China
    • Flatware
    • Glassware
    • Table linens
    • Beverage tubs
    • Cupcake tier stand
    • Grill

    Don’t forget the serving utensils and napkins!

    At American Party Rental , we have everything you need to throw the perfect surprise party. From table linens to birthday accessories, you’ll find beautiful and themed items available to rent for a fraction of the cost of purchasing them. Begin your party planning process today and call our party store near Austin, TX at 512-837-6500.