When considering tents for weddings and events, it’s important to know what to expect with the installation process, specifically timeline and pricing. We know that the foundation for a successful event lies in the preparation and planning, so we want to help simplify the installation process by answering the 5 most common questions that we receive.
Do you set up and break down the rental products?
Our delivery/ pick-up teams will set up and break down several of our rental products at no additional charge, including tents, bars, cooking equipment, dance floors, staging, and lighting. We can perform chair setup and breakdown, as well as table setup and breakdown services at an additional cost. Those services can be added at any point in the process before delivery.
What is your standard rental period?
The price of our rental equipment includes a 72-hour rental period. Should you need to keep our products longer than 72 hours, additional charges will apply.
Do you deliver?
Yes, we do offer delivery. When you request a delivery, you will be given either a morning (8 am-12 pm) or an afternoon (1 pm-6 pm) delivery window. Delivery rates will vary depending on delivery specifics and location.
What do I need to do to get ready for you to install the tent rental?
When installing a tent, the first step our crews take is to spread it flat on the ground in the area where it will be. Please have this area completely clear of obstructions before we arrive at the job site.
How will my tent be secured?
Grass – when setting up your tent, we typically drive a 42” stake into the grass in 2 places at each corner and 1 at each additional leg. The stakes will be approximately 4 feet away from the tent, with a white strap running from the top of the tent to the stake itself.
Asphalt – We will have to drill 1.5” diameter holes at each place that we need a stake. We can then drive our stakes in the ground, just the same as if we were setting up on grass. When we come back to pick up the tent, we will patch all holes with either asphalt patches or a plug.
Concrete – We will drill ½” diameter holes to secure your tent with concrete anchors. Our straps will run from the top of the tent down to the concrete anchors. When we pick up the tent, we will patch all holes with concrete patches, however we cannot guarantee an exact color match.
Other – If your tent is going on any surface that we are not allowed to drill through or drive stakes, we secure your tent with either cement weights or 55-gallon water barrels. To ensure that we have the proper equipment on-site, please contact us prior to booking your event. There will be an additional fee to secure any tent that we cannot stake.
From tents for weddings and events to table rentals (and everything in between!), Grimes Events & Party Tents is South Florida’s premier event rental company. If you are interested in hiring us for your next event, contact us at 561-853-8368.
As any seasoned event professional will tell you, no two events are the same. Between weather conditions, permits, and the number of guests, an event can easily become complex and overwhelming. Since details are the backbone of any event, it’s necessary to know how to handle them and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
What is Consulting?
Grimes Events & Party Tents offers a Consulting service, where we can do computer-aided design (CAD) planning and help create a vision for your event. We can also give you a list of preferred vendors for any vertical, including catering, flowers, DJs, and more! With the front of the house having over 80 years of real-world event experience and the back of house having over 100 years of combined event and install experience, we can help you understand how each piece in the event comes together and offer guidance on how to make your event a success. We believe in the importance of this service because an event can only be as successful as it is planned to be. By offering a Consulting service, we help you make the decisions that allow us to make your event successful.
What If We Need More?
During the Consulting part of the process, we may find that you need an event planner. That will be helpful in the day-to-day communications between you and your vendors. Your event planner can take our vision and help bring it to life.
At Grimes Events & Party Tents, we do more than rental supplies for parties! Since we have become South Florida’s premier tent and event rental company, we can also offer you guidance on best practices for your event and lead you to the people that can make the most of the important, smaller details. Contact us to learn more about our event rentals, Luxury Rest Room Trailers, or our DIY Party Rentals.
The start of a new year brings new trends for the event industry, including table linen rentals and table décor rentals. From large weddings and corporate events, to household parties, we use the top trends in the event industry to ensure success for your special day.
Bold Colors & Patterns
2020 is the year of taking risks in your linen choices! People are becoming more comfortable with bolder color palettes and larger print patterns. Aim to excite guests by choosing bold hues of blue, green, pink, or gold for linens. If you’re interested in patterns, opt for floral or animal print and supplement by adding a centerpiece. You can also allow your tableware to accent these deep colors to give the décor a balanced, yet exciting, look.
Earth Tones
Timeless styles will never lose their value and appeal. For more sophisticated and upscale events, consider using earth tones and textures. A Satin Rossette linen in champagne is a stunning way to combine a neutral tone with an interesting texture. Take some inspiration from the Art Deco style, with neutral colors and accents of green. Since real plants and succulents are trending in the interior design industry, include them as details on your tabletops.
Pantone’s Color of the Year: Classic Blue
Across many design industries, the Pantone Color of the Year announcement is a must-see. Pantone has introduced Classic Blue as its color of the year, as it relaxes the mind and never loses its charm. It also provides many ways to accent with silver, gold, and crystal tableware. Both elegant and versatile, Classic Blue is the trendy choice for your linens in 2020.
Creating an experience with your table linen rentals and table décor rentals takes a seasoned professional. Grimes Events & Party Tents has been South Florida’s premier party rental company for over 20 years. We can provide you with the expertise to awe your guests from the moment they arrive. Contact us to learn more about the best linens for your special event.
A day defined by love, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for a dinner party or special event. Whether you are hosting a Galentine’s Day party, an anniversary celebration, or a romantic dinner with your sweetheart, you can create a beautiful table setting that illuminates the love you have for your guests.
Color Palette
Begin by choosing a color palette, as it will help guide your design choices and types of tableware or linen. Depending on your guests, your color palette may be traditional with red and white, or more feminine with light pink, gold, and yellow. Whether you are designing based on a traditional or feminine color palette, use crystal to accent the beauty of other colors or textures. Choosing simplicity in pastel tabletop colors with brightly colored flowers creates a beautiful setting for a Galentine’s Day celebration. For a romantic dinner, consider using black and white or gold with sprinkled rose petals.
Napkin Design
Have you ever considered decorating with napkins? Valentine’s Day is well-known for its use of the heart, so why not create a napkin heart? Simply folding the napkin in this shape will offer a “heartfelt” sentiment. If you want to get creative, try folding your napkins into flowers! If this sounds too complicated, using a silver beaded napkin ring with a pink or red napkin will fit perfectly within the holiday theme.
Flowers
The most quintessential piece of Valentine’s Day is a bouquet of flowers. Sometimes less is more when planning a romantic dinner with your sweetheart, so place one rose over each plate and spread out rose petals on the table. For the ladies, a variety of seasonal flowers, like roses or tulips, in pastel colors would be a beautiful centerpiece.
Whether you’re looking for a full-service event company or if you’re looking to DIY your event, Grimes Events & Party Tents has you covered. Contact us to learn more about our full-service rental options or visit DIY Party Rentals to pick out your items.
Fashion Week is a massive fashion show event that takes place right in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach. There are several runway shows over the course of Fashion Week, featuring the work of local designers with varying styles.
Grimes Events & Party Tents has played a role in Delray Beach Fashion Week for 6 years. We create the most important piece of the fashion shows – the runways! We take great care in setting up the runway stages, as they must be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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What would a runway show be without seats for the audience? We also set up the accompanying chairs that surround the stage. These White Padded Chairs were used in last year’s Fashion Week.
Although the runway stages are a crucial part of Fashion Week, we also set up gorgeous pipe and drape for the lounge areas. To set some great mood lighting, we incorporate Edison Bulb Café / Bistro Lighting between the pipe and drape. To organize the space and give the area a VIP boost, we added stanchions.
This year, we are proud to be a Silver Sponsor for Fashion Week 2020! The show takes place January 29 – February 2, right on time for the Big Game itself held here in Florida. We can’t wait to set up the runways, chairs for this incredible event. Game on!
