This summer has been keeping all of us at All Occasions in the best shape! I'm pretty sure I walk five kilometers every day between the office and warehouse, not mention two or three hours of strength training, loading and unloading vehicles! Because of this, I admit the blog has taken the backseat. This is temporary, I promise. Keep an eye out for an entry from our tireless, unwavering&nbsp;leader sometime soon :) http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page?ArticleID=51957 2010-09-08T09:40:48.5301425Z We're always trying to keep our inventory fresh and interesting. Not just because it keeps us two steps ahead of the competition, but because, why, that's just&nbsp;what we do! If you're looking for new ideas for your summer party, go no further. Click here to check out our latest All Occasions feature sheet, then rush over to our showroom to see for yourselves!<br /> <br /> <a href="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_files/New Item Mass Email.doc" target="_blank">May 2010 Product Feature Sheet</a><br /> <br /> http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page?ArticleID=49852 2010-09-08T09:40:48.5301425Z <div><span style="font-size: medium">Still trying to make a decision on those quotes for your event? Everyone has something special and unique to offer. From our sparkling clean products to our trademark service, we know that what we have to offer speaks for itself. However (because, personally, I've never heard a dinner fork or tent canopy speak up), you may want to check out what just a few of our previously satisfied clients have said about us!<br /> <br /> </span><span style="font-size: small"><b>&quot;The tent worked FABULOUS! I was amazed how well it stayed in the Monday wind. We weren't affected inside at all really - so the new system is working well.&quot;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&nbsp;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>-Darcey, corporate event</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&quot;We wanted to say a big thanks to you and your staff! You guys did an amazing job fitting everything in, and totally went above and beyond setting things up early! You prevented my dad from forming an ulcer for sure! Thanks again, and the day went so smoothly! We'll definitely have you on speed dial for our next big event!&quot;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">-Ally, wedding</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&quot;Thank you to you and your team for making our event a success last night. Appreciate your support and hope they got to enjoy the event as well.&quot;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&nbsp;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>-Gayle, community event</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&quot;I just wanted to say a big thank you for you help on our event at the Okanagan Regional Library. It sure was nice to see smiles and friendly service from your staff on such a stressful day for us. I will certainly recommend your company for future events here at the ORL.&quot;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">-Jeanette, corporate event</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&quot;We just wanted to say thank you. We were very pleased with the crew you sent and the work they did setting up and tearing down. It was our pleasure to have secured your services. Once again, thank you for everything.&quot;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&nbsp;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>-Garry&amp;Joan, wedding</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&quot;Your friendliness and your ability to provide us with great service and products has made you, in our eyes, the best in town! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone!&quot;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">-Lara&amp;Andrew, wedding</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&quot;Many, many thanks for all your help in planning our grand opening. You answered all my zillions of questions and all your suggestions were perfect. Thank you again and you will be first on my list when we plan our next event!&quot;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&nbsp;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>-Cindy, corporate event</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&quot;You guys are absolutely amazing! I want you to know how thankful we were to you for your tremendous service around our wedding. Everything we rented from you looked great and your service was great! Thank you!&quot;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">-Simone, wedding</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&quot;Thank you... thank you... thank you.&quot;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&nbsp;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>-Jon</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&quot; Thanks to you all for a great event and your obvious patience. I will continue to brag about your services.&quot;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">-Graham Company Ltd., corporate event</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&quot;We wanted to express our sincere thanks to you becoming one of our Conference Sponsors, which helped make this event possible. The event was a terrific success and we wanted to thank All Occasions Party Rentals for being a part of our event.&quot;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>&nbsp;</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small"><b>-CCFCC Okanagan Branch, private event</b></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&quot;I would like to thank everyone for their generosity and support. Kelowna has a reputation for giving and helping out, and it was certainly the case this time. I asked a few businesses for their help and without hesitation All Occasions Party Rentals lent me a tent, tables and chairs. Thank you so much to all those that helped, it meant the world and we all did something that will directly affect someone in a positive way.&quot;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: small">-Emma, Sweet Xchange Haiti disaster relief fundraiser<br /> <br /> </span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: medium">Products don't actually talk, but happy customers do. We look forward to seeing you in our showroom soon:)</span></div> http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page?ArticleID=49043 2010-09-08T09:40:48.5301425Z <div>I know, from my experience working in this particular area of the wedding industry, that at any given time during her planning, a bride has approximately one or two million details running through her head.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&ldquo;Inside or outside?&rdquo;</div> <div>&ldquo;Chicken or fish?&rdquo;</div> <div>&ldquo;You want to invite WHO?&rdquo;</div> <div>&ldquo;Do I have time to handcraft 200 miniature sailboat favours out of toothpicks?&rdquo;</div> <div>&ldquo;So&hellip;what you&rsquo;re saying is you don&rsquo;t carry this exact shade of sea foam green that I spent three weeks not sleeping over?&rdquo;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Vegas sounds good, right?</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Before you lose a fistful of hair, breathe, and&nbsp;picture the face of the person you're doing this for (or don't, whatever works better:)). To help,&nbsp;I&rsquo;m supplying a list of questions that might be important to know when you come in to book your rentals. Very often we have a bride or groom come into the store with no idea how big the tables at the hall are, or whether or not the park will allow a tent to be staked. These details can hold up the booking process and just add to your to-do list, which is something we&rsquo;re working on shortening! Obviously, there will be many, many more questions to be asked and answered once the particulars become known,&nbsp;so this is just a start to get you thinking in the right direction.</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: medium"><strong><em>If you&rsquo;re renting a tent for the&hellip;</em></strong></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Ceremony</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>-Is the ceremony being held at the same location as the reception?</div> <div>-Is the ceremony being held at a private venue (private residence, golf club, hotel, winery, etc.) or at a public venue (city or regional park, beach, etc.)?</div> <div>-Do you have the venue booked for the entire day, or have you been allotted a specific amount of time in which you can use the venue? (This is often the case with public venues, as many people will use it in one day.)</div> <div>-What kind of surface will the tent be going on to? Are we able to stake into that surface?</div> <div>-How big is the area where the tent will be going?</div> <div>-What else will be going under the tent besides chairs for the guests? (These items might include an archway, signing table, and other d&eacute;cor items.)</div> <div>-When can the tent be set-up and when can it be taken down?</div> <div>-When is your ceremony scheduled for?</div> <div>-Will you need (or want!) any of the following tent accessories?</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Walls</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leg drapes</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ceiling liner</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lighting</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heating</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cooling</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flooring</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Safety package (self-lit exit sign, emergency light, fire extinguisher)</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Reception</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>-Is the reception being held at the same location as the ceremony?</div> <div>-Is the reception being held at a private venue (private residence, golf club, hotel, winery, etc.) or at a public venue (city or regional park, beach, etc.)?</div> <div>-Do you have the venue booked for the entire day?</div> <div>-What kind of surface will the tent be going on to? Are we able to stake into that surface?</div> <div>-How big is the area where the tent will be going?</div> <div>-What will be going under the tent?</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tables and chairs for guests</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Head table</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buffet tables</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gift table</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DJ / MC table</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Guest book table</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cake table</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dance floor</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bar / lounge area</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other<br /> <div>-Is your caterer supplying any of the following?</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tableware</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plateware</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flatware</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Glassware</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tablecloths</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Napkins</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Banquet items</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chafing dishes</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coffee urns</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Serving bowls<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Serving utensils</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salt and pepper shakers</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cream and sugar bowls</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bar equipment</div> </div> <div>-When can the tent be set-up and when can it be taken down?</div> <div>-When is your reception scheduled to start?</div> <div>-Will you need (or want!) any of the following tent accessories?</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Walls</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leg drapes</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ceiling liner</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lighting</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heating</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cooling</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flooring</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Safety package (self-lit exit sign, emergency light, fire extinguisher)</div> <div>-Will you need portable washrooms?</div> <div>-Is there power accessible or will you require a generator?</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: medium"><em><strong>If you&rsquo;re not renting a tent&hellip;</strong></em></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Ceremony</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>-Does your venue supply chairs?</div> <div>-Is the ceremony being held at a private venue (private residence, golf club, hotel, winery, etc.) or at a public venue (city or regional park, beach, etc.)?</div> <div>-Do you have the venue booked for the entire day, or have you been allotted a specific amount of time in which you can use the venue? (This is often the case with public venues, as many people will use it in one day.)</div> <div>-If you&rsquo;re considering having chairs delivered, when do they need to be there and when can they be taken out?</div> <div>-When is your ceremony scheduled for?</div> <div>-Do you require chair set-up and / or take-down?</div> <div>-Do you require:</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Archway</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aisle runner</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Floral stands</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Reception</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>-Is the reception being held at a private venue (private residence, golf club, hotel, winery, etc.) or at a public venue (city or regional park, beach, etc.)?</div> <div>-Do you have the venue booked for the entire day?</div> <div>-Is your venue / caterer supplying any of the following?</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tables</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chairs</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bar</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tableware</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plateware</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flatware</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Glassware</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tablecloths</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Napkins</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Banquet items</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chafing dishes</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coffee urns</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Serving bowls<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Serving utensils</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salt and pepper shakers</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cream and sugar bowls</div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bar equipment</div> <div>-How big are the tables that are being supplied? (length, width and height)</div> <div>-How are the chairs? Do they have arms? Will you be covering them?<br /> -What kind of decor items will you need? It's helpful to have the measurements of the room handy. Are you allowed to put things on the walls and ceiling, or remove any existing decor?<br /> -If you're having dancing, will you need a dance floor?<br /> -Does your venue allow candles?</div> <div>-If you&rsquo;re having your rentals delivered, when can they be dropped off and when do they have to be picked up?<br /> -When is your reception scheduled to start?<br /> <br /> If you don't have all these answers, don't worry! We're here to help, and we can go as quickly or as slowly as needed. I hope this provides a little help and we look forward to seeing you in the shop!</div> http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page?ArticleID=48831 2010-09-08T09:40:48.5301425Z The birds are back, the snow is gone (well, the little we had) and the sun is showing it's face. Clearly, winter is on the way out, so it must be time to start bringing together the plans for your event and checking off those boxes at the end of the list. Comes so fast, doesn't it?<br /> <br /> At the end of every&nbsp;wonderfully chaotic&nbsp;summer, our staff gives a collective sigh (maybe of relief?) and gets ready to settle into the down season.&nbsp;But that doesn't mean hanging out in the office, drinking tea and facebooking. The winter months are just as productive as the summer ones. While new engagements are being&nbsp;announced and new events being formulated, we're digging around in the back of our shop, trying to reassemble what&nbsp;used to&nbsp;be our&nbsp;warehouse!<br /> <br /> We've spent the last few months reorganizing, refurbishing, and repairing our&nbsp;inventory so that it's in our trademark&nbsp;All Occasions condition. We've travelled to our&nbsp;annual&nbsp;trade shows to find the newest products&nbsp;and innovations.&nbsp;Our showroom is full of this year's&nbsp;great ideas and fabulous colours.&nbsp;As May approaches, we're looking forward to another&nbsp;successful season.<br /> <br /> Our staff is here is give you a&nbsp;hand (or three or four...) with bringing together your vision. We know that this can be the most trying period of time before an event, and we can help it all run a bit smoother. Take advantage of our experience, creativity and software. Drop by our showroom and steal some ideas! We'd love to&nbsp;meet you and hear all about your upcoming wedding, birthday, anniversary, whatever gives you a reason to celebrate!<br /> <br /> See you soon! http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page?ArticleID=47845 2010-09-08T09:40:48.5301425Z <div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CONGRATULATIONS&nbsp;YOU'RE&nbsp;ENGAGED!<br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt"><br /> </span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lets talk about your Wedding Check List<br /> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" style="width: 265px; height: 109px" src="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_images/864671.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> </span></strong></div> <div style="margin: auto 0cm"><b><font size="4">6&nbsp;Months before</font></b></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Set a&nbsp;date for your wedding day. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Plan&nbsp;your budget. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Choose your Maid of Honor, Best Man and Bridal Party </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Join our Facebook Group 'All Occasions Party Rentals' for great ideas, links and info </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&amp;tid=1085307671131#!/group.php?gid=4797039893&amp;ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&amp;tid=1085307671131#!/group.php?gid=4797039893&amp;ref=ts</a></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Decide on a venue. If you are looking for&nbsp;some in Kelowna this is a good site for&nbsp;ideas, though not a complete list:&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9pt"><a href="http://www.eventective.com/Canada/British+Columbia/Kelowna/Wedding-Receptions.html">http://www.eventective.com/Canada/British+Columbia/Kelowna/Wedding-Receptions.html</a></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 9pt">A couple I would add to this list would be; Bertram Creek Park, City Park, Gellatly Nut Farm, The Summerland Ornamental Gardens, Father Pandosy's Mission (our tents work great for all these venues!). </span><span style="font-size: 9pt">If you are planning on a church wedding, you will need to discuss arrangements with your&nbsp;local&nbsp;church's Pastor </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">If you are getting married in a registrar's office, you will need to contact the registrar </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Decide on the number of guests and make a list </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Book the reception hall </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">If you are planning an outdoor wedding be sure to book the venue and find out any regulations for tents, liquor licenses, noise, time,&nbsp;etc.&nbsp;that you may have to abide by. If you are planning to book in a park setting you will need to contact&nbsp; Parks and Recreation Kelowna. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Create a back up plan and location&nbsp;if you are having an outside wedding in case of inclement weather </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Contact us here or&nbsp;come in and visit us&nbsp;at&nbsp;our&nbsp;extensive&nbsp;showroom on&nbsp;Windsor Road in Kelowna and start an estimate for your big day of the products you may need. Phone us at 250-763-8687. <a href="http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/"><font color="#800080">http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/</font></a> &nbsp;The earlier you start the better. If you come visit us during the winter months when our show room is not as busy, we will be able to spend plenty of time in discussing options and ideas. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Book the band or&nbsp;DJ for the wedding reception </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Book a florist </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Book a photographer and&nbsp;arrange to have&nbsp;your engagement photo session&nbsp;done&nbsp;so you can sample their work&nbsp;to be certain you like their style for&nbsp;your big day. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Book a videographer </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Arrange your bridal party&rsquo;s transportation. i.e.&nbsp;classic cars, limousines, friends vehicles </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Make arrangements for your&nbsp;honeymoon and apply for a new passport (i.e. the bride may wish to travel under her married name, but be prepared to be unable to travel until your wedding date, as your old passport will be invalid). </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Order your cake </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Book an over night stay&nbsp;at a&nbsp;hotel/ resort/ bed and breakfast&nbsp;for the wedding night</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Wedding dress&nbsp; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Confirm all bookings in writing.<br /> &nbsp; </span></li> </ul> <div style="margin: auto 0cm"><b><font size="4">5 Months before</font></b></div> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Remember to contact us&nbsp;here at&nbsp;All Occasions&nbsp;(your rental company)&nbsp;to begin&nbsp;booking&nbsp;the decor and items you will need for the ceremony and reception area.&nbsp;Remember summer months are very busy. So be sure to book early so not to be&nbsp;disappointed on availability.&nbsp; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Decide on ushers for the ceremony </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Choose your wedding shoes and accessories, o<span style="font-size: 9pt">rder your wedding favours. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Pick a seamstress to do your alterations for your dress and arrange a fitting </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Choose the wedding attire for the groom, best man, bridesmaids, fathers, mothers and ushers. Make a day of&nbsp; this with your girls, go out for lunch and have fun </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Purchase your wedding rings&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Notify your bank,&nbsp;ICBC, Social Insurance, vital statistics BC&nbsp;and relevant authorities that you intend on&nbsp;changing your name&nbsp;and as of what date it will take affect. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Order or make the wedding invitations and other stationery </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Create a&nbsp;wedding website and email all your potential guests with a save the date message.&nbsp;Sites like this one&nbsp;are really fun to use <a href="http://www.mywedding.com/">http://www.mywedding.com/</a></span></li> </ul> <div style="margin: auto 0cm"><b><font size="4">4 Months before</font></b></div> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt">Mail out your&nbsp;wedding invitations</span> </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Arrange your seating plan </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Decide on your menu with your caterer </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Arrange to see your&nbsp;stylist about what hairstyle you want on your big day. Brides should take along a picture of the dress and veil or head-piece and other accessories to help the stylist&nbsp;create a hairstyle that will complement and finish off the look </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Book to have your nails done. You may want to book this for all your brides&rsquo; maids as well but discuss if this is something they would like to participate in.</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin: auto 0cm"><b><font size="4">3 Months before</font></b></div> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Purchase a&nbsp;marriage license from the BC Vital Statistics Agency <a href="http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage/certificate.html"><font color="#800080">http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage/certificate.html</font></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Complete a registry&nbsp;at&nbsp;your favorite stores&nbsp;and remember to make that information available to your guests either in their invitation or on your&nbsp;wedding website</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Confirm your ceremony details with either the registrar or the pastor. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Finalize your wedding music for the ceremony and reception. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Create your 'order of service' sheets for both ceremony and reception. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Purchase and order&nbsp;gifts for the bridesmaids, grooms men, ushers, parents and each other</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Finalize honeymoon travel arrangements, accommodation and entertainment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Talk to your maid of honor and best man in regards to organizing the stag / stagette parties and any showers they will be throwing you. Give them available dates and gently warn them if there are certain things you would not feel comfortable doing. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Arrange for any vaccinations you may need for honeymoon travels</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">If you haven't already done so, make sure you have booked your rental items with us here at All Occasions.</span>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page">http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page</a></li> </ul> <div style="margin: auto 0cm"><b><font size="4">2&nbsp;Months before</font></b></div> <br type="_moz" /> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Complete any decor crafts, wedding favors etc..</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Finalize what shots and expectations you have from your photographer and videographer</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Ask someone to do the welcome and guest book for your reception</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Purchase or design a guest book</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Schedule final dress fitting</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Make sure you have all your accessories purchased. i.e. shoes, jewelry, hair clips, under garments, first night lingerie etc..</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin: auto 0cm"><b><font size="4">1 Month before</font></b></div> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Confirm the wedding arrangements with the reception venue. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Confirm the wedding arrangements with the caterer. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Confirm the wedding arrangements with the florist. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Confirm the wedding arrangements with the photographer and videographer </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Confirm the wedding arrangements with the company supplying the wedding transport. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Confirm the honeymoon arrangements. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Confirm all your entertainment. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Confirm your final numbers with us here at All Occasions Party Rentals</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Deliver song lists to&nbsp;musicians or play lists to DJ </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Phone any guests who have not yet responded to your invitation. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Enjoy your stagette, stag parties and bridal showers </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Finalize the menu and numbers with the caterer. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Arrange a date for a wedding rehearsal and plan the rehearsal dinner. Often the grooms parents are more then happy to&nbsp;host and organize&nbsp;this evening of celebration.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Organize a date when you can pick up your wedding party's outfits. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Prepare your vows and speeches. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Meet with your&nbsp;stylist and make-up artist&nbsp;for your consultation.</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin: auto 0cm"><b><font size="4">7 Days before</font></b></div> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Have the wedding rehearsal. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Pack for your honeymoon. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Determine the order for the procession. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Wear-in your wedding shoes. Its will give brides who are not used to walking in high heels a chance to practice. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Organize with a close friend to have an emergency wedding kit, just for the bride, containing makeup and a repair kit for the wedding dress, so you can be ready for any minor hiccups throughout the day. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Give your &lsquo;order of service&rsquo; sheets to the Pastor or JP. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Order your foreign currency and / or travelers cheques. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Give the rings to the best man. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Give the best man a list of all the wedding services involved in your wedding day, in case they need to be contacted. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Give the best man any cheques that need to be given out that day.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Choose someone to return any rented items after the wedding.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Deliver your marriage license to the officiator.</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin: auto 0cm"><b><font size="4">The Day before</font></b></div> <br type="_moz" /> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Take the day off!</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Brides&nbsp;and bridal party have your nails&nbsp;done&nbsp; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Grooms go and have your hair tidied up around the back and sides. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Spend the rest of the day relaxing. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Try and get an early night</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Exchange gifts with your future spouse</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin: auto 0cm"><b><font size="4">After the Wedding</font></b></div> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt">Have someone return all your rental items to us at All Occasions</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Make a gift list and send out your&nbsp;thank you notes&nbsp; </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 9pt">Send thank-you letters to suppliers and attendants. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt">Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your gown. </span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size: 9pt"><br type="_moz" /> Yes there is a huge amount of preparation, time and planning that goes into a wedding. We're here to help you get through it and still enjoy your special day. It is possible, we know you can do it, even if you do&nbsp;go a bit crazy. The important thing to remember is this; as significant and beautiful as&nbsp;this day undoubtedly will&nbsp;be, it is one day of many in a beautiful marriage to come. So enjoy this time together. Put each other first, love each other through thick and thin and remember to kiss lots!<br /> <br /> Best wishes for your new life together from your friends at All Occasions Party Rentals!</span></div> <br /> <strong><span style="font-size: larger">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></strong> http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page?ArticleID=45390 2010-09-08T09:40:48.5301425Z <span class="UIStory_Message">(<span style="font-size: smaller"><em>photo courtesy of&nbsp; dkphotography)<img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" align="left" style="width: 338px; height: 157px" src="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_images/852427.jpg" /></em></span><br /> What an amazing night it was to experience and be part of as the Olympic flame made its way through our valley.There is something so significant and mystical about a community, a province, a country,... the nation as a whole coming together in celebration. Like the tiniest taste of what peace could actually <span class="text_exposed_show">look like if we would just co<img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" align="left" style="width: 176px; height: 148px" src="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_images/852499.jpg" />me together. And that is why last night was so special.<img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" align="right" style="width: 139px; height: 155px" src="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_images/852428.jpg" /><br /> <img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" style="width: 186px; height: 149px" src="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_images/852503.jpg" /><br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="font-size: smaller"><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (photo courtesy of Denise Krahn<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at dkphotography)</em></span><br /> <img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" style="width: 139px; height: 222px" src="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_images/852502.jpg" /><br /> <span style="font-size: smaller"><em>(photo courtesy of Denise Krahn<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at dkphotography)<br /> <br /> </em></span><br /> </span></span> http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page?ArticleID=44743 2010-09-08T09:40:48.5301425Z <p>With the holiday&nbsp;festivities all over, January is usually, for most, a month of regrouping. But just when you thought this was going to be a ho-hum month with most of your efforts&nbsp;spent trying to settle back into routine (like waking up on a soggy Monday morning after having had a great weekend), it turns out there <span style="font-size: larger"><em><strong>is</strong></em></span> something new to <span style="font-size: larger"><strong>c</strong></span><strong><span style="font-size: larger"><em>elebrate</em></span></strong><strong> </strong>and look forward to!!!&nbsp;<br /> <br /> On Monday, January 25, the 2010 Olympic Torch will be arriving in Kelowna as part of i<img alt="Stage Image" align="right" style="width: 260px; height: 168px" src="http://www.kelowna.ca/CM/AssetFactory.aspx?did=8141" />ts 106 day, 45,000 km. journey across the country. The Olympic Torch will run through downtown Kelowna before arriving at City Park for the&nbsp;community celebration where the ceremonial community caldron will be lit.&nbsp; <em><span style="font-size: smaller">(as stated on Kelowna's home page).&nbsp;</span></em>So grab your kids, friends, neighbours, and&nbsp;family and head down to Kelowna City Park for the ceremony&nbsp;from 6-8pm.&nbsp;We'll be down there setting up for the event&nbsp;ourselves on Monday, a chance to see some of our tent possibilities in action. <br /> It is sure&nbsp;to be a fun night.&nbsp;What a neat and exciting way to get involved and&nbsp;to support our teams and our country. Our city's home page has a couple of&nbsp;different ways to join in on the fun such as&nbsp;creating your own Olympic torch, a must do&nbsp;if you have kids. You print out the flame template on your printer, cut it out and wrap it around your flash light, secure with tape and Voila! your own Olympic torch to wave around during the ceremonies.<br /> <a href="http://www.kelowna.ca/CityPage/Docs/PDFs//Sport%20and%20Recreation/Olympic/Olympic%20Flame%20cutout.pdf">http://www.kelowna.ca/CityPage/Docs/PDFs//Sport%20and%20Recreation/Olympic/Olympic%20Flame%20cutout.pdf</a><br /> <br /> Why let <img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" align="left" width="100" height="75" src="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_images/112882.jpg" />the fun stop there? What a perfect opportunity to invite your neighbours and friends back for continued Olympic fun.&nbsp; With our Skirted Quarter Circle Bar,&nbsp;liquor dispenser&nbsp;and several bar stools in place you can set up your basement for an evening of&nbsp;fun and games. You could come up with several olympic relays.&nbsp;Or a&nbsp;real suiting interactive game to play on such a night would be the Nintendo Wii game 'Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'.&nbsp;&nbsp;An evening of fun for all ages.<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://alloccasions.mnet.ca/products/catalog?q=wii+olympics+mario&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;cid=14382907304265642789&amp;sa=image#p"><img title="Mario &amp; Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games [Wii Game]" alt="Mario &amp; Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games [Wii Game]" style="width: 76px; height: 69px" src="http://base0.googlehosted.com/base_media?q=http://www.antarespro.com/product_images/big/2499507_1.jpg&amp;size=19&amp;dhm=999d961b&amp;hl=en" /></a><strong><br /> </strong><br /> And as&nbsp;always we here at All Occasions&nbsp;hope&nbsp;all your events, big or small&nbsp;will be&nbsp;remembered&nbsp;by your guests for days to come&nbsp;so&nbsp;please remember to drink responsibily &nbsp;and plan&nbsp;rides ahead of time.&nbsp;Have a great night&nbsp;and hopefully we will see&nbsp;you&nbsp;down&nbsp;at City&nbsp;Park<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;</p> http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page?ArticleID=42182 2010-09-08T09:40:48.5301425Z <p><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 10pt">Isn't it amazing to think that in just a few short days Christmas will be here,&nbsp;guests will be arriving, gifts will be&nbsp;decoratively wrapped and under the tree,&nbsp;dinner in the oven, and eager faces will be&nbsp;awaiting your hospitality. I seem to be annually amazed at how fast this&nbsp;magical day&nbsp;comes and goes. And without a second beat our New Year's celebration follows on its' heels. This year we thought it would be fun to give you a couple of fun new ideas to help celebrate and welcome in the New Year.<br /> <br /> My husband and I recently went to a neighborhood block party where they brought in casino tables and dealers. Each couple brought an appie and a $10 wrapped gift. After a bit of mingling we were each handed $5000 in play money and the tables opened. For the next&nbsp;few hours we gambled to our heart's delight,&nbsp;</span><em><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 7.5pt">(with the safety of knowing we weren't actually losing real dollars).</span></em><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 10pt"> Casual conversation was&nbsp;joined&nbsp;by much cheer and laughter. When the tables were officially closed for the evening we then proceeded to bid on the wrapped gifts with our pretend earnings and the laughter continued. What a great way to celebrate with a large group&nbsp; of people. Whether they know each other or not, your guests are sure to have an exciting&nbsp;and memorable time.<br /> <br /> Here at All O<img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" align="left" width="360" height="249" src="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_images/808983.jpg" />ccasions we have se</span><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 10pt">veral different types of casino table to offer you for a night such as this. You can find all of these items on our website under our casino tab.&nbsp;One of my personal favorites is the Roulette table and wheel.<br /> It looks gorgeous and brings with it an air of sophistication. This, perhaps paired with one of our black jack tables, will lead&nbsp;the&nbsp;entertainment.&nbsp;Add several bar stools to this combination</span><em><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 7.5pt"> (for people to sit and mingle casually),</span></em><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 10pt"> appies,&nbsp;several of your favorite drinks&nbsp;and you will be sure to have a party none will soon forget. <br /> <br /> Not quite wanting to venture that big but still want to impress your guests? By simply projecting your favorite TV count down<img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" align="left" style="width: 257px; height: 204px" src="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_images/808987.jpg" /> channel on to a blank wall and a bit of fun lighting</span><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 7.5pt">&nbsp;(I would suggest&nbsp;the 20' foot strand of globe lights)</span><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;you can easily convert your family room into an official count down gathering. With an array of decorative appies and drinks, your place will be set for an evening of Count Down entertainment. Perhaps add a special feature item that will leave your guests talking into the New Year.&nbsp; Ones such as our Classic Popcon Popper or our gorgeous Chocolate Fountain </span><em><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 7.5pt">, </span></em><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 10pt">alone leave an impression on </span><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 10pt">guests every time.&nbsp;<br /> </span><i><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 7.5pt"><br /> <em>(Our chocolate Fountain, a gorgeous center </em><br /> <em>piece in itself, paired with an array of delicious </em><br /> <em>fruit kebabs is a dessert all your guests will remember)</em></span></i><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 10pt"><br /> <br /> And please remember here at All&nbsp;Occasions it is our&nbsp;hope that all your events are to be happy and healthy. Please take the initiative to pre-book cab rides for your guest to arrive home safely. Thank you kindly for all your patronage this past year.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> From all of us here at All Occasions Party Rentals we wish you a <br /> Very Happy Healthy and Safe New Year's.</span></p> http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page?ArticleID=41945 2010-09-08T09:40:48.5301425Z <div class="title">&nbsp;<br /> <span style="font-size: medium">Christmas is almost upon us with only 7 days, and many of us are scrambling to get those last minute details in order. Here at All Occasions we want your Christmas Holidays to go over smoothly and with out any hiccups so you can sit back and enjoy what is most important; your guests, friends&nbsp;and&nbsp;family that you find yourself blessed with and surrounded by on this special day.<br /> <br /> <strong>Nothing says put together and elegant&nbsp;like china, stemware, flatware:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you own an entire matching set to serve all your guests? Most of us don't. Why not rent a matching set of china, stemware or flatware. Our Royal Doulton, at an average of 0.55 per piece,&nbsp;is affordable, looks gorgeous and makes any Christmas table come together to look just right.<br /> <br /> <strong>How to keep the food warm right till serving time and beyond:</strong><br /> Our beautiful assortment of chafing dishes look elegant and will be sure to keep your food hot for up to 2 hours<br /> <br /> <strong>Why not dress your table:<br /> </strong>We have a beautiful assortment of linens. Trying to think of a new idea?<strong> Idea #1</strong>: Why not dress your table with one of our chocolate brown table cloths layered with our new ivory weave sheer cloth. Paired with our gold charger and ivory plates, this will be sure to give your table an air of royal elegance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;Idea #2</strong>:&nbsp; For a sharp look; try pairing one of our silver table clothes with a black and silver sheer overlay. With black napkins and matching black chair sashes your guest are sure to be speechless with your decor.<br /> <br /> <em><strong>Trying to decide on a beautiful center piece?&nbsp; </strong></em><br /> <br /> <strong>Center piece #1:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We have a couple that our wonderful Nicole has put together. Three of our square glass vases filled with your colour of choice of glass Christmas balls and tied up&nbsp;into bows by using our chair sashes in coordinating colours makes for a stunningly beautiful and delicate&nbsp;looking center piece <strong><em>(**please note we do not carry ornaments**)<br /> </em></strong><em><br /> </em><strong>Center piece #2:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By using&nbsp;our 13&quot; center piece bowl filled with an assortment of your favorite coordinating glass Christmas ornaments and decorative beads looks ever so gracefull placed on top of&nbsp; one of our 12&quot; round mirrors. Simple but elegant.<br /> <br /> <br /> From us here at All Occasions<br /> We would like to&nbsp;wish you a beautiful, safe and Merry&nbsp;Christmas!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" align="left" width="400" height="300" src="/_mndata/alloccasions/uploaded_images/808982.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <em>Stay tuned for our New Years Idea's to aid in your planning</em></span></div> http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/Party-Talk.page?ArticleID=41911 2010-09-08T09:40:48.5301425Z 9/8/2010 5:40:48 AM http://www.alloccasionspartyrent.com/ 9/8/2010 5:40:48 AM alloccasions@telus.net