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2022 Wedding Trends!

 

Spring has sprung and wedding season is in full force. In past years, Covid- 19 put large gatherings to a screeching halt, including weddings. Couples are more ready than ever to celebrate their love and coming into 2022 with a bang. Stay tuned for all the wedding trends you can look forward to all year long.

 

Guest Focus

 

Life is fleeting and full of unexpected turns. Now more than ever couples are choosing intention during this special time. Weddings are becoming far more purposeful, focused on the guest experience overall. Couples are focused on creating an amazing experience for their guests they are sure to take with them. Personalization in décor, entertainment, and interactive activities, are just some of the ways couples are incorporating intention into their big day!

 

My Wedding, My Way!

 

In 2022, couples are breaking away from tradition. We see more couples moving away from the classic cookie-cutter wedding towards a wedding that represents the couple, in whichever way that might be.

Although it’s always a good day for a white wedding, brides are altering what it means to be a beautiful bride on their big day. In 2022, brides are experimenting with colorful wedding dress designs. From ivory, champagne, and nude to hues of peach, blush, and blues, modern brides are stepping outside of the box and we’re here for it!

Wedding themes are becoming more than a perfect color combo for your venue space. Couples are transforming their space into a new realm of possibility. Rustic, Vintage, Garden, and Holidays are just some of the unique themes inspiring wedding design.

Another trend we’re seeing this year is virtual save the dates! A sustainable and easily distributable option in place of paper wedding invitations. The couple can create a graphic design that supports their wedding theme via digital platform like a website. The web page is filled with information about your event, while eliminating costs of printing and shipping fees.

 

Party or Peace? You Decide!

 

Coming into 2022, the traditional expectation of what a wedding should be has been thrown out.

Expectations of what your wedding should look like has changed coming into 2022. The classic grand function has taken a turn for a more intimate gathering. With some influence from the pandemic, some couples decided to have a small ceremony with their close friends and immediate family, packed with intention and attention to detail.

On the other hand, some couples have decided to go all out or go home! Full wedding weekends are also trending right now. With activities, relaxation, and vows tied into a weekend getaway, guests are sure to feel like they are on a vacation of love

 

Grimes sees these trends and evolves with them! Let Grimes Events and Party Tents give you the wedding space of your dreams. Three days of transformations or one simple set up grimes has all your wedding rental needs. Weddings are what we do! Contact us today!

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Wedding Boom: How Covid-19 Birthed a Boom

 

Looking back, 2020 seemed like the perfect year for everyone. The country anticipated a year of clarity and being able to enjoy the outdoors again. This is especially true for the many couples who decided to solidify their love through marriage. Unfortunately, the universe had other plans for 2020. The whole world was hit with a pandemic that would become a global focus for the next two years. As we enter 2022, we are left with the residue of the goals and many weddings that have yet to be fulfilled in past years.

 

Wedding Push Back

According to the Statista Research Department, an estimated 82% of weddings were postponed in the year 2020 and 11 % were completely canceled. Now as the world works to get back to some normalcy, millions of couples are trying to finish what they started in 2020. The surge of backed-up weddings has led to a global wedding boom.

The overwhelming number of weddings have vendors and event planners booking through 2024 and on. A wedding is such an important event and as planners know, needs to be executed perfectly. A perfect wedding can take months to a year to plan and changes to a timeline can affect the planning process.

 

Global Supply Chain Strains

Since the pandemic started, supply chains have been stunted, having effects on the wedding industry. This directly affects the ability of wedding planners to produce. For wedding planners to target the requests of a wedding, they must be able to connect with various suppliers. Suppliers slowed down production for several reasons in the last few years. As the virus strengthened more and more laborers were out of work. Most people could not return until vaccinated, perpetuating more suppliers going without workers to produce materials. Shipping routes were also affected when trying to confine the virus. International governments, including our own, were cautious about traveling to other countries to stop the spread.

With a slowing supply chain and a boom of weddings to prepare it’s important for event planners to be one step ahead of this. Simplify where you can and plan as far out in advance as you can. Communicate clearly with your wedding clients.  Ensure clients are aware of the obstacles that could come up due to the relationship between the pandemic and planning a wedding. Explain that they must be open to pivot and adjust as you walk through the planning process to create the experience of their dreams.

 

Covid -19

Although vendors are moving slower, they are still moving and there is a high chance you will have all that you need to create a beautiful wedding. To ensure you have a hassle-free event it’s important to connect with vendors and event planners that can provide you with safe options that align with the Covid-19 climate of today. Work with vendors who can offer social distancing solutions. Grimes Events & Party Tents has been ahead of the Covid guidelines since the beginning of the pandemic and continues to create beautiful, functional, and safe, events with their various rentals. Some of these rentals include isolation dividers, pipe and drape, stanchions, tents, hand sanitizer stations, and individual restroom trailers to name a few.

Many wedding planners have had to re-determine wedding plans around the precautions that are being taken per state.  For example, couples that originally spent to accommodate 100 guests will have to settle for 50 guests because of crowding and the risk that could have. Not only are couples having to downsize their event but may have to consider getting a venue with outdoor space for airflow through the area. Masks are also still in effect leaving guests urged to wear a face covering. All these above precautions are dependent on the state but can be worked around with various social distances solutions.

 

The show must go on!

Some of this information can be daunting to young couples and event planners, but I can assure you the wedding of your dreams is still very much possible. With the right event planner and vendors like Grimes Events & Party Tents, who remain within the Covid -19 guidelines for all events, Covid -19 and pressures of the Wedding Boom will not stop you from creating a wedding to remember! If you are planning to marry this year, consider the above obstacles and come up with ways you and your wedding planner can work around them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Events, Tent Rental, Winter Events

Hosting A Winter Event

 

Summer is over but the festivities have just begun. Winter is a beautiful time of year filled with celebrations and gatherings. With many national holidays taking place during the winter, it’s only right that events continue this time of year. If you are hosting a winter event this year, here are a few tips and tricks that are sure to keep guests comfortable wherever you are.

 

Weather Conditions

 

Here in Florida, winter doesn’t mean heavy snow and ice but does take some adjusting for locals. Sunny days drop from the high eighties and nighties to the mid-seventies while the nights become crisper and cooler at temperatures of fifty to sixty degrees. In other regions of the country, snowfall and hazardous weather conditions are more prominent so precautions must be taken. Although Winter looks different around the country, wherever you are it’s important to have a backup plan for your event. Having a “plan B” is essential to all events but especially winter events where the host is heavily relying on aspects of the plan. To be prepared, set aside backups for all heating, tent, and other rental equipment.

 

Durable Equipment

 

Regardless of how winter looks where you are, having durable equipment like Frame Tents, High Peak Tents, Heaters, and insulated Stage & Flooring are key in maintaining and enjoying a winter event.  Grimes Events and Party Tents offer weather-resistant tents that are steaked into the ground. With a solid shelter installed, guests won’t have to worry about the weather outside, inside the tent. If you are hosting a winter event, it’s recommended to use a frame tent, that can then be closed on all sides if needed. Now that the four walls are up, a host must factor in heat during the chili months of winter. Space heaters are great for indoor or outdoor winter events. The number of heaters needed is based on the space of the event. When placing heaters, it’s wise to place them where guests will be seated or will remain through the event. Another great way to support a warm and cozy winter event is the addition of flooring. Using flooring will help insulate heat inside your tent while also giving guests a smooth walkway or dancing platform.

 

Food and Drink

 

While the setup is crucial in hosting a great winter event another aspect that can take your event from comfortable to cozy is the selection of refreshments. This is a great opportunity to further establish your winter theme. Warm and filling foods are best for a winter event. Cups of chili, soups, and hearty pasta are great examples of warm comfort foods to serve at your winter event. For drinks, think warm and delicious. Hot chocolate, hot cider, tea, and coffee are all special winter drinks that tie in perfectly with the winter esthetic, while also keeping guests warm from the inside out.

Winter Trends

 

The best part about A winter event is the décor! Winter has a theme of its own, snow, ice, glitter, evergreen, and a variation of magical lighting. Not only is winter beautiful as is, there are also a few of the nation’s biggest holidays that happen during the winter months. Christmas and New years are great times to create an immaculate winter celebration. Winter trends allow hosts and planners to do something different with their décor. Some trends that we’re seeing this winter season are warm and cool lighting. If you are going for a cozy winter feel, Edison Bulbs provides a warm esthetic that cascades throughout the whole venue. For an icier winter look, Globe Lamps are perfect for creating the essence of a Winter wonderland. These gorgeous lamps backed by snow and pine reach a mix of winter and warmth. For an icier winter look, icy blue LED UP Lights coated over an all-white winter event, looks like jack frost decorated it himself!

 

Winter comes and goes but the memory of an epic winter event will stay with guests for a lifetime. Don’t let cooler weather stop you from hosting a beautiful event. Embrace the chill! With a combination of durable equipment, proper refreshments, and glamorous décor, guests are sure to find themselves in a winter wonderland they won’t want to leave! If you are planning a winter event, Grimes Events and Party Tents provides event rentals and expertise to help you create a winter escape. Contact  Grimes Events and Party Tents today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4 Benefits Of Having An Outdoor Wedding Venue

Finding the perfect wedding venue that matches a couple’s vision, style and needs while also staying within budget can be somewhat of a challenge. Indoor wedding venues are a popular choice among couples planning a wedding because they offer convenience and a higher level of comfort for guests. An indoor wedding venue can also completely dictate the look and feel of a wedding, limiting decor options and causing space constraints. That is why so many couples are opting for the freedom and flexibility that an outdoor wedding venue has to offer.

Outdoor Wedding Venue

Depending on the time of year, an outdoor wedding venue can provide beautiful scenery while also adding versatility, allowing couples to add a personal touch while creating the wedding of their dreams. In many cases, outdoor weddings can also be less expensive than weddings that take place at an indoor venue. At Grimes Events & Party Tents, our event specialists work with couples to handle all rental logistics associated with a wedding. Grimes Events & Party Tents provides party rentals and essentials like event tent rentals, chair rentals, table rentals and everything in between. We have been helping couples in the South Florida area turn their outdoor wedding vision into a reality.

Make It Your Own

Couples may find that with an indoor wedding venue they are usually limited to the design of a room. The majority of outdoor wedding venues come as a clean slate, giving couples the freedom make their vision become a reality. With an outdoor wedding venue, couples can personalize the look and feel of their outdoor wedding. If couples have an event tent rental, they have the ability to add lighting, drapery, chairs, tables, and even a dance floor.

Natural Backdrop

Depending on the outdoor venue that is chosen and the time of year, the bridal party and guests can enjoy a beautiful, natural backdrop. Not to mental, the natural lighting that an outdoor venue provides will be great for pictures. In South Florida, couples have the option of getting married at outdoor wedding venues like the beach and or a garden at a country club.

Plenty of Room

Indoor wedding venues can sometimes have space constraints. Unless you rent a large ballroom or another large indoor space, finding an ideal setup that will comfortably fit all of your guests can be an issue. With an outdoor wedding venue, open spaces give the illusion that you and your guests have plenty of room. During the ceremony, guests can enjoy the natural scenery and take in the fresh air. For the reception, an event tent rental can be the perfect solution to providing a covered and comfortable space for guests, especially with unpredictable weather conditions.

Event Tent Rental For An Outdoor Wedding

One of the main concerns with an outdoor wedding venue is how unpredictable the weather can be. In South Florida, one minute it can be bright, sunny, clear skies and the next, there is a torrential downpour. Combining an outdoor wedding venue with an event tent rental can allow couples to have the best of both worlds. An event tent rental will provide guests with the comfort and protection of an indoor wedding venue while also not taking away from an outdoor wedding look and feel. At Grimes Events & Party Tents, we specialize in planning all of the logistical elements of a wedding. As event tent rental specialists, we offer a wide range of event tents like canopy tents and frame tents that will protect against inclement wedding and bugs. Couples can also customize the look and feel of the decor of the tents.

If you are considering an outdoor wedding venue, then give the event experts at Grimes Event & Party Tents a call at 561-853-8368.