The word is out! You may have heard or seen on our website and social media that we’ve been fortunate enough to grow our inventory this year. Some are fun, new pieces that we had the opportunity to acquire, some we concepted and built due to high demand, and the rest came out of the necessity to ensure our clients safety amidst a pandemic. Let’s take a deeper dive and “meet” the new line up:
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2020 Pantone Color of the Year is “Classic Blue”!
In the weddings and events industry we see trends come and go, but just like weddings themselves – some things are forever! Year after year we can’t help but carry on the tradition to celebrate love. Passed on from generation to generation, these celebrations and many of their customs are timeless. We all know the saying, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” so this year’s Pantone color “classic blue” couldn’t be a more perfect and enduring palette for our 2020 couples to be! Read more
The Holidays are right around the corner – are you ready? When planning a holiday party or New Year’s Eve celebration in the mountains, many people find that they do not own enough equipment for all of the guests they would like to invite. That is where Colorado Tents and Events comes in! Choose from our expansive inventory of holiday party rentals for your family gathering or big party.
We get it, planning a party, let alone a wedding, can be S-T-R-E-S-S-F-U-L! Luckily, your friends at Colorado Tents and Events have your back on the party rental end of things. Today, we are sharing our list of the top things to consider and plan for when choosing your party rentals for your next event, so you can relax and actually ENJOY your party.
How to Know What Kind of Party Rentals You Will Need
Our handy checklist of party and event rental questions below will help you get a better idea of what you want and/or need for your next event, as far as event rentals go. Take some time to think about your answers to the following questions, then call our team of Colorado event rental experts for help bringing your event to life and to get a quote today!
Party Tents
Venue: Keystone Ranch, CO Photo: IN Photography
- How many people are you expecting?
- What style/size tables do you like? Rounds, Squares, Rectangles, Farm Tables?
- What will be happening in the tent?
- Dinner – Buffet or Plated?
- Dancing? DJ or Stage? How big is the band?
- Cocktail Hour? Bar(s)?
- Lounge Area?
- Cake or Gift Table?
- Anything else?
- Read our tips for choosing a wedding tent here!
Event Lighting
Photo: Allred & Co.
- Which style of lighting do you like best?
- Do you want to add chandeliers and/or ball lanterns to dress up the space?
- How bright do you want the space?
- Do you want/need lighting outside of the tent?
Table and Chair Rentals
Venue: Keystone Ranch, Photo: IN Photography
- What style of table rentals do you like best?
- How many people would you like at each table?
- Will you need extra tables for buffets, gifts, cake, bars, etc?
- If you are having a wedding, will you be having a head table or sweetheart table?
- What style of chair rentals do you like best?
- Will you need chairs for small children?
- Will you need supportive chairs for elderly guests?
- Read more of our table and chair tips here!
Table Settings and Linen Rentals
Photo: Ali & Garett Photography
- Do you want tablecloths on the tables or rustic farm tables?
- What color tablecloths do you like?
- Do you want patterned or textured tablecloths?
- What kind of look are you going for with your table settings?
- What style of flatware do you prefer?
- What style of plates do you prefer?
- Will you need additional plates for salad and/or dessert?
- Will you be serving wine at dinner or just from the bar?
Food & Beverage Rentals
- What kind of food will you be serving?
- Will you be having a buffet, family-style or plated meal service?
- How many people will be eating? Kids?
- Will you have a self-serve beverage station?
- Do you want to serve any hot beverages like coffee, tea or hot cocoa?
- What kind of beverages will you have at the bar? Cocktails, beer, wine?
Heating
Venue: Private Home in Keystone Colorado, Photo: Marianne Brown Photography
- When is your event? Will the lows be chilly?
- Do you want heaters outdoors as well?
- What about a fire pit for guests to gather around?
Dance Floors and Staging
Lion Square Lodge- Vail, Colorado Photo: Cassidy Brooke Photography
- How many people are you expecting?
- What style of dance floor rental do you prefer?
- Are you having a DJ or band?
- If band, how many people are in the band?
- How tall do you want the stage? 8”, 16” or higher?
- Do you want skirting on the stage?
Audio Visual Rentals
- Are you giving speeches at your event?
- Will the DJ/band be providing A/V equipment, or do you need to rent your own?
- Will there be a slideshow?
- If so, do you need a screen or projector?
Lounge and Décor Rentals
Venue: Piney River Ranch, Photo: Ali & Garett Photography
- Do you want a lounge area for guests to relax and socialize?
- How many areas do you want?
- What style are you going for?
- Do you want wedding draping to transform your space?
- Do you want to add a décor wall to the space?
- How about welcoming guests with a champagne wall?
Fun & Games
- Do you plan on having a game area?
- If so, do you need to rent games?
- Do you want any concessions like popcorn, cotton candy or Sno-Kones?
See that wasn’t so hard, was it? Now that you have a better idea of what kind of event you want and what party rentals you will need, give us a call today and let’s get this party started! Get additional tips and ideas by reading our Colorado Wedding Planning Blog Series, too.
Party Rentals in Denver, Breckenridge, Winter Park, Vail, Steamboat, Aspen & All Places In-Between
Whether you are looking for wedding rentals, a wedding tent or just a few items for a family event, Colorado Tents and Events has you covered. Our team of event rental experts will make sure that you have everything you need for your next Colorado event or party.
Sapphire Point- Dillon, Colorado Photo: Meigan Canfield Photography
We get it, nobody wants to admit that their wedding day may not be filled with bright sunshine and vibrant Colorado bluebird skies. Colorado does boast 300 days of sunshine per year, but what happens when your special days ends up happening on one of the remaining 65? Read more to learn what to do if it rains on your wedding day.
How to Prepare for Your Colorado Mountain Wedding When the Weather Isn’t Looking Great
At Colorado Tents and Events, we have seen it all and are here to help make sure you are prepared – no matter what the weather forecast says! We have compiled our top recommendations for when temperatures are going to be chilly and rain or snow may be crashing your outdoor Colorado mountain wedding. Read more
If you are looking for great Steamboat Springs wedding venues, you need to check out Priest Creek Chapel at the Orton Ranch. The picturesque rustic chapel is surrounded by green grass and sprawling Colorado mountain views. Don’t all of the best places to get married in Colorado need to have sprawling mountain views? Hilary and Bryce chose to have their ceremony at the chapel and a tented reception near the barn.
Planning Tips for Your Colorado Destination Wedding
So you’ve decided you are going to have a Colorado destination wedding in the mountains. Now what? There are a lot of moving parts when planning a wedding, especially when it is a destination wedding! Luckily, we have some really talented wedding vendors here in our small mountain towns! We know the area, the venues, the terrain. We know what works. And what doesn’t. We are here today to outline some main steps in planning your Colorado mountain wedding. Be sure to browse our other blog posts for more information and Colorado wedding inspiration!
Venue: Timber Ridge Outpost – Keystone, CO Photo: Autumn Cutaia Photography
Rustic Wedding Ideas for your Colorado Barn Wedding Does your dream wedding involve mason jars, whiskey barrels, and barn wood décor? If so, this is the post for you! Life in Colorado is a bit different than in other places. It’s laid-back, casual and fun! Why shouldn’t your wedding be the same? Over the years, […]
Imagine wandering through the forest, only to discover a rustic community table in a clearing. Is this a dream? Not quite! This Crystal and Thomas’ Breckenridge Colorado mountain wedding. Something straight out of a dream none the less! This adventurous couple chose to risk being exposed to the elements and Mother Nature cooperated. The result? A stunning outdoor wedding in the woods. This might be one of the most authentic Colorado mountain weddings we have seen yet!
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The nights were just beginning to get colder, but the grass was still vibrant green for Molly and Gabe’s Keystone Ranch Wedding. This Colorado wedding venue is a blend of the Colorado frontier, classic golf course setting and the rustic elegance of this original 1930s ranch homestead. The outdoor wedding ceremony took place on the Keystone Ranch golf course, overlooking Swan Mountain and the Tenmile Range. A luscious floral arch covered the arbor, framing the lake and mountains.
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