Sadiq Gill - How To Throw The Best Super Bowl Party Ever!

Guest Blog Post By Christine Szalay Kudra

The final football game of the season is coming up. You want to invite all your cronies over to enjoy the biggest game of the year with you. However, how will you keep them content and fed? The good news is, there are lots of ways to not only keep your guests happy, but you can enjoy the game, too! 

From Great Tailgate Parties to Superbowl Party

Remember all those tailgate parties you went to at the stadium during football season? Why not make your Super Bowl party the same way? Set up lawn chairs for extra seating around the TV. Set food out buffet style on the table and let everyone help himself or herself as they wish. Get a good supply of good quality paper plates and plastic utensils... you will love it when it comes to cleaning up! Invoking the memories of tailgating last fall will help make your party a success.

Supply plenty of cold beverages. Soda, water, and beer will be the easiest to serve as well as what is expected. Keep them cold in chests full of ice. We are invoking that tailgating fun remember? Screaming and cheering brings on a lot of thirst, so be sure to stock enough! 

Superbowl Parties Means KISS - Keep it Super Snacks

When it comes to food, think snacks. Every good Super Bowl party is known for its wonderful snack food.

Snacks are easy to make and if they get spilled during a great play, they are easy to clean up. Consider foods like nachos, pizza, chicken wings or meatballs... your guests want something they can pop in their mouths and stay in the spirit of the game. If you serve foods like chili or something else that needs a plate or bowl, be prepared in case it gets spilled. Serve up your buffet using platters and crock pots to keep the food ready at hand.

Another Super Bowl party tradition is the giant submarine sandwich. Pile it high with tomato, lettuce, and cold cuts. Surround it with lots of chips and dips to choose from will keep them happy. Other finger foods like sausage rolls and pigs in blankets are easy to make and they taste fabulous. Keep everything simple and fun so you can relax, too. 

Remember the More Casual Fans

Not everyone is a big football fan, and it is inevitable that there will be a few who just do not care too much about watching. Let them congregate in a nice corner with lots of goodies to eat so they can visit and have a good time. If some guests are bringing children, set up a play room with toys they can enjoy during the game. Give them some snacks and they will have a great time.

Making Superbowl party food should be stress free and simple. You should be able to enjoy the game if you wish, or stay with the guests who prefer to visit. Either way, choose foods that make it easy for you. If you can prepare some the day before, all the better. Offer the food throughout the afternoon so it is not all gone at one time.

On Super Bowl Sunday, you will be able to relax. Well, at least you will be able to join in the fray and cheer for your favorite team. Watching football tends to get rather intense at times. Either way, you will have a great time serving up delicious snacks at your Super Bowl party.

Sadiq Gill - How to Host an Awesome July 4th Party!

Independence Day is a uniquely American holiday that celebrates the founding of our nation. This year will be America’s 239th birthday! Celebrate in style this year by throwing an awesome Fourth of July party for your friends and family, or even for the whole block! Who knows, you might just start a new tradition!

Here are the essentials that you’ll need to pull off the perfect July 4th party:  

Tasty food – You can go the traditional route and grill up some hot dogs and hamburgers, or even cook up something more gourmet if you are so inclined. Make sure you also have cold drinks and snacks like chips and dip and Popsicle for the kids. Even if you’re cooking the main dish, it’s a good idea to tell guests the party is a potluck and have everyone bring a side dish, drink or dessert. In addition to the food itself, also make sure you have the appropriate catering supplies.  

Patriotic décor – Fourth of July is all about the red, white and blue. You can buy red, white and blue streamers and balloons and other Independence Day decorations from the store, or you can get creative and make your own. Even the food can be part of the décor – for instance, you can serve red, white and blue M&Ms.  

Party games – Some good July 4th party games include a water balloon fight, a whiffle ball game, croquet or horseshoes. A dunking booth and carnival games are also great choices to increase your party’s “fun” quotient.   

Fireworks – July 4th just isn’t July 4th without fireworks. If you can’t see any local fireworks shows from your party location, you might consider setting off your own fireworks. Make sure you get some sparklers and other fireworks before the party, and have a bucket of water on hand in case a firework goes bad. Don’t want the liability of setting off fireworks at your house? Rent a projector to show the televised fireworks program.  

Finally, make sure you have enough tables and chairs for your guests. An outdoor party tent is also a smart choice to protect guests and food from the sun.

Sadiq Gill - Planning and Hosting An Outdoor Party

With the summer months approaching, you might be considering planning an outdoor party to celebrate a birthday, a holiday, or simply the beautiful, warm weather. To ensure things go as smooth as possible, it’s important to create a plan and stick to it.  

If you’re planning to host your party during daylight hours, consider renting a tent so your guests can avoid being out in the sun for too long—no one wants to keep applying sunscreen when they’re having fun.  

You can also bring inside furniture outdoors, especially if it’s protected from the elements while under the tent.  

Consider the type of seating, and if you’ll have enough. Don’t be afraid to use the ground for seating, too, by placing blankets, rugs, and pillows around.  

What about the food? Will you be cooking, grilling, hiring a caterer, or perhaps hosting a pitch in? If you plan on doing the cooking or grilling, plan a menu and make sure you have all of the necessary ingredients and supplies, including plates and cutlery.  

If you’re planning to host your party in the evening, outdoor lighting can create a festive mood for your party. Consider using torches, candelarias, candles in hurricane jars, or even strings of light bulbs.  

As for the entertainment, will you have music for dancing or music to create the atmosphere? Consider having games at the party to get everyone involved, or hiring entertainers, such as face painters or fortune tellers—depending on the type of party you’re hosting.  

Another good party tip is to find a way to make it all your own. Offer your guests a signature cocktail, or have the entire party themed, right down to the invitation.  

When the party is over, send your guests home with a gift bag or a memento of some sort, such as candy, homemade jam, flowers, fortune cookies, a picture frame, or a candle. 

Sadiq Gill - Getting Started With Wedding Party Plans

By Sadiq Gill

It is common to begin preparations for a wedding at least a year before the event. There are a multitude of various aspects to consider. Even when ample time is allotted for planning, organizers may still find themselves tying up loose ends as the big day draws near.

Covering Every Base

Usually, the first order of business in any wedding planning endeavor is to create a checklist. This list can be long and comprehensive, covering all facets of the wedding, both obvious and subtle.

Determining a budget, choosing the wedding party, making out a guest list and designing the invitations are among the first priorities for planners. But one of the most critical decisions is the selection of a venue for the reception.

Venues such as hotels and reception halls can offer catering and all the accouterments necessary to pull off a well-rounded reception. However, they are not always financially feasible. This is where party rental and reception equipment rental outlets are often invited to become part of the festivities.

It is always wise to do some research when pondering which rental company to use. Before enlisting the services of one of these entities, price comparisons should be made and background checks performed. It is also essential to make sure everything that will be needed for a successful post-wedding gathering — such as tables, chairs and dining ware — can be supplied. Additionally, if wedding organizers have an outdoor reception in mind, many of these rental companies offer a variety of tents and accessories.

The buildup to a wedding can be quite harrowing at times as organizers work feverishly to make sure all the particulars are taken care of. An experienced and attentive equipment rental company can help ease some concerns by having everything expertly set up and ready to go by the time guests begin to arrive. At that point, getting the party started will be the only item left on the to-do list!

Sadiq Gill - Tent Rental A Wise Decision For Any Outdoor Event

Whatever the occasion may be, we begin to plan for it weeks, if not months in advance. If the event is outdoors, there will be additional aspects to consider; namely, the weather.

As we know, the weather is usually not easy to predict, even for the “experts.” Although we sometimes have a vague idea of what to expect a few days away from a scheduled event, there’s no telling what Mother Nature may have in store for us on a particular day.

Rain or Shine, Tents Provide Protection

We see tents at just about every significant outdoor event. A wide variety of tents are available through tent rental companies these days. Many of these companies will not only deliver, set up and tear down their tents, but also offer tables, chairs, linens and other party essentials.  

Most tent rental companies will help event planners determine the size and style of the tent or tents needed to accommodate a specified number of guests and additional space that may be required for dance areas or other activities. Whether to have an open tent or to add solid or see-through walls is also a decision planners must make, and that tent company representatives can help to evaluate.

There are many advantages to holding an event outdoors and renting a tent in lieu of opting for a building or hall. These include the cash savings that will be realized by not having to rent out an expensive banquet facility and the freedom to choose a scenic location in a natural setting. Of course, tents will keep guests out of the rain on damp days and provide relief for them on hot, sunny days.

There’s no better venue than the great outdoors to celebrate an occasion. And having the shelter of a tent available in these situations offers guests the best of both worlds.

Sadiq Gill - Party Rental Companies Relieve the Stress of Event Planning

Whether it's a graduation, wedding or an office party, the planning phase can be hectic and somewhat stressful. As items are scratched from the to-do list, planners often ponder whether anything has been inadvertently left off the checklist. In addition, there always seems to be one or two items that prove difficult to get squared away as the event draws near.

Party Rental Companies Can Help!

The goal of every party planner is to have everything go off smoothly and perfectly. This is not always the case, of course, but is usually the intention. With all the meticulous arrangements taking place, it’s easy for planners to become a bit overwhelmed. This is especially the case if they find themselves using a variety of different sources to provide all that is needed to facilitate a successful event.

Enter the party rental company. These outfits can often be a one-stop resource for all event-related items. Not only will this save planners time and headaches, but it will likely cost less than putting an event together piece-by-piece.

In addition to the conventional items, many party rental businesses also provide entertainment, lighting, dance floors, stages and even “bounce houses” and games to keep the kids occupied. Tent rental for outdoor events are usually an option, at least with many of the larger party rental outfits.  

It is always wise to do the research in order to find a company that not only meets all that is required of an event, but to ensure their reputation is solid. It is also important to find out if they deliver, set up and tear down their rental equipment.

Party and event planning does not have to be a costly, painstaking endeavor. With one phone call to an experienced, reputable party rental company, most if not all the supplies and materials needed to pull off an event can be provided. And company staff may even be able to assist in the planning process!