Elite Events Rental

New Damask Table Runners Available

2012-02-01T14:09:00.000-08:00

After receiving multiple requests, Elite Events Rental has purchased black and white damask table runners ($4 rental). These gorgeous runners are a white taffeta with a raised black velvet design on top. We can't wait to see how brides use them to design their wedding reception decor.

Our Latest Testimonial

2012-01-18T14:12:00.000-08:00

"Elite Event Rental and their staff were so easy to work with, the items that we rented for our wedding were all in excellent condition and really helped to made our reception gorgeous. I had a very specific picture in my head of what I wanted our reception space to look like and with your help, everything turned out just the way I had wanted. My wedding was in Sioux City, and even with the cost of driving to Lincoln for our rentals, Elite Event Rentals was the best choice for us to stay within my budget when compared to other rental companies in the area. You had the most selection and the highest quality products. I also cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed working with your staff. I called numerous times to make changes by adding items and taking others off of my order according to our needs during the weeks leading up to our wedding and every time I called I felt taken care of by the staff, because of your professionalism I was relaxed and felt confident that our large and complicated order would be filled properly without my having to worry about it. Thank you so much!!! My wedding was the fairy tale day I had always dreamed of, I will never forget it, and your company played a very large part in helping it all to come together so perfectly."
- Amanda, bride

DIY Highlight: Lamp Shades

2012-01-18T13:55:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental rents white and black lamp shades ($5 rental) to help you create a unique DIY centerpiece. Use these shades make a complete tall centerpiece starting at $9.

These shades will sit on top of many of our vases including:
18" Tower Vase ($4 rental)
27.5" Tower Vase ($6 rental)
31" Tower Vase ($8 rental)
27" Trumpet Vase ($10 rental)
24" Pilsner Vase ($10 rental)
31" Pilsner Vase ($15 rental)

For an added bonus, place a one-time-use submersible LED light ($3 rental) inside or hang it from the shade.
If using the wider pilsner or trumpet vases, you can fill the vasse with flowers, berries, or crystal garland.
Then fill the vase with club soda and you get neat bubbles to cling to the glass.

Black Swags Now Available on Backdrop

2012-01-18T13:40:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental now has both white and black swags available for our popular fabric backdrop for head tables or cake tables, which rents for $250 including delivery and setup in Lincoln.

New Lighted LED Branches for Rent

2012-01-18T13:31:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental is excited to now offer lighted branches. The 41" tall branches rent for $12. A bunch includes about 15 stems with about 50 warm LED lights woven in. The lights are battery operated and we include brand new batteries with each rental. The sticks are dark in color and are similar to curly willow branches. These make amazing (and amazingly easy) tall centerpieces for the DIY bride.

The sticks work on their own or embellish them by adding ribbon, feathers, berries, or flower buds. We even had a bride hang the bride and grooms initials using handmade cardboard letters.

Free Bonus Rental

2012-01-05T14:23:00.000-08:00

FREE BONUS RENTAL

with Any Order Over $200*

Paid in Full by February 29, 2012

Your Choice

(subject to availability)

Orders Over $200

Iron Card Cage or Black Card Box

Cake Knife and Sever Set

Pair of Pewter Dishes for Nuts or Mints

Orders Over $300

$20 Candle Credit

Any Pair of Pedestals

Cocktail Table w/Linen & Tie

Orders Over $400

5-tier Cupcake Stand

Any Cake Stand

Orders Over $800

Pick Any Two of the Above Rentals

Any Candelabra Pair

$40 Centerpiece Credit

*For events after March 31, 2012

Napkin Folds

2011-12-21T10:46:00.000-08:00

At Elite Events Rental, we often get asked to show brides different ways to fold the napkins at their wedding reception. Here are a few ideas. Most of these ideas can be altered to work with or with out a plate set out on the table. Think about adding an accent item, such as a flower or bead, for a more unique look. Menu cards or thank you notes are also increasing in popularity and are fairly inexpensive ways to personalize the table decorations.

Annual Dent and Ding Vase Sale

2011-12-20T15:52:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental is having it's annual Dent and Ding Vase Sale. We are selling vases with minor chips for $4 each. We have many different size vases to choose from including Eiffel towers, tall rectangles, and cubes. We have multiples of the same vase, perfect for your wedding centerpieces. Some of the chips are very minor and almost all are in the top edge. These vases still have a lot of life left in them, we just had to take them out of our rental inventory. Feel free to call or stop in to see if we have what you are looking for!

"My experience with Elite Rentals was one of the best parts of my wedding . . ."

2011-12-12T10:20:00.000-08:00

Check out our latest testimonial:

"My experience with Elite Rentals was one of the best parts of my wedding. I am a very organized person, but creative I am not. The thought of decorating my centerpieces scared me because I knew they would never look the way I wanted if I did them myself. I went to Elite Rentals looking for some linens and then discovered that they could decorate, provide all of the centerpiece items, and provide me with GREAT wedding ideas. I put it all in their hands and they delivered flawlessly!! My centerpieces were gorgeous and I received numerous comments and questions on who had done them! I have recommended Elite Rentals to every new bride I talk to. They put you at ease and are always there when you need them. I called 2 weeks before my wedding and they were able to add additional items to my order. I highly recommend Elite Rentals for any event!"

- Katie, bride

Silver Crinkle Linens Now in Stock

2011-12-09T11:04:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental is excited to offer silver crinkle linens in our home inventory. These linens are a perfect charcoal color. It is a strong neutral linen to pair with any wedding color. It works with light pastels and dark jewel tones. The 120" round rents for $16 and the 90x156 rents for $22.

Delivery Cargo Box Truck For Sale

2011-12-05T12:35:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental is selling one of its' delivery vehicles. Please call 402-489-7000 for more information.

$6000 or best offer

1997 International Truck Low profile 4700 T44E 175HP

White Cab and Chassis

179,140 miles

Diesel

Manual Transmission

NO CDL Required

Approx 16 ft. x 8 ft. Box

E Track at two heights all around the box

Cruise Control

AM/FM Radio

Rollup Rear Door

Curbside Door on Drivers Side

This is a great truck for business deliveries. Really has a lot of space in the box.

Lower Prices on Candelabras

2011-11-28T14:02:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental has reduced the price of ALL their candelabras. View their great selection of candelabras online or in the showroom on Highway 2 and Pioneers in Lincoln, Nebraska. Which candelabra will you choose to rent for your wedding ceremony?

Wrought Iron Swirl Candelabra (rent for $30)

Wrought Iron Candelabra (rent for $30)

Silver Spiral Candelabra (rent for $30)

Silver Fan Candelabra (rent for $30)

Gold Fan Candelabra (rent for $30)

New Pewter Vase Collection

2011-11-16T15:29:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental has 4 new silver vases perfect for all wedding reception styles ranging from timeless elegance to shabby chic. Use them alone or group them together.

We have a 5" silver urn vase (rent for $4) and a 9" silver urn vase (rent for $6).

Our 8" silver pedestal dish (rent for $6) and our 12.5" silver bowl (rent for $8) can be used for both centerpieces and serving pieces.

New Lighted Columns

2011-11-15T10:03:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental has a new set of five lighted columns available for rent for $200.

The set includes:

One 6' Tall Column

Two 5' Tall Columns

Two 4' Tall Columns

Your choice of white, ivory, brown or black swag

Local Delivery and Setup

Perfect for your Ceremony, Cake Table, Cocktail Hour, or Head Table.

Use the set together, or separate the lighted columns and spread them around the room.

Greenery included or embellish the top of the columns with your own ideas.

Pink Wedding ideas at Embassy Suites Lincoln

2011-11-09T10:08:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental displayed a pink wedding reception table at the Embassy Suites Bridal Fair in Lincoln, Nebraska. We featured a 120" round light pink pintuck tablecloth (rents for $24.50) with khaki napkins (rents for $0.35). A current wedding color trend for 2012 is pairing soft taupe or champagne with warm pastels such as pink and peach. Our white square dishes help complete a modern wedding look (rent for $0.55-$0.85).

Embassy Suites Lincoln served pink punch in Elite Events Rental's Champagne Fountain (rent for $75) and pink desserts on our 5-tier Cupcake Stand (rent for $40).

Bridal Fair At Embassy Suites

2011-10-20T15:45:00.000-07:00

Elite Events Rental will have a booth at the Embassy Suites Bridal Fair this Sunday in Lincoln. The show is from 1pm-4pm and is $5 admission benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure Nebraska.

Guest List Flow Chart

2011-10-13T11:05:00.000-07:00

Source: Brides.com

Table Displays - A White Afternoon

2011-10-12T13:44:00.000-07:00

Elite Events Rental was proud to help support Making Strides Against Breast Cancer by providing wedding reception table displays at this year's A White Afternoon Bridal Gala at Wilderness Ridge in Lincoln , Nebraska.

We focused our four table displays on current trends in colors, linens, centerpieces and napkin folds.

Navy Wedding Reception Table
120" Round Navy Pintuck Tablecloth (rent for $24.50)
Navy Poly Napkin (rent for $0.35)
Silver Charger (rent for $0.75)
31" Table Candelabra (rent for $25)
Hanging Votive (rent for $1.50)

Fall Wedding Reception Table
120" Round Chocolate Poly Tablecloth (rent for $8)
Terra Cotta Poly Napkin (rent for $0.35)
White Swirl Embroidered Organza Table Runner (rent for $4)
10" Round Glass Garden Dish Vase (rent for $5)

Charcoal Wedding Reception Table
120" Round Silver Crinkle Tablecloth (rent for $16)
Light Pink Poly Napkin (rent for $0.35)
Black Candle Stand with 5 Hanging Votives (rent for $10)

Peach Wedding Reception Table
120" Round Ivory Poly Tablecloth (rent for $8)
Peach Poly Napkin (rent for $0.35)
12" Bubble Bowl Vase (rent for $6)

Wedding Island at Wilderness Ridge
Metal Arch (rent for $85)

Win a $50 Gift Certificate

2011-09-24T12:03:00.000-07:00

I wanted to make sure you heard about a different kind of bridal fair coming up on October 2nd in Lincoln. A White Afternoon will be a bridal gala focused on educating brides about everything from the dress to the reception.

Tickets for the event are limited to ensure each bride gets a chance to talk with all the wedding vendors. All ticket proceeds are being donated to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to help people stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back against breast cancer. The vendors have donated some BIG raffle prizes for those brides who can make it out to support a cause that is very close to their hearts.

Prizes include:
- A $50 gift certificate from Elite Events Rental
- A $2000 gown, 6 bridesmaids dress and 7 pairs of shoes from Ellynne Bridal
- Free $600 room rental and $750 wedding island rental from Wilderness Ridge
- Free 4 hour DJ service from Complete Music
- Free hair styling for bride, 4 bridesmaids and the flowergirl from Naturally Yours Salon
- And more . . .

Elite Events Rental will have four table displays highlighting ideas for every budget. Event Coordinators Hilary and Heidi will be on hand to answer all your questions about your reception decorations from linens to centerpieces to napkin folds.

A White Afternoon
Sunday, October 2nd
2pm - 5pm
Wilderness Ridge Lodge
1800 Wilderness Woods Place
Lincoln, NE

Tickets $18 - Advance purchase available

A Night at Pinewood Bowl

2011-08-27T13:43:00.000-07:00

Elite Events Rental is a proud sponsor of the Lincoln Parks Foundation's fundraising event, A Night at Pinewood Bowl.

For more information, visit the Lincoln Parks Foundation web site.

Tips for Renting Wedding Linens on a Budget

2011-04-21T07:43:00.000-07:00

Linens have a huge impact on the design of reception. Elite Events Rental also understands that linens can have a huge impact on the wedding budget. We have a few tips to help you find a good compromise between your dream wedding and your wedding budget.

We rent tablecloths, napkins, table runners, chair covers and chair ties.

Find out if your venue or caterer provides tablecloths, they will likely be short squares, which is not as formal as floor length linens. Some brides will use the linens included on their contract and instead rent colored napkins or table runners.

If floor length linens are not important to you, renting a short colored linen at Elite Events Rental costs about the same as renting a floor length linen in the basic white, black, ivory or brown.

We offer a large selection of specialty linens. These upscale fabrics can rent for 3 times the cost of a basic linen. Some brides will choose to cover the head table, cake table, and guest book table in these fancy linens to limit the expense. These tables will be photographed the most and carry the biggest bang for your buck.

Renting smaller overlays is another way to incorporate the specialty linens on a budget.

Renting colored napkins can help incorporate a difficult color into the reception decorations, leaving you free to choose simple white or ivory flowers.

Remember: Napkins will be removed after dinner, table runners are a great way to keep that color on the table while guests are talking, drinking and dancing.

Chair ties can also be used as narrow table runners, freeing up some room in the budget for other things.

Many brides are doing chair covers with ties to help keep costs down. Plus, a room full of chair ties can compete with low centerpieces for attention. Make sure you have some taller centerpieces to add depth to the design.

Sometimes you have to compromise to stay on budget. Consider only doing chair covers on the head table and reserved family tables.

Color Trends for 2012

2011-04-07T12:08:00.000-07:00

Patone has released a Color Planner forecasting trends for 2012. We have seen all these trends ring true with our Nebraska brides. According to Business Wire, here are some highlights:

Lighter blues and navy increase in importance.
Leathery brown becomes more important as a basic.
Olive becomes stronger.
Purple and purple hues are still evident.
Camel evolves into cappuccino and creamy hues.
Yellows become softer and less sporty.
Reds are becoming more orange.
Traditional winter darks and berry colors are more mid-toned and less blackened.

2011 Fantasy Wedding Show

2011-04-01T13:36:00.000-07:00

The 2011 Fantasy Wedding Show is this weekend! The bridal fair will be from Noon-4pm in the Jasmine Room at the Grand Manse, 10th and P Streets in Downtown Lincoln. Look for our coupon in your bag at the door. Good luck to A Sound Impression and all the vendors working to answer all your questions.

15 DIY Wedding Centerpieces

2011-03-31T15:46:00.000-07:00

Elite Events Rental works a lot with brides who are taking on the challenge of designing and executing their own wedding reception centerpieces. Here are a few easy ideas for DIY wedding centerpieces. Note: If using silk flowers in water, soak overnight before the wedding to release any dye that may want to bleed out in to your centerpiece.

1. Fill a vase with with ornamental Christmas balls in your wedding colors. Shown here in a 19" cylinder vase (rents for $10) and a 10"x5"x5" rectangle vase (rents for $4).

2. Combine two vases for a bigger impact. Twist any silk flowers inside a 20"x6"x6" rectangle vase (rents for $10). Place the tall vase in a 12"x12"x4" shallow rectangle vase (rents for $5) filled with water and floating candles. This look will also work with a smaller 10"x5"x5" rectangle vase (rents for $4).

3. Place a single hydrangea stem inside a vase. Shown here in a 6" cube vase (rents for $6), an 8"x4"x4" rectangle vase (rents for $3), submerged in a 10"x5"x5" rectangle vase (rents for $4) and an 8" bubble bowl (rents for $4). Use scrapbook paper to give the centerpiece a bigger foot print.

4. Our 31" candelabra (rents for $25) is the perfect way for a DIY bride to have a tall centerpiece.

5. Wrap silk orchids around a pillar candle inside 12" bubble bowl (rents for $6).

6. We have white or black lamp shades that you can place on top of either a 27" Eiffel tower vase (rents for $6), a 31" Eiffel tower vase (rents for $8) or a 32" pilsner vase (rents for $15). Add club soda and an LED light (retail for $3) to complete the effect. Shown here with extra ribbon to personalize the centerpiece.

7. Fill an 8" bubble bowl (rents for $4) with black river rocks (rents for $0.25/pound), a silk orchid and water. Place a floating candle on top.

8. Layer apples and pieces of a silk hydrangea inside a 19" cylinder vase (rents for $10).

9. Layer hydrangeas, shown here in a 14" cylinder vase (rents $7.50) and a 20"x6"x6" rectangle vase (rents for $10).

10. Place a few single stems in a 20"x6"x6" rectangle vase (rents for $10) with black river rocks (rents for $0.25/pound).

11. Use non-floral, accent stems or beaded garland inside a 20"x6"x6" rectangle vase (rents for $10).

12. Place a few silk floral stems in an 18", 27" or 31" Eiffel tower vase.

13. Twist calla lillies inside a 27" trumpet vase (rents for $15) or a 32" pilsner vase (rents for $15).

14. Pillar candles work well in almost any vase. Shown here in a 10" hurricane vase (rents for $4).

15. 10" shallow bowls (rents for $4) work perfect for floating flowers and candles.

New Hanging Votive Candle Stand

2011-03-31T09:03:00.000-07:00

Elite Events Rental has brand new black hanging votive candle stands (rents for $10). These stands make an easy addition to any group of 2 or 3 wedding centerpieces. Each stand has 5 hanging votives and can be used with either tea lights or wax votive candles. Use alone or add flowers and ribbon for color.

Stand is 23" Tall and base is 10" wide

Graduation Party

2011-03-24T12:16:00.000-07:00

Planning a graduation party? Don't wait, reserve your table and chair rentals now! Year after year, we rent out each and every metal chair and 8' banquet table in our inventory during Spring graduation season. We encourage parents to get there order in early.

Elite Events Rental also buffet chafers and beverage servers that work great for these open house parties.

Our easels ($8.50) are also popular for displaying poster boards at graduation parties.

New Backdrop

2011-03-23T15:36:00.000-07:00

Elite Events Rental now offers backdrops. Perfect for behind the head table, our backdrop can be up to 12 feet tall and 36 feet wide. The backdrop rents for $250 and includes local delivery and setup.

Shown here at the Holiday Inn Southwest with centerpieces by Stem Gallery.

Seating Charts and Table Layouts

2011-03-10T13:20:00.000-08:00

We often get asked how many round tables will fit in a room or a tent. I refer brides to the web sites of both Martha Stewart Weddings and Wedding Wire. They have an amazing online seating chart tool that both lets you determine the layout of tables in the room and create a seating chart. You simply enter the size of the room and you get a grid chart to add tables and chairs. The only word of caution is the banquet table images are not always the true width. This chart helped maximize the seating capacity at Bluestem Vineyard.

2010 Real Wedding Survey Results from The Knot

2011-03-04T15:08:00.000-08:00

The Knot has released the 4th annual Real Weddings survey of about 19,000 recent brides.

The Knot 2010 Real Weddings Survey

Here are the highlights:

- The survey revels that Nebraska brides have the largest weddings with an average guest count of 213.
- The survey also found that wedding budgets in Nebraska were the least effected by the downturn in the economy.
- 43% of ceremonies in 2010 were held outdoors.

- Purple was the most popular wedding color in 2010 with 1 in 5 brides choosing to use it.

Google for Weddings

2011-02-26T15:52:00.000-08:00

Google has just launched a Wedding Planning Site with tools for guest lists, wedding web sites, photos and more. Access and edit your wedding documents from any computer!

Halo Tablecloths

2011-02-23T15:56:00.000-08:00

Everyone agrees, Halo linens are striking. Available in a 90"x90" square, these sheer linens rent for $30.50. These are special order linens and there is a shipping charge based on weight.

This is the cream linen, it is also available in white or gold.

White

Cream

Gold

Customer Testimonial

2011-02-15T11:59:00.000-08:00

Dear Elite Rental,

We would like to thank you, Hillary and Ann for making our "long distance" wedding and reception the most wonderful day and night of our lives. It was absolutely beautiful and took everyones breath away as we walked into the room! After all the work and ideas it was amazing to see it all put together. Their unsurpassed customer service and attention to detail made our special time just perfect. We worked together on ideas and decor and they tuned it into exactly what we wanted and needed. We could have never done it without them and their expertise! Flawless!

We had many choices for companies we could have gone with and even checked into a couple. In very short time we knew our vision would come together perfectly working with Hillary and Ann. We cannot thank them enough! They made us feel very special. They know how to "listen" and guide people through their visions to get to their goals for their special day!

In addition, we've even sent some people your way and assured them they too would have the same great experience! We will be seeing you and again, thanks for the memories!

All the best,

Kathleen and Jeffery Kelly

The Wedding Fair 2011

2011-02-02T08:47:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful time at the Wedding Fair this January at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln. Flowerworks designed a stunning arrangement for our 31" candelabra ($25 rental). Hanging votives ($1.50 rental) replace the traditional taper candles.

White Square Dinner Plates ($0.85 rental) pop against the Purple Iridescent Crush 120 " Round Tablecloth ($26 rental) and Teal Satin Napkins ($1.50 rental).

Personalized Bottles of Local Nebraska Wine

2010-11-15T13:08:00.000-08:00

Are you looking to add the perfect personal touch to your wedding or rehearsal dinner? Are looking for a unique bridal party gift? Personalized bottles of local Nebraska wine are now available from Bluestem Vineyard.

Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2011

2010-11-06T15:44:00.000-07:00

Pantone, a global leader in color design, has released the Fashion Color Report for 2011. The report is used by many industries, including the wedding industry, to forecast trends.

Past reports have promoted the following Nebraska wedding color trends:

Turquoise (Spring 2010)

Champagne (Spring 2010)

Fuchsia (Spring 2009)

Olive (Spring 2009)

Lavender (Spring 2009)

Slate Gray (Spring 2009)

Burnt Orange (Fall 2008)

Taupe (Spring 2008)

Sage (Spring 2008)

Silver (Spring 2008)

Brown (Fall 2007)

Purple (Fall 2007

Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011 PDF

KFRX Bridal Fair

2010-11-04T07:14:00.000-07:00

Our table at the July KFRX Bridal Fair featured an eggplant matte satin linen ($23 rental). The white flowers on the 31" candelabra ($25 rental) popped against the dark color. Hanging votives ($1.50 rental) and square votives ($0.75 rental) filled the table with soft candlelight.

Using two napkins, Ann created a neat fan fold. She then wrapped them around the increasingly popular silver chargers ($0.75 rental)

Table designed by staff decorator Ann and intern Janeen. Floral by Blooms and Bouquets.

Hilary's Wedding

2010-07-12T18:30:00.000-07:00

Store manager, Hilary Sorensen, got married over Fourth of July weekend. She had a gorgeous outdoor ceremony and indoor reception at the brand new Bluestem Tree Farm and Vineyard. Design by Elite Events Rental.

Guests sat on white padded folding chairs ($2 rental) in front of the new wedding pavilion.

The indoor reception building at Bluestem Tree Farm and Vineyard features ceiling decorations by Grand Illusions. The centerpieces included 31" candelabras ($25 rental) with hanging votives ($1.50 rental).

Another centerpiece was the 12" bubble bowls ($6 rental) with berry vines and a pillar candle.

A single pinup on each banquet table exposes a splash of color from the linen below. The wrought iron candle screens ($25 rental) creates a wonderful backdrop for photos of the head table.

The cake was displayed on the glass block lighted cake stand ($40 rental). A wrought iron candle screen ($25 rental) creates a wonderful backdrop for photos of the cake table. White floating candles sit in tiers of 10"x5"x5" rectangle vases ($4 rental), 8"x4"x4" rectangle vases ($3 rental), and 4" cube vases ($2 rental). Cake by Annette's Catering and Specialty Desserts.

Portable Restroom Trailer

2010-05-13T18:49:00.000-07:00

Is your wedding reception outside, in a tent, or in a farm building? Are you worried about having porta-potties for your guests?

Rent a portable restroom trailer instead. This trailer features 2 individual rooms each with a flushing toilet, pedestal sink, interior lighting and mirror. All have motion activated paper dispensers and soap dispensers and air conditioning.

Ann's Wedding

2010-04-26T19:35:00.000-07:00

Our lead decorator, Ann, got married this past weekend. She had a 1920's themed wedding full of pearls, feathers, martini glasses, and fedoras. The reception was at Courtside Banquet Hall in Lincoln. Design by Elite Events Rental. Lighting by Grand Illusions. Floral by Fleur de Lis Concepts.

The 28" martini vase ($15 rental) is filled with pearls and amber LED lights ($3 retail). Two 10 oz. martini glasses ($0.45 rental) are wrapped with wire around the stem of the vase.

Feathered floral bouquet sits on top of a 31"' Eiffel tower vase ($8 rental).

Black lamp shades ($5 rental) on top of 18" tower vases ($4 rental) help create a lounge around the dance floor.

A 8"x2"x2" square bud vase ($2 rental) holds a bouquet of lilies.

20" rectangle vases ($10) create pillars in front of the head table.

The glass pedestal cake stands await the assorted desserts.

Planning a Graduation Party?

2010-04-09T15:29:00.000-07:00

Do you know anyone who is planning a high school or college graduation party? Let them know now is the time to start reserving tables and chairs for the party.

Elite Events Rental also buffet chafers and beverage servers that work great for these open house parties.

Our easels ($8.50) are also popular for displaying poster boards at graduation parties.

Festival of Tables #3

2010-03-29T12:23:00.001-07:00

Having your ceremony at a church can get expensive. Cristie Lemke, owner of Green Gateau Catering and Windsor Stables Reception Centre, said an increasing number of brides are opting to have their ceremonies inside the reception hall because of the high cost of renting some churches. Church availability is also a factor.

At the Festival of Tables, we created a mock ceremony area using a wrought iron candle screen, ($25 rental), a pair of wrought iron candelabras ($80 rental) and a cocktail table ($19.50 rental with linen and tie).
A special thanks to Fleur De Lis Concepts for creating this wonder peacock inspired bouquet. We are seeing a lot of brides use either a teal or jade in their wedding.

2010 Wedding Trends

2010-03-28T19:20:00.000-07:00

The Wedding Report performs market research for the wedding industry. The compnay has published a 2010 Wedding Market Forecast and 2010 Wedding Trends report. The following are some highlights from this report.

Estimated spending per wedding average: $20,000 to $22,000
Estimated number of guests: 135 to 145
Couples will want simple yet elegant events at a lower cost. They will choose DIY (do it yourself) and thriftiness as a way to cut cost
DIY is bigger than ever and will continue to increase on items from Invitations to flowers
From the dress to shoes, vintage will be in big demand
June 2010 will be busier than normal. Couples that put off their 2009 June wedding, because of the recession have booked for June 2010
Candy buffets will be very hot
Warm, bright, bold, and vibrate color tones are in for 2010
In vintage style, black and white photography shots will be in higher demand
While it hasn’t gone mainstream, video streamed live weddings will continue to gain interest
Tungsten is the hot metal for 2010, couples are looking for both engagement rings and wedding bands in tungsten
As with 2009, couples will continue to want package deals over a la carte
As with 2009, couples will continue to rely on family and friends to save money
As with 2009, we will continue to see smaller weddings with fewer guests

Festival of Tables #2

2010-03-28T15:14:00.000-07:00

A special thanks to Katie O'Conner and the Hy Vee Bakery for designing such wonderful cakes for the Festival of Tables.

The cake table is an excellent opportunity to use a specialty linen. Here we used a brown circle taffeta 120" round linen (which rents for $24.50). The square lighted glass block cake stand (rents for $40) displays this large cake.

The 18" white wood cake stand is perfect for this summer cake (rents for $25).

A silver cake stand adds elegance to any wedding cake. This 18" square silver cake stand rents for $35. We also have a 14" and 22" round.

Festival of Tables #1

2010-03-26T13:46:00.000-07:00

It doesn't matter what you call it (charcoal, pewter, gunmetal), dark silver is one of the top colors for 2010. Our silver swirl runners are a perfect match for this color scheme.

Our 31" candelabra creates that wow moment when people walk into a reception. It rents for $25 and you can either choose the candle cups (shown) or a flower bowl and can use optional hanging votives ($1.50). Lime or apple green adds a contemporary pop to this classic table. It is a great spring/summer tone. Wrapped around the silver chargers, the napkins add to the design.

For more wedding reception decoration ideas, view the Elite Events Rental Photo Gallery.

Table Design Event

2010-03-06T06:25:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental is partnering with The Green Gateau for a tabletop design event. We will have reception tables, cake tables and head tables on display highlighting different linen and centerpiece options. Stop by and get ideas for your wedding ranging from napkin folds to color schemes. Click on image below to view a larger poster.

" . . . went beyond the extra mile."

2010-03-04T13:32:00.000-08:00

Check out our latest testimonial!

"Elite Events is a company that I would highly recommend to anyone. Their professionalism and creativity set them apart from their competition. Wedding planning was a bit of a challenge as my fiance and I had our wedding planned but had the opportunity to re-plan it as 4 months prior to our "big day" our venue burned down. We ended up relocating to a different city and state. Elite Events greatly reduced our stress as they stepped in and did what they do best - made the place looked incredible! I am still humbled at how quickly they worked on our time frame and our very large guest list (350). The room was gorgeous; it just set the tone for the evening. In fact the manager of our venue said "this place has never looked so good." The best part was Elite Events came back the next day and picked up all of the rental items. I didn't have to worry about anything the weekend of our wedding. We were able to enjoy ourselves with our friends and family. No decorating or cleaning on our behalf or those closest to us. Ann B. we had so much fun working with you! Thank you for all that you did. Elite Events went beyond the extra mile."
- Stephanie, Bride

Read more testimonials on our website.

The Omaha Bridal Show

2010-02-26T13:42:00.000-08:00

Elite Events Rental is excited to participate in The Omaha Bridal Show - Wedding Inspirations for the first time. We will have a display table in both our booth and in the inspiration table gallery.

Stop by, pickup a coupon and get some ideas for your table decorations.

The Omaha Bridal Show - Wedding Inspirations
Embassy Suites La Vista
Sunday, Feb. 28th 2010
10am-4pm
$12 Admission

For more information and a $2 discount on admission Visit The Omaha Bridal Show Web Site