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Our Blog has moved!

2011-05-07T12:01:00.000-07:00

Please follow us in our new endeavor on wordpress! Just go to www.premierepartycentral.wordpress.com and enter your email address on the righthand side to subscribe. When you receive the confirmation email, click the link and enjoy!

Premiere's 1st Official YouTube Video is Up!

2011-04-23T07:51:00.000-07:00

View our first official YouTube video! It is up and running on YouTube...just click here! It's a mini tour of our Bridal Booth from January, 2011, named "Metallics." ENJOY!!!!

Good Life "Farm" Tables

2011-04-18T14:18:00.000-07:00

Premiere is now offering the "Farm" Tables from Liv the Good Life Event Furnishings and have them available for rent! We offer them in a solid wood finish, a distressed white finish, or a combination of the two! The chairs and benches are coming soon as well! Below see some photos by Lauren Lesley Photography and designs by Olivia Sharratt with Liv By Design of the tables both "naked," and styled. Enjoy!

Lauren Lesley Photography, click here
Liv By Design, click here

Austin's TX Star Open House!

2011-04-18T12:28:00.001-07:00

Below are photos from Austin's TX Star Meeting and Events Center's Open House! Thank you to Eric Hegwer for providing the beautiful photos, and to Clearly Classy Events for showcasing! More vendor credits coming soon, stay tuned!

Premiere North Open House

2011-04-15T12:16:00.000-07:00

Last night's Open House at PPC North was an overwhelming success! Thanks to everyone for coming out! It is, as always, a wonderful feeling to see such support in our new endeavors from everyone in the Special Event's community. We would especially like to thank everyone who, without which, last night would not have been possible:

Blossom's Floral Artistry
Bouquets of Austin
Fleurish Austin
Timeless Treasures by Maria
Liv by Design
John John the Wedding Butler
Pappas Catering
Simon Lee Bakery
Glynis Morse Photography
Ed Kelley Photography
Mancino Ironworks
Complete Music & Video

Below are a few of the photos by Glynis Morse Photography! Thanks again Glynis, they are terrific!

Westin Mitzvah Show

2011-04-04T15:29:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos of the Mitzvah show that the Westin Austin at the Domain held this past weekend. Ginny B was kind enough to let us use her photos! Great job Ginny (as always!).

Linens by Premiere Party Central
Venue: Westin Austin at the Domain
Photographer: Ginny B.
Design by Keri Wootton with Leave the Details 2 Me

Westin Bridal Open House

2011-04-01T13:52:00.001-07:00

Here is a wonderful shot of the Bridal Open House at the Westin Austin at the Domain! Photos by Peary Photography, floral by Blossom's Floral Artistry.

Bandana Ball Video

2011-04-01T10:11:00.000-07:00

Mason Jar Films has captured a wonderful video of the essence of Bandana Ball for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Check out more of their amazing videos at www.masonjarfilms.com!!!

RMHC 2011 Bandana Ball from Chris P. Jones on Vimeo.

SXSW Tents!

2011-03-24T10:34:00.000-07:00

Our guys here at PPC/PTE couldn't have done a more wonderful job with all the chaos that surrounds the SXSW Festival! Below are some of the pics of the tenting jobs we ran for the week. Enjoy!

Brush Square:

Whitley Building:

Whole Foods:

Four Hands:

Congratulations guys! We are SO proud of you ALL!

NEW Photo's by She-N-He Photography

2011-03-15T12:04:00.000-07:00

She-N-He Photography was kind enough to share some GORGEOUS pix from a wedding we did a while back! Enjoy!

Austin Texas Star Open House!

2011-03-14T10:26:00.000-07:00

Premiere Party Central and Premiere Tents and Events are hosting an open house at Austin's TX Star Meeting and Events Center! Thursday, April 7th, from 5-8PM. 11810 Manchaca Road, 78748. *FREE* to attend, food, drinks, and prizes valued up to $1,000 each will be given away! Tell all your brides! Event Consultants and Tent Specialists will be there to answer all of your burning questions about rental! See you there!

Delores is featured in Rental Management Magazine!

2011-03-14T09:53:00.001-07:00

Check it out: http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/Article/tabid/670/articleid/14127/Default.aspx?dnnprintmode=true&mid=1266&SkinSrc=%5BG%5DSkins%2F_default%2FNo+Skin&ContainerSrc=%5BG%5DContainers%2F_default%2FNo+Container

Go Delores!

Brown Wedding, Courtesy of Stella Alesi!

2011-02-19T06:57:00.001-08:00

Stella Alesi, a wonderfully talented Austin Photography company, has been kind enough to grace us with some goregous photos from a wedding we worked on last year at Mercury Hall. Enjoy!

NEW Inspiration Board!

2011-02-15T11:37:00.001-08:00

NEW Inspiration Board! Burgundy, Pearl Pink, and Jewel Turk :)

Barton Creek Wedding by Dustin Meyer Photography

2011-02-15T09:21:00.000-08:00

BEAUTIFUL photos by Dustin Meyer Photography at Barton Creek Resort and Spa last year! THANK you for the copies, what a treasure!

www.DustinMeyer.com

www.BartonCreek.com

www.PremierePartyCentral.com

Timo DJ Simcha Video!

2011-02-14T08:58:00.000-08:00

Thanks Timo for the shout out! Great Video!

River Place Country Club Open House

2011-02-04T11:12:00.000-08:00

We have the tremendous oppertunity to showcase some tablescapes at the River Place Country Club this past weekend. I Do ATX took some gorgeous pictures of the event! Kathryn Jaroszewicz designed some gorgeous displays using our inventory! What an honor on our part to work with such lovely individuals!

Please copy/paste the following link into your browser to view the pics!

http://idoatx.com/2011/02/vendor-profile-premiere-party-central/

Thanks Everyone!

Opening Late Friday 02/04/2011

2011-02-04T06:19:00.000-08:00

Premiere will be opening late today, 02/04 at 12:00 noon, to help ensure the safety of our customers and employees on the frozen roads. We apologize for any inconveniences, as safety is our first priority.

As always, thank you for your patronage,

-Your Premiere Staff and Management

January 2011 Bridal Show!

2011-01-31T14:46:00.000-08:00

Below are some photos by Studio 563 of the booth design we did for the January 2011 Bridal Extravaganza!

Floral by Blossom's Floral Artistry
Rentals by Premiere Party Central
Photos by Lisa Hause with Studio 563 Photography

Extreme Makeover Home Edition!

2011-01-25T12:02:00.000-08:00

EMHE will "Premiere" on February 20th with our rentals! Mark your calendars!

Thanks to everyone for your patronage and support! This is a very exciting time!

Press Release: WeddingWire Brides' Choice!

2011-01-25T11:56:00.000-08:00

Austin,Texas – January 25, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Premiere Party Central and Premiere Tents & Events have been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Event and Wedding Rentals!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Premiere stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Premiere for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that Premiere is among the very best Event Rental professionals within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/premiere-party-central-austin/39e5f414e1265051.html .

For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.
About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire.com, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), ProjectWedding.com and Weddingbee.com (both part of eHarmony), and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

Bride's Choice Winner!

2011-01-25T07:43:00.000-08:00

Premiere just won a Bride's Choice Award for demonstrating quality and service excellence in the Wedding Industry! We couldn't be more proud!

New pic!

2011-01-20T13:39:00.000-08:00

Again, thank you to Studio 563 Photography! You always capture the most beautiful photos of our products!

More "Poolside Seasons"

2011-01-20T13:37:00.000-08:00

Special thanks to the wonderfully talented Lisa Hause with Studio 563 for capturing such a BEAUTIFUL event! www.Studio563.com

Honeysuckle!

2011-01-13T15:16:00.000-08:00

Premiere now offering Pantone's color of year! Honeysuckle! Now available in seemless 120" rounds.

Poolside Seasons at thr Diamond Domain Bridal Soiree

2011-01-13T13:53:00.000-08:00

Below are some GORGEOUS pictures of the "Poolside Seasons" display we did at the Diamond Domain Bridal Soiree at the Westin in the Domain last weekend. The lovely ladies Keri Wootton of Leave the Details 2 Me and Deidre Brown of Detailed Weddings and Events designed the beautiful tablescapes with our very talented Owner, Delores Crum. Florals were by Ruth Weinheimer of Fleurish Austin and Blossom's Floral Artistry, captured by the also very talented Lisa Hause with Studio 563 Photography.

Below the photos are the websites of these talented women. Please check them out! Enjoy!

www.PremierePartyCentral.com
www.LeaveTheDetails2Me.com
www.DetailedWeddings.com
www.BlossomsTX.com
www.FleurishAustin.com
www.Studio563.com

Linen Event 2011!

2011-01-07T12:10:00.000-08:00

Here it is! The highly anticipated Linen Event of 2011!

Showroom Closed Monday 01/10/2011

2011-01-06T10:41:00.000-08:00

Our showrooms will be closed Monday January 10 for employee training. Our warehouses will be open for returns only from 9:30-5:30. We will re-open for normal business on Tuesday the 11th.

Thanks!

Come see us at the Diamond Domain Bridal Soiree!

2011-01-06T07:19:00.000-08:00

Come out to the Diamond Domain Bridal Soiree! This Sunday at the Westin at the Domain from 1-6PM!

We will be showcasing "Poolside Seasons" with several of Austin's most talented vendors, including Keri Wootton with Leave the Details 2 Me, Deidre Brown with Detailed Weddings and Events, and Blossom Braemer with Blossom's Floral! A link to our showcase can been seen here: www.poolsideseasons.com.

Hope to see you all there!

www.detailedweddings.com
www.LeaveTheDetails2Me.com
www.Studio563.com
www.PremierePartyCentral.com
www.BlossomsTX.com

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-23T13:12:00.001-08:00

Happy Holidays! With love,

Extreme Makeover Home Edition

2010-12-16T09:40:00.000-08:00

Here is the posting from the news that has an article about the filming here in Austin!

http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=47307

Spring 2011 Color Trends

2010-12-16T09:36:00.000-08:00

Spring 2011 is going to be all about neutral background palettes with a splash of bright color. Think light coffee or tan, infused with a pink hue. Pop that with bright coral or teal. Blue is definitely in the mix and is still coming on strong as a color statement. Yellow also is in the mix, but a softer, gentler yellow than we have seen in the last couple of years. Spring is going to be soft & delicate. Linen & georgette will rule in fabrics.

Update for Premiere's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition!

2010-12-13T07:22:00.000-08:00

Here is the link to our featured article in Rental Pulse!

http://www.rentalpulse.com/Article/tabid/95/smid/426/ArticleID/13534/reftab/76/t/Premiere-Party-Central-participates-in-Extreme-Makeover-Home-Edition-wedding/Default.aspx

Please copy/paste it into your browser to see it!

Thanks!

EMHE!!!!!

2010-12-10T09:10:00.001-08:00

PPC & PTE to appear on Extreme Makeover Home Edition! Stay Tuned!

10th Anniversary Celebration!

2010-11-12T13:13:00.000-08:00

From everyone here at Premiere Party Central, we would really like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has been here with us along this 10 year journey. And to those who helped us celebrate, we thank you as well!

Below are some photos that were graciously taken by both Lisa and Andy with Studio 563 Photography. We appreciate you and your generosity very much.

To those at Austin Country Club, thank you for hosting!

To Charles with Get The Picture, thank you for the souvenirs!

To Chef Bob....the food was AMAZING!

To ACE Valet, you took good care of us! Thank you!

To Strong Productions...the props you provided us with really transformed the space. THANK YOU!

To GOBO for providing the lighting: it was even better than we imagined!

To Musical Discovery for providing the VIP cocktail music! You really helped ease us into the night's festivities!

Thank you to Petal Pushers for providing the floral!

To the Dragon Dancers and Juan Diaz and his Mariachi, and to Suni and Sand for providing the night's entertainment! You were magical!

In summary, we would like to extend a final thank you to each and every one of you for making the night a truly memorable one. Enjoy the pics below!

***Layout for photos provided by www.TwoBrightLights.com***

(Look at Delores' face! Her expression really does say it all.....)

Umlauf Sculpture Garden Open House

2010-11-10T11:22:00.000-08:00

Here are some gorgeous photos that were provided to us here at Premiere from Cory Ryan Photography. These were taken at the Umlauf Open House last week. Please check out her work, as well as that of the other participating vendors from the show by clicking their links at the bottom of the post! Thanks for looking!

Umlauf Sculpture Gardens: http://umlaufsculpture.org/
Premiere Party Central: http://premierepartycentral.com/
Crave Catering: http://crave-catering.com/
Lizze Belle Event Planning: http://www.lizzebelle.com/
Cory Ryan Photography: http://www.coryryan.com/
Arthouse Design: http://www.arthouseaustin.com/
The Cupcake Bar: http://www.thecupcakebaraustin.com/home.php
Simon Lee Bakery: http://www.simonleebakery.com/
Amon Design Studio: http://www.amondesignstudio.com/

...and many more!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PREMIERE!!!!!!

2010-11-10T09:51:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday to us! Premiere Party Central turns 10 TODAY! HERE'S TO THE NEXT TEN YEARS!!!

Book your Holiday event with the Marriot Austin Downtown!

2010-10-28T12:25:00.000-07:00

Umlauf Sculpture Garden Open House!

2010-10-20T07:59:00.000-07:00

Come out to see the beautiful grounds at Umlauf Sculpture Gardens for thier open house! Wednesday, November 3rd from 6:00-9:00. There will be food, cake, music, and the whole 9 yards! Please R.S.V.P. to joelle.geisler@umlaufsculpture.org. Hope to see you there!

Bat Mitzvah

2010-10-19T12:23:00.000-07:00

Below are some beautiful pics from a Bat Mitzvah we had the pleasure of working on this past weekend. Keri Wootton with Leave the Details 2 Me coordinated and designed this SPECTACULAR "Under The Sea" themed party!

Photos are by Ginny B, a wonderfully talented Austin photographer!

Thanks to all involved! Please enjoy!

Photos by Ginny B, Rentals by PPC and PTE, and Coordination/Design by Keri Wootton with Leave the Details to Me, Event & Wedding Consulting, Catering by Kenny's Coffee

Austin: A Honeymoon Destination!

2010-10-11T11:26:00.000-07:00

TheKnot.com has offered up Austin as one of the top 25 cities to visit for your honeymoon! Check out the article here: http://wedding.theknot.com/honeymoons/honeymoon-planning/articles/30-honeymoons-youve-never-heard-of.aspx?page=24

South Beach on 2nd Street

2010-09-30T14:07:00.001-07:00

Progressive Discounts! Now Through September 30th!

2010-09-23T09:49:00.000-07:00

Planning Your Bar

2010-09-21T13:20:00.000-07:00

Attention! All DIY Brides!

This is an awesome tool for calculating what to buy for your bar. Enjoy!

Here: http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/wedding-wine-liquor-calculator-00000000008314/index.html

courtesy of www.RealSimple.com

September Bridal Extravaganza!

2010-09-14T09:33:00.000-07:00

The September Bridal Show was a smashing success! Our booth took home 1st place among fellow vendors! Below are some detail shots of the booth. We went with a "shabby chic" feel for it, and it looks like it paid off! A special thanks to Blossom with Blossom's Floral Artistry for the amazing flowers, as well as Lisa with Studio 563 Photography for creating and capturing such an amazing photo shoot!

Thanks for coming out!

www.PremierePartyCentral.com
www.PremiereTentsAndEvents.com
www.BlossomsTX.com
www.Studio563.com

Bridal Extravaganza and RWN Shows!

2010-09-06T08:54:00.000-07:00

Come out to the Bridal Expo on Sunday, September 12th from 12-6 at Palmer Events Center to see us showcase in our booth! Special offers will be made for those attending.

Also we will be at the Rainbow Wedding Network show on Sunday from 1-4 at the Hyatt Regency Austin; showcasing simultaneously! We are everywhere in this city! Come see us at either or both shows!

Hope to see YOU there!

Premiere on Style Me Pretty!

2010-08-28T07:38:00.000-07:00

Check out the gorgeous photos of a wedding we provided rental support for at the Texas Women's Federation.
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/08/26/austin-wedding-by-jennifer-nichols/

Rentals: Premiere Party Central www.PremierePartyCentral.com and www.PremiereTentsAndEvents.com
Photography by Jennifer Nichols: http://www.jnicholsphoto.com/
Venue- TX Women's Federation: http://themansion.info/
Cake- Stardust Pastry: http://stardustpastry.com/
Catering- 2 Dine 4: http://www.2dine4.com/
Band- Jumpstart: http://www.jumpstartmusic.com/
Floral- Last Petal: http://www.lastpetal.com/Last_Petal/Last_Petal_A_Floral_Studio_7.html
Getaway Car: http://www.swoopevents.com/
Hair and Makeup: http://www.milkandhoneysalon.com/
Dress: http://www.bellesaisonbridal.com/

Gina's Wedding

2010-08-20T10:14:00.000-07:00

Here are some beautiful photos of a wedding we did recently. The bride, Gina, and her sister did all of the decor as well as all of the floral! Very impressive! Gina, thank you so much for sharing your special day with us!

-Venue: American Legion www.legion.org
-Floral: The Bride and her sister
-Rentals & Linens: Premiere Party Central www.PremierePartyCentral.com
-Cake: Sentelli's Bakery www.AustinSweets.com
-Photos: Photography By Cho www.photographybycho.com

Featured Item: Ice Blue Hemstitch Napkins

2010-08-20T09:40:00.000-07:00

Check out our new featured item, the Ice Blue Hemstitch Napkins! $11.40 a dozen, rent yours TODAY!

Photo by Stella Alesi www.StellaAlesi.com
Venue: Mercury Hall www.MercuryHall.com
Coordination by Aimee Villa with Lizze Belle www.LizzeBelle.com
Catering by Royal Fig www.RoyalFig.com

Latina Bridal Show Pics!

2010-08-20T09:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the pictures that our lovely Janira took at the Latina Bridal Show this past weekend! Enjoy!

Reviews!

2010-08-19T12:54:00.001-07:00

10% off the Texas Star!

2010-08-19T12:48:00.000-07:00

Check it out! Take advantage of the savings! For all events booked at Austin's Texas Star by September 30, receive a 10% discount off the facility rental fee! As long as it is reserved by Sep. 30th, your event can be any date! Act fast! www.AustinsTexasStar.com

Rainbow Wedding Network Show!

2010-08-19T12:37:00.000-07:00

Come support Same Love, Same Rights® at the Hyatt Downtown for the September Wedding show! We will be there from 1:00-4:00 on Sunday, September 12th. View more info for the show at http://www.samelovesamerights.com/Events/austintx.html .

Hope to see you there!

Bark for a Cause at the Winfield Inn!

2010-08-19T12:28:00.000-07:00

Dogtoberfest, 2010!

2010-08-19T07:04:00.000-07:00

Join us for Dogtoberfest 2010! October 23, 2010 at the Domain, there will be food, drinks, vendors, and even a dog-costume contest! Vets will be on hand to answer questions, and Nieman Marcus is sponsoring a dog-photo booth! And don't forget to "sit" and "stay" for the Silent Auction and Weiner Dog Races!

For more information, please visit http://www.dogtoberfestaustin.org/

See you there!

Winfield Inn Celebrates The San Marcos Children’s Shelter!

2010-08-19T06:51:00.000-07:00

Join us at the Winfield Inn on September 6, 2010 from 1:00pm-3:00pm for a Birthday Party celebrating the San Marcos Children's Shelter!

It will be a day filled with face painting, jumpy houses, and mudpies! Please provide a gift (or gifts!) for children at the Shelter. Hope to see you all there!

To R.S.V.P., please contact TheWinfieldInn@gmail.com by August 20th.

Thanks!

One big fat THANK YOU!

2010-08-18T12:52:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone that made the Inventory Surplus Sale a success! We sold a lot of tables, chairs, linens, candelabras and arches. Hopefully you all had fun and got away with some great deals! Thanks again!

Southern's Fine Dining!

2010-08-18T11:27:00.001-07:00

Help Chef Steve Southern become one of the 4 competing finalists in this year's Chefs Under Fire competition!! Visit http://chefsunderfire2010.com/austin-sa-regionals/ and vote for "Chef Steve, of Southern's Fine Dining" every day through Aug 30. Please tell everyone you know!

2010-08-18T09:17:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all the AMAZING Event Professional's who received nominations for the Texas Readers' Choice Awards! See them here: http://tx.meetingsmags.com/article/texas-readers’-choice-best-awards-2010-finalist-list

Some of those Professionals include the following:

Meritage Events: http://meritageevents.com/
The RK Group: http://www.therkgroupaustin.com/index.html
Austin Catering: http://www.austin-catering.com/
AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center: http://www.meetattexas.com/
Austin Convention Center: http://www.austinconventioncenter.com/
David Kurio Designs: http://www.davidkuriodesigns.com/
Vista West Ranch: http://www.vistawestranch.com/
Max’s Wine Dive: http://www.maxswinedive.com/austin/index.php

PPC and PTE have made a featured blog!

2010-08-17T11:18:00.000-07:00

Check out our featured wedding on Style Me Pretty! Click here: http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/08/11/austin-wedding-by-stella-alesi-photography/

Hot August Deals!

2010-07-16T11:22:00.001-07:00

Inventory Surplus Sale!

2010-07-08T10:16:00.001-07:00

Reduced Delivery Fees for Summer 2010! Check it out!

2010-07-06T08:12:00.001-07:00

July 5, 2010

2010-06-22T09:27:00.000-07:00

Premiere Party Central and Premiere Tents & Events will be closed Monday, July 5th for Independance Day. We will re-open Tuesday, July 6th with normal business hours.

Top Ten Wedding Songs!

2010-06-08T09:19:00.000-07:00

Reposted from www.TheKnot.com

Tired of the same old "First Dance" songs? Here are some new ones to consider:

1) "That's Where It's At" by Sam Cooke
2) "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by The Mama's and The Papa's
3) "This Will Be Our Year" by The Zombies
4) "Angel In The Snow" by Elliott Smith
5) "Make You Feel My Love" by Adele
6) "Puppet On A String" by Gino Washington
7) "Home" by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
8) "Mi Vida" (My Life) by Manu Chao
9) "5 Years Time" by Noah And The Whale
10) "Anyone Else But You" by Moldy Peaches

Chair Special!

2010-06-08T08:14:00.000-07:00

Now through July 3rd, most styles of chairs have been discounted for YOU! Check out the savings below!!!

Studio 563 Pix

2010-06-07T12:09:00.000-07:00

Here are some beautiful photos that Andy with Studio 563 was kind enough to share with us! Enjoy!

See more of his work at his website: www.Studio563.com (click on Austin)
or more pix on his blog: http://www.studio563.com/andy/

Bridal Show Pictures!

2010-06-07T08:17:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU to each and every one of you that came out to the bridal show this past Sunday! Thanks to you all it was a tremendous success, and we even placed 3rd out of all the exhibitors! Thanks for the votes!!!

I just wanted to send out a special thanks to Ed Kelley for sending us such great pictures of our booth, which I have posted below. Amazing work! See more of his great photos at www.edkelleyphotography.com.

Also wanted to thank Blossom for her beautiful floral arrangements that really made our booth come to life! See more of her work at www.BlossomsTX.com

PPC & PTE featured on Style Me Pretty!

2010-06-01T15:03:00.001-07:00

http://www.stylemepretty.com/tag/premiere-party-central/

Photography by Brett Buchanan

2010-05-11T08:31:00.000-07:00

I LOVE LOVE LOVE getting new pictures in my email! These Stunners came from Brett with Photography by Brett Buchanan. See all the gorgeous work at http://www.brettbuchananweddings.com !!!

NEW Price List Available!

2010-05-10T15:07:00.000-07:00

Attention all event professionals! An updated price list is available for you! Please email Kristi at kristi.hargis@premierepartycentral.com for yours!

DCM Photography

2010-05-06T10:06:00.000-07:00

Dave McLaughlin with DCM Photography is simply AMAZING! He provided us with these phenomenal shots!

Check out some of his work at www.dcmphotography.com or his blog at www.dcmphotography.blogspot.com

Nature's Point Wedding

2010-05-05T14:12:00.000-07:00

Check out this GORGEOUS wedding at Nature's Point, featuring some of our rentals! See it here: http://www.vimeo.com/10250523

Wedding at Umlauf

2010-05-05T07:34:00.000-07:00

New picture slideshow from DCM Photography! Check it out here: http://dcmphotography.com/_oldsite/Nate/index.html

Hummingbird House Open House

2010-04-29T11:41:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics from the Hummingbird House Open House last week! Enjoy! Special thanks to Lucky 13, Whole Foods, The Gala Gal, and Blue Note Bakery!

WIN Event at McMurtrie Farms

2010-04-15T10:44:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from the WIN Event at McMurtrie Farms on Tuesday!

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www.McMurtrieFarms.com
www.PaisleyDay.com
www.BlossomsTX.com

Haute Weddings

2010-04-06T10:49:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics from the Haute Weddings Event.

Apple Crinkle Linen

White Satin Ottoman Cover, Orange Pintuck Pillows, Turquoise/Gold Crush Pillows

Orange Pintuck Ottoman Cover, White Pintuck Pillows, Turquoise/Gold Crush Pillows

White Satin Ottoman Cover, Orange Pintuck Pillows, Turquoise/Gold Crush Pillows

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www.BZEvents.com
www.EstiloAustin.com
www.Studio563.com

Lanterns!!!!

2010-04-06T10:34:00.000-07:00

Here is a pic of the lanterns we did at Wild Onion recently! Enjoy!

In case no one knew we did lanterns now....WE DO! The pricing is $8 for the lantern, $12 for lantern + LED light, or $18 for Lantern+LED+Labor to install. Color options below!!!

Ladies Luncheon at Laguna

2010-04-01T09:03:00.000-07:00

Special thanks to Debbie with I3 Event Marketing for sharing some of the pics from the Ladies Luncheon at Laguna Gloria benefitting the Center for Child Protection! Tables looked GREAT!

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www.I3EventMarketing.com
www.KurantEvents.com
www.AMOA.org
www.vinairewine.com

NEW Inventory!

2010-03-31T15:27:00.000-07:00

Hummingbird House Open House!

2010-03-31T08:19:00.000-07:00

Come join us at the Hummingbird House Open House on April 11th from 2-4PM! There will be lots of great vendors including Premiere Party Central, Whole Foods, Lucky 13, The Gala Gal, and many more! Can't wait to see you all there!!!

Memory Lane Events Center

2010-03-16T07:41:00.001-07:00

Here are some more pictures from the Memory Lane Open House, courtesy of Rojo Pictures: www.RojoPictures.com

PPC North's Centerpiece from CulinArt last night!

2010-03-12T14:19:00.001-08:00

Thanks Cindy Lo! www.redvelvetevents.com

The Life Expectancy of Hot Trends

2010-03-12T13:47:00.000-08:00

By: Diane Lyerly
Guest Blog #3

In the event industry, as in society in general, hot trends pop up seemingly overnight and take the industry by storm. The reasons for hot trends are myriad: political, environmental, current events or any one of many other reasons. These trends become all the rage. Everyone wants to incorporate them in their events. These hot trends morph in one of two ways: either they die a spectacularly fast death or they go from being a trend to being a staple in business.

One example of the latter, is the green movement. Two years ago, every event was trying to be green (think environmentally clean, not the color). Every industry wide meeting was about being green. By last year, the individual event holders had jumped on the band wagon and they wanted their events to be green. This translated in many ways. In the rental industry it was a boon for the tabletop products because people wanted dishes that would be used again. (think recycle!) In linens, brides began requesting neutral colors such as soft brown, ivory & sage green. They wanted linens with texture similar to burlap. Never mind that none of these linens is “green”. This was just how the brides interpreted the green movement. Now “green” is not really a trend. It has worked its way into being a basic, or staple way of doing business. The event holders now expect that every “green” way of creating the event is being utilized by their planner, caterer, rental company, etc.

Some other examples of hot trends that became basics after the furor for them died down are turquoise jewelry in the mid-first decade of the 21st century, mini skirts in the late 1960’s and exercise & personal training after Dr Kenneth Cooper’s books finally fell off of the bestseller lists. All of these formerly hot trends are now regular part of the fabric of our society.

Examples of trends that skyrocket to success and then disappear just as fast as they appeared are Pet Rocks, fat-free diets, & The Religious Right.

A very hot trend right now is social networking. Event holders can find out so much information by logging onto sites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. Social networking offers a plethora of free information to create any event. It also is a quick way to get personal reviews of businesses the event holder may be planning to hire.

Current hot trends in events are flaming desserts, s’mores bars, and the colors purple & silver. Colors themselves often follow fashion and are usually a year or two behind fashion. Looking at women’s fashions right now, it would be easy to predict that in the next year or so yellow, blue & green will all be popular colors for brides.

Event trends that are no longer trendy and need to be retired are Candy Bars & Bling. These have been done over and over and it is time to move on.

Memory Lane Event Center

2010-03-12T13:45:00.000-08:00

Memory Lane Event Center (venue and planning)
Royal Fig Catering (catering, planning and design)
Premiere Party Central (rentals)
Wild Bunches (floral)
Stardust Pastry (dessert bar)
Winery on the Gruene (wines)
Dragonfly Designs (Invitations, menu cards, gift bags, and more!)
J Harpist
Austin Massage Studio

Rough Hollow Yacht Club

2010-03-01T14:12:00.000-08:00

Photos by: Andrew Sterling, Sterling Images: http://www.sterlingimagesonline.com/

Venue: Rough Hollow Yacht Club: http://www.RoughHollowLakeway.com

San Marcos Bridal Show

2010-03-01T14:03:00.001-08:00

This is the table that Diane Lyerly did for the Austin Wedding Day Bridal Show in San Marcos

Rental Experts-The Real Party Planners

2010-03-01T13:26:00.000-08:00

By: Diane Lyerly, Guest Blog #2

In the ever expanding party & event industry, the need for rentals continues to grow. There is virtually no event that is not dependent on rentals to fulfill need, style & mood. The event rental consultant is usually the client’s first contact when deciding on the look of the event. And because of this, we are more than just a rental company, we are co-designers/planners of all of our clients’ events.

The simplest questions for event rental consultants are table size, linen size& chair style. Answering these basic rental questions is just the start of what we do for our clients. When we answer these questions and ask questions of our own to determine the needs for the event, we are becoming partners with each of our clients. We work with them for the best results for their event. We are the “go to” people for answers. We CAD layouts to make sure that what is needed will fit in the space allowed. In doing this we ask them to envision the event-what type of tables, chairs, linens do they want? What kind of mood or theme are they trying to create? Who is catering and what are the catering needs? When the client starts sharing this information with us, we can then suggest the right linens, dishes, stemware, flatware & other accessories that fit in with the style of the event. We are also educators because it is our responsibility to explain to each client how the product works, operational details, safety issues with products, installation issues and more.

We have two distinct clients: the individual event holder who has never done an event before, may likely never do one again and has no idea of all the things it takes to pull off the event. This type of client has to be guided through the entire event process by the rental consultant. It is that consultant’s responsibility to ask the right questions and make sure that all the client’s rental needs are met, even if the client is not aware of those needs. These clients typically take a lot of time. The second type is the industry professional such as an event planner, caterer, florist, or venue. They are more familiar with rental needs than the individual event holder, but they still aren’t experts at rental equipment and need our guidance.

Rental companies/consultants become partners with other event professionals by helping to make their jobs easier in the rental process, by creating computer aided design (CAD) layouts for them, by introducing them to new products, placing special orders for them & their clients and recommending other industry resources that they may not know about to make their event even more special.

It is this resource guide that helps to make us so important in planning events. As industry professionals, we attend many industry related conferences & conventions. We do so to further our knowledge of ever changing trends in this fast-paced industry and to increase our knowledge of the event industry in general. We also regularly attend meetings of industry related organizations such as ISES & NACE. We collect business cards & information on just about every aspect of the event industry and we pass this information on to both our individual clients and our professional-partner-clients. Individuals frequently ask for suggestions for caterers & florists. We try to steer them towards those businesses whose price & product fit their needs. Industry professionals also call us with challenging questions such as where to find 36” tall vases, a blow up pink gorilla, or natural linen that has the feel & look of burlap.

Because of all the things rental consultants have to know to be successful, we basically become party planners ourselves. Should we decide to branch away from rentals we already have much of the knowledge necessary to plan events and start our own businesses. But should we decide to make event rental a career path, we will become more & more knowledgeable and more & more important to our professional clients. We become the person every planner or caterer wants to talk to because we can do or find anything that they need. The planners realize that we can design the event for them. This not only helps us grow as professionals, but helps our company grow as more planners turn the majority of their events over to us.

Top Wedding Do's and Don'ts!

2010-02-23T12:01:00.000-08:00

Re-posted from www.ParaTiNovia.com

Top Wedding Do's:
Do create a complete and accurate guest list before you start looking for a venue. You don’t want to book a venue, realize it’s to small for your count and have to cut down on your guest list.

Do set a realistic wedding budget beforehand. Weddings are expensive—if you have a small budget don’t invite 300 people. Typically weddings run at least $100/per person and this cost doesn’t include your dress or location.

Do plan on booking your wedding venue / location a year out. You’ll have your pick of a variety of locations and you may even get your ideal date.

Do get a wedding planner, at the least a “day of” coordinator (though “month of” is a more accurate term). You don’t want your mom chasing down the bridal party for photos instead of seeing you put on your wedding dress.

Do pick your battles with family members. If flowers, cake, whatever, isn’t that important to you, let it go. Everyone will have an opinion on something. Fight for what’s important to you and don’t stress about the small stuff.

Do take a honeymoon. I know with the economy being with the way it is a lot of couples are pushing they’re honeymoon for a later date. Even if you can’t go on a big trip, take at least a few days at a nice bed and breakfast to enjoy some time alone, eat well, and sleep in.

Do take a step back a gigantic wedding step back. With all the details in planning your wedding, it can be easy to get absorbed in the microscopic details. Never forget the big picture—that this day is about sharing the love you’ve found with your mate and celebrating it with your family and friends. It’s really not about a certain shade of peach.

Do plan for your guests. As much as this day is about you two, there about 100+ people there that need to be taken care of. Signage, welcome drinks (doesn’t need to be alcoholic), ample heaters for an outdoor wedding, starting the ceremony relatively on time, delicious, hot food are the things that matter to your guests. They won’t notice the flowers per say, but they will notice if the servers never filled their wine glass, if they’re freezing (they will go home early) and if they have to wait around for a hour for the ceremony to start on a hot day.

Do pick your music at least a month before the wedding. Finding the right song for the processional/recession, first dance, parent dances etc, takes time. Provide a clear list to the DJ/band. If you need help ask them, they do weddings all the time and they might have the perfect song for your first dance.

Top Wedding Don’ts:
Don’t forget your groom. He has opinions and this is his wedding too. Somehow I don’t think he envisioned wearing a pink polka dot bow tie for his wedding day. Respect his ideas. The wedding should be about the couple, not just the bride.

Don’t take a brigade of people with you when you try on wedding dresses. They’re opinions will confuse you and cause you much more stress (you know what looks best on you and what feels best). If anything, I suggest going at least 2 times to look at dresses by yourself. After you’ve figured out the style your looking for or have a couple of strong contenders bring your mom or your maid of honor to make the final decision.

Don’t wait until the last minute to do the seating chart. It will take you a lot longer than you think.

Don’t attempt to do your flowers. It’s a project that has to be done right before your wedding and flowers are finicky. It will also take you way longer than you think.

Don’t incorporate a tradition just because its “tradition.” If you don’t like cake, and don’t like the wedding cake sentiment, skip it. I’ve done sundae cuttings, peach cobbler cuttings or no cutting at all. It’s your wedding, don’t be pushed into doing anything that doesn’t resonate with you and your fiancé.

View the original posting at: http://paratinovia.com/wedding-dos-donts

Illusions Polk-a-dot

2010-02-23T11:21:00.000-08:00

Here is a new picture of our Illusions Polk-a-dot linen:

Table Design by: Melissa with Lisa Lynn: http://lisalyndesigns.com
Photography by Ron Parks: http://ronparksphotography.com
Deco Dots Provided by Amy Mosier: www.deco-dots.com
Venue: www.mcmurtriefarms.com

Wedding Trends 2010-Moving Forward, Looking Backward

2010-02-17T10:26:00.000-08:00

A Guest Blog by Diane Lyerly

Trends in weddings appear to be in sync with the new, leaner economy and the renewed idea of downsizing prevalent with the American public. Couples want to create an event with style, without appearing to be ostentatious. Also, known as “approachable design,” this trend approaches the wedding with want vs. need. People want to feel good, but they want it at a price. Some of the ideas that work in approachable design are tied to the past, family, & other emotional connections. Color plays easily into this mix. Colorful linens make the biggest impact at a wedding reception. Economy linens, which come in over 50 colors, can be rented from your local rental company and matched with hand me down lace overlays, old hankerchiefs, grandma’s china and other flea market or Craig’s List finds. One bride we know of, recently bid for over 100 old hankies on ebay and is using them as place mats at her guest tables. Every one is unique, many are made in Europe, and they take us back to a memory from childhood.

Connecting with memories is a trend going forward. For brides & grooms to achieve this connection, an inspiration board will come in handy. They should tear pages out of magazines, use favorite photos, fabric swatches, and attempt to create the mood they want to set for their wedding. Inspiration boards can help the couple narrow their focus and decide what they need vs. what they want. Wedding planners often ask their couples to create an inspiration board, so that they can successfully portray who they are and what is important to them. Some of the trends that keep popping up with today’s couples are Rustic, Romantic, Vintage, Sparkle, Fun, & Whimsical. These trends incorporate lace, wood, iron, mismatched items, & shiny baubbles purchased from the hobby store or found at garage sales.

Color trends are really changing too. Today there is no wrong combination of colors. Combinations of multiple colors are trending strong. The color trends start in fashion and then reach over to home décor and then party design. To get an idea of what colors are at the forefront of a new trend check current Pantones. Right now grey & yellow used together are strong as is teal (or pool) paired with copper & a touch of blue. Don’t be afraid to use more than 2 colors. Violet, bronze & orange making a stunning threesome. Predictions for 2011 color: teal & yellow.

Premiere Tents and Events OPEN HOUSE

2010-02-10T12:07:00.000-08:00

Come join us in our Open House for Premiere Tents and Events' at the new location on Wednesday, March 3rd from 5:00pm-8:00pm! Food will be provided by Pappa's Catering and Word of Mouth Catering, with music by Complete Music! It will be MARDI GRAS themed, so don't forget your masks!!! Please RSVP to Janira at janira.villegas@premieretentsandevents.com.

HOTTEST colors at David's Bridal

2010-02-06T07:59:00.000-08:00

I got my hands on what I consider to be the HOTTEST and most popular colors for David's Bridal. See what combinations you can come up with!

In order from left to right: Wine, Sangria, Watermelon, Clover, Oasis, Horizon, Blue Velvet, Regency, and Lapis.

Designer Linens (60 photos), by Kristi Hargis

2010-02-03T13:53:00.001-08:00

I'd like to share my Snapfish photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.
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Designer Linens!

2010-02-03T11:31:00.000-08:00

Below is a picture of our designer linens! Enjoy!

***NOTE: Not all fabrics available in all sizes***

Dancefloor Size Chart

2010-01-29T13:53:00.000-08:00

In case you need a guide, here are some general dancefloor sizes based on the apporximate number of guests dancing at any given point:

12' x 12' : 32 people or 144 square feet
12' x 20' : 52 people or 240 square feet
16' x 16' : 56 people or 256 square feet
18' x 18' : 72 people or 324 square feet
16' x 24' : 85 people or 384 square feet
20' x 20' : 88 people or 400 square feet
16' x 28' : 100 people or 448 square feet
18' x 26' : 104 people or 468 square feet
24' x 24' : 128 people or 576 square feet
26' x 26' : 150 people or 676 square feet
20' x 40' : 178 people or 800 square feet
30' x 30' : 200 people or 900 square feet
36' x 36' : 288 people or 1,296 square feet
40' x 40' : 355 people or 1,600 square feet

***REMEMBER! The best way to calculate how many square feet you will need is take the total number of guests, divide by 2 (because only 1/2 the people will dance at one time), and multiply by 4.5 square feet per person. This gives you the approximate square footage you will need for dancing, and then use this chart to pick the dimensions closest to that number.

Example: 200 guests/2 = 100 people * 4.5 sq ft = 450 sq ft.

***Photo courtesy of Ginny B Photography and Keri Wootton with Leave the Details to Me***
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www.LeaveTheDetails2Me.com

Longer Hours - Limited Time ONLY!!!

2010-01-28T09:52:00.000-08:00

Premiere Party Central NORTH will be open late on Feb. 3rd and Feb. 10th until 7:30 for those brides wanting to utilize the linen rental special we are running.

The special is half over! Come in ASAP and book with us to take advantage of the savings and ensure availability!

Sasha Souza!!!

2010-01-27T09:52:00.001-08:00

Come out and see LEGENDARY wedding planner Sasha Souza! Hope to see you all there!

Mitzvah Show!

2010-01-27T08:23:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures from the B'nai Mitzvah show last Sunday! Enjoy!

Wedding Budget

2010-01-22T09:57:00.000-08:00

After reading an article in "Real Simple Weddings," I was inspired to spotlight some of the best tips and information I read, along with some of my own advice (as an industry professional.)

1) Figure out who is paying, and for what.
While it used to be that traditionally, the parents of the bride would pay for everything wedding related, the times have changed. More and more couples are not only contributing to the total bill themselves, but in many cases are footing the entire thing. In fact, in 2008 about 60% of the final cost of the wedding was paid for by the couples themselves. Something to keep in mind when deciding who pays for what: while traditionally there are certain items that parents pay for, this is your wedding, and however you and your fiancee and the respective families decide to split up the cost is always the "correct" way to do it. Sorry, Emily Post!

2) Figure out how much you are willing to spend.
The best way to figure this out, is to start big and then narrow it down. Sit down with your fiancee and make a list of everything you would like included in the wedding if the budget was limitless. Then, use something called "the three-strikes rule." This gives you and your fiancee the opportunity to "strike-out" three things from your lists that they think are unnecessary, too lavish, or what have you. BUT, it is important to give reasons. "Because I said so" is not usually an acceptable excuse. This bridges the gap between what your visions are for the wedding, and gives you the chance to talk about compromise and negotiate. Afterall, now is as good of a chance as any to begin compromise! Once this has been accomplished, you are able to start pricing out what certain items will cost. But, a word of caution: almost all weddings end of being 10%-15% more expensive because of unexpected costs associated with certain aspects of the wedding. A good rule of thumb? Set your budget 10%-15% below what you really want to end up spending at the end of the day.

3) How will this be paid for?
Start saving! You can never underestimate the value of saving early. Every little bit helps when those unexpected costs pop up out of nowhere! Open a seperate bank account with a high interest rate for your wedding and put away what you can, when you can. ING Direct is a good one (www.INGDirect.com). If you put away 10%-20% of your paycheck towards this account a year ahead of time, that can turn into quite a little something!

4) Know the industry.
There are several ways to budget for those pesky little "unforeseen" costs when it comes to weddings. I have listed some below:

a) There is tax on everything. Budget for it.
b) Stamps! Depending on how many people you invite, between save-the-date
cards and invitations, a 150-person wedding would cost more than $132 in stamps!
c) Corkage fees: Ask your caterer or bartending service about this. It varies.
d) Cake-cutting fees: $1.00-$3.00 per person.
e) Never underestimate the value of a planner! Often times they already have established relationships with vendors in the area, and may be able to offer discounts.

5) Shameless Money Savings Tips
a) Plan your wedding on a Friday or Sunday, and ask for "off season" dates. If you are flexible about this, you could save thousands!
b) Forego open bar, and opt for one or two specialty drinks, or beer and wine only. On that note, forego champagne toasts, also. People will generally toast with whatever they are already drinking.
c) Inquire about referrals from each vendor you choose. It never hurts to ask!

There are several good websites out there to assist with pre-wedding budgeting issues. I have listed a few below:

1) www.CostOfWedding.com - This website shows you what the average cost of a wedding is in your area

2) www.TheKnot.com - Sign up (it's free) to use thier online budgeting tracker

3) www.Craigslist.com - Allows you to search by keyword for items in your area...many are free from other couples who do not have a need for thier leftover wedding items! But be warned: if you see something you want, ACT FAST! Many of the people sell to the first person to inquire. Also, most deal only in cash. This is where that Wedding Bank Account could come in handy!

For more budgeting questions, go to www.RealSimple.com/MoneyTalk or www.RealSimple.com/WeddingTab. That's where I got my inspiration!

Thanks everyone!

Kristi Hargis
Premiere Party Central