February Special: $4.00 Chiavaris

In honor of Valentine's day, we wanted to choose something with a classic and romantic look for our special of the month. And who doesn't love the elegant look of chiavari chairs? The chairs are timeless. You see them in wedding receptions, corporate dinners, even Hollywood's award show dinners. If its an event worth dressing up for, these are the chairs you want. They aren't the cheapest of chair and often may not be within a budget. But if you have had these chairs in mind for any event, book 'em!  We're marking chiavari chairs down to $4.00 for any order paid in full! Your event isn't until October? That's fine, but don't put off placing an order, these prices are only good if you book them before 2/29/12. 

Just look what these do to a room!

So get the look you LOVE, and book your chiavaris today!

The fine print:

This is not valid with any other coupon or offer.

Special price is good for all colors of chiavari chairs.

Chiavari bar stools are 1/2 off - $5.25.

Subject to availability.

Prices valid until 2/29/2012

No refunds will be given on the reservation of chiavaris with promotional pricing. The remainder of your order can be canceled, or the credit can be transferred to another item or order.

Please, see a sales associate or email us with any questions.

Have you been kept in the dark and don't know what to think about these fabulous chairs? Don't take our word for it.  Check out this link from weddingbee.com with a discussion on whether or not these are "must have" chairs for your wedding reception!

Engaged and Overwhelmed? Wedding Coordinators Save Your Sanity!

Anyone who's gotten married knows how much work is involved. Sure its the day you've dreamed of all your life... but you weren't dreaming about seating arrangements and vendor schedules, and bridesmaid dresses to fit all body shapes. Before the engagement you weren't thinking about coordinating transportation to the hair salon, and for the grandparents, and for you and your hubby to be to get to the airport afterwards. Planning last minute details of a wedding ceremony and reception, inevitable family and fiance differences of opinions, and not to mention trying to pack for a honeymoon, and keep your day job... all while getting enough beauty sleep and fitting in an extra workout routine. Planning a wedding can feel like a full time job. Even if you aren't going over the top, its hard to schedule appointments around your job, meeting with vendors and tracking down that "just right" antique cake stand, or the 10 spools of 1/2" ribbon in the perfect shade of lavender. 

Have you thought of having a coordinator? Every one's heard of them. Probably seen the movie, The Wedding Planner. Cute movie! Who wouldn't want Jennifer Lopez's expertise and style helping you create the most exquisite affair, that will have every one's jaws drop, and a reception people will be talking about years down the road? Of course, that's just a luxury for the super rich, right? No. Today's wedding planners cater to today's budget conscious bride. There are planners and packages for all types of brides.

We've recently learned of a promising local company, Jour L'Amour Weddings.  Owner/Coordinator Tara, has been a delight to work with and has such unique style, is really fun to work with and is just bursting with energy and ideas.

And get this! She's offering a 75% discount to three Brides! If you are getting married, having showers, etc. between now and March, you've got to give her a call! Check it out! SCHOLARSHIP BRIDE OFFER:

From her page:

I am currently looking for up to 3 brides who have events between December and March (Engagement Party, Bridal Shower, Wedding, etc) that you would like help with.  Those 3 lucky brides will get my services for 75% off of my normal fee!  Once I book those 3 brides, this offer will expire. Call or email me for details.

Guys! This could still interest you too! She can help you plan the proposal that will blow her away!

 

Excuse to Party Giveaway!!

EXCUSE to PARTY GIVEAWAY!!!

No one really needs an excuse to party, but we're giving one away! We're giving a $250 gift certificate for rentals at our store to be used for any occasion! The contest is for our facebook fans only, so if you aren't a fan yet, go Like our page!

Use it to upgrade your linens and flatware for your upcoming reception, quinceanera, Mitzvah, or backyard bash. Get concession machines to liven up your neighborhood block party. Celebrate the kids returning to school by having a luncheon with your mommy friends! Having a bad week at work? Come get a BBQ grill, ice chests, frozen drink machine and have the guys over this weekend for poker night! Spend it however you like!

Here's what you do:

The only thing you HAVE to do, is leave a comment below. It can be as simple as leaving your name, but better yet, leave a comment as to what type of party you want to have if you win!

"I want to win for my son's 1st Birthday Party - John Smith" 

It's that easy! John Smith now has a chance to win!

This will get you entered in our drawing. But you can get more entries:

1. Share the contest on Facebook. Encourage friends to enter "@Any Occasion Party Rental wants to give you an Excuse for a Party! Win $250 for your occasion!"   Don't forget the "@" so we can see it and award you the entry. 
2. Have a Twitter account? Tweet about the deal. "#AnyOccasionPR wants to give you an Excuse for a Party! Win $250 for your occasion!" Don't forget the "#" !
3. Get unlimited entries by getting friends involved. If they want you to win, have them tell us! They can comment on our Facebook page, or our blog. Just have them leave a comment with your name, and it's an entry!

The winner will be chosen at random from the entries recieved. It's that simple. We will verify that the winner has completed and followed ALL rules prior to the announcement. Make sure to leave a comment on the blog with each entry type, so we can verify all entries!!

Winners will be announced on facebook and our blog. So keep an eye out for your name!! Good luck!!

Here's the fine print:

Contest begins at 12:00AM Wednesday August 24, 2011 and entries can be made until Noon on September 20, 2011. (Central Standard Time) 

*This offer is valid for any rental items but is subject to availability of inventory. This may not be used for delivery or set up. The order must be placed within 6 months (by March 24, 2012), however the date of the event is not limited to that time frame. This giveaway is only a good for the value of $250.00 worth of rentals and has absolutely no cash or refund value.

Legal Stuff: This promotion is in NO WAY sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

Showing our gratitude

We have a new policy to announce:

At any Occasion, we are proud to be Americans. We are thankful every day for all of the men and women who make sacrifices to protect our freedom, and who risk their lives to keep us safe. We want to show our gratitude by offering a 10% discount on any orders for active and retired military, police officers and fire fighters. We would like to opportunity to serve those who spend their lives serving everyone. 

Vintage or Bling? What's your thing?

Current Engagement Ring Trends

This guest post was brought to you by our friends at Rice Village Diamonds, a leading provider of engagement rings.

Brides-to-be want their engagement rings to exhibit timeless quality and design, and ring makers are all too happy to oblige with this year’s beautiful ring styles. In other words, there is nothing “trendy” about 2011’s top five engagement ring trends:

1.       Vintage and Vintage-Inspired

Vintage fashions are in, so it should come as no surprise that brides love vintage rings. While some are wearing actual family heirlooms or pieces found in specialty stores (reusing a ring is a great idea for the green-conscious bride), many more are selecting rings that are vintage-inspired. It can be difficult to find truly old, high-quality diamond jewelry, and so brides who love the vintage glamour are turning to new rings with the same elegant metal and diamond stylings.

2.       Twisted Bands

Ribbon settings are setting brides all in a-twirl in 2011. Twisted bands create movement and modernity in rings ranging from the simple to intricate, and elaborately twisted metalwork can be interwoven with more than one band to create a romantic flair. Often these rings come with custom wedding bands that match the silhouette of the setting.

3.       The More Diamonds, the Better

Taking a page from the all the ruffles and feminine detailing present in current wedding fashions, engagement ring designers (and brides themselves) are all about tasteful bling this year. Diamond-studded settings are extremely popular, and many brides are influenced by the fact that celebrities are choosing diamond halo designs for their own rings. Adding small, high-quality diamonds to the setting is actually a way to make the center stone appear bigger and add a bit of drama to a classic style.

4.       Unusual Cuts

While the popular princess and round diamond cuts are perennial favorites, this year’s bride is wearing turning to exotic and fancy shapes such as emerald, oval, or pear-shaped stones. While many of the other 2011 styles tend to go for over-the-top numbers of diamonds, this trend tends to let the diamond speak for itself in a simpler setting.

5.       Color and Gemstones

The wedding world (and, indeed, the entire world) breathed out a sigh of admiration when Prince Charles proposed to his bride-to-be Catherine Middleton with his mother’s 18-carat blue sapphire ring. This year’s brides are taking their cues from royalty when it comes to the growing trend of colorful engagement rings. Gemstones such as sapphires, diamonds, and emeralds are being used either as center stones or as accents to high-quality diamonds. Yellow gold is also seeing a resurgence in popularity, as more brides make an effort to incorporate color into their bands.

For rings, the best choice is always a high-quality stone with unsurpassed clarity and color complemented by a beautiful precious metal. Brides in 2011 are finding that there are many first-rate styles to choose from when it comes to classic elegance.

Rice Village Diamonds is located at: http://www.ricevillagediamonds.com/                         

Contact them at for any Houston engagement rings questions.