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Event Planning Tips
Round or Rectangular Tables for a Party: Which Suits Your Layout?
Quick answer: Choose rectangular trestle tables to fit the most guests into a space and create long, shared tables. Choose round banquet tables for easier conversation and a
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Marquee Hire
Do You Need Flooring Under a Marquee? A Guide for Brisbane Backyards
Quick answer: You do not always need flooring under a marquee. On a flat, firm, dry lawn for a short daytime event, grass can be fine. Flooring is
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Marquee Hire
What Size Marquee Do I Need? A Guide by Guest Numbers
Quick answer: Start with your guest numbers and how they will be seated. As an approx. guide, a 6m x 6m structure marquee holds approx. 60 standing or
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Seasonal & Occasions
Planning a Marquee Wedding in Brisbane: Size, Flooring and Timing
Quick answer: For a marquee wedding in Brisbane, lock in your date first. Then choose a marquee sized for your seated guests plus a dance floor and bar.
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Event Planning Tips
How to Keep Guests Cool at a Brisbane Summer Party
Quick answer: To keep guests cool at an outdoor party in Brisbane, combine shade, moving air and cold drinks. Put seating under a pagoda or structure marquee. Add
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Seasonal & Occasions
A Backyard Christmas Party in Brisbane: Planning for Heat and Storms
Quick answer: For a backyard Christmas party in Brisbane plan for two things: heat in the afternoon and a storm by evening. Put guests under a waterproof pagoda
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Event Planning Tips
10 Ways to Style a Backyard Marquee
A marquee turns an ordinary lawn into a proper venue. It gives you shade and shelter and a clear sense of occasion. The real magic comes from what
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Marquee Hire
Pagoda Marquee vs Pop-Up Gazebo: Which Should You Hire?
A pagoda marquee and a pop-up gazebo can look similar from a distance… both give you shade and a defined space for guests. They are built for quite
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Party Hire Guides
6 Ways To Use Pallet Furniture At Your Next Event
Are you looking for quirky, original and affordable furniture for a special occasion or event? If you’re on the hunt for centrepieces, seating or accessories that will wow your guests and add a cool, rustic vibe, why not consider hiring some pallet furniture?
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Party Hire Guides
Lighting Up Your Next Event with Festoon Hire
If you’re looking for the perfect lighting option for an event or a special occasion, have you thought about festoon hire? Festoon lighting is a versatile option for parties, gatherings, and weddings that is guaranteed to create an incredible aesthetic and set the right tone!
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Party Hire Guides
The Tiffany Chiavari Chair – An Overview
Tiffany chairs, also known as Chiavari chairs, are an incredibly popular choice for weddings and special occasions. If you’re thinking of decking out or adorning an event space or a wedding venue with Tiffany chairs, here’s a useful guide to the history of this famous chair and some examples of events they can be used for.
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Event Planning Tips
The Ultimate Party Planning Guide
Here we will run you through the basics of everything you need to think about for your upcoming party. Obviously, not everything will apply to every party, for example, if you are throwing a small gathering you probably won’t need security, and kid’s parties generally don’t call for cocktails. This is simply a comprehensive list that will provide you with a how-to guide and checklist to make sure that your next bash runs smoothly.
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