Spring Creek Ranch Wedding Reception April 23, 2012

This past Saturday was a busy one for Mahaffey Tent & Party Rentals, and we’re excited to share what we were up to!

We provided two tents and the tent accessories for a wedding reception at Spring Creek Ranch in Collierville, TN. Spring Creek Ranch contacted us last fall needing to double their capacity space to accommodate a 580+ guest wedding reception, the largest they’ve ever done.

We worked quickly to develop a solution, which was adding two tents as an extension off the main golf house. We built scaffolding to match the height of the outdoor patio area outside the golf house and laid Bil-Jax on top of the scaffolding to create the floor surface. Two twin-tube tents were then installed side by side. The largest tent measured 40 ft x 75 ft while the other measured 40 ft x 45 ft.

Finishing touches on the tents included a gorgeous ceiling liner, three wrought iron chandeliers, carpet, wood dance floor, staging, canister lights, railing, banquet tables, cocktail tables, silver chiavari chairs, white chair pads, as well as steel and ivory pintuck linens and silver satin sashes.

This event was quite an undertaking and it definitely presented its set of challenges, the biggest one being the scaffolding since it was built on various ground levels. Our crew overcame the challenges and everything turned out great. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Spring Creek Ranch and all the other vendors to make this wedding a huge success.

Here are some of the photos we captured just hours before the event! Enjoy!

View of the tents from golf course

Gorgeous set up inside the 40 x 75 tent -- ceiling liner, wrought iron chandelier, banquet tables, silver chiavari chairs & steel pintuck linens

Another view inside the 40 x 75 tent -- ceiling liner, wrought iron chandeliers, banquet tables, silver chiavari chairs & steel pintuck linens

Beautiful flower arrangements (arrangement on left was intertwined into our wrought iron chandelier)

Round banquet table, silver chiavari chairs and steel pintuck linen

Another view inside the 40 x 75 tent -- ceiling liner, wrought iron chandelier, banquet tables, silver chiavari chairs & steel pintuck linens

Cocktail tables with ivory pintuck linens and silver satin sashes

This wedding will be featured in both Southern Bride Magazine and Say Yes Memphis, so be sure to keep your eyes out for those!

Wedding Trends 2012 February 3, 2012

In our last blog post we shared 2012 color trends with you, so today we want to share four general wedding trends that come to us from St. Louis Weddings on what you can expect to see brides engaging in this year.

Going Green

Brides will save money and the environment as they incorporate environmentally friendly touches to their wedding. More brides will be choosing locally grown flowers, re-purposing old items for centerpieces ,and purchasing recycled invitations.

Vintage Themes

Many brides will choose vintage and rustic decor this year. Brides will be achieving this feeling by decorating with old antiques, refurbished thrift store items, and old wedding photos from both families on the tables at the reception.

Think Outside the Church

Many couples will choose to be married at an outdoor location, such as a beautiful garden or a gorgeous backyard, as opposed to a church.

Having an outdoor ceremony is just one way to make your wedding memorable.

Do-It-Yourself

Do-it-yourself projects have been very popular among brides for the past few years, and this year is no exception. More and more brides are turning to DIY projects like printing their own invitations, writing their own place cards and creating centerpieces themselves. If you have the time and the creativity, you can add a lot of home made touches to your special day.

St. Louis Weddings recommends taking it one DIY project at a time to avoid overload.

Are you a 2012 bride? Will your guests see any of these trends at your wedding? Let us know which ones!

Be sure to check out the full St. Louis Weddings “Emerging Wedding Trends for 2012″ article here.

Winter Showroom Preview December 20, 2011

Our showroom has been updated! Make an appointment today to stop by and see all our lovely tent accessories and party rentals on display. Consultations are free and you’ll be able to play around with our wide variety of event rentals including linens, tableware, chairs, furniture, accessories, and more to see what works for you. Our team will even design a table for you so you can actually see what it will look like in your wedding tent or event venue.

Here’s a preview of what we have on the floor right now!

These rosette chair covers would look great at reception or small soiree.

Gold trimmed tableware, small black appetizer plates, and crown gold flatware creates an elegant yet bold look for any occasion this winter.

This stunning Sofia sofa would look fabulous at your next special event.

We have everything you need to complete your look, and we can’t wait to work with you. Give us a call at 901-457-1909 and be sure to visit our website to view our full line of tents and party rental accessories.

Also, be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Holiday Open House with The Metal Museum December 7, 2011

The National Ornamental Metal Museum is one of Mahaffey’s preferred vendors, so we encourage everyone to check out their Holiday Open House this coming Sunday, December 11, from noon to 5 p.m. at 374 Metal Museum Drive in Memphis.

The event will include holiday music by pianist Hayley Roth, refreshments (bake-off style), and family fun activities. The open house will feature these exhibitions:

• Fresh: Exhibition in Print (Dec. 9, 2011 – March 4, 2012)
• Weighed in the Balance: Akan Gold Weights from the Canadian Museum of Making Collection (Dec. 9, 2011 – March 4, 2012)
• Holiday Show and Sale (Dec. 9 – 23, 2011)
• Tributaries: Sarah Perkins (Dec. 9, 2011 – Feb. 19, 2012)
• Thomasin Durgin: Ring A Day (through Jan. 8, 2012)

Admission is free and museum store items will be on discount during the event. Non-members will receive 10% off museum store purchases, and members will receive 20% off museum store purchases. These discounts will not be valid with any other promotions.

And if you’re interested in hosting an event at the Metal Museum, details will be available on The Winter Wonderland Package at the Holiday Open House. Mahaffey supplies the Metal Museum with all its tent and party rental needs, and we’ll have a consultant on hand who will be able to give you more details and information about the package. Bridal consultant and event decorator, Angela Mazanti, will also be in attendance to answer questions.

We hope to see you there!

Late Fall Showroom Preview November 15, 2011

Our showroom has been updated again! We’re displaying a ride range of tables, chairs, linens, dishware and more, so be sure to stop by soon.

Here’s a sneak peak at what we have out on the floor right now.

Standard black pipe and drape with a poll drape feel, tied with chair sashes

36″ round table with black chiavari chairs

60″ round table with silver linens and silver chiavari chairs

36″ round table with mahogany chateau chairs

36″ round table with gold chiavari chairs

36″ round bistro table with bar stools

Also, don’t forget about the two Thanksgiving specials we’re running through Thanksgiving week.

Our standard Thanksgiving special includes a 60” round or 8′ banquet table, a basic poly linen and 8 basic folding chairs for only $25. Our premium Thanksgiving special includes a 60” round or 8′ banquet table, a specialty linen (crinkle, satin, etc.) and 8 fruitwood, natural, or white padded chairs all for only $50.

Give us a call today at 901-457-1909 and be sure to visit our website to view all our products.

Fall Showroom Preview October 3, 2011

We’re excited about the recent updates made to our showroom! We have a variety of themes on display, including holiday themes for those Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas special events. Our wide range of tables, chairs, linens, dishware and more are on display, so be sure to stop by soon!

 Table settings, linens and chair selections

Table settings

Ultra Lounge Furniture

Contact our local team {Angela, Lainya, Shonna or Clint} to set up a time to see our updated showroom for your next wedding or special event!

Bridal Rhapsody Summer Show Wrap Up: Part II July 13, 2011

We’re continuing our series about Bridal Rhapsody‘s summer bridal show! Check out part one here.

White sequined linens with a light pink napkin on our raspberry love plate

Hammered flatware with oxford white china on steel crinkle linens and with a maize poly cotton napkin

Beaded belmont charger with pearl flatware and clover napkins on white hemstich linens

Our local team had an amazing time at the show meeting brides-to-be as well as other vendors. In addition to our displays, we also participated with Southern Bride Magazine in helping them with tables, chairs and linens. Go to their facebook page to see their photos of Mahaffey’s work!

A big thank you to Charese Feliciano Designs and Holliday Flowers for their help in Sunday’s bridal show!

Xoxo,

Raquel

Bridal Rhapsody Summer Show Wrap-Up: Part I July 12, 2011

This past Sunday was Bridal Rhapsody‘s Summer bridal show which Mahaffey took part in at the Agricenter International.

We’re so proud of our local team for putting together the beautiful displays that Beth and I decided to split this into two posts!

Silver belmont beaded plate with a coral satin napkin on fuchsia ribbon taffeta linens

Crown royal flatware, burgundy crinkle napkins and acid green pintuck linens

Oxford china on a silver charger with an apple bengaline napkin on lime linens

Check back later in the week for more pictures and information on the amazing show!

Xoxo,

Raquel