2013 is upon us and bringing several new trends onto the wedding scene . Over  the next few days we will explore whats new. Let's start with on of my favorites. Golden Age Glamour From the Great Gatsby to Downton Abbey opulence and sophistication rule the day. Its a new kind of vintage from beautiful antique china patterns in Gold and Ivory ,Coupe Champagne Glasses, Drop waist wedding gowns and Black Tie.  The decadence and gaiety of the era make it a perfect inspiration for a celebration like a wedding. We expect to see decadent fabrics, corsets, ornate lace details, metallic...


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  A STATION NATION (from our friends at ColinCowieweddings.com) Feast your eyes on the newest trend in party food. You’ll never think of the word “buffet” in the same way again. If serving your guests a buffet seems unappetizing and a sit-down meal seems too expensive, then isn’t it time to find a stylish, sophisticated alternative to the tried-and-true ways to feed your guests? Welcome to the hottest trend in catering: food stations. Mixing the best parts of buffets and the most elegant aspects of a sit-down dinner, guests will love this alternative. Food stations...


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Barbecue Digest: And the bride wore BBQ sauce from eatocracy.cnn.com Dearly beloved, we are gathered in this post to celebrate the union of love and barbecue. With the summer wedding season in full swing, love is in the air - and it is increasingly followed by the perfume of burning wood and smoking meat. Once confined to the South, more and more wedding rehearsal dinners and receptions across the country feature a barbecue-laden feast. Recently, as I was leaving his son's wedding, a Colorado barbecue man - by way of Opelousas, Louisiana - gave me a parting gift of some alligator...


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Wine Country , Wine Barrels ,Why not! Another way to add a little vintage to your special day is by using wine barrels, The are great for bars,cocktail tables ,serving tables etc. Top them with an old door or wood planks and you have an instant party! Barrel Tops make amazing serving trays and Barrel Stave Candle Holders are all the rage. Bring that vineyard feel to your next party! We have plenty of Barrels for that wine country vintage look.   New Items At Central Coast Tent & Party! Keeping with our Vintage theme this month we have added 16 gallon galvanized metal...


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Great Ideas for that vintage look!  Strands of globe lights mason jars with candles hung from beautiful oak trees ,dozens of candles in unusual vessels topping the tables are you seeing it yet? Back in the early 1900's brides would bring in spiders to spin webs in the trees for that special candle lit sparkle. It seems a bit extreme but understandable given the time because lighting to me is the single most important ingredient in creating a mood. You plan for so long to have beautiful tables at your reception  then "Surprise!" fluorescent overhead lighting at your venue!   There are so many...


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Its All About The Romance If you have been to any weddings this summer or browsed any of the numerous bridal websites you are noticing one prevailing theme , Vintage. From using grandmas old lace doilies and milk glass vases for tables decor,to mixing old china patterns and colored goblets, nothing is off limits and that makes for a very personalized one of a kind event. This is also a great way for the bride on a budget to get a lot of bang for her buck. Here are a few ideas to help you take that walk into the past! Whats old is new again! Living here on the central coast really lends...


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Last week our local paper, the Paso Robles Press, published a terrific Q&A about Central Coast Tent & Party and our new Sailcloth Tent Rentals.  In the article, Will Murphy describes how CCTP was established, how we differentiate ourselves with customer service and innovative products, event trends and more.   Friend and San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer PJ of John Patrick Images captured the impressive beauty of our 32'x50' Sailcloth Tent for the article.  Paso Robles wedding venue Windfall Farms provided the breathtaking backdrop for our tents.   We apologize for Will's mug ruining...


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 Event Season is in full swing! And there is no better time for a tented event! The weather this time of year is so unpredictable and concerns about rain on the day of your big event is an added worry you don’t need. Inspired by the sea, the Tidewater Sailcloth tents feature a no-valance, open air design with natural wood poles, just perfect for events in San Luis Obispo County.   Sidewalls of different styles are available to compliment the look. A truly unique party canopy, the sailcloth tents differ from other event tents in several ways.  Perhaps the most impressive is the canopy...


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A lot has been happening for the newest full-service event rental company in town, Central Coast Tent & Party.  We've changed our name from "EFS Rentals", but are still based out of Paso Robles and offering the best quality equipment, greatest customer service and fair prices. Our new website, CentralCoastTent.com is still in being built, but for now you can peruse our price list featuring our new product offerings for the 2012 event season. We've added new fruitwood and natural wood folding chairs, new 60" square tables, a full line of chinaware, glassware, and flatware, new dance...


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