Tips for renting wedding supplies
Renting wedding supplies is often one of the best decisions a bride can make when planning a wedding. After all, once the order is placed, the bride does not have to worry about anything until the big day arrives. When renting table linens such as table runners and overlays for a wedding, you want to be sure you’re working with a rental company that’s reliable and professional. So how do you know what wedding rental company to choose for your table linens? There are a couple of things you can look for before deciding.
Convenient ordering: Go with a company that allows you to place orders over the phone, online and by fax since you will then be able to reach them via these channels at all times. Also, check to see if the company has a convenient billing plan, an appropriate delivery window or a minimum order requirement. Some companies, too, will send wedding planners fabric samples and swatches to help make it easier to decide between two table linens such as different patterns of table runners or coordinating colors of wedding chair covers. Options to help coordinate table linens with other wedding rental products can be a great convenience to brides.
Large inventory: If you haven’t made up your mind as to what type of chair cover rentalsor table cloths you want, you should go with a company that has a large inventory of table linens. That’s because, maybe one day you want white satin table runners, when the next, you’d prefer a burgundy damask. If a company can offer you a large wedding rental inventory, you may be able to change your order up until a certain point, which can be nice for those indecisive brides!
Customer testimonials: The best way to tell if a rental company is going to be the right one for your wedding is to look at their past work. Most companies will offer testimonials, right on their website, from customers who have ordered wedding rental linens from them in the past. Through testimonials, you may be able to get insight into things such as billing, delivery, and quality. These testimonials can also usually be found online using resources such as Yelp or Google.
A couple of other tips that you should keep in mind when searching wedding rental companies are checking on cancelation policies, order change policies and online catalog availability for specialty table linens and wedding chair cover rentals. If you’ve finally decided on the right rental company to do business with, be sure you book them early, especially if your event is during the peak wedding months. Because, in addition to photographers and bands, who book up early, so do rental companies. With these tips, your wedding day will run smoothly and will be a day you and your spouse will look back upon fondly.
Chair décor for wedding receptions
There are many ways to turn an ordinary chair into a work of art. From adding wedding chair covers to painting, here are a few ways to transform a look of a chair:
Material: The material of the chairs you use for your wedding will ultimately depend on the location of your wedding. Usually if you’re having a reception outdoors, you can use wooden, folding chairs as they create a more natural ambiance. But, you can certainly be creative with outdoor weddings, and use chairs made from other raw materials including bamboo, tree stumps or recycled plastic. For an indoor wedding, you don’t have to stick with just a normal chair. Covers or materials that include various metals or woods can make a room more interesting, and even elegant.
Chair covers: Wedding chair covers are one of the easiest ways to change the look of a chair. The chairs require no painting or affixing of materials and the covers are easy to take on and off. Chair cover linens come in many different types of materials and colors, so depending on your preference, there’s a cover for you! Chair cover rentals can be found online, through wedding rental companies or at local fabric stores.
Chair sashes: When renting or purchasing chair cover linens, you’ll most likely get the option of having chair sashes. Chair sashes are a great way to complement wedding chair covers and can be tied in various bows or knots. The square knot, basic bow and flip are just a couple of bow options, but for more options, ask your wedding rental company or search online. In addition to the kind of bow you tie with the sashes, you can also get them in many different types of materials including satin, organza and tulle.
Color: If you are providing chairs yourself, you can drastically change the look of them by brush or spray painting. Adding an overlay such as metallic or shimmer can create an eye-popping look for a glamorous evening. Obviously if you are renting you will not be able to paint the chairs, however if you work with a rental company that has a large inventory, they’ll probably offer the same chair in multiple colors.
Flowers: Flowers can be tied to pews for an indoor wedding, or tied to wooden folding chairs for an outdoor wedding. Your best bet it to match the pew and chair flowers to the ones in your bouquet or the ones that are in your bridesmaid’s bouquets. This technique works whether you affix flowers directly to the chairs or over top chair cover linens. Flowers add beautiful color and texture to a wedding and they smell great!
Once you’ve found an option that works for you, you can breathe easy knowing your wedding décor will be stunning!
Find that perfect chair cover or chair sash by visiting at www.bbjlinen.com. Here you will find a wide variety of wedding chair covers appropriate for any kind of wedding, whether it’s indoors or outdoors. BBJ Linen can meet all your party linen needs.
Throwing an engagement party
If you’re planning an engagement celebration for a newly engaged couple, you should feel honored that you’re able to create a special memory in their minds involving their wedding. Engagement parties should be treated as the precursor to a wedding. While many engagement parties take place a while before an actual wedding, they can still incorporate some of the actual wedding aspects into the celebration, including themes, color schemes for linens, and centerpieces.
Engagement parties can be casual or formal, depending on the preference of the couple and the host. If the party is not a surprise, you’ll want to consult the bride and groom and ask what types of things they’d like to incorporate into their party; everything from food to table linen.
Your first step in party planning should be choosing a date and a location. Then, whether you use an online or snail mail invitation, you can try to choose a date when the majority of your guests are available. Even though it can be difficult because many families and friends live across the country, and even the world, you should try and make the party location a convenient one for most guests.
Then, once you have the location and date, you can start planning the other details including:
Food
Drinks
Decorations
Centerpieces
Music or entertainment
Gifts
Once the party week arrives, things can be set up and created in advanced. Try and sneak into the venue early to get some decorating completed. Adorn bare tables with table linen and use cloth table coverings for more warm and beauty. For that extra-special touch, select tablecloth linen in the color and style chosen by the bride for her reception. Add some personal touches to the décor of the party by enlarging photographs of the couple and posting them around the room. Another cute touch includes circulating a notebook or journal during the event so guests can sign it and give their best wishes to the couple. Sometimes, if this is done in secret, it can be a wonderful surprise to present the newlyweds on the day of their wedding.
In terms of planning the whole affair, try and have everything ordered, made and set up before the day of the event. Things like tablecloth linen, food and decorations should all be handled prior to the day of the party so you can enjoy and celebrate this momentous occasion with everyone.
Get creative and make it special for the couple. From cloth table coverings to dramatic centerpieces, you can really personalize the event. So, if you think you’re ready to host this engagement party, start planning!
Whether you’re planning a formal or casual engagement party, you’ll probably need linens and tabletop décor. Check out www.bbjlinen.com and find a wide range of Table Runners. These are also available on rent.
The Best Way To Present Pet Care Needs
Human’s best friends are given more and more privileges every day. From having their own dog bed to their own dog room, pets are easily one of the most important members of the family. Because pet care needs are becoming more in demand, pet stores are looking for ways to improve the appearance of their products as well as the way they are provided to the consumer. By finding the best and most efficient way of presenting pet goods, retailers can provide the supply that their consumers demand. The variety of custom plastic packaging solutions available to the client allow for varying ways of displaying and storing pet care goods.
The Varying Uses of Blister Packs
Blister packs provide a variety of storing methods for pet goods. From storing pet medicines to brushes and the like, pet care goods can easily be stowed and sealed until the consumer purchases the items. Blister packs also allows for clients to show graphics that are directly related to the item within the packaging. Because blister packs require a card to seal the plastic packaging to, these cards provide the client with area to show their best marketing strategies. What’s more, blister packs are inexpensive to produce which can allow the client to focus on their merchandise.
Pet Food Containers
Because most pet foods are stored and displayed in a different way from humans, a custom packaging solution can be found for this process. Pet foods tend to be stored in bags but lately some foods have been stored in plastic containers such as two-part packaging with lids. Each food must be cleanly stored within a package and by using items with sealed lids, pet foods can remain fresh until the pet eats their meals.
Green Packaging for Pets
Not only is it important to properly store and present merchandise to consumers, but it is also important to prevent pets from eating the packaging that their foods or medicines are stored in. With green packaging, the worry of pets becoming ill due to the consumption of toxic materials found in the packaging of their goods can be prevented. Biodegradable materials such as PLA and pulp thermoformed packaging, prevents the likelihood of pets becoming ill due to the curiosity of their foods and medicines.
Plastic Ingenuity provides clients a variety of custom packaging needs. They work closely with their clients to provide them with the best options.
The Benefits of Trifold Packaging
Thermoformed plastic packaging allows for a variety of different customizable packaging solutions. Because items aren’t all shaped alike and need different containers to properly store them, a variety of plastic packaging formats are available. Trifold packaging is one of the most versatile of custom packaging formats because of its varying methods of display. It can also be customized according to the needs of the client for the durability of the packaging as well as how the item would appear in the client’s store or display. Trifold packaging provides flexibility for client’s custom packaging needs.
The Creation of Trifold Packaging
The process that trifold packaging undergoes is intricate by varying degrees according to the client’s needs. Any form of custom packaging must go through the first design process, which takes into consideration what the client is exactly looking for to package their goods. As the packaging is designed, prototypes are created for the client to consider. This process includes choosing the materials necessary for the custom packaging as well as the shape, the actual thermoforming process and how the packaging will be displayed for the consumer. Trifold packaging is mainly created with clear materials such as PVC and PET to allow consumers the viewing of the items within. This packaging method is also created on larger machines and needs more material to create it; which creates a costlier but more intricate design.
Trifold Packaging for Retail
Because trifold packaging allows the retailer to display the items in a variety of ways, the consumer can easily view the item. Trifold packaging can either stand upright because of the package’s built in bottom stand or the package can be hung on pegs. As well, the packaging can be stacked for easier storage and for easier display. This method of custom packaging also allows for the packaging to be smaller than the item it is storing which prevents from some costlier process runs. Another benefit to trifold packaging and custom packaging are that the plastic packaging allows for a seal to be created on the package to prevent theft.
One of the best customized packaging methods provided by Plastic Ingenuity is Thermoformed plastic packaging. Trifold packaging allows for one of the most easily displayed packaging methods in the market.
Packaging Methods for Light Sensitive Materials
In some industries not only is the packaging style important but also the material that the packaging is made of in order to protect the items within. Light sensitive materials such as photography film, graphic printing paper, photochemicals and many others require a light tight seal on their packaging. Most plastic packaging methods do not provide this protection unless they have been tinted with a colorant or have multi-layers of material to protect the items. The solution for this packaging dilemma is to incorporate various materials for the product’s packaging. By including multiple resources and packaging solutions, the security of light sensitive materials can be properly attained.
Top Materials For Light Sensitivity
Packaging solutions using the latest in pulp thermoforming and molded fiber packaging ensure light sensitive materials have a stronger barrier against light. In photo labs, film must be packaged under the strictest of light infiltration prevention. Because film as well as printing paper and photochemicals can easily be exposed before arriving to the consumer, there is also a problem of correct temperature storage as well as humidity. Plastic packaging must be incorporated to protect these two important areas. Photochemistry is a delicate science that can fall victim to the easiest of light leaks. Without the mixture of both plastics and cardboard or paper, consumers cannot use the items.
Photographers/Graphics Main Needs
In the photography and graphics industry, artists need materials that can be easily accessible without spoiling the item before use. Because certain protocols must be followed to ensure the materials are kept fresh, artists find that plastic packaging needs to be lightweight as well as prescribing to the light tight characteristics. With photochemistry, the two colors that block out light are red and black and because of this most packaging materials are colored as such. Transparent packaging is not feasible for such packaging needs and can expose items even if sealed within a cardboard box. By using pulp thermoforming or molded fiber packaging, materials can be sealed within a plastic package and a barrier can be made for light. These materials are also lightweight and can easily be carried.
Because Plastic Ingenuity works closely with their clients, they provide a variety of Packaging solutions and concepts that will work best for their client. Especially when it comes to products that require a higher amount of sensitivity in packaging.
Packaging For Consumer Meal Organization
With consumers becoming more health conscience, pre-prepared meals and set up meal plans are becoming more popular. Because of the varying meals and foods available to consumers, custom food packaging is very important. Being able to improve the way consumers organize their meal plans by preparing the correct plastic food packaging methods will not only improve the way consumers view their food intake but also improve the reliability of the packaging in storage. Most consumers struggle with finding time to improve their meal choices, so they look to companies to provide that for them. For that reason, finding the right packaging solutions for meal plans can help consumers with their day-to-day needs.
Food Packaging Stability
Because some foods may need to be stored for a few days, the correct product packaging must be found to prevent items from leaking or from being unstable during storage. The plastic food packaging process includes choosing the correct materials that will not contaminate the food; materials such as polyethylene packaging or bioresins work the best. These materials have been put to the test and show their durability in storage as well as transportation and display for the consumer.
Safe Quality Food (SQF)
The food industry can be a risky business and following the correct guidelines to prevent consumers from buying contaminated food items is one of the top concerns. By correctly storing and packaging foods in containers, the correct safety food checks can be followed. Foods to be packaged in facilities must follow strict guidelines to prevent contamination. With the correct plastic food packaging methods, items can safely leave the manufacturer into the consumer’s hands without any form of contamination.
Consumer Food Organization
When it comes to meeting goals, consumers seek food options that are already prepared and ready to go. Plastic food packaging can easily provide the ideal packaging solutions for following goals and needs. By working closely with clients, items that can be stacked and easily stored show the most popularity. Also, items that can contain multiple food items make the packaging methods more enticing for consumers and allow them multiple options for proper food intake.
Plastic Ingenuity was recently given Safe Quality Food Level Three Certification . Clients can easily find the options they seek for Plastic Food Packaging as well as knowing that their food is in safe hands.
Packaging for Cell Phone Protection
Sensitive items such as cell phones and their respective accessories require plastic packaging that will protect them from the elements. Cell phones need to remain clean and intact until consumers arrive to the store and decide to purchase these pieces. With the use of thermoforming plastic, this requirement can be found. Not only does this method of cell phone packaging protect the items but it also can show the consumer what is included with the item, what the item does, and even what it would be like for the consumer to purchase the item.
EasyOpen Designs
With EasyOpen packaging, cell phone packaging has a new and innovative method of protecting these delicate items and preventing them from being stolen. What makes EasyOpen such an important development in cell phone packaging is that it allows for consumers to easily open their purchase without personal injury. This packaging method is also tamper evident so as to prevent items from being contaminated with dust. Not only does this packaging method improve the safety of the item but also easily shows the item to consumers for purchase.
Displaying Cell Phone Packaging
With plastic packaging for cell phones, a major concern is the functionality of the packaging on a display. This thermoforming plastic packaging method allows for items to be showed in a variety of ways to fit the retailer’s specific needs. Items can be hung or displayed on shelves; all of course depending on the footage available for the display and the appearance of the items in conjunction with other merchandise in the store. Not only is it important to consider how these items will be displayed in the store but also what the item will look like in the packaging. The designs used for the packaging, which include the graphics in the packaging, are custom designed for the client.
Delivery and Materials
With over seven different materials available for cell phone packaging needs, cell phones are sure to be properly stored and protected for long travels from manufacturer to warehouse to storefront. Items are made to be space-efficient and safe for the items as well as the employees. Cell phones are handled with proper care and with plastic packaging made to be resistant to dust and static as well.
Cell phone packaging can be quite tricky to some clients, but with Plastic Ingenuity’s improving packaging methods a variety of choices are available. Each client’s needs are taken into consideration in order to make the best packaging for their items.
Consumer Safety With Opening Merchandise
When a customer takes home a product, they sometimes struggle with opening the merchandise either because the retail packaging has been sealed tightly or because they do not have the proper tools. There are instances when customers will return items because of the inability to open the product or because the material used to seal the product has injured them in some way. Using the correct product packaging can prevent this loss of profit. By using an EasyOpen package or blister packs, items can be easily removed from the packaging without struggle or harm to the person.
Examples of Risk-free Product Packaging
When a customer buys a product, they usually will open it either immediately outside of the store or when they arrive home. Most consumers would prefer not to struggle with the packaging and be able to use the product right away. Especially with items such as electronics or even drugstore goods, consumers prefer easily opened product packaging without scissors or knives that may cause them harm in some way. With easy-open retail packaging, the result is a tab that can easily be torn off to remove the item from its container. The consumer will not struggle with the item and can use it immediately. Other options include blister packs that allow for an easy push through option where the product remains safe and clean within the packaging until popped out through its perforated opening. Not only do these methods prevent harm to the consumer but they also prevent merchandise from being contaminated.
Securing Continued Anti-Theft Measures
Product packaging must not only prevent harm to the person but also prevent the loss of profit to the retailer or client. When measures are taken to prevent harm to a consumer, the usual thought is that the packaging would be easier to open and therefore would allow for easier pilfering within the store. This packaging solution does allow for the ease of packaging removal but can also continue to prevent theft in stores. Because retail stores face constant theft, security measures which include making the packaging stronger and/or adding on extra packaging such as zip ties or locks can deter thieves but can also prevent consumers from opening items. Each packaging method like blister packs is given a certain sensitivity that can include the best of both worlds. Most thieves will be deterred from stealing if items aren’t easily accessible or if items make loud noise when opening. In using various security measures to prevent theft, items will be easily used by consumers and remain intact in stores until actual purchase.
Retail packaging can not only prevent theft but also improve the ease of opening merchandise for consumers. Plastic Ingenuity works closely with their clients to make sure that each specific need can be attained.
Streamline Travel With the Right Packaging
Summer is the time for kids out of school, family road trips, and a lot of air travel. Unfortunately, there are times when travelling can bring headaches to vacationers. In times when airport security is so important, most people look for ways to simplify their travel needs. One main way to improve the hassle of organizing baggage is to find the correct containers to store personals. The dread of airport security checkpoints can be stressful, but plastic packaging can simplify this issue by providing easier methods to store and organize items.
Common Air Travel Rules and Current Solutions
Air travel for some can be daunting considering the many necessary items needed to travel; such as carrying the correct and up to date documents, all of the toiletries needed for the time away from home, and of course the worry of falling ill while away. Because all of these issues can arise while traveling, following the rules for safe travels can be overwhelming. Currently in the United States, passengers must only carry two personal parcels onto the airplane with them and if carrying items such as shampoo or soap they must be placed in sealed bags. Many people choose to carry their toiletries on board because of space issues in their luggage and also fear of bottled items leaking or exploding in their baggage due to air pressure changes. Using thermoformed packaging can prevent all of these issues.
How Custom Packaging Can Improve Travel
Though the use of thermoformed packaging will not override the set rules instated by the TSA and FAA on carry-on items, this method of plastic packaging can improve the space constraints on personal parcels. With the use of sealed and customized packaging for small toiletries, these items would easily fit inside luggage. Also, the fact this packaging is properly sealed would prevent the worry of leakage within the baggage. The best packaging solutions for travel include using containers with sealed closures and packaging that isn’t thick to bulk up suitcases. With the use of containers such as clamshells and blister packs, toiletries and other important items can be safely stowed away in luggage.
With custom packaging many issues can find easy solutions. Thermoformed packaging solutions by Plastic Ingenuity leads the competition with their evolving knowledge to find the best results for their clients.
How To Keep Plastic Packaging Eco-Friendly
Consumers are largely becoming environmentally conscience, and the result of these principles is higher amounts of recycling as well as theuse ofless plastics. But, plastic packaging cannot completely be annulled because of its durability. Other options such as paper containers do not provide the same leak proof qualities as plastic packaging. However, the issue of finding proper methods to dispose of plastics is still a problem. The advancements in biodegradable packaging are improving this concerning issue. Plastic packaging companies are taking great strides to find solutions for the improvement of materials to be eco-friendly.
Polylactic Acid Packaging (PLA)
This form of packaging is derived from corn and easily degrades over time into lactic acid, a non-toxic substance commonly found in milk and even naturally occurring in our own body. PLA has a higher range of heat resistance but can still be sensitive to extreme heat situations. Even though PLA is not exactly the best when used for certain products, this sensitivity to extreme temperatures is what makes it one of the top biodegradable packaging methods. One of the most common uses for PLA is in the medical and pharmaceutical industry through stitches or sutures, disposable garments such as diapers, and to contain hot foods or beverages.
Pulp Thermoforming
A new method being developed by plastic packaging companies is the pulp thermoforming process. This method of custom packaging uses scrap paper or recyclable paper that has been shredded to form packaging. The process makes this scrap paper almost into a paste and thermoforms the pulp to fit into a mold. The heat used to create the items forms the customized packaging for the customer. It is a great alternative to using plastic and is environmentally friendly.
Plastic Ingenuity is discovering new ways of packaging for their clients. Plastic Ingenuity is one of the leaders in keeping packaging at the forefront of green technologies.
PreventingTheft With Proper Retail Packaging
In many cases, stealing is inevitable and a common act that occurs in most stores. According to the Annual Retail Theft Survey conducted in 2011 by Jack L. Hayes International, over $6 billion was stolen from just 24 major retail stores last year. This amount of theft is alarming but can be lessened by following certain preventative measures. The first step most retail stores take for theft prevention is installing alarms as well as increasing security personnel. But, there is one area that most retailers overlook, and it is improving the security of their retail packaging.
Retail Packaging Options
When it comes to retail packaging, there are many options to consider. The main concern, especially to prevent theft, is what style of packaging to use. For example, will the item be in a box that will not allow the consumer to preview the item or will the packaging be transparent. Also, will the container be thick or sealed to increase security of the object. With thermoforming technology, the packaging can be transparent to allow the consumer a clear view of the item, and it can be sealed to prevent theft. The two styles of plastic packaging that allow for a clean seal are clamshell packaging and blister packs.
Security Characteristics
Thermoformed packaging allows for quite a few security measures for retail items. The main security measure is the ability to seal the items within their clamshell packaging . This feature prevents items from being stolen as frequently because the items are harder to remove from the packaging. A shoplifter would struggle with this type of packaging longer while in the store where most of the actual theft ensues. Also, because of the added bulk to the item, the thief would have a harder time hiding the object within clothes or bags.
Other Added Features
Not included in most thermoformed packaging methods, there are extra ways to preventing theft that plastic packaging enhances. Such extras as zip tie locks and scan sensitive labels or tags that beep when not removed at exit are great extras that can easily be attached to plastic packaging. The coupling of these features can deter various shoplifting incidents from occurring.
Plastic Ingenuity works with their clients to provide the best options for retail packaging and clamshell packaging. For more information visit our site www.plasticingenuity.com.
CustomizeYour Merchandise Displays
After clients carefully choose what merchandise they will sell at their stores, there is always concern that these items will not fit properly in their store or be easily displayed. By using the latestevolvement in the science of thermoformed packaging, in which molds are carefully formed for each item by using eco-friendly substances such as 100% recycled materials and biodegradable packaging, you can be sure your displays will be stocked appealingly. Each item that needs to have custom packaging is given a specific encasement to not only protect it through shipment but also allow it be attractively displayed in any store. The variety of customized packaging for retail gives multiple options for retailers to consider.
Light Gauge Thermoforming
Light Gauge Thermoforming or thin gauge thermoforming improves the appearance of retail packaging. This method is not only useful for the protection of items during shipment but also for utilization of the packaging in store displays. Thin plastic sheets are used to carefully stretch over the items for a more smooth appearance. But what makes this method ingenious is that if the packaging is no longer needed; the biodegradable packaging can be discarded in an eco-friendly manner.
Customized Thermoformed Packaging
Four main styles of custom packaging have been created to protect and display items: blisters, trays, trifolds and clamshells. All of these methods are customized according to the clients needs and can be used for a wide variety of merchandise. For example, blister packaging is mainly used for pharmaceutical needs but can also be used for other small part items. Other common packaging methods specifically for retail include the trifold packaging. This thermoformed packaging method is great for displaying items to stand alone on shelving units in stores. Though slightly more costly because of the technology used to create this packaging, this concept saves stores time and money in other areas by allowing the items to be displayed in a versatile way. The other two packaging methods, trays and clamshells, also are used for a variety of needs such as trays for organization of medical labs and clamshells for the display of retail items including cellphones and other electronics.
The versatile styles of packaging can be found at Plastic Ingenuity’s Custom Theromoforming product site. The site provides information on the four different packaging styles provided. For further review of what Plastic Ingenuity has to offer retail packaging, visit their website at www.plasticingenuity.com
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Shades of Matrimony: Turn Your Dream Wedding Into a Colorful Affair!
Your aren’t getting married because your relationship is a boring, neutral affair; you’re getting married because you enjoy each other’s company and want to spend the rest of your lives having adventures together. And whether those adventures entail the exciting journey of parenthood or exotic vacations, the one thing that you never want to feel when you’re with your spouse is “bored.” So it’s kind of surprising that despite the riotous changes our society has undergone since codifying the white wedding as “traditional,” couples are still adhering to the standard white linens and white flowers in their wedding rental selections. There’s nothing wrong with white, of course—it’s absolutely gorgeous when done right—but if you really want to make an impression on your guests, you can always inject your wedding with a stunning dose of color.
Choose Your Colors
Depending on your personality and specific tastes, you probably have a certain color scheme in mind already. If you don’t, you should remember that choosing a color scheme is one of the most important aspects of wedding planning and it impacts your selection of wedding rental products. It seems simple enough, but if you want to limit or eliminate white, you might need to do a little extra work coordinating your wedding, or hire professionals to do it for you! If you want to go all out, you can even choose a rainbow theme, though you’ll probably want help coordinating your wedding table cloths with everything that go along with it. You’ll be able to find everything in a variety of colors, including flowers, candles, and linen. Rent or buy items only after making the final decision on what your wedding will include.
Find your Perfect Flowers
Thanks to the efforts of the floral industry, you should be able to find nearly any flower in every color of the rainbow—including colors that don’t exist in nature! Floral shops can usually dye plants to match your particular color scheme, but you should make sure they are able to do this as soon as you can. Because floral shops can import flowers from both sides of the equator, it is unlikely that you’ll be able to request flowers that are not currently in stock, but you should still check as soon as you have a set date and venue.
Locate your Wedding Linen
An absolutely essential rental item is quality linen. Wedding table linen has advanced quite a bit beyond basic white; you can find everything from bright orange to delicate lavender to riotous prints in the modern linen industry. In order to find the best selection of linen for your wedding, find a wedding linen rental service that specializes in wedding linens and other tabletop accessories. You can usually request swatches, order wedding table cloths online, and examine linen in-store before deciding on the color and texture of your linen. Rent to save money, as you probably won’t be able to use 250 napkins any time in the conceivable future.
To find gorgeous and affordable wedding linen like wedding rental or table cloths, for more information visit our site http://www.bbjlinen.com.
Wedding Essentials: How to Organize Rentals on Your Special Day
No matter how happy you are about your special day, wedding planning can turn into an absolute nightmare. Although weddings are becoming more and more expensive, you can easily save money by renting most of the items you need to decorate. Just think—you are never going to find a realistic way to use fifty matching table cloths in the future, let alone a wedding dress, so why would you shell out a few thousand extra to purchase such extravagant items? You can save time by aggregating your order, and don’t be afraid to ask for professional help when it comes to making sure everything looks like your dream wedding.Planning a wedding is a dream and a nightmare. Sure, it’s the day you’ve dreamed of your whole life, whether you’ve admitted it or not, but planning to rent or buy everything essentially redefines the word “nightmare.” Fortunately, with these easy planning tips, you can dramatically reduce your wedding rental nightmare.
There may be a few outliers, but once you’ve decided on a supplier, planning will be a lot easier.Be Kind, CombineWhenever possible, aggregate. It’s bad enough that you have to arrange for a thousand and one items to be delivered the morning of your big day; why would you want to make that worse by communicating with a thousand and one different companies. Now, it’s true that aggregating can have its pitfalls—the worst case scenario being that the one company isn’t able to deliver the items to your event. But this can easily be avoided by only relying on a competent wedding rental company.
Search online company reviews to make sure your company is reliable. If the company was able to deliver table cloths and plates the day before the big day every time, you can probably rely on them.What to Rent, What to BuyDepending on your budget and the type of wedding you plan to host, you may want to buy certain items, but when in doubt, rent. Obviously, perishable items like food and flowers are a must. But when it comes to things that you will only wear once, like the dresses and tuxedos, renting might be your best option.
True, we’ve all spent a Saturday or two watching those bridal shows where money is not an object. But the truth is that if you’re starting your life together, you probably already have too many things. And you will never wear the dress or tuxedo again. If you can’t find anything you like at a rental shop, by all means buy. Otherwise, save your money to spend it on items everyone will enjoy, like linens and a gorgeous wedding cake.When to Ask for HelpEven if you’re a full-blown fashionista who worships at the altar of Kate Spade and Manolo Blahnik, unless you’ve planned several weddings, you probably don’t know how to match table cloth
to napkins, let alone match your linen rental to your flowers, the venue’s carpeting, your lighting scheme, and your wedding party. You can rely on your own palate when it comes to choosing aperitifs and main courses, but when it comes to arranging the entire scheme, you’ll definitely want to turn to the professionals.
To find a one-stop-shop for table linens and other critical wedding décor like wedding rental. For more information visit http://www.bbjlinen.com.
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How to Protect Produce During Shipping
Whether you operate an industrial farm or a family-owned organic garden, chances are you’ll need to transport your fruits and vegetables to a retailer like a grocery store or a farmer’s market at some point. When you do, you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure that your produce was just as fresh, ripe, and crisp as it was when it was picked. Finding a good refrigeration truck service will help, but you should also pay close attention to your product packaging. Good plastic food packaging will not only help you to better display your product; it will also protect your fruits from becoming over ripe and your vegetables from getting soft. Here are a few helpful tips for getting your product to the market.
Thermoformed Packaging
Everyone knows what happens when you place a round object on a moving flat surface—it rolls. And in the case of delicate fruits like peaches or tomatoes, the last thing you need is for them to collide and become bruised in the process. Fortunately, thermoformed packaging will allow you to bypass this entirely. Think of an egg carton—each egg is contained in its own individual pocket. Likewise, thermoformed packaging will hold each item separately, prevent rolling, and ensure they reach the market in pristine condition.
Clamshell Containers
A number of companies dealing with leafy vegetables have already discovered a way to keep their products safe during shipping—clamshell containers. Unlike the traditional packaging for food items like lettuce and cabbage, which generally consists of a simple twist tie to contain (and, more often than not, crush or sever) the leaves during shipment and customer inspection, clamshell containers protect leafy vegetables during shipping and provide an attractive display case to boot. You can also look into custom packaging, such as clamshell containers with thermoformed capsules for round fruits or vegetables.
Custom Packaging
When all else fails, you can always find a plastic manufacturer that offers custom packaging. This may be especially helpful if you’ve developed a new produce item—think of how quickly those customized plumcot containers reached the market to get an idea of just how quickly a plastic manufacturer can design and manufacture a container for your particular product. Of course, you aren’t limited to produce when it comes to customized packaging. Any new product should come with highly visible product packaging to make it stand out on the shelves.
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Create a Modernist Home with Fun Black and White Prints
True, you’ll never be able to afford a house like Falling Waters, and while architecture has advanced enormously since the hallowed days of Frank Lloyd Wright, you probably don’t want to buy a house just because it fits a certain theme. It’s expensive, and decorating the interior of your home is much more affordable and much more fun. Besides, modernism infiltrated the art world decades ago, and has since trickled down to occupy nearly every aspect of our lives. You can find gorgeously geometric furniture, stunningly balanced rugs, and, of course, a whole wealth of modernist printed fabrics. Here are a few fun ideas for redecorating your home with a modernist flair.
Black and White
While we usually associate modernist artwork with colorful squares and the occasional meticulously arranged blob of paint, this doesn’t always make for a beautiful home. Unless you want to invest in beanbag furniture, you won’t be able to arrange your entire home to adhere to the theme. And, no, you aren’t obligated to have everything match, but your home will be a lot more attractive if it does. Find chair covers, wall art, furniture, and table cloths in solids or in elegant modernist prints.
Furniture
Even if you have a budget of under a thousand dollars, you can still buy key furniture items with a modernist appeal. Find bookshelves with a skewered geometric design, lamps with shelving options, or 3-legged dining room chairs. You can also find chair covers in basic white or black—alternate them if you have an even number of chairs. Larger items like couches or beds will probably need to wait, but you can cover those with table cloths. Look for cheap table linens in modernist prints and other fun accessories.
Windows
Simple blinds are just fine, as are sliding curtains that hang straight down. Avoid excessive finishes like bows, lace, and fringes, as these will stand out against the simplicity that governs modernism—and not in a good way! If you’re good with your hands and can’t find curtains that fit your overall scheme, you can always repurpose modernis table cloths, adding hooks and adjusting them onto your existing framework.
Finishing Touches
You can find a variety of cheap table linens with a modernist appeal. You can stay with your black and white scheme by finding fun, modernist prints on table cloths and other home decorating items. The right print will have massive visual appeal, but will be simple enough that it doesn’t appear gaudy. Use this guideline when selecting wall art as well, and choose inexpensive frames in basic, matte black.
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Reduce Echo in Your Home with These Easy Tips
Reverberation and amplification can be a big problem, particularly in larger homes composed of natural stone. While there isn’t much you can do about the acoustic design of your home, you should definitely take advantage of certain elements that can dampen or eradicate echoes. Cover your home with porous surfaces, such as canvas, paper, carpeting, and even table cloths. Install carpeting if you can afford it, reduce the number of smooth surfaces, and reduce the level of noise itself by attaching felt sliders to the legs of furniture. You can also highlight your children’s accomplishments by dedicating a wall to their artwork, report cards, and unframed academic awards.
While manufacturers now produce carpeting, linen, and even paint designed to dampen sound, reverberation can still be a big problem in some homes, particularly large homes featuring natural stone surfaces and limited carpeting. It isn’t so much that you mind feeling like you live in a castle; it’s the fact that every noise, from the baby’s screaming to your spouse’s questionable taste in music the dog’s nails clipping the linoleum, is amplified just enough to drive you crazy. Unless you want to make your home look like the inside of a 1970s elevator with floor-to-ceiling carpeting, you’ll need to invest in a few key items, like floor-length table linens, to reduce amplification and reverberation.
Carpeting
Carpeting will reduce reverberation from the floor. Obviously, this is out of the question if you just spent thirty grand installing travertine flooring. If this isn’t the case, you should still expect to invest quite a bit of money. Carpeting isn’t cheap, and low quality carpeting will look good for a maximum of five years or so. If you are willing to commit to it, carpeting can generally be installed within a day.
Rugs
If you’ve decided that carpeting isn’t the way you want to go, rugs are a good alternative. In addition to absorbing sound themselves, they create an uneven surface on the floor. Sound bounces more readily off smooth surfaces, so rugs can make a big difference.
Curtains
Fabric Curtains will help to absorb sound. They will also keep sunlight from entering your home in the summer and help to keep the heat from escaping through the windows during the winter.
Wall Décor
Don’t worry—you won’t need to put up tacky wallpaper or surround yourself with table linens . Anything that breaks up the shape of a smooth wall will help to divert sound. Try to use porous décor, like canvas paintings in glass-free frames. You can also dedicate a wall or two to your children’s art work, report cards, and academic achievements.
Chairs
Wooden chairs can make obnoxious scraping noises. You should be able to find appropriately-sized felt sliders at any hardware store. You can also find cheap chair covers to hide older furniture and muffle the creaking noises wooden chairs often make. You should be able to find attractive cheap chair covers online.
Tables
Cover tables with floor-length (or just long) table cloths. True, tables themselves don’t provide for reverberation, but they do allow sound to flow past them. Longer table cloths will mitigate this problem by absorbing sound.
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Choosing Table Décor For Your Wedding
There are all different kinds of wedding receptions and they can range from formal to casual and vary according to how many people attend.You can decorate the tables at a reception so many different ways and even adding things as simple as brightly colored wedding tablecloths will change the whole look of a room.
For a reception that is going to be held at a five-star hotel or a historical building, you’ll probably want your décor to be formal. These types of venues typically hold a lot of people, so your best bet is to have large, long tables covered with banquet tablecloths. For more formal affairs, place settings should include quality dishes and crystal glasses. Typically hotels will have a few options of settings for you to choose from. Just remember, however, that even though your reception is formal, you can still get creative with colors and little details as you select wedding tablecloths. To spruce things up and to make the room more interesting, try adding pops of color here and there with dramatic flower centerpieces or vibrant napkin rings. Add lengthy chair covers with elegant bows to wow your guests as they first enter the room.
For a less formal reception, such as an outdoor wedding, you can still create impressive table décor. Outdoor weddings usually allow couples more freedom when it comes to decorating as they don’t have to abide by any ornamenting restrictions from a hotel. If your outdoor wedding has 100 guests or less, set up small tables and cover each of them with a round table cloth. This will give your guests the opportunity for a sit-down dinner, and allow them more intimacy in getting to know other people at the event. If you go with small tables, be sure to include name cards on the banquet table cloths for each place setting. Then, spruce up the space with decorations according to your theme or color scheme. Your napkins can be folded into various forms and you can even put party favors on your guests’ plates. You may want to use some sort of plastic serving ware that fits into your theme or coordinates with your wedding tablecloths. Or, you can always set up the food area family-style by laying out food as if it were a buffet. Then, your guests can sit wherever they please and you can decorate the buffet table with various natural elements such as greens, herbs or colored flowers.
In general, whether your wedding reception is going to be formal or casual, be sure you add effective, but appropriate decorations to your tables. Don’t fill up the table with too many decorations because you want to ensure your guests have plenty of room to actually eat and are able to appreciate the beautiful banquet table cloths they are dining on. With these tips, you’ll have the perfect décor for your wedding.
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Crafting the Perfect Wedding Registry
Things like booking the right music group and photographer to finding the perfect dress can be fun when it comes to wedding planning, but all the planning is often time consuming and, at times, stressful. One thing that many brides overlook is their wedding registry. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all of your wedding planning, check out this guide to creating the perfect wedding registry. From linen tablecloths to pasta makers, you’ll be all set for your new life together as newlyweds.
Kitchen items: If you and your future spouse already live together, you may not need a ton of kitchen items. However, it’s nice to register for some quality items such as a large food processor or a quality toaster. If you’re starting from scratch, a few important items you may need include wooden spoons, spatulas, pots and pans, cake pans, cookie sheets and Tupperware. You should register for dishes and maybe even fine china if you plan on having a lot of dinner parties. If you both enjoy cooking, think outside the box and register for items such as pasta makers, stand mixers, pastry knifes and bags, and more!
Bedroom items: While many wedding registries involve kitchen items, think about your bedroom for a bit and decide what kind of sheets, pillows and comforters you both like. If you can’t decide on a color, just register for a linen bed set that’s plain and decide later as to whether or not you want to exchange it for a more vibrant one. Also, fun items like bedside tables and lamps can be nice to have on your registry, too.
Bathroom items: You may want to throw a couple of bath towels on your list, along with hand towels and washcloths. It’s always nice to have extras for when guests are staying over at your house. Additionally, register for items such as soap holders and wastebaskets to add some continuity to your bathroom décor.
Linen tablecloths: While registering for tablecloths may seem old fashioned, they’re nice to have when you’re hosting a dinner or need tablecloths for events. Everyone should have at least one on their registry as they do come in handy.
Extra fun items: You have to remember to have a little fun when it comes to choosing the items on your wedding registry. Sure, you probably need various dishes and bed sheets, but wouldn’t it be fun to have a picnic basket for those lazy summer days? Or, think of registering for items that can help you decorate your home for the holidays, like a tablecloth that’s red for Christmas, or a pastel colored serving platter for the spring. Also, couples that don’t need a lot often register for trips and have their guests contribute to their fund.
So all it takes is a little consideration as to what you really need as a couple. With that, you’re able to craft the perfect registry.
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Essential Items For a Dinner Party
If you’re hosting a dinner party in the near future, your first step will be to create a list of items you need for the big day. Once you have your list, you will be set to host a great party!
Budget: Although you want to serve quality, tasty food, don’t feel the need to spend a fortune on brand new supplies for your party. Try to use some of the items you already have, and incorporate them with a few new things you’ve purchased. You can always improvise. Things like a tablecloth, oval or round for your circular table may, be necessary to buy if you need one or two, but rental tablecloths may be more cost effective if you need several.
Invitations: Your invitations can range from very formal snail mail cards to more casual Evites. So long as your guests know the day and time of the dinner party, you should be set.
Drinks: Drinks are often just as important as the food at a dinner party as they often complement the various courses and alter the taste of certain dishes. You’ll want to have an aperitif, or a before-dinner drink; perhaps some sort of mixed drink or spritzer. Then offer your guests wine, water or other non-alcoholic beverages during dinner. Coffee, either regular or decaf, can be served during dessert, or you can even offer your guests a sweet after-dinner drink for dessert, like a port.
Food: When planning a menu, simply be aware of what your guests enjoy eating. Also, try to craft a menu that strays away from the norm in order to give your guests a unique experience. Aside from just planning the main course, remember you need items for appetizers, dessert and salads. If you don’t think you’ll have enough space for the food, you can inquire with a company that offers table rentals. A tablecloth can be set out on one of these tables for your guests to help themselves to appetizers and other finger food. A rental tablecloth can make a simple gathering more festive or formal.
Dishes: It’s easier to determine what kind of dishes and how many of them you need for your dinner party after you determine the menu. The reason being is courses. If you’re planning on serving a 12-course meal, then you’ll need many more plates and silverware than you would if you are serving only a 2-course meal. In general, plan to have salad plates or bowls, main course plates, a bread plate, perhaps a bowl for soup and a dessert plate. Then, depending on what’s on the menu, be sure to have enough serving platters for all the food.
Decorations: Centerpieces always make great decorations for a dinner party, as well as some nice tapers that can be lit during dinner. Additionally, you should have several tablecloths, a casual tablecloth that is either oval or square for your prepping station, and a more formal tablecloth, red for example, to add to the décor. You can drape an oval tablecloth over your square tablecloth to make the gathering tables stand out from the food and prep tables.
Once your planning is complete, and the day of the dinner party finally arrives, remember to enjoy to your party and that it’s not the end of the world if something goes wrong.
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Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Hosting a dinner, especially one as big as Thanksgiving, is a great time to show off your hosting and cooking talents to your friends and family members. However, the responsibility of making everything run smoothly is all on your shoulders and it can certainly be nerve-wracking. That’s why it’s important to create a to-do list along with a supply list so you have everything ready to go on the day of the big feast. From tablecloths to mashed potatoes, here’s a guide to hosting Thanksgiving dinner.
Menu: Your first step should be crafting a menu for the big day. While you’re going to want to have all the traditional Thanksgiving food, there are hundreds of ways you can make each dish. Make it easy on yourself and cook the easiest dishes. For example, potatoes are a traditional food so instead of worrying about boiling and mashing them, just pop a bunch in the oven and serve them as baked potatoes. Also, ask your guests if they have any dietary restrictions. Although you should not feel as though you need to make several other dishes to accommodate various diets, you may want to have a couple of options for those specific guests.
Drinks: Coming up with a list of drinks to serve on the day of the big meal is important because you want to make sure your guests are having a good time and not just waiting around for you to finish up cooking. When you create a drink list you can purchase alcohol and soda in bulk and you can assign one person to be the “bartender.” Or, you can throw a party tablecloth down on one of your kitchen counters and set out liquor and soda for guests to mix and grab on their own.
Décor: Adding some festive decorations to the table and the room always makes the meal feel a bit more special. Add some colorful plate chargers to each place or create a fall-inspired centerpiece full of gourds and squash. Even little things like tablecloths can really transform a room, so get creative!
Servingware:Finally, set out the dishes you are going to use for the meal beforehand. Count the number of plates, napkins and utensils you have a couple of days before the meal so you don’t end up short on Thanksgiving. Also, gather any platters you may want to use to serve the turkey and other side dishes on so you’re all set the day of. You may even want to swap out those nice cloth tablecloths for plastic ones if you anticipate a messy group.
Lastly, remember to enjoy the day. You have a lot on your plate, but with the right planning, things should be smooth sailing.
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Throwing a Surprise Birthday Party
Everyone has that one person in their life that they can never surprise. Whether you try to get them a special gift or throw them a surprise celebration, they always end up figuring it out. However, that shouldn’t stop you from trying! Learn some tricks on to how to keep a surprise party hush hush whilst planning it. By creating a new email solely for the party and requesting your guests to RSVP to someone who is not around the birthday boy or girl frequently is a great start. Then, covertly plan a menu, gather the decorations, such as flowers and rental tablecloths, and keep the birthday boy or girl occupied before the party. With that, you just may be able to pull one over on him or her!
Some people, no matter how hard you try, just cannot be surprised on their birthday. But, this shouldn’t stop you from trying! Here are some tips on how to throw a great surprise party.
The first step in throwing a surprise party is to create a guest list, a list of the birthday boy or girl’s closest friends. If you know he or she has a friend who can’t keep a secret, wait a little longer to inform that guest about the party in order to have better odds of he or she not spilling the beans.
Next, depending on the size of the party, you’ll have to determine a date, time and venue. Maybe the group will be small enough where you can throw the party in the comfort of your own home. Or perhaps you need a bigger space, so a banquet room or restaurant may be a better option. One great thing about having the party elsewhere is that oftentimes large venues will offer you rental supplies such as rental tablecloths, chairs, and decorations. When you shop for rental tablecloths and party supplies, they may offer you several options, like various plate sizes or round versus square tablecloths.
Once you have the venue, it’s time to start thinking food, drinks and entertainment! First decide if you’re going to host a sit-down meal or if you just want to serve hors d’oeuvres. Hors d’oeuvres often work best for a surprise party because you can simply throw down a couple of square tablecloths with various platters and let everyone take what they’d like. Your entertainment can be as simple as plugging in an iPod and playing the birthday boy or girl’s favorite music, or you can actually hire a live band.
Finally, once the day has arrived, be sure the person who you’re surprising is occupied up until the party. Spruce up your party space with fun decorations and vibrant colors by adding things like streamers, party napkins, blue tablecloths, and more.
So how do you keep this whole shindig a surprise? If you live with the birthday boy or girl, don’t give any of your vendors your home phone number or email. Direct most of the vendors to a work email or even create a new email just for the party. Also, only give your cellphone number so you can silence it and screen the calls if a vendor calls when you’re around the person you’ll be surprising. Additionally, have guests RSVP to one of your closest friends, or better yet, via email (providing you two don’t share an email account).
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Operating Your School’s Bake Sale
School bake sales are a great way to raise money and to get students involved and experienced in the process of business operations. If you have volunteered or have been elected to run your school’s bake sale, there’s probably a lot on your plate already. From square tablecloths to promoting the event, here is your step-by-step guide to operating a successful school bake sale.
Your first step will be to delegate tasks to everyone involved. This mainly entails telling everyone what they need to bake. Obviously you want a variety of baked goods so it’s important that everyone bakes something different. Excellent bake sale items include cookies, bars, brownies, cupcakes, puppy chow, fudge, sweet breads and rice crispy treats. Make sure there are some items that are nut-free, and even gluten-free for those who have dietary restrictions. Also, don’t forget items like napkins, paper plates, silverware and cups for beverages.
Then, if the bake sale is going to be in your school gym, you’ll most likely have all the supplies needed for the event. However, if you are short on a few things, have some of the workers bring in things like tables, chairs and tablecloths. Additionally, although you’ll be making money the day of the sale, you will need a cashbox filled with some cash to get you started for the day.
When the day finally arrives, get to the sale early so you have enough time to set up. Recruit helpers to set up tables with square tablecloths and to unfold chairs. Organize the tables according to what kind of baked good is on them. Have a table set up as a payment station, indicated with a blue tablecloth . That way, there doesn’t have to be a cashbox at every table. Also, set up a table designated to napkins, plates and beverages. You can decorate the space with streamers and balloons or even hand-made signs. These things will add some color and vibrancy to the event.
Once the people start arriving with the goods, you can start pricing the items. If there are certain baked goods that are cut larger than others, feel free to price them a bit higher. Nothing, however, should be too expensive.
Be sure that whilst all the planning and prepping, you are promoting the bake sale. Use social media to spread the word, along with posters and school newspapers. Be sure everyone knows when and where the event will be.
With that, you’re now ready to run your school’s bake sale.
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5 Tips to Make Your Job Fair a Success
So you’re all set to go to that Seattle career fair. You’ve got your resumes ready and your clothes cleanly pressed, but there’s a bit more you can do to get the most out of a job fair. Whither at an LA job fair or a Milwaukee job fair, you can make use of these tips to get the best return on your time and beat out your competition.
Rule of Resumes
Make sure you’re carrying 25-40 resumes depending on how large the job fair is. You can’t always count on people being willing to take notes or there being a copy machine around when you need it. Depending on what you are going for, you may also want to include fancier copies with more ornate formatting if the employer would prefer, but for the most part an easily scannable resume will make it easy for them to file. You’ll also want paper, pen and pencil, as well as a folder or briefcase to keep everything neat, professional and organized.
Take it to the Web
If the job fairs website supports it, check out what companies and jobs will be available at the job fair. This will allow you to not only plan and target the most promising jobs that you want, it will even allow you to create a customized resume for the main companies you wish to target. Making use of the employer’s own job listing will give you the right keywords and skills they’re looking for to put in your resume and make it you a stronger candidate compared to your competition. Even at the largest LA job fair, you can beat out other people by investing time into personalizing your resume!
Reference Cards
If you have to ask to take a job application home to fill it out, you probably aren’t going to get the job unless otherwise directed. Bring along a reference card with all of the information you need to fill out a job application. Being well prepared will not only get your application directly into their hands at that Milwaukee job fair, it will also make you seem better prepared and reliable.
Be Fashionably Early
The early bird gets the worm as they say. Show up early and get a copy of the booth map and see if there’s an updated list of jobs available. This way you can better map yourself so you can get in to see all of your targeted companies without wasting time navigating once that Seattle job fair is crowded with your competition.
Track Everything
Seriously. Write down everything you can, such as what company you submitted a resume to and who you talked to, right after you walk away from the booth so you don’t forget it. You’ll also want to collect business cards and contact information as you go, so have a few pens and notepads ready to go. This will keep your responses consistent, and allow you to reference names in your thank you letters that you’ll be sending out in the next 24-48 hours.
With a bit of extra preparation, you can better your chances and make sure you get in to see the companies you’re targeting. And by being well prepared, you can not only tailor your resume and approach, you will also look that much more professional than your competition!
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How to Make Conversation at Chicago Job Fairs
It doesn’t matter whether you are attending a Chicago job fair or a Boston job fair , it’s not always easy making conversation. With all of the pressure you’re under it’s no surprise many people clam up and miss opportunity. Conversing and showing yourself to be charismatic and confident to an employer is one of the most important skills you can learn. And given how much face-to-face interaction happens at job fairs, there’s no better place to put your conversation skills up to bat. So to help you keep cool and collected, here are some tips to make conversation a breeze.
Be Ready
Knowing is still half the battle, even at Chicago job fairs! The more you know about a company, the easier it is going to be to sound knowledgeable and know what they are looking for. Read up on the company at their website and try to find their job listings. That way you will not only have a better grasp of the sort of people you will be dealing with, you’ll also know exactly what skills they desire for the position.
Think of at least 5 questions to ask each employer. This will not only get you more information, it will also show them you are interested in knowing more about them. You can write them down on the notepad you’re going to take with you and review them right before you approach the booth.
Sell yourself in a 30 second speech. When a recruiter at the Chicago job fair asks you about your qualifications, you’ll be ready to answer clearly, confidently and succinctly.
Practice your opening speech with friends or family. When you can introduce yourself with a confident voice and handshake, you’ll make a good first impression you can keep throughout the interview.
Talk it Out
Just like in the fast paced life of Chicago, job fairs have a time limit. Remember to stay on topic with the company about job openings and how you fit in.
Speak clearly and be polite! A good candidate does not interrupt people.
Remember that you are there to learn more about the company just like the recruiter is trying to learn more about you. One of the best tips I found at a Boston job fair to boost confidence was to keep in mind you are assessing them just as much as they are assessing you. You want to work at a place that will be a good fit to you after all!
On that note, ask questions! Find out more about the company by asking open ended questions to get more info such as what background and experience they find works best for that particular position. You’ll not only show interest, you’ll also find potential weaknesses you can fix on your resume!
While there is a time limit, give your recruiter time to think about your answers or the questions you just asked. Just like you don’t want to feel pressured, grilling them for information does not make you look like a better candidate.
Close Out
Now that you have expressed your interest to the recruiter, it’s time to close things out. Be sure to thank them for their time and get a business card. You should also let them know that you intend to follow up and even ask if there is a way they would prefer you do this. Anything to better your chances!
Don’t be offended if the recruiter ends the conversation quicker than you’d like. Just as there are several booths you wish to see, they have a lot of candidates to interview as well.
Follow-up with all the companies you had interest in within 24-48 hours. Even if a company didn’t have any open positions that worked well for you, you can always request another contact in the company.
Remember to be positive and friendly! Nobody wants to work with someone who is negative or grumpy so be sure to remain upbeat. By showing up prepared and speaking clearly, you will give yourself a stronger image at a Chicago job fair which is sure to land you the job of your dreams.
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