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How To: Read Your Rental Contract

Checking over your rental contract is an essential part of preparing for a successful event. By taking a few minutes to review your rental contract in advance, you can avoid last minute problems and unnecessary stress closer to your event date. And since we have recently switched over to a new rental system and our rental contracts look quite different, we have decided to create a guide as to how to read your rental contract.

Part A: A&B Contact Information

This is where you can find our contact information. This includes the address of our showroom and warehouse for pickups and returns.

Part B: Customer Information

Your contact information will be here, including billing address, phone number, and event name or description. You should check that this is all correct in case we need to contact you.

Part C: Delivery & Pickup Information

If applicable, this is where you will find information regarding your delivery and pickup. This includes delivery and pickup dates, scheduled time windows, address, and specific delivery instructions. Make sure to check that the date and time window is correct for delivery and pickup. You wouldn’t want us to come a day early for a surprise party or a day late for a wedding!

Part D: Rental Items

This is a complete list of your rental items. It goes without saying that you should check this carefully to make sure nothing was accidentally omitted or added.  This is also where you can see the price breakdown for your rentals, delivery and pick-up, and retail items.

Part E: Contract Status and Number

This is where you can quickly find out whether your contract is a “Reservation,” “Quote,” or “Cancelled.” This is also where you can find your contract number. Pro tip: when calling or emailing us to inquire or revise your order, it is very helpful to have your contract number handy.

Part F: Event Dates and Sales Representative

This is where you can find out when your items are booked out and due back. If your rentals are being delivered, these dates should match the dates in Part C.  The sales representative that last revised your order is also noted here.

Part G: Total Charges

This is where you can find a summary of your total charges.

Part H: Hours of Operation

These are our hours of operation. For pickups and returns, please arrive at least half an hour before closing to avoid the end of day rush.

If you have any questions about your contract, you can always call our office to speak with our sales staff.  Happy ordering!

~ Kim Co

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Valentine’s Day 2017 – Table Inspiration

I have a confession: I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day.  I’m all for celebrating love and togetherness but I hate the pressure of making everything perfect on this one day.  I have a lot of respect for anyone willing to brave the crowds to put a smile on their loved one’s face.  This year, to take the some of the pressure off, we have three easy options that you can set up anywhere!

Simple Romance

Surprise your partner with a romantic dinner for two.  Here, one of our A&B drivers transformed a warehouse space into a dining area by using silver sequin and white banjo drape to surprise his girlfriend with a home-cooked meal.  Lush linens, silver cutlery, and sparkling glassware combined with lots of candlelight and rose petals completed the look that brought tears to her eyes.

Blush Sparkle

Design by Debut Event Design; Photograph by Union Photographers

For those that love glitz, glamour, and sparkle, this setting is sure to wow!  This table, designed by Debut Event Design and photographed by Union Photographers, makes a statement with blush sequins and gold cutlery and china.  It has an old Hollywood feel that is fit for the leading lady (or gentleman) in your life.

Galentine’s Day

Sometimes a party with friends is the best route to take.  Get your girlfriends (or guy friends) together for a Galentine’s Day party to celebrate the day, regardless of your relationship status.  Whether it’s a long table dinner or a casual cocktail party, we’ve got looks for every setting.  For a full breakdown of the items used in these photos, check out our Pinterest board!

The important thing is to make sure your plans are full of details that mean something to you and whomever you are spending the day with.  They’ll love whatever you came up with regardless of what look you pick as long as it comes from the heart.

Wishing you all a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Angela