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5 Questions with…Jen Camarador, Event Specialist at A&B Partytime Rentals

Meet the people behind A&B that make all the magic happen! Our blog series, “5 Questions with…” introduces our team of event experts. Today’s post features Jen Camarador. Jen started working at A&B in the spring of 2014. She has a wealth of industry experience, having worked and volunteered with organizations such as the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, The BMW Store and JDRF.

What does your typical workday look like?

We are such a tight-knit group, so we really work as a team and help each other out where and when we can. We process incoming orders, help clients out via phone, email or in person and anything in-between. From data entry to following up on quotes and orders, and even prettying up the showroom, there is always something to do. I love keeping busy and time just flies!

What are some of your favourite events that you have worked on?

I really enjoy creating table designs for wedding shows, as it is also a chance to meet our clients and vendors across the industry.

I also volunteer with JDRF on their annual Rockin’ for Research Gala. Last year’s theme was Venetian Masquerade and they had volunteers dressed in masks and gowns. It is a lot of fun and gratifying to know it is for a great cause.

What are some new rental items that you are coveting right now?

I am a sucker for anything pretty and pink, so I have fallen very much in love with the Blush Sequin Linen and hope to see more colours in the sequin soon.

Finish this sentence. They key to a successful event is…

…making memorable moments by adding personal touches.

If you had an unlimited budget to plan the ultimate event of your dreams, what kind of party would you throw?

Being a part of the wedding industry and working on wedding shows, I would definitely want to plan my dream wedding (call me a hopeless romantic!). I have come across so many talented people in this industry, with so many great ideas, how can a girl not dream? Plus, it is not just a day for me, but a day I can celebrate with the people I love most. I have not narrowed down on a theme yet, but I envision lots of flowers, good food and a large variety of desserts!

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Holiday Event Inspiration

Our showroom is full of fun and festive inspiration for your upcoming holiday events. Highlighted below are two of our main table designs currently on display. Contact us to learn more about the specific items listed, and ensure to place your holiday orders in now if you have not already!

*Please Note:
Sold Out Dates: Dec 2 – 8, Dec 10-14
Holiday Closures: Dec 24 – 27 for Christmas and Dec 31 – Jan 3 for New Year’s

Holiday Event Inspiration

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Vancouver Wedding Events 2015 Highlights

From planners, caterers, photographers and more, Vancouver’s wedding industry is made up of a variety of segments. Throughout the year, the industry gathers together to showcase their very best. We have highlighted some of the wedding events we participated in this year below, and we are already looking forward to a busy 2016 wedding season!

At A&B Partytime Rentals, we work closely with brides, grooms and wedding event planners, helping clients choose from our broad selection of high quality wedding rental products. Whether intimate or large, traditional or contemporary, we have items for every type of wedding setting. Contact us to learn more.

Vancouver Wedding Events 2015 Highlights

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5 Questions with…Angela Cruz, Event Specialist

Meet the people behind A&B that make all the magic happen! Our blog series, “5 Questions with…” introduces our team of event experts. Today’s post features Angela Cruz. Before joining A&B in 2012, Angela worked for Princess Cruises in a customer relations position for four years. At A&B, Angela is now one of our outstanding Event Specialists.

5 Questions with…Angela Cruz, Event Specialist A&B Partytime Rentals

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What does your typical workday look like?

One of the best things about A&B is that every day is different. Aside from helping customers that walk into the showroom, there’s a lot of time spent on the phone and on data entry. As we transition into our busy season, there’s also a lot of time going back and forth with the warehouse, coordinating details with the other departments, and sometimes even assisting with packing last minute orders.

What are some of your favourite events that you have worked on?

Working on weddings is always fun, especially since so many of the planners and designers we work with are amazingly talented. I also really like working on industry events because those are the events we get invited to!

With industry events, we actually get to see how our product is being used and get to talk to people about what it is we do. A recent example of this was at the Cocktails and Canapes night at the Vancouver Art Gallery. We had a chance to partner with some great Vancouver companies and were able to showcase our new stoneware plates.

Wedding shows like the Hush Wedding Show at Terminal City Club are also fun since it’s an easy way for brides and grooms who are planning their own weddings to ask questions and see examples.

What are some new rental items that you are coveting right now?

I love our new burlap linens! The platinum colour goes well for so many events and the texture adds a little something extra to the table without having to rely so much on décor.

Finish this sentence. They key to a successful event is…

Planning! At any event, something will always go wrong and you’ll need to be able to adapt, but a solid plan is always the best foundation for success.

If you had an unlimited budget to plan the ultimate event of your dreams, what kind of party would you throw?

I’d love to do a large-scale seasonal event like a Halloween Carnival or something for Christmas. I come from a large family and we always go all out for holidays, so it’d be fun to take those celebrations to the next level.

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Mobile Kitchens: Cooking Equipment, Accessories and Food Service

When most people think of event rentals, items like tables, chairs and linens often first come to mind. But, did you know that you could rent an entire mobile kitchen from A&B Partytime Rentals? Popular with caterers and hospitality groups, our selection of cooking equipment, accessories and food service items allow you to refrigerate, warm, BBQ and much more. Some of our most popular items include:

  • Refrigerated Cabinets
  • Warming Cabinets
  • Ovens
  • Propane and Charcoal BBQs

To see our entire list of cooking equipment, accessories and food service items, visit our Catalogue.

christmas dinner.jpgLast year, A&B Partytime Rentals had the pleasure of working with Glowbal Restaurant Group and Cause We Care Foundation to host a Christmas Dinner for Thunderbird Elementary School. An entire pop-up outdoor mobile kitchen was created under a 20×20 tent, featuring our propane heaters, stoves, ovens and warming cabinets, along with other food service items such as trays and chafing dishes. Call us to learn more about our cooking equipment rental items.

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Our New Website Has Launched!

A&B Partytime Rentals is excited to announce the launch of our new website. We have completely overhauled the design, making it easier for our customers to navigate through and find exactly what they need.

We invite you to start exploring our various pages:

  • Catalogue – view Vancouver’s most complete rental inventory
  • Services – learn about our pre and post party services, event planning assistance, and more
  • Events – no matter what the occasion, see how we can help
  • Testimonials – read what our clients say about us
  • Who We Are – meet the people behind A&B Partytime Rentals that make the magic happen

Make sure to come back and visit our blog for all the latest in event rentals, planning tips, and design inspiration. We hope you enjoy our new website.