Important new products and trends for special event professionals including in FX, special effects, floral, lighting, linens, props, tabletop items, technical support and tents
Lounge Light USA's entire line features batteries that last up to 150 hours, 10 times longer than a standard 9-volt battery. The company's Chinese-style Lampion lanterns come in round or oval shapes. The PartyLamp is a lamp-shaped light; the...
Paterson, N.J.-based Jersey Street Furniture Rental introduces the Sports highboy; the table can be custom-made to match any sports-themed event. The 42-inch-tall pine tables pair well with the company's Lucite tables. The clear tables display...
BEAUTIFUL brides, gracious guests, fabulous food — that's what weddings are made of. That, and cicada infestations, alligators and clueless caterers. Party rental pros have seen some wacky weddings, and here they share their stories of matrimonia...
Los Angeles-based rental powerhouse Classic Party Rentals announced Thursday that it has acquired ACE Party Rentals of Charlotte, N.C. The move expands Classic's reach in the Southeast; in August, Classic snapped up the operations of Carolina...
Aqua Art Enterprise introduces the Pool Art mat for underwater signage. The colorful mats can be custom-made to fit any pool. A 6,400-square-foot mat served as an advertisement for the Discovery Channel. Playboy, Cuervo Black and Playstation 3...
Garden City, N.Y.-based W.A.C. Lighting introduces a group of crystal solitaires; the pendants easily adapt to the company's lighting systems. The product is available in cylindrical, orb and "pencilpoint" styles, ranging in height from about 3...
Underberg, a spirits producer based in Germany, has launched Xuxu in the U.S. A concoction of pureed strawberries and vodka, it serves as a base for cocktails, a dessert topping and as an addition to champagne. The drink contains strawberries...
Los Angeles-based Dollface provides makeup artists for events. Jackie Brubaker formed the agency, which matches artists to clients based on the client's specific makeup needs. Artists from the entertainment industry and top salons create memorable...
The StarMaze projector is a new product from Los Angeles-based TLC Creative Special Effects. Weighing only 4 pounds, the product projects nighttime images with lasers and LEDs. It is effective from up to 30 feet away. The company has provided...