Category | Corporate and Academic Events

A1 Party’s Open House Recap

A big thank you to all our participating vendors and guests for attending A1 Party’s Open House!  We hope you all had an enjoyable night and made some connections!
The image above shows a trussing rig produced entirely in-house and was constructed in the will call area of our warehouse.

If couldn’t make it, check out a fun little video we presented to our guests…

A1 Party Rental
251 e. Front St CovinaCA91723 USA 
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Product Launch Theatrics

With so many incredible venues in the Los Angeles area, sometimes its hard to pass one up for a “from the ground up” tent install. This particular client chose a theatre with elaborate sculptural details and state of the art lighting. What the venue did not have were theatre style seating, which theclient’s product launch party called for.

Hundreds of black folding polywood chairs were brought in and arranged meticulously into rows and columns; making the seating arrangement look like a permanent installation. Cocktail tables dressed in iridescent platinum crush linens complimented the venues lighting and décor. The crowning touch were two Lieko lights blasting the clients brand on either side of the stage.

Planning an event at a venue you are absolutely in LOVE with but need can’t stand the in-house linens, chairs, lighting, furniture, or other décor?

Visit our inventory section or give us a call today!

 

 

 

Read More →

Corporate Circus Celebration

A local client  wanted a festive circus theme for their annual open house.  The event was held in the business’s warehouse and the design plan was to simulate the inside of a circus tent. To achieve this, our team began the installation by running a 40′x80′ cable around the center area of the warehouse.  Vibrant red and white velon was swagged from the warehouse’s truss rafter.  The cable was then draped with material to create the perimeter of the simulated circus tent.  10″ white and red drapery dressed the walls venue’s walls and hid the business’s day to day operations. Entertainers performed on a red skirted 16′x 16′x24″ stage backed with drapery and accented with circus themed props. A Samson P/A system provided audio support. The main entrance to the event was garnished with a full swag of a 8′x10′ tent frame creating a tunnel of red and white fabric.

 

If your next corporate event calls for fun and whimsical décor, A1 Party can cater to any size venue, indoors or outside.

Read More →

Blue Skies For A Blue Carpet Event

In a effort to promote the upcoming baseball season and to rally the fans for an exciting year under new ownership, the Dodgers invited fans to the first Fanfest of the year. Over 20,000 excited fans attended for the festivities and autograph opportunities.

Parking lot 6 was converted into a Fanfest village where guests could enjoy food, games, entertainment and an opportunity to score an autograph from their favorite players. A grandiose, 24′x520′ blue carpet entrance and branded truss arches greeted fans as they entered the village. The sponsors and vendors had their booths eager to hand out goodies to the fans.

Tenting housed the autograph areas, a pop up museum of the Dodger’s private collection, and games and activity areas. Fans were able to enjoy Dodger Dog’s from the food tent and enjoy them on Dodger blue tables. Games and giveaways were available at Fox’s Prime Ticket truss booth. The Coors Light tent housed their branded bars, a photo booth and free tastings of their newest products.

Despite the early morning rain,  the clouds cleared up just in time for the event to start.

Read More →

Christmas Corporate Celebration and Award Show!

What better way to celebrate a prosperous year than an over the top company holiday party?
A local corporate outfit held their holiday bash in downtown Los Angeles.

The hall design was a festive red, blue and white, winter wonderland-themed faux Oscar Awards Ceremony. A 60 x 40 foot stage with box trussing was erected in the back center of the hall. Lining the hall’s towering walls were 15-foot high silver drapery with LED up lighting.

Setup to accommodate 400 people; the dining tables were accompanied by white and silver chiavari chairs. Dressing the table were silver Nova table linens, blue and red nova napkins, and an ornate floral arrangement. The Nova fabric has a metallic lamour-like sheen.

Multiple lounge groupings  provided ample soft seating for guests to mingle on. Two white 5-piece sectionals were garnished with vibrant blue pillows and set aside them was an ‘S’-curve row of red lounge benches. Two more groupings consisted of tan ultra suede benches dotted with white pillows and set behind white coffee tables. A VIP grouping was set up right in front of the stage; royalty red sofas and phantom coffee tables provided its occupants a front row view of the show. Two faux croc skinned deco benches sat back stage. Cocktail tables wrapped in festive foil red and blue were placed sporadically around the hall for guests to enjoy their libations on. Holiday props, smart motion winter gobos and lighting made the whole event design come alive with movement. An audio visual crew manned multiple cameras feeding two enormous screens set up on each side of the stage. Out front of the hall’s main entrance, a Santa Clause photo op grouping was designed for guests to have their picture taken in.

Let A1 Party’s Event Directors handle all of your party equipment needs; whether it is an intimate home event or a full on production, we can accommodate all your needs, from floor to ceiling.

Read More →

Classy Temporary Tent Solution

Tradeshows and conventions are a big part of any hotel’s business and a great source of revenue; so the more the better, right?

A local hotel/tradeshow venue needed a dedicated banquet hall to satisfy its client’s dining needs during a 3 day tradeshow. The hotel needed a temporary solution.

The A1 Party Tent Division constructed a 40′ x 240′ frame tent adjacent to the venue’s convention center. A firm, comfortable sub-floor was installed beneath the tent to avoid any trip hazards from parking lot beneath. White sidewall with French windows added a perfect combination of privacy, insulation, and daytime lighting; double glass doors at all entrances gave the tent a more permanent feel.  HVAC units provided heating during the chilly morning and evening weather.

Furnishing the tent’s inside gave it the temporary hall a truly permanent feel. Tables and banquet chairs were brought in for dining and a stage and dance floor was installed for the event’s celebration.
LED Par Cans uplit all the walls and washed the ceiling. Adding ballroom elegance to the hall were five 6-foot, 3-tiered Platinum Crystal Chandeliers. These intricate lighting fixtures sparkled and glistened amidst the vibrant wash lighting. The convenience of the tents proximity to the venue and the stable, sturdy flooring allowed the venue’s catering team were able to smoothly roll their bars, service carts, and all the serving equipment and china in a proficient manner.

Do you have an ideal convention/tradeshow facility but need just a teenie bit more room to entice clients to hold their functions at your venue? We can install a mobile facility for an extended amount of time just like this one, or bigger!

Read More →

Celebrating Your Sensational Employees At Christmas

Speaking from personal experience, there is nothing more inspiring than having a hardworking, team-oriented staff that truly takes ownership and responsibility for every aspect of the company whether it is “part of their job” or not.

Corporate Christmas parties are one of the best ways celebrate a prosperous year and to show your team  gratitude for all their hard work.

Under a three pole, 80′x160′ pole tent, this festive holiday party played host to 700 hardworking staff members. 70 tables dressed with China Red Swirl linen were accompanied by white Polywood folding chairs. The towering 30 foot high center poles were wrapped and up lit, and strung with twinkle lights, like 3 glowing Yuletide towers. LED Par Cans washed the tent’s contoured ceiling a warm red and “It’s a Wonderful Life” was projected on the ceiling at each end of the tent.

A plethora of food for the large family of employees was set up among wreath decorated catering tables. To accommodate the large party, an adjoining catering tent housed the prep area.

What can we help you do to let your team know you really appreciate all their dedication.

Read More →

The Gift Of Giving

 

During the time of year when we all take a moment to be thankful for friends, family, health, and all the other blessings in our lives, one of the most fortunate things the be grateful for is the gift of giving. Annually, the King Taco Restaurant Corporation gives back to the community it owes it’s success to by handing out thousands of gifts to local children in need of some holiday cheer.

The parking lot on across from one of the restaurant’s East L.A. location was transformed into a festive Christmas area for thousands of attendees to enjoy throughout the day and early evening.

Red and white striped tents dressed up with candy cane, wreath, and snow decor provided the festive framework for the event. An inviting 50-foot Christmas tree and a giant inflatable king taco character and a huge banner welcomed guests to the event. Underneath the main tent, vibrant red Velon swaging, and red stars draped from above while a 3-foot  stage decorated with red drapery, snow-white stage skirting, a mirrored backdrop and garnished with prizes and giveaways for the children. Colored tents can help coordinate the scheme of any event, sometimes too kitschy for an elegant design, but spot on for a light hearted or whimsical event.

Read More →

BCS Selection Sunday

As the nation’s football season is in full swing, our rainy season is just gearing up. After a heart-stopping  14-week college football season, the Bowl Championship Series’ Selection Sunday announces which teams will compete in the Rose, Fiesta, Sugar, and Orange Bowl games.

The official announcement party takes place annually at the Tournament of Roses House in Pasadena, CA. Fans are invited to the venue to watch the official, televised announcement from the BCS selection committee. Amidst the excitement of the broadcast, rain clouds rolled in and showered the Los Angeles area all day.

In anticipation of the season’s annual dodgy weather, the estate’s front lawn and patio are covered for the event’s reception. A 40′x60′ clear top canopy  with insulating white, sidewall and HVAC on the front lawn and a 10′x35′ canopy with clear sidewall above the front patio kept guests in the main reception areas dry and cozy. Amber and magenta up lighting gave the canopies a colorful accent.

Guests entered the venue through the side of the house. White pagodas covered the carpeted and stanchion and velvet roped sign-in area. The Coke Zero corridor along the tented front patio was equip with branded, black and red corporate furniture. The corridor opened up into the main event area set beneath the clear canopy.

Running the span of the clear top, was a gridiron stenciled Astroturf floor. Atop the playing field flooring, guests enjoyed an intimate sports fan atmosphere. Midfield, bartenders mixed cocktails under the truss-framed bar. One end zone provided lounge seating, a large step and repeat, and  silent auction tables presenting various UCLA and Rose Bowl memorabilia the opposing side provided cocktail tables additional lounge seating and fresh, hot food; from chili and fondue to good old fashioned hot dogs.

A press conference design was set-up inside the estate’s Rose Room for the anticipated announcement. Black polywood folding chairs were arranged in front of the press stage setup with a panel table and the esteemed, chrome Rose Bowl Trophy.

With the right planning and foresight A1 Party can provide the equipment and support to accommodate Southern California’s rainy days.

Read More →

White Carpet Grand Opening

 

Those possessing the entrepreneurial spirit, know after all the demanding time and hard work of building a business from the ground up; there is nothing more rewarding than opening the doors for business and announcing to the world “WE’RE OPEN!”

A grand opening should be inviting, engaging and enticing. A local frozen yogurt shop kicked off its  activity packed, week-long promotion with a welcoming store and parking lot event. On the first day of the celebration, snow-white carpet dressed the storefront’s entrance creating a  reception area with white market umbrellas shading;  slick, white spandex  truss towers, and lime green cocktail tables giving the store an eye catching presence from the street.

With over 10 flavors and 20 toppings, guests lined up to receive their free cup and a chance to create their own unique mix of yogurt and fun toppings.

The brand’s use of clean white negative space in their branding made white lounge furniture and spandex coffee tables a must for guests to relax on and take in the store’s seating area. The furniture groupings offered an inviting and relaxing place for guests to enjoy their unique frozen yogurt creations.

Celebrations don’t always mean birthday parties, and weddings. Next time you have a promotion/celebration and want pique everyone’s interest into thinking “hey, what’s going on over there?” let us help you bring your branding from a whisper to a SHOUT!

 

Items Used to Create the Event

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A1 Party’s Open House Recap

A big thank you to all our participating vendors and guests for attending A1 Party’s Open House!  We hope you all had an enjoyable night and made some connections!
The image above shows a trussing rig produced entirely in-house and was constructed in the will call area of our warehouse.

If couldn’t make it, check out a fun little video we presented to our guests…

Read More →

Product Launch Theatrics

With so many incredible venues in the Los Angeles area, sometimes its hard to pass one up for a “from the ground up” tent install. This particular client chose a theatre with elaborate sculptural details and state of the art lighting. What the venue did not have were theatre style seating, which theclient’s product launch party called for.

Hundreds of black folding polywood chairs were brought in and arranged meticulously into rows and columns; making the seating arrangement look like a permanent installation. Cocktail tables dressed in iridescent platinum crush linens complimented the venues lighting and décor. The crowning touch were two Lieko lights blasting the clients brand on either side of the stage.

Planning an event at a venue you are absolutely in LOVE with but need can’t stand the in-house linens, chairs, lighting, furniture, or other décor?

Visit our inventory section or give us a call today!

 

 

 

Read More →

Corporate Circus Celebration

A local client  wanted a festive circus theme for their annual open house.  The event was held in the business’s warehouse and the design plan was to simulate the inside of a circus tent. To achieve this, our team began the installation by running a 40′x80′ cable around the center area of the warehouse.  Vibrant red and white velon was swagged from the warehouse’s truss rafter.  The cable was then draped with material to create the perimeter of the simulated circus tent.  10″ white and red drapery dressed the walls venue’s walls and hid the business’s day to day operations. Entertainers performed on a red skirted 16′x 16′x24″ stage backed with drapery and accented with circus themed props. A Samson P/A system provided audio support. The main entrance to the event was garnished with a full swag of a 8′x10′ tent frame creating a tunnel of red and white fabric.

 

If your next corporate event calls for fun and whimsical décor, A1 Party can cater to any size venue, indoors or outside.

Read More →

Blue Skies For A Blue Carpet Event

In a effort to promote the upcoming baseball season and to rally the fans for an exciting year under new ownership, the Dodgers invited fans to the first Fanfest of the year. Over 20,000 excited fans attended for the festivities and autograph opportunities.

Parking lot 6 was converted into a Fanfest village where guests could enjoy food, games, entertainment and an opportunity to score an autograph from their favorite players. A grandiose, 24′x520′ blue carpet entrance and branded truss arches greeted fans as they entered the village. The sponsors and vendors had their booths eager to hand out goodies to the fans.

Tenting housed the autograph areas, a pop up museum of the Dodger’s private collection, and games and activity areas. Fans were able to enjoy Dodger Dog’s from the food tent and enjoy them on Dodger blue tables. Games and giveaways were available at Fox’s Prime Ticket truss booth. The Coors Light tent housed their branded bars, a photo booth and free tastings of their newest products.

Despite the early morning rain,  the clouds cleared up just in time for the event to start.

Read More →

Christmas Corporate Celebration and Award Show!

What better way to celebrate a prosperous year than an over the top company holiday party?
A local corporate outfit held their holiday bash in downtown Los Angeles.

The hall design was a festive red, blue and white, winter wonderland-themed faux Oscar Awards Ceremony. A 60 x 40 foot stage with box trussing was erected in the back center of the hall. Lining the hall’s towering walls were 15-foot high silver drapery with LED up lighting.

Setup to accommodate 400 people; the dining tables were accompanied by white and silver chiavari chairs. Dressing the table were silver Nova table linens, blue and red nova napkins, and an ornate floral arrangement. The Nova fabric has a metallic lamour-like sheen.

Multiple lounge groupings  provided ample soft seating for guests to mingle on. Two white 5-piece sectionals were garnished with vibrant blue pillows and set aside them was an ‘S’-curve row of red lounge benches. Two more groupings consisted of tan ultra suede benches dotted with white pillows and set behind white coffee tables. A VIP grouping was set up right in front of the stage; royalty red sofas and phantom coffee tables provided its occupants a front row view of the show. Two faux croc skinned deco benches sat back stage. Cocktail tables wrapped in festive foil red and blue were placed sporadically around the hall for guests to enjoy their libations on. Holiday props, smart motion winter gobos and lighting made the whole event design come alive with movement. An audio visual crew manned multiple cameras feeding two enormous screens set up on each side of the stage. Out front of the hall’s main entrance, a Santa Clause photo op grouping was designed for guests to have their picture taken in.

Let A1 Party’s Event Directors handle all of your party equipment needs; whether it is an intimate home event or a full on production, we can accommodate all your needs, from floor to ceiling.

Read More →

Classy Temporary Tent Solution

Tradeshows and conventions are a big part of any hotel’s business and a great source of revenue; so the more the better, right?

A local hotel/tradeshow venue needed a dedicated banquet hall to satisfy its client’s dining needs during a 3 day tradeshow. The hotel needed a temporary solution.

The A1 Party Tent Division constructed a 40′ x 240′ frame tent adjacent to the venue’s convention center. A firm, comfortable sub-floor was installed beneath the tent to avoid any trip hazards from parking lot beneath. White sidewall with French windows added a perfect combination of privacy, insulation, and daytime lighting; double glass doors at all entrances gave the tent a more permanent feel.  HVAC units provided heating during the chilly morning and evening weather.

Furnishing the tent’s inside gave it the temporary hall a truly permanent feel. Tables and banquet chairs were brought in for dining and a stage and dance floor was installed for the event’s celebration.
LED Par Cans uplit all the walls and washed the ceiling. Adding ballroom elegance to the hall were five 6-foot, 3-tiered Platinum Crystal Chandeliers. These intricate lighting fixtures sparkled and glistened amidst the vibrant wash lighting. The convenience of the tents proximity to the venue and the stable, sturdy flooring allowed the venue’s catering team were able to smoothly roll their bars, service carts, and all the serving equipment and china in a proficient manner.

Do you have an ideal convention/tradeshow facility but need just a teenie bit more room to entice clients to hold their functions at your venue? We can install a mobile facility for an extended amount of time just like this one, or bigger!

Read More →

Celebrating Your Sensational Employees At Christmas

Speaking from personal experience, there is nothing more inspiring than having a hardworking, team-oriented staff that truly takes ownership and responsibility for every aspect of the company whether it is “part of their job” or not.

Corporate Christmas parties are one of the best ways celebrate a prosperous year and to show your team  gratitude for all their hard work.

Under a three pole, 80′x160′ pole tent, this festive holiday party played host to 700 hardworking staff members. 70 tables dressed with China Red Swirl linen were accompanied by white Polywood folding chairs. The towering 30 foot high center poles were wrapped and up lit, and strung with twinkle lights, like 3 glowing Yuletide towers. LED Par Cans washed the tent’s contoured ceiling a warm red and “It’s a Wonderful Life” was projected on the ceiling at each end of the tent.

A plethora of food for the large family of employees was set up among wreath decorated catering tables. To accommodate the large party, an adjoining catering tent housed the prep area.

What can we help you do to let your team know you really appreciate all their dedication.

Read More →

The Gift Of Giving

 

During the time of year when we all take a moment to be thankful for friends, family, health, and all the other blessings in our lives, one of the most fortunate things the be grateful for is the gift of giving. Annually, the King Taco Restaurant Corporation gives back to the community it owes it’s success to by handing out thousands of gifts to local children in need of some holiday cheer.

The parking lot on across from one of the restaurant’s East L.A. location was transformed into a festive Christmas area for thousands of attendees to enjoy throughout the day and early evening.

Red and white striped tents dressed up with candy cane, wreath, and snow decor provided the festive framework for the event. An inviting 50-foot Christmas tree and a giant inflatable king taco character and a huge banner welcomed guests to the event. Underneath the main tent, vibrant red Velon swaging, and red stars draped from above while a 3-foot  stage decorated with red drapery, snow-white stage skirting, a mirrored backdrop and garnished with prizes and giveaways for the children. Colored tents can help coordinate the scheme of any event, sometimes too kitschy for an elegant design, but spot on for a light hearted or whimsical event.

Read More →

BCS Selection Sunday

As the nation’s football season is in full swing, our rainy season is just gearing up. After a heart-stopping  14-week college football season, the Bowl Championship Series’ Selection Sunday announces which teams will compete in the Rose, Fiesta, Sugar, and Orange Bowl games.

The official announcement party takes place annually at the Tournament of Roses House in Pasadena, CA. Fans are invited to the venue to watch the official, televised announcement from the BCS selection committee. Amidst the excitement of the broadcast, rain clouds rolled in and showered the Los Angeles area all day.

In anticipation of the season’s annual dodgy weather, the estate’s front lawn and patio are covered for the event’s reception. A 40′x60′ clear top canopy  with insulating white, sidewall and HVAC on the front lawn and a 10′x35′ canopy with clear sidewall above the front patio kept guests in the main reception areas dry and cozy. Amber and magenta up lighting gave the canopies a colorful accent.

Guests entered the venue through the side of the house. White pagodas covered the carpeted and stanchion and velvet roped sign-in area. The Coke Zero corridor along the tented front patio was equip with branded, black and red corporate furniture. The corridor opened up into the main event area set beneath the clear canopy.

Running the span of the clear top, was a gridiron stenciled Astroturf floor. Atop the playing field flooring, guests enjoyed an intimate sports fan atmosphere. Midfield, bartenders mixed cocktails under the truss-framed bar. One end zone provided lounge seating, a large step and repeat, and  silent auction tables presenting various UCLA and Rose Bowl memorabilia the opposing side provided cocktail tables additional lounge seating and fresh, hot food; from chili and fondue to good old fashioned hot dogs.

A press conference design was set-up inside the estate’s Rose Room for the anticipated announcement. Black polywood folding chairs were arranged in front of the press stage setup with a panel table and the esteemed, chrome Rose Bowl Trophy.

With the right planning and foresight A1 Party can provide the equipment and support to accommodate Southern California’s rainy days.

Read More →

White Carpet Grand Opening

 

Those possessing the entrepreneurial spirit, know after all the demanding time and hard work of building a business from the ground up; there is nothing more rewarding than opening the doors for business and announcing to the world “WE’RE OPEN!”

A grand opening should be inviting, engaging and enticing. A local frozen yogurt shop kicked off its  activity packed, week-long promotion with a welcoming store and parking lot event. On the first day of the celebration, snow-white carpet dressed the storefront’s entrance creating a  reception area with white market umbrellas shading;  slick, white spandex  truss towers, and lime green cocktail tables giving the store an eye catching presence from the street.

With over 10 flavors and 20 toppings, guests lined up to receive their free cup and a chance to create their own unique mix of yogurt and fun toppings.

The brand’s use of clean white negative space in their branding made white lounge furniture and spandex coffee tables a must for guests to relax on and take in the store’s seating area. The furniture groupings offered an inviting and relaxing place for guests to enjoy their unique frozen yogurt creations.

Celebrations don’t always mean birthday parties, and weddings. Next time you have a promotion/celebration and want pique everyone’s interest into thinking “hey, what’s going on over there?” let us help you bring your branding from a whisper to a SHOUT!

 

Items Used to Create the Event

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