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Recap: American Rental Association 2020

Feb, 26, 2020

The American Rental Association is an international trade organization that provides support and leadership for the tool and party rental industry. ...

PRX Exposition Expansion

Feb, 12, 2020

PRX Exposition, a division of Party Reflections that specializes in tradeshows, conventions and graphics, is expanding into new markets with the recent acquisition of Blue Chip Expo, Inc. Based in Hilton Head, SC. - Blue Chip Expo also works in Savannah, Charleston, Amelia Island, Jekyll Island and Northern Florida. PRX will be extending its reach into these regions and will continue to provide excellent exposition services and new levels of capabilities...

Winston - Salem Expansion

Jan, 31, 2020

Winston-Salem Expansion, Launching Into A New Market...

Wedding Rentals - Insider Tips + Tricks Charlotte | Raleigh | Greensboro | Columbia

Jan, 13, 2020

Wedding Rentals - Tips + Tricks...

Classic Blue: Pantone 2020

Dec, 10, 2019

Pantone Color of the Year 2020 - Classic Blue 19 -0452...

The Next Plate Series : Camp Northend

Nov, 05, 2019

Culinary pairings and art...

Guide + Inspiration - How to set the table

Oct, 22, 2019

Guide and inspiration on how to set the table at your next event. ...

Wedding on the Way? Sip, Sip, Hooray! - A premier wedding inspiration event

Oct, 01, 2019

Bridal event hosted by The Lace House, Party Reflections and By Invitation Only...

Launching PR PRO - A new lighting division

Sep, 18, 2019

Party Reflections, Inc. introduces a professional team of visual designers. ...

New Season, New Linens

Sep, 04, 2019

New Products, Linens, Linen Rentals, Party Rentals, Wedding Rentals, Tent Rentals, Event Rentals...

Summer Sangria Night - Product Launch

Aug, 14, 2019

New Rental Products...

New PRoducts - Chargers, China,Flatware, Glassware, Linens & Napkins!

Aug, 02, 2019

New Products, Event Rentals, Tent Rentals, Party Rentals, Wedding Rentals, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Columbia...

Meet the Team - Columbia

Jul, 30, 2019

Meet the Team, Event Rentals, Tent Rentals, Party Rentals, Wedding Rentals, Showroom...

Meet the Team - Charlotte

Jul, 23, 2019

Meet the Team, Event Rentals, Tent Rentals, Party Rentals, Wedding Rentals, Showroom, Charlotte...

Meet the Team - Greensboro

Jul, 16, 2019

PR Greensboro, Party Reflections Team, Event Rentals, Party Rentals, Tent Rentals, Wedding Rentals...

Meet the Team - Raleigh

Jul, 10, 2019

Party Reflections, Meet the Team, Event Rentals, Party Rentals, Wedding Rentals, Showroom, Raleigh...

Setting The Bar - How to Incorporate Bar Rentals At Your Next Event

Jun, 25, 2019

Event Rentals, Party Rentals, Wedding Rentals, Bar Rentals, Barware, Glassware...

Tent Your Event

Jun, 05, 2019

Tent your Event...

Reserved Seating - Chairs and Barstools

Apr, 29, 2019

Chairs + Barstools ...

Springing Into Florals

Apr, 10, 2019

Linen Rentals...

What's New in Satin!

Apr, 02, 2019

Satin Linen Collection...

CBA - Columbia Bridal Associates

Mar, 20, 2019

Columbia Bridal Associates - CBA...

Living Coral: Pantone 2019

Mar, 06, 2019

Pantone Color of the Year - Living Coral...

2019 Bridal Shows

Feb, 19, 2019

Party Reflections Bridal Shows...

The Velvet Linen Collection

Feb, 12, 2019

Velvet Linen...

The Chameleon Chair Collection

Feb, 04, 2019

Chameleon Chair Collection Now Available...

NEW YEAR: PR RALEIGH IS READY FOR 2019

Jan, 09, 2019

Not only did we add a couple of new team members this past year, but we promoted a few, too....

60th Celebration

Dec, 10, 2018

Party Reflections 60th celebration. Cake cutting ceremony plus interview with the original party animal, Sue Hooks!...

60th Anniversary Milestone

Nov, 15, 2018

Party Reflections 60th anniversary. A thank you letter from our President, Dan Hooks. ...

Fall 2018 Showroom Designs

Oct, 22, 2018

New autumn looks for our showrooms. Read to see our new designs for the season!...

Wyndham Championship 2018 Interviews

Aug, 30, 2018

Q&A with Dan Hooks, Kathryn Meyer, DeBloise Payne, and Brandon Hooks to gain insight on the 2018 Wyndham Championship....

Proud Rental Partner of the QC Catering Launch Party

Jul, 30, 2018

A great example of how event professionals work together to produce an excellent event....

Party Reflections Greensboro Hosts Triad Bridal Association Meeting

Jul, 09, 2018

The Party Reflections Greensboro team hosted a Tabletop Design Trend meeting for the Triad Bridal Association this past June....

#PRreveal - Introducing the Edison and Heirloom Tables

Jun, 25, 2018

Party Reflections is constantly investing in new inventory to ensure that our clients have access to the latest event trends. ...

How to Get the Best Rentals for your Outdoor Event - Catering Magazine Interview

Jun, 11, 2018

Dan Hooks, CERP shares 5 tips on how to get the best rentals for an outdoor event in recent Catering Magazine interview....

Web.com Small Business Championship: Rex Hospital Open

May, 14, 2018

We need your help! Party Reflections was recently selected to participate in the Web.com Small Business Championship competition in Raleigh in correlation with our participation in the upcoming Rex Hospital Open May 31st – June 3rd 2018. ...

Party Reflections Client Inspiration Event: Charlotte

Apr, 23, 2018

The foundation of each event is to invite industry professionals to join our team for a night of networking and inspiration....

Party Reflections Client Inspiration Events: Raleigh

Apr, 16, 2018

These industry focused events are designed to inspire our clients by showcasing new rental inventory while hosting a delightful evening full of networking, refreshments and entertainment....

Party Reflections Client Inspiration Events: Columbia

Apr, 09, 2018

Our client events are designed to inspire industry professionals while providing an opportunity to build relationships with members of our team. ...

Party Reflections Client Inspiration Events: Greensboro

Apr, 02, 2018

The foundation of each client inspiration event is to invite industry professionals to an event that inspires them as well as to further establish Party Reflections as a rental expert and partner in their market. ...

Holiday Weekend Rentals

Mar, 26, 2018

With Easter weekend fast approaching, a number of lesser known rental items become hot commodities in each of our markets. ...

How to Create an Elegant Wedding Reception Tent

Feb, 19, 2018

Our team of talented event rental professionals recently worked with the 2018 Daytona 500 Champion, Austin Dillon and his beautiful wife Whitney to plan their gorgeous wedding reception at Childress Vineyards....

Party Reflections Expands Into The Triad Market

Jan, 15, 2018

By entering the Triad market, we hope to bring a more diverse inventory including larger tent offerings, as well as a broader selection of linen and tabletop items. ...

Bold Vision, Focused Optimism: A 2018 Outlook

Jan, 02, 2018

Dan Hooks, CERP, Party Reflections' President & CEO shares his 2018 industry outlook....

Pop, Fizz, Clink - All Things Champagne

Dec, 18, 2017

With so many holiday details featuring metallic tones and bubble bars, it is a perfect time to showcase all the items you can use to bring the “Pop, Fizz, Clink” to your event year-round....

#PRgivethanks

Nov, 21, 2017

Take a moment and meet some of our team as they take a moment to express what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving. ...

How PR Tailgates Across the Carolinas

Nov, 08, 2017

At Party Reflections, we have the privilege of working with colleges and universities across North and South Carolina to produce large scale events that surround the football game day....

2017 Top 30 Rental Companies ~ Special Events Magazine

Oct, 25, 2017

Dan Hooks, Party Reflections' President and CEO shares our ranking on the Special Events Magazine 2017 Top 30 Rental Companies List....

How Do You Stay Cool In Columbia, SC?

Jul, 31, 2017

Recently we decided to ask our PR Columbia team how they stay cool in the summer. ...

59 Years Growing the Party Reflections Family

Jun, 27, 2017

At Party Reflections, we have grown tremendously over the last few years. While growth is exciting, it is equally important to remember how we got here. ...

Why would a client need to utilize a custom floor?

Jun, 12, 2017

It is important to understand what types of floors exist for special events and what considerations are made in the planning stages to build a custom floor for an event....

#PRRentalReveal – New Product Summer 2017

May, 30, 2017

The hashtag #PRRentalReveal was created to highlight exciting inventory additions or to feature existing rental staples. ...

Dan Hooks appointed to the ARA Board of Directors as the Chairman of the Party and Events Shared Interest Group

May, 15, 2017

Shared Interest Group Chairs represent their segment of the ARA membership including Construction & Industrial Services, General Tool & Equipment Services, and Party & Event Services. ...

Steeplechase Races Across the Carolinas

May, 01, 2017

Party Reflections is the proud rental partner for three southern steeplechase races a year....

The Rental Show Recap

Mar, 06, 2017

A team of 6 people represented Party Reflections and participated in seminars and meetings as well as made critical buying decisions. ...

One Day, Three Bridal Shows in Three Different Markets

Feb, 06, 2017

Recently, Party Reflections participated in three Bridal Shows occurring in all three of our markets on the same day. ...

Educate. Equip. Empower. Increase Employee Engagement

Jan, 23, 2017

The single most important piece of Party Reflections’ business model, regardless of the season, is our team of employees. ...

Party Reflections Nominated For a 2017 Gala Award!

Jan, 09, 2017

Party Reflections is a nominee in the Best Achievement in Event Rental Support category for our partnership with the Wyndham Championship....

Part Reflections Headquarters we will call it, for short HQ

Dec, 12, 2016

We are moving some offices but just next door!...

Our next new product will make you boast

Dec, 11, 2016

Makes a statement you can't miss...

It only gets better with the Montgomery Bar

Dec, 10, 2016

The Montgomery Bar: A gorgeous, custom built bar ...

The new product we share is a linen that’s fine

Dec, 09, 2016

It’s neutral color will compliment other linen you rent...

New Name for a Party Reflections' Division

Dec, 08, 2016

Operating as a division of Party Reflections, Inc., PRX will have a presence in all markets currently being served....

Today’s new product is a plate called Piatto

Dec, 07, 2016

A 10" plate that is simple and refined...

It's a plate called Viva and comes in 12 & 8

Dec, 06, 2016

Exclusive to Party Reflections in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Columbia, SC....

This time it’s a linen and the name is Helix

Dec, 05, 2016

The Black Helix Linen, It’s bold and distinctive and has texture too....

Halo, It's a bowl like no other that you can rent

Dec, 04, 2016

It's white and modern with an exquisite design ...

Another new plate has been added to the table!

Dec, 03, 2016

Hudson Grey 10" and 8" is on the label ...

Fenton Flatware - It is the next new product so spread the news!

Dec, 02, 2016

Sleek and bold and the color is Charcoal ...

Christmas Came Early, 12 Days of New Product

Dec, 01, 2016

It's product you can rent with the holidays near, Or reserve it for use anytime for next year!...

Party Reflections Teams Up for the WIN

Nov, 18, 2016

This year, Team Party Reflections had more than just tents present on the race course. We actually had a team of employees who participated in the half marathon and the 5K race....

Golf Tournament Hospitality and Rental Equipment: In order to provide one, you need the other.

Jul, 11, 2016

Rental companies are an essential partner that contributes to the success of a tournament’s infrastructure and hospitality needs....

The Oaks at Salem Annual Express Wedding, A Different Kind of Open House

Jun, 28, 2016

The 3 tablescapes designed by Paula Hunter on our Raleigh team feature a mixture of linen, tables, chairs and china at a variety of price points....

2016 Rental Forecast

Apr, 18, 2016

Every year the Special Events Magazine surveys the rental companies across the US to determine what the rental forecast looks like for the upcoming year....

Locally Owned & Family Operated

Apr, 05, 2016

With the busiest spring season for the company quickly approaching, it is easy to overlook where we have come from as a company and the foundation that our work has been built upon....

Columbia Bridal Association's March Meeting at Party Reflections

Mar, 21, 2016

We feel an educated client is our best asset, and we want to be viewed as a trusted advisor to the market. ...

Spring into Success

Mar, 07, 2016

Party Reflections approach to the 2016 busy season...

Signs of Spring: New Product in our Showrooms

Mar, 16, 2015

Every spring we like to offer several new products to the market that we have found during the winter season. ...

2015 NACE Leadership Summit

Feb, 13, 2015

Associations, businesses, nonprofits and sole proprietors have at least one thing in common – they do not function in a vacuum....

Christmas in the Carolinas... Inspiration from our Showrooms

Dec, 10, 2014

Every year we decorate our showrooms to have the look and feel of a beautiful Christmas celebration. The intent of our showroom space it to inspire our clients to design their event as a one of a kind masterpiece. ...

Instagram, Rentals & B2B Marketing

Dec, 02, 2014

If Twitter gives you a 140 character platform to talk about your brand, then Instagram gives you an image platform to share your work! ...

Count Your Blessings this Thanksgiving

Nov, 26, 2014

So often, this time of year you hear phrases like “Count your Blessings” or “Give Thanks.” Maybe you contemplate what you are really thankful for....

When does a trend become a lasting style?

Oct, 16, 2014

Most people want to know the latest and greatest fads and what is on the horizon. Many believe they must have the newest thing to be on the cutting edge....

A Planner's Perspective: Katie Dunn, Owner of La Fete

Oct, 08, 2014

Event rentals obviously play a vital role in the overall aesthetic of your event. However, from a planner’s perspective it’s the relationship with the rental company that matters most!...

What does the hashtag #PRexperience mean and why it is not just another hashtag?

Oct, 01, 2014

Our hashtag #PRexperience is an important component of our marketing strategy....

Charlotte Sales Manager, Josh Dernosek's "Aha" Moment about Value

Sep, 25, 2014

While there is no arguing the definition of something, I would argue that value is more than the worth of an item or service provided; value is intangible and has to be experienced....

2015 Pantone Spring Color Report and Why it is Important

Sep, 17, 2014

Part of being a market leader is staying current with trends and new products. Our strategy for keeping Party Reflections a market leader is to always be looking for new ideas and information that is on the horizon. ...

The Linen Gallery - 5 years of Fabulous

Sep, 09, 2014

It was the fall of 2009 when the linen department of Party Reflections experienced a complete make- over....

Conferences, Networking & Education: A Recap of My 2014 ISES Live Experience

Sep, 02, 2014

Beyond an amazing destination such as Seattle, I saw an opportunity to network and learn from industry professionals from around the world....

The Party Reflections Approach to a Bridal Show

Aug, 25, 2014

Bridal Shows by definition showcase a wide range of wedding vendors who can provide a service to couples planning their big day. ...

Guest Blogger - Ivy Robinson

Aug, 18, 2014

How to Plan a Large Event with Tents...

Sporting Events & Party Reflections: A Growing Portion of Our Business

Aug, 11, 2014

The Kevin Harvick Foundation Pro-Am today officially kicks off the 75th Wyndham Championship at the Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC. The Wyndham Championship is a longstanding PGA Tour and North Carolina tradition dating back to the first tournament held at the Sedgefield Country Club in 1938. ...

There is no such thing as a stupid question… period.

Aug, 04, 2014

When you are in the customer service business, as we are here at Party Reflections, we understand that on a daily basis we are going to get a myriad of questions regarding our products, services, and abilities....

Why Partnerships Matter

Jul, 28, 2014

Careful consideration and thought went into formation of our company’s mission statement. Every time I read it or hear it, I think the word that stands out the most to me is “partners.” The special event industry is very demanding on the relationship between customers and vendors. From production schedules and timelines to weather and venue challenges, creating an event takes an enormous amount of energy...

Now We Make It Happen in the Carolinas!

Jun, 26, 2014

If you haven’t heard the news we acquired Columbia, SC based Palmetto Party Rentals in late 2013. A remarkable opportunity arose for us to combine our efforts with the market leader in South Carolina’s Capital thus strengthening our foot print in North and South Carolina....

Recap: American Rental Association 2020

The American Rental Association is an international trade organization that provides support and leadership for the tool and party rental industry. ...

PRX Exposition Expansion

PRX Exposition, a division of Party Reflections that specializes in tradeshows, conventions and graphics, is expanding into new markets with the recen...