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Welcome to our Party Blog

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We will be talking about every aspect of having a Party, as well as what's happening in Houston, new venues, bars, restaurants, and whatever you would like the answer to so you can have fun! 

If you have a topic you would like to know about, email us and we'll do our best to find all the answers for you. 

Need help planning a party, contacting caterers, bartenders, party venues, wedding information or anything else, give us a call.

 
 
 
 
 
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Valentines Day is around the corner and it's not too late to get help for that special person in your life. 

Hire a waitstaff person to serve you at home this weekend and clean up after your dinner so you can sit and enjoy your loved ones.  Have a bartender for that party you are planning this spring.  Have a server come to help set up and clean up so you won't spend all your time in the kitchen and miss the party! 
 
~ ~ ~ Happy New Year ~ ~ ~
It's a brand new year with a new start for everything.  Plan on enjoying your life, your friends and family a little more this year.  Plan ahead for those big events and recognize the accomplishments you and others have made.  Even a simple "way to go" or a smile will brighten your day.   Pass it forward, you never know who it will help.
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Cornucopia   Happy Thanksgiving
What a wonderful time of year.  We are so thankful for our families and friends and to our wonderful staff that works so hard all year. We are especially thankful to all our clients and hope that you enjoy this holiday season.  We appreciate your business and hope that we can help you again.
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Happy Veteran's Day, November 11, 2011
 
We are so thankful for all those who have served this country and those that are currently serving.  We don't tell them enough how much we appreciate what they are doing and the sacrifices they and their families have made for us.  So, today we salute you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you do for our Country. 

FUN FACT:   Houston has been Texas' most populous city since 1930.

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Halloween
BOO!!!!  Halloween is this weekend.  Have fun and be safe!  Enjoy all those little goblins, superheros and princesses. 
FUN FACT:  Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America
If you are having a Halloween party, call us to help with clean up, passing out candy, serve your guests, bartend or whatever help you may need.  We are here to help so you can enjoy your guests. 
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It's Fall!!!  It's getting a little cooler and hopefully we'll be able to get outside and enjoy the weather!     fall leaves
Now that Fall is officially here, it's time to enjoy the outdoors and relax before the holiday season gets here!  Yes, It's hard to believe but the holidays are right around the corner.  Call early to reserve your help in the kitchen for those big family events or even a few friends are coming over to help celebrate or watch that big football game.  We can provide bartenders, servers and dishwasher to help with the big Thanksgiving dinner as well as those holiday parties.   

Call early to reserve the help you will need this holiday season.
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September 22, 2011
Fall is here, the temperatures are under 100 and the kids are in school.  Time to catch up with friends and family.  Have a party!!  Formal or casual, it doesn't matter, just have fun! 

If you need help planning the event or recommendations for caterers, party planners or just theme ideas, give us a call.  We've got a fantastic list of people in the events industry from caterers to magicians, rental companies to celebrity impersonators.   Rent A Prep's servers, bartenders and general labor staff can do all the work for you, so you can enjoy your guests.  Give us a call!

Fun facts about the Houston Area:   The Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 exotic animals representing more than 800 species.
 
August 12, 2011
Did you visit the Gucci Grand opening in the Galleria recently?  What a beautiful store.  You may have been greeted by two fine looking young men who offered you a glass of champagne!  Yes, that was Cameron & Cody from Rent-A-Prep.  Thanks guys, you did a great job! 
Cameron & Cody at Gucci
You don't have to have a party in a big hotel to have help, let our staff help in your home with set up, clean up, service, bartending or cooking.  Enjoy yourself while Rent a Prep does all the work.
 
 
August 8, 2011
What a fun time we had at ISES (International Special Events Society) last week.  Our monthly meeting was at House of Blues and it was a really cool venue.  We meet lots of wonderful people in the event business through a fun networking game as well as socializing with old friends too.  Many Thanks to House of Blues for hosting us and providing the wonderful food. 

I always look forward to the ISES meetings because the people attending are all fun loving people who know how to have a party.  It's their passion which is why we are all in the events industry.  So if you are ever needing a recommendation for venues, caterers, party planners, party ideas, entertainers, photographers, valets, bartenders, waiters or anything to do with events, give me a call.  I know a lot of people that I can recommend!
 
 
July 5, 2011
SunIT'S Hot outside but that's OK. 
We'll just have a party inside,
where it's nice and cool.
It's too hot to have an outdoor party but you can host a casual get-together inside and still have fun without too much work.   Pick a theme and have everyone bring something with that theme in mind.   
IDEAS:   A Luau:  with fancy umbrella drinks, roast pork (in the oven), pineapple desserts, leis and grass skirts!
               Pick a country:  Italy, France, Spain, Japan....and have everyone bring a dish from that country. 
               Have a Birthday party for a famous person (who won't be attending):  to see lists of birthdays for any day of
               the year, go to:   www.famousbirthdays.com
Be sure to have your guests sign up for a category of food to bring if it's a pot luck.  You don't want everyone to bring the same thing:  appetizers, salads, main dish, side dishes, desserts, drinks. 
Don't want to work all evening while your guests are enjoying themselves?  Have Rent-a-Prep send over a prep-cook, server, bartender or dishwasher to help with all the work.  Whether your gathering is small or large, we can do all the work so you don't have to. 

June 23, 2011
RAIN....We got some rain!!!
What a wonderful site...Rain.  Now that the rain cleared the air, and lowered the temperature a little (for one day), we can relax a minute and take a breath.  
June is almost over and 4th of July is coming fast..  Do you have your party already planned? Family, Friends, lots to do? Need to fix all that food for a crowd?  Rent-A-Prep can help.  We have Prep-cooks, chefs, and people to clean up so you don't have to.  Need a recommendation for caterers, Party Rental supplies, or other services?  Just let us know, we have a large data base of people we recommend.   So, relax and enjoy the party while we do all the work.
 
There will be lot of fireworks to watch around town this 4th of July, so enjoy the holiday and be safe!


June 8, 2011

It's June Bride Time!
Having a wedding this summer?  Running around, getting everything ready?  Don't have time to pick up after your guests?    Let us help.  We can serve your guests and clean up while you enjoy visiting with them.  OR Do you need to be at the hairdresser while they are all waiting for you to hand them lunch at your house.  Let Rent-A-Prep help you relax and enjoy the day.  We will wait on your guests, they will feel like royalty and then we'll clean up afterwards, so you can be ready for the wedding on time! 

Need someone to stay at your home during the rehearsal and wedding.   Let us do all the work while you enjoy your big day.

Rent-A-Prep carries General Liability, Liquor Liability and Worker's Compensation insurance for all of it's staff, including the TABC Bartenders, Waitstaff, Prep-Cooks, Dishwashers and general labor.

Summer Parties:  The Easy Way...  

May 24, 2011

Pick a theme, For Memorial Day, Patriotic to honor our military?  Beach theme with flip flops by the pool?  Whimsical summer with bright colors and flowers?  Fiesta theme with Margarita and a sombrero?  Whatever you do, you should never feel intimidated when planning a summer get-together. These informal parties are all about enjoying good company, a few drinks, some delicious food and most importantly, some rest and relaxation. Remove the hassle from the equation of planning a summer party with our tips.

Pick a Date  - Saturday is ideal since it allows your guests to stay late if they want without having to worry about getting out of bed the next morning for work.  Plan a date that’s convenient for you and you don’t have too many other things going on before the party.

Determine Your Guest List  - Who’s coming?  Friends, family or both?  Will your party be large and all-inclusive or small and intimate? Invite guests that will have fun at the kind of event you want to host.  Keep in mind, the summer season is long so you don’t have to invite everyone over at once. A good way to reconnect and spend time with people is to keep gatherings smaller.

Send Out Invites  - Don't forget to invite your guests. It doesn’t have to be a formal paper invitation, however there are some fun themed invitations that can really set the mood for the event.  Even online invitations can be fun and set the mood for your party by adding clip art and color to the email or use one of the many online invitation companies.

Plan Your Menu
Steak, fish or hotdogs?  Keep the menu for your summer party simple. Try to keep your food options down to a few choices per course. For a casual outdoor get together, consider skipping the appetizers altogether and head straight for the grill. Ask guests to bring a salad or dessert if they offer to contribute.  There are many menu options, just figure out your budget and stick to it.  This is only one meal, you don’t have to feed everyone for a lifetime! 

Freshen Up Decor
It's summertime, which means it's a time to celebrate color!   Decorate your table with bright summer colors and votive candles to set the mood after the sun goes down. You don’t have to get fancy - paper party supplies are perfect  and just a few small items can make a big difference!  

MOST OF ALL, Have fun and enjoy your guests.  Need help setting up or cleaning up?  Want someone to tend to the bar while you talk to your guests or man the grill?  Rent-a-Prep can provide staff to help will all aspects of your party.  Bartenders, waiters, dishwashers, servers, general cleanup…we can do it all.

 
 
It's all about the Party.
May 13, 2011        Don't work through your party.  Relax and Enjoy your guests, let Rent-A-Prep do all the work.  We can provide servers, waiters, dishwashers and bartenders to do all the work while you enjoy your guests.  Call today for a free quote. 
May is Graduation Time............        
 Celebrate your Graduate!!! It's a time of accomplishment and they need to be recognized.  Whatever you do, your Graduate needs to be the center of attention and enjoy the party.  Pick a theme...If your Grad is an athlete, go for the sporting idea; In the Band?...go with a music theme;  Like to travel?  Hawaii, Paris?  Pick an idea that interests your Grad and go wild with it.  Decorate the entrance to the party to set the mood and then carry that theme throughout.    Don't forget to decorate out side as well as inside the house.  Go ahead and go a little overboard,  it took a long time for your Grad to get to this point so make them feel special.   It will be a day your and your Grad will never forget.

       
         
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