Hints and tips to plan your wedding or event

Paramount is excited to announce that we are celebrating a day in your honour!  If you are hosting your wedding in the Multi Purpose Centre at Fort Scratchley Function Centre, mark Saturday the 25th May, 2013 as the day to get your wedding ideas organised at Paramount Event Hire.  

We are dedicating all of our Premier Stylist appointments on this day to you, so you can discuss in detail with the experts how to achieve your dream wedding at Fort Scratchley. 

You will receive at your Premier Stylist Consultation*:

• An 1 hour Premier Stylist Consulation with one of our Fort Scratchley wedding experts in our Paramount Showroom.
• Glass of champagne and selection of refreshments on arrival.
• See your centrepiece come to life on our tables, with the assistance of one of our stylists.
• You can mix and 'play' with your centrepiece, until it is 'just right'.  Come in as often as you need.
• Expert advice on what works and what doesn't at The Fort.
• On site consultation later in the day at Fort Scratchley, after you have discussed your wedding styling in the Paramount showroom.

*Booking fee applies, with part thereof redeemable upon your wedding decoration order. 

WHEN:  10 - 2pm Saturday 25th May, 2013.

LOVE THIS!!  Do you?  We have a sample of chair covers that are similar to these in store now.

I had a really interesting conversation in the Paramount Event Hire Showroom with one the Hunter Valley' s most prominent celebrants -  Fiona from Heart Felt Occasions.  Fiona made a comment that really resonated with me  - she stressed the importance of the wedding ceremony for setting the scene and tone for your the rest of your wedding day.  Fiona commented 'I have seen so many couples skimp on such items such as chairs for their guests, often borrowing mis-matched ones from friends.  Or not paying any attention to decorating the aisle - a simple bamboo arch, or carpet that signals to the guests exactly where you will be walking down the aisle and 'here comes the bride'.  

International travel and glamour was the theme for Hayley's beautiful wedding at Fort Scratchley Function Centre in Newcastle this year.  Each table hosted a different name of a country that the Bride and Groom had travelled to during their relationship together.

Milano's on the Lake on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie was the perfect setting for Caitlin and Matthew's  Wedding Reception and Ceremony last weekend.  It was a stunning sunny afternoon, with a gentle breeze and was the perfect setting, as guests congregated under the enormous trees 80 year old coral trees, decorated with white chinese paper lanterns, and white birdcages.   We were lucky enough to arranging the finishing touches inside the gorgeous room, when Caitlin arrived for here for the ceremony on site.  

We couldn't help but noticing that Milano's on the Lake suited Caitlin's theme perfectly.  Caitlin took advantage of our Premier Stylist Consultation, and we were thrilled to assist is creating her ideas and making the reception personal to her.   It boasts a Balinese inspired pavilion - the wooden beams, palms and bamboo features on the walls make you feel like you could be right at home in Bali.  There are beautiful feature mirrors on the walls, that reflect candlelight at night ensuring an intimate and relaxing atmosphere.  Soft white drapery, with fairy lights  adorn the wooden beams, with delicate bird ages suspended also.   Huge windows that run the length of the room make you feel like nature is at your doorstep - as indeed is the shores of Lake Macquarie, literally at the end of the room.  Why not arrive by boat and embark at the jetty just outside the restaurant, and really make an impression on your guests!

Last week we heard of a very unfortunate story of a bride that bought her marquee for cocktail wedding reception off ebay.   

The bride had spent hours agonising over minute details of her wedding day.  She had paid SO much attention to her bridesmaids dresses, wedding flowers, vintage reception decorations, the hand crafted invitations.  She looked absolutely stunning on the day, surrounded by her bridesmaids and waiting nervously for her gorgeous groom.  Yet, for her romantic vintage wedding in the Hunter Valley, it was ruined, when the cheap, flimsy, online purchase crumbled in the horrendous rain and wind that swept through just before the nuptials were about to commence.  Umbrella anyone?  No, needed more like Noah's Ark.  NOT, like the marquee featured in this video, this one is professional.

Was the marquee up for the job?  Was is sturdy enough to handle gusts of wind?  What were the consequences if it had tumbled away, and injured guests?  There is a reason why there are professional event hire companies,  that install marquees every weekend, and professional Wedding Co-ordinators that organise them every weekend; would you go to your high school math teacher to get your tax done?  No, I didn't think so.  Not to mention you and your guests will be left stranded in the pouring rain, without cover.  Where do you go now?  Did you have a back up plan?  Great start to a wedding, huh? 

Are you struggling to organise your wedding?  Are you procrastinating over which supplier to use?  After all, you do not wish to contact the wrong supplier that lets you down on your big day.  You only have so much time to invest in this wedding thing - right?  

So come and play in our world - we have hand picked some of the 17 best suppliers in the industry (and twisted their arm a little) into giving us a special promotion that we can offer to you, when you book in for our Premium Stylist Experience this coming Saturday.  Just an hour of your time, can save you so much heartache and deliberation -  claim your goodie bag with vouchers to 17 quality suppliers, and lets get the wedding planning moving into SuperFast mode!

SUPER STYLIST SATURDAY*

10 - 4PM Saturday 2nd March, 2013.

Paramount Event Hire Showroom, 5 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow.

No matter whether a cute baby shower, with the girls getting together. Or the romantic country wedding, where your guests are dancing up a storm, we all need to stay just a little hydrated.  Nothing better free's up the host's time than having strategically arranged Drink dispensers / apothecary jars  with delicious thirst quenching flavours reminiscent of Grandma's time - give your guests something to rave about - other than your divine taste in decor!

We have just taken stock of some of the The Little Big Company's drink dispensers - hire for the fraction of the cost of buying.  Have 3.8 litre and 10 litre available.  

Are you looking for a 'green' wedding?  Are you looking to re create a Barn wedding, or simply wish to add some vintage country charm to your table settings?  We are super excited as we have had our wonderful handyman, Adrian, make especially for us these beautiful paling wood tables, which come on hand man trestle table legs.  One end features authentic curved tops of the paling fence.  They measure 1.2m x 1.8m in length.  

Being authentic they are very heavy, so if you were thinking of picking them up they are a 2 person lift!

We also have the matching black board and easel, only 1 so if keen please let us know and shall put aside for you!

Vintage by the Seashore was the inspiration behind Sarah and Nathan's beautiful ceremony last weekend at King Edward Park.  Paramount Event Hire was fortunate to work with the talented Jade from Jade McIntosh flowers, whom created a classic combination of lace, vases and fresh flowers to adorn the sides of the white Tiffany (also known as chiavari) chairs.  Sarah arranged for Paramount to place a small black board in the garden bed, near the ceremony site, she even provided us with witches hats to place on the ground so there was ample room for her cars to pull up at the Park.  

The Reception then continued on at Cooks Hill SLSC, were Garth Ashford's team from Talulah's at the Junction created a divine cocktail style menu.  Paramount Event hire bought in white Tiffany chairs, cocktail tables and bar stools.  The bride requested that the Paramount Team cover some of the honour boards in the club, and install fairy lights around the balconies and dance floor area.  Whilst Jade McIntosh completed the Vintage inspired centrepieces.

Hi Louise!
Thank you so much for everything!
What an amazing day!
We had the best day ever and everything was perfect!
The surf club looked great!

Thank you again Louise,
Just amazing!

Sarah xxx 

A wedding supplier will often be inspired by a particular bride.  A bride that shows such creativity, originality and sense of one's own style, that we can't be helped but admire her.  We are always privileged to assist, advise - be a sounding board to every bride that chooses to share her day with us.  

Paramount Event hire was fortunate to be selected to decorate by one such bride recently - Sophie.  Sophie held her Vintage themed wedding at Fort Scratchley Function Centre October, 2012.  We were immediately stuck by Sophie's smile, laugh and her vision for her wedding day.  Sophie's mum, Kelly, was a joy to work along side with, and was actively involved in creating her daughter's wedding reception.  We were so inspired by the possibilities of the centrepieces that Sophie created, we decided to share the original, plus a variation that we showcased at Rafferty's Resort Bridal fair last Sunday.

HI Everyone!  How do you create Glamour Vintage Style just like the Great Gatsby?  We were honoured to be involved in Jess and Steve's wedding reception at the Apollo International last weekend. Jess and Steve re created a very elegant theme, with silver plated candelabras, with strings of pearls swooning and ostrich feathers reclining gracefully.  We LOVED the lace overlays, on the guest tables, and our fairy light backdrop fitted perfectly to frame the bridal table.

Create the wedding of your dreams!

Paramount Event Hire is very excited to offer all brides who's order is over $500.00 the opportunity to pay off their wedding decorations via Ezy Pay*.

You could be eligible to have up to 2 years after your weddng to pay off your decorations, with either weekly or monthly repayments. 

Even if someone else is paying this account for you, they can still utilise this fantastic form of spreading payments out over a longer period, relieving budget heartaches, and making sure you receive the day that you have dreamed of.  

*Ezy Pay's fees and terms and conditions apply.

Look what we found on the Beau-coup website!  How fantastic is this liquid chalk for your vintage wedding!  To order click here No more messy chalk fingers!