Your spring event checklist
The nights are getting warmer. The mornings are lighter. There’s a buzz in the air of possibilities for sundowners and late nights. Spring is upon us and that means event season has also sprung. If you’re thinking of throwing the latest and greatest event, here’s the spring event checklist you need: Pick the right marquee […]
We’ve got your traditional wedding events covered
Traditional Wedding Equipment Hire In a country with an abundance of languages, cultures and tribes, South Africa boasts a beautiful and very colourful array of traditional wedding celebrations. Traditional nuptials have been adapted over the years to fit both modern couples and the unique will of the unifying families. There’s no one way to do […]
Raise funds right: tips for hosting charity events
A well-executed charity event helps to instil confidence among donors that their contributions will be used properly by the cause or organisation they are supporting. Here’s our guide to getting charity events right:
Creating the right ambiance for any event
At the end of the day, the lasting impression your guests will have of your event is how it made them feel. Lighting, sounds and temperature all heighten the ambiance. Here are four tips to remember when creating the right ambiance for your event:
A recipe for creating memorable events
South Africa is full of entrepreneurs hustling to find and host the next big thing. However, in the age of the Fyre Festival, there’s a real art to making an event memorable for the right reasons. And it’s all in the thoughtful details (and actually pulling them off).
Here’s the MPR guide to making events unforgettable:
Plan the perfect kitchen tea in 2019
The kitchen tea (also sometimes known as a bridal shower) is a pre-wedding must. Right up there next to wedding dress fittings and cake tastings, kitchen teas form part of the traditional wedding checklist so many brides-to-be dream about. And she doesn’t have to lift a finger for it. All the planning falls to the […]
Glass act: How to choose the right glassware for an event
The right glassware complements the taste experience and, of course, the ambiance of the occasion – because drinking a premium red wine from the only clean mug available, just won’t do. Let’s start with the basics, the five pillars of a strong drinks menu; wine, champagne, cocktails, beer and whiskey.
The in-tents guide to marquee types
Marquees offer versatile and flexible solutions to turn any outdoor space into the perfect venue. With more than 40 years’ experience in the business, MPR Hiring has a marquee solution for any space and any event.
How to create an inviting atmosphere when using a marquee tent.
A marquee tent is a great way to create a venue where there was no venue previously. It can create magic from nothing. As wonderful as marquee tents are they can look and feel like a cave if you do not decorate it and plan it properly. Never fear we are here to help with a few tips to ensure your venue is warm and inviting.