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.
Three top tips to create a magical women’s day celebration
Women’s day is celebrated in South Africa on the 9th of August. The day commemorates the march of 20 000 women in 1956 to the Union Buildings in Pretoria where they were petitioning against the country’s laws that if you are a person of colour you were required to carry paperwork, known as a pass, to control segregation during apartheid. We are proud to say that our beautiful country has come a long way since those days, so on the 9th of August we celebrate those brave women then and now in our society.
Advice for the next 6 months – Derek de Jongh
The year has been racing by and we find ourselves in the downhill sprint to sunny December and the holiday season. Even though we are in the throws of a cold and chilly winter and there seems to be a lot of time till the end of the year, I would highly recommend that you […]
What table should you chose when planning an event?
An event requires so much more than choosing your food, your theme or your venue. One of the items to consider when planning an event is your table choice and setting. There are so many options to chose from, we will let you know the pro’s and con’s of each type to ensure you choose […]
5 Special Occasions
Over the years we’ve been a part of many different religious celebrations. Here are 5 special days and what they mean.
Winter Wonderland – Tips on Hosting Events in Winter
June is the coldest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures plummeting into the negative end of the thermometer. Over the years we’ve picked up some skills on the job to battle the frigid conditions. Here’s how we keep it cosy when the weather is chilly.
Tools of the Trade
Many of us have had the tricky job of setting up a tent, although some of us do it on a larger scale, like MPR Hiring. Over the last 46 years the tools of the trade have moved away from just plain muscles and a sledgehammer to automated pulley systems that can erect ballroom sized marquees.
Q&A with Derek De Jongh on what makes a great event
What makes an event HOT or NOT! After many years at the helm of MPR Hiring, 46 years to be exact, our owner and CEO Derek De Jongh has been to his fair share of events. We decided to sit down and ask him for his tips on what makes a great event especially memorable.
Lightning does strike twice, and other safety tips from an expert
It’s a title Johannesburg has bestowed upon itself: the Lightning Capital of the World. With numerous incidents occurring every year, MPR knows all the tricks of the trade to avoid getting electrocuted.
5 Expert Tips to Know When Hosting a Valentine’s Event
Whether you’re a couple, waiting for Cupid’s arrow, or just want to enjoy your chocolates undisturbed, Valentine’s Day is hard to ignore. The most difficult part of this unofficial holiday is planning and hosting an event that goes off without a hitch…