Luxury furniture rental for proms
Proms are now a regularly occurring annual event. You’d probably struggle to find a school, academy, or college in the UK that doesn’t host a prom for its school leavers. Even primary schools have semi-regular discos which look similar to miniature proms.
Some schools prefer the term ‘formals’ and these tend to be a little more…formal, with historic rules and traditions.
Whatever you call it, they are a right of passage.
Planning often comes down to students and supervising teachers, so this blog is for everyone who is looking for a place to start. These are the three core considerations for planning any prom and some advice on luxury furniture rental.
1. Venue – Venue is something you’ve almost certainly considered, and maybe you even have an idea about which venue you may want. But have you considered all relevant factors?
An indoor venue has its perks, and it was probably the first thing that came to your mind when you were drawing up initial plans. However, there are outdoor alternatives that can serve you just as well.
Marquees have endless possibilities and can give you some great photo opportunities – Plus they can be a way that you are able to afford the stunning backdrops your prom deserves. Plus, some additional features like fire bowls or fireworks that a building would not allow for.
2. Furniture – When it comes to furniture, it’s best to opt for simplicity and quality. Lavish detailing and extravagant looks are best created using exterior decor like furniture drapery and decoration. What is most important is high quality furniture which can be found as part of our luxury furniture rental service.
Red Woodpecker Event Hire offers a range of luxury furniture for hire. Chivari chairs, circular tables, and benches. Our luxury furniture rental service provides luxury quality and simplicity, so you can tailor every item to your event.
3. Decor – When it comes to decor, it’s entirely personal. Do you plan to hire others or do it yourselves? At any rate, if you choose wisely, a little can go a long way. Festoon lighting and chandeliers are a great place to start. Lighting can really lend a great deal to your aesthetic. Drapery is another easy way to dress your event. This could be anything from wall to furniture drapery. And nothing could be more important than the dancefloor.
These items and more, are available as part of Red Woodpecker Event Hire’s luxury furniture rental service.
It has been established that proms are a pretty big deal at schools across the country, but where did they come from?
Well the term itself derives from the phrase promenade. This is thought to be related to the Ivy League schools in North America that began hosting annual promenades to celebrate their graduates entering society.
These promenades were a development of the traditional debutante ball. A debutante ball is the formal introduction of young women into “polite” society and as such, only existed within the most elite circles of society.
This is a far cry from handmade decorations and local DJs that attend many modern-day proms. So how did it evolve?
Well, the ‘Promenade’ was a popular notion and after being taken on by universities across the US, it filtered into the national education system. It soon became the norm for high schools to host end-of-year/semester proms and dances, similar to the formals hosted by universities.
With globalisation, many countries became closer, perhaps none more so than the UK and US.
As such, the UK began to adopt some distinctly American traditions. One of these was the concept of proms. With international magazines and the introduction of the internet, it’s easy to see how popular prom trends became so widely shared.
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Prom luxury furniture rental
Whatever its origins, prom is an exciting time for everyone. Perhaps we are not introducing women into polite society, but it certainly marks the entry of young people into the world. And for parents and young people alike, it marks an important milestone.
Red Woodpecker Event Hire provides luxury furniture rental for milestones like these. Proms, parties, and weddings, we are here for all of your equipment and furniture needs!