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Chiavari chairs are one of our most popular rental items primarily because hey instantly transform a boring room into something amazing.  Total Events offers them in 5 finishes (Gold, Silver, Black, White & Fruitwood) with your choice of chair pad (Black, White or Ivory).  Customize your wedding with a fantastic price on these go-to chairs!

Total Events has a massive selection of in stock specialty linens and overlays.  We offer a variety of colors, fabrics, styles and sizes to fit your specific needs.  Looking for something unique?  No problem!  Total Events has collections of linens that don't exist anywhere else, because we created them for our inventory only.  Make your table top shine this winter with in stock linen at out of this world prices!

We made some major investments in inventory in 2012 and charger plates were one of them.  This is the place for Glass and Acrylic chargers!  We stock Clear glass with beaded edge and Hammered Glass with Gold edge.  Our acrylic inventory has Deep Red, Lavender, Purple, Chocolate, Silver and Gold.  At this season’s lucky price, you can afford to add extra special details to your table top without breaking the bank.

A traditional wedding ceremony and reception needs that extra layer of elegance, and a chair cover can help to get you there.  Total Events has 3 styles in stock and carries Black, White and Ivory options for you to select from.  The best part is that you can pick up a sample and try it on your chair of choice to ensure that it is the perfect fit.  Stop worrying about shipping, fabric quality from internet sources and use the best cover available for your event.

We are the ceremony experts!  From custom arches, chuppah's and madap's, Total Events can help you create the ceremony of your dreams.   Working with you to design the ideal affect for your ceremony, Total Events brides walk away with custom designs for their special day.

Lighting

Lighting makes one of the biggest transformations in any room.  We offer a wide variety of lighting options including par lights, LED color changing lights, monogram spotlights and star gazer ceiling effect lights.  Add drama to your evening for less this winter!

When clients want to transform a well known space into something different, we always use drapery to help up achieve a brand new look.  Our drapery ranges from 8' to 24'.  Our White and Ivory Chiffon drapery makes the prefect backdrop for winter weddings and ceremonies.   Consider pairing drapery with accent swag fabric or up lighting for a truly one of a kind look.

We've saved the very best for last, the lounge!  Our favorite use of lounge furniture is when it's saved for a special guest surprise at the end of a reception.  Plan for a jazz band, dessert display or gourmet hot chocolate bar to accompany the chic lounge and watch your guests' jaws drop.  Our new curved lounge is sure to satisfy!

Okay, so maybe it’s not cold outside…yet.  Winter weddings can pose a set of unique dilemmas that prevent many brides from selecting a wedding date in the chilly months.  Navigating the holiday and the potentially crummy weather makes setting a winter date more difficult.  The brave brides who do choose a winter date are often rewarded with gorgeous photos, discounted prices and fabulous décor options.

Spring, summer and fall brides tend to be the real gamblers.  It seems like everyone wants a perfect day, and outdoor ceremony and ideal landscape.  Our winter brides don’t worry about any of this, because they know everything will happen inside and so a swing in temperature or a smattering of precipitation doesn’t throw their plans off.  A winter bride already has her indoor ceremony planned to perfection.  A beautiful winter evening makes the perfect backdrop for a candle lit ceremony in front of a roaring fire.  

It’s a colossal misconception that the winter bride has limited color choices.  Yes, the predictable choices would be winter whites and in some cases a more holiday inspired palette with red and green.  We are seeing the winter weddings take a whole new spin in the color department.  Silver, slate blue and brown seem to be leading the pack this season.  Lending to the natural wood elements of a barn, the silver and slate blue contract nicely with a warm wood tone and give a contemporary but earthy balance.  Grey and Blush are also a hit this season.  The soft, feminine pink palette set off with a masculine and neutral grey make a snowy backdrop stunning.  Our edgier brides have set it off with a ruby red and aqua scheme.  Depending on the boldness of the shades, the wedding can be high octane or mildly vintage.

Who doesn’t love some comfort food?  Winter is the best time of year to indulge in those favorite yummy goodies like White hot chocolate, mulled cider, mini pot pies, mini grilled cheese bites with a tomato soup shooter and on and on the list can go.  Greeting your guests with something that gives them the warm and fuzzies is sure to set the tone for a memorable evening.

No matter what style wedding you are after, Total Events has the equipment and know how to get you there.  Planning a wedding anywhere in the Upstate New York area means you can count on Total Events to provide you with quality service, rentals and experience.  From Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Hudson, Oneonta, Albany, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, Lake Placid and in between, we travel to meet your needs!  Check out our website at www.totaleventsny.com for photos and ideas!