Archive for the ‘Airstar’ Category

Southern Bridal Expo!

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Sunday, August 3oth was a BIG day in Birmingham, Alabama as the long-awaited Southern Bridal Expo  (produced by Elite Events) energized the entire region! The exclusive event featured Showtime Events as one of 70-80 companies with booths exhibiting at the show. Over 700 brides had preregistered to attend.

Showtime Events BoothWith only 2 wedding shows a year in the region the excitement shared by all in attendance (vendors and guests) was high! Approx. 2,000 brides, grooms, and helpers eagerly walked the show floor meeting with vendors, taking pictures, and gathering everything for their upcoming weddings.

Booth representatives were eager to discuss gowns, catering, photography, lighting, decor and venues with the happy brides. In addition major department stores  Belk and JCPenney’s were on site to assist in  gift registry.

The stimulated crowd  swarmed Showtime’s booth which featured stunning light displays and an elegant Austrian swag backdrop.  An Airstar balloon was raised high above the booth and could be seen from all corners of the Expo. On the balloon was The Wharf logo. The Wharf is the Gulf Coast’s most exciting and new hot spot for spectacular weddings, as well as other social and corporate events. With multiple indoor and outdoor locations for events (including a brand new state of the art convention center), The Wharf is an unmatched special events location!

Showtime Events booth also featured an Ice Magic acrylic LED bar, acrylic LED cocktail and sweetheart tables, and incredible place settings. The Showtime Events staff gave away a gift basket filled with gift certificates and products  from Wharf merchants. A special thank you to the donating organizations: Sand Dollar Lifestyles, Sassy Britches, Go Fish Clothing and Jewelry Company, Shucker’s Oyster Bar, Villagio Grille, RumRunners, Rafter’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, The Dock Store at the Wharf, and Showtime Events.

A fashion show held at the end of the expo filled the crowd with enthusiasm and purpose. It was a fantastic show!

weddingshow3Gift Basket and Destination Information

Rocking Wedding Show!

Friday, August 21st, 2009

What a wedding show on Sunday August 16, 2009! The Southern Bridal Show & Expo™ (produced by Forever Bridal Productions) was packed with excited brides, helpful friends, friendly parents, and happy future grooms.

weddingshowblogThe spectacular event held every April and August in the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds featured over 150 Triangle, NC area special event companies that covered all aspects of throwing amazing weddings! Exhibiting companies included caterers, florists, photographers, DJ’s, venues, lighting and decor companies, and many more! In addition hourly wedding fashion shows on the main stage featured the latest trends in bridal and wedding wear.

Showtime Events had a large 20 foot booth at the show that really stood out! Our booth featured dramatic fabrics and the coolest acrylic table and lighting options for weddings and special events.

The booth featured: 15 large LED lights, 1 60″ acrylic octagon table, two 6 foot acrylic buffet tables pushed together to make a large square table, 6 acrylic chairs with white leather pad, one acrylic highboy cocktail table, a Crystal 160 Airstar lighting balloon, 2 INCREDIBLE custom swag panel for backdrops, 3 acrylic lamp centerpieces, and much more! The booth literally exploded with color!

On top of our main booth Showtime Events had four 18 foot tall LED soft columns that all attendees passed when entering/exiting the show, as well as additional tables and lights at other company’s booths throughout the convention building.

weddingshowblog1Over 400 brides passed through our LED lighted columns to access the expo, driving many  straight to our booth.  Bride after bride quizzed the Showtime Events staff about our exclusive decor and lighting options for their receptions.   The brides were especially pleased upon realizing all of our lighting options and tables could be programmed to match their wedding colors and changed throughout the event if desired.  Beach brides and outdoor event planners marveled over the Airstar lighting balloon as an innovative and exciting option for their event.

Finally, we also featured Cobblestone Hall at the wedding show. This new and exciting venue that Showtime Events will be running garnered an incredible amount of attention as brides considered the downtown Raleigh historical event facility’s many benefits (downtown location convenient to many hotels, nightlife, parking transportation and highways. All of Showtime Events resources and products available in the space for events, etc)

The Showtime Events staff had a great time at the show talking to many wonderful brides, family members, and friends. The ENTIRE convention hall was filled with happy upbeat people who were excited about their upcoming events. It was incredibly motivating!

A special thank you to Brian Mullis for the exceptional photos of our booth (above and below) and Classic Party Rentals in Raleigh for providing plateware to decorate our tables! We look forward to an exciting upcoming year of fun weddings!

The Showtime Events Wedding Show Team: Marcellina, James, Janet, and Jen

The Showtime Events Wedding Show Team: Marcellina, James, Janet, and Jen

Wider Image Of The Booth

Wider Image Of The Booth

Cavendish Beach Festival!

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

The First Annual Cavendish Beach Festival was a 3 day Country Music festival held at Cavendish, Prince Edwards Island Canada on July 10 - 12, 2009.  The organizers had a great vision and wanted to make the 3 day event an unforgettable experience.  With this objective in mind The Cavendish Beach Festival hired Showtime Events to design and supply the decor for the entrance way to the event. The entrance way area was was over 3,000 feet from start to finish.

The Main Stage

The Main Stage

As the event was held on the an Island on the Atlantic Ocean, Showtime Events had a couple obstacles to keep in mind while coming up with our design including electricity and wind. There was only electricity at the very end and beginning of the event entrance way.  To start Jason Wood and his team from the Michigan Showtime office put a Airstar Crystal 160 with a Cavendish Beach festival logo at the the first entrance at the road.  This created great branding of the event for the guests arriving as well as provided lighting as they were crossing the road.

blog1To create an amazing visual along the long entrance way area Showtime Events installed 20′ white feather banners that flowed in the light wind. As the sun went down they had an orange glow as the sunlight shined through each banner. They not only looked great as guests walked into the event, but also gave a great background to the main stage.  As you looked at the entertainment on the stage you could see them in the background.

On the last 800 feet of the entrance way had electricity.  Showtime Events hung different illuminated shapes, stars, and designs 30 feet high in the middle of the area.  Showtime Events also had 2 other  Logo Airstar Crystals around the grounds providing lighting for the beach volleyball court and restrooms.

It was wonderful working with organizers and creating an unforgettable experience for the guests.  For more information about the event please check out http://www.cavendishbeachmusic.com/

The First Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series In America

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

cimg5174-2The first Mercedes SL65 AMG “Black Series” super sports car in North America had its coming out party on Monday, March 23, 2009 in Raleigh, North Carolina and Showtime Events was there!

Showtime Events provided the specialty lighting at the invite only private party where the proud owner revealed the car to a group of 30 close friends.  With only 175 of these monsters scheduled to ever make it to North America, this was truly a special event.

With a combination of Airstar lighting and high powered LEDs the car made its first appearance once the sun went down and it got dark around 8pm. The crowd cheered and took hundreds of pictures of the V12, 700 horsepower rocket ship of a car.

Cigars, wine, and an incredible spread of food provided by Katherine White and Rocky Top Catering made the entire event spectacular. On top of the Airstar Crystal 160 lighting balloon Showtime Events also provided illuminated IceMagic LED highboy cocktail tables, black pipe and drape, and LED up-lighting around the outdoor deck and backyard.

carblogpic2

Showtime Rocks The New Renaissance

Friday, March 13th, 2009

ren1What a great night in North Raleigh! The brand new Renaissance Hotel that is part of the North Hills complex pulled out all the stops for a special evening for the new hotel’s investors and friends. The invite only cocktail reception included signature drinks, amazing food prepared by the hotel’s excelled kitchen, live entertainment, and IceMagic tables, lights, and other decor provided by Showtime Events.

The highlight of the new grand ballroom was a large green circular acrylic LED bar in the center of the floor that featured a purple 2 tiered octagon center table for illuminated glassware and bottles. Around the bar 8 illuminated cocktail tables lit the room. 8 additional LED’s were placed in the 4 ren2corners of the room to up-light the ballroom with complimentary colors.

Finally a dimmed Crystal 160 balloon rose above the head of the band pulling everyone further into the ballroom and to hear the cool jazz and swing sounds. The guests openly made positive comments about the food, drinks, new ballroom, and the entire event. Showtime Events was proud to be part of such a fabulous night and work with our friends Bill, Richard, Jessica and Megan at the Renaissance!

Showtime Events Stimulus Plan!

Friday, March 6th, 2009

50offim3– STIMULUS PLAN ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 –

For a limited time any contracts signed by March 31, 2009 with Showtime Events will receive 50% OFF all IceMagic and Airstar product rentals**.

Offer your clients or guests these specialty products to add that extra “WOW” factor to any upcoming event! Call Showtime Events today to discuss details and availability!

Make your next event memorable with Showtime Events exclusive Ice Magic LED seating tables, buffet and bar tables, lounge seating, and soft columns; as well as all Airstar lighting balloon products! image2For more information please contact the local Showtime Events office near you today!
  • NC Office: (919) 844-5959, ext. 102. Ask for James
  • FL Office: (850) 622-4087, ext. 105. Ask for Rebecca

** Offer only good at the NC and FL office. Actual events can be anytime in 2009 or 2010 as long as contract is signed before 3/31/09. Discount is applied to specific products being discounted and does not apply to labor or delivery charges. Subject to product availability.

– STIMULUS PLAN ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 –