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These smooth white plates are the perfect addition to your table. Pair them together or mix and match with our other styles for a unique look!
ITEM FEATURE: YARD GAMES
As the weather warms up and school is letting out, we're seeing a rise in inflatable and yard game rentals. They are the perfect addition...
The Ladies of A-1
May 4, 20211 min read
35 SHADES OF GRAY
Just like the popular series 50 Shades of Gray... except it's 35 shades and we're talking about linens. Gray has always been a very...
The Ladies of A-1
Apr 26, 20211 min read
FEATURE: IN-HOUSE MINI STYLED SHOOTS
The party & event rental business is a nice balance between traditional and trendy. It is easy to come up with traditional content for...
The Ladies of A-1
Apr 19, 20212 min read
SPRING WINDOW DISPLAY
It's officially spring outside and in our showroom! This winter we decided it was time to implement a seasonal window display. It was...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read
ITEM FEATURE: SAHARA LINENS
The Sahara fabric is the newest addition to our linen selection. It's semi-sheer, soft to the touch, and it would be the perfect addition...
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Mar 22, 20211 min read
ITEM FEATURE: SAILCLOTH TENT
This week we are featuring one of our absolute favorite rental items, our new sailcloth tent! We added this special tent to our inventory...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 9, 20212 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: DELIGHT EVENTS
Today's post is a feature about Delight Events, a full-service event and wedding planning firm based right here in Columbia, MO. From the...
The Ladies of A-1
Jan 18, 20213 min read
WINTER WINDOW DISPLAY
This winter, we created a statement window in our showroom. It's something that Liz has been dreaming about for a long time and we...
The Ladies of A-1
Dec 22, 20203 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: KELSI KLIETHERMES PHOTOGRAPHY
Let us start out by saying we love receiving any pictures of our items being utilized at your events. Seriously, send all of the pictures...
The Ladies of A-1
Dec 4, 20203 min read
ITEM FEATURE: PLAID LINENS
We are MAD about PLAID here at A-1! When the temperatures start to drop, we start to notice a lot of plaid. But this year we've seen even...
The Ladies of A-1
Nov 23, 20201 min read
ITEM FEATURE: BEVERAGE DISPENSERS
This week we are featuring our beverage dispensers. We have a wide variety size and style options to fit any type of event. Whether it's...
The Ladies of A-1
Nov 9, 20201 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: EMERSON FIELDS VENUE
Almost two years ago, we wrote a blog featuring Emerson Fields. At that time we had only been there a few times but we already knew what...
The Ladies of A-1
Oct 12, 20202 min read
100 POSTS
It's official. We have hit 100 blog posts!! The A-1 Party Blog was launched in March of 2018 as another outlet for us to connect and...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 31, 20202 min read
ITEM FEATURE: SERVING TRAYS
Our tiered trays and other serving platters are often overlooked in our showroom. They are hard to display. With some of them being...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 18, 20201 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: PLAN IT TERRA
We have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Terra Nickelson for a few years now so we were pretty thrilled when we heard the...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 10, 20202 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: TIGER GARDEN SPECIAL EVENTS
Today's post is all about the fabulous special event florist, Tiger Garden, that is operated by Mizzou students! Their unique...
The Ladies of A-1
Jul 27, 20201 min read
NEW INVENTORY: INFLATABLES
It's official! Our new inflatables have arrived and are ready to rent! We have added 7 new inflatables to our already large inventory...
The Ladies of A-1
Jun 22, 20201 min read
ITEM FEATURE: FANS
With warmer weather headed this way, we thought it would be the perfect time to feature our different fan options. Our fans are one of...
The Ladies of A-1
May 25, 20201 min read
NEW INVENTORY: ARCHES
We have been adding lots of items to our inventory, including new arches and backdrops! These arches would make the perfect addition to...
The Ladies of A-1
Apr 28, 20201 min read
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT OUR TOOL STORE
With everyone stuck at home, it's a great time to tackle home improvement projects. From skid loaders to drills, A-1 Tool has it all.
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Apr 13, 20202 min read
ITEM FEATURE: DISH AND GLASSWARE
Something we hear often when working with customers is the debate of whether or not to rent dishes and glassware or purchase disposables....
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 30, 20201 min read
ITEM FEATURE: MAGIC MIRROR PHOTO BOOTH
Last year we upgraded our old photo booth to the Magic Mirror. It's a super cool piece of technology that essentially looks like a...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 16, 20202 min read
NEW INVENTORY
BIG NEWS!! If you haven't heard yet, we just added a lot of new items to our inventory. From flatware to wine barrels and everything in...
The Ladies of A-1
Feb 24, 20201 min read
ITEM FEATURE: TERRA COTTA COMBO BACKDROP
During the winter months, one of our main priorities is product maintenance. This includes cleaning, painting, fixing or removing any...
The Ladies of A-1
Feb 18, 20201 min read
THE FACES AND FAVORITES OF THE A-1 STAFF
We recently added a new member to our staff and decided it was time to introduce you to the team so you could get to know us a little bit...
The Ladies of A-1
Jan 27, 20202 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: ANNABELLE EVENTS
When asked “Who do you work with a lot?” or “Who do you enjoy working with?” a name that quickly comes mind is Annabelle Events. From...
The Ladies of A-1
Dec 2, 20192 min read
ITEM FEATURE: HEATERS
A few months ago when it was 90+ degrees, we did a post about our fan rentals. But now as the weather is cooling off, our heaters have...
The Ladies of A-1
Oct 22, 20191 min read
ITEM FEATURE: FENDER SOUND SYSTEM
One of our top rented items here at A-1 is our Fender Sound System. It's easy to operate, compact and cost efficient. The Fender is a...
The Ladies of A-1
Sep 30, 20191 min read
ITEM FEATURE: PANAMA LINENS
If you are looking for a textured, linen-like fabric... this is the one for you. Panama is a heavy yet soft, woven material that comes in...
The Ladies of A-1
Sep 16, 20191 min read
ITEM FEATURE: POPCORN POPPER
Popcorn is never the star of any event, it's the supporting role, that's job is to make those events and moments better. Would a trip to...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 19, 20191 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: BLUE BELL FARM
Blue Bell Farm is a beautiful wedding and event location in Fayette, Missouri. We have had the privilege of working there countless times...
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Aug 5, 20192 min read
ITEM FEATURE: FROZEN DRINK MACHINE
It's officially that time of year here in Missouri where its 90+ degrees everyday and just miserable. One way we try to make the heat a...
The Ladies of A-1
Jul 8, 20191 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: COOPER'S RIDGE EVENT VENUE
Cooper’s Ridge is a lovely new venue in the Columbia area. The property is nestled in a country setting just steps from Warm Springs...
The Ladies of A-1
Jun 10, 20192 min read
ITEM FEATURE: COTTON CANDY MACHINE
For all of the sweet tooths out there, this item is for you. It's the treat that takes us back to childhood; the one we begged our...
The Ladies of A-1
May 24, 20192 min read
A PEEK INTO OUR SHOWROOMS
This blog post isn’t about humility. We are super proud of our 2 showrooms. They are exceptional for our industry. Actually, let’s go a...
The Ladies of A-1
May 14, 20193 min read
ITEM FEATURE: MAJESTIC LINENS
Here are A-1 we are really proud of the large variety of linens that we carry. We have virtually every color you could imagine in dozens...
The Ladies of A-1
Apr 19, 20191 min read
ITEM FEATURE: INFLATABLES
As we enter into our busy season, we also enter inflatable season. With warmer temps and sunny days in the forecast, it's the perfect...
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Apr 5, 20192 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: SORENSON ESTATE
Have you been wanting a little get away venue for your wedding, corporate event, or special event that wasn’t located in Columbia, but...
The Ladies of A-1
Apr 2, 20193 min read
THE A-1 DESIGN STUDIO
This year we launched a new service that we are so excited about. Events are our passion and we love helping our customers plan the event...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 26, 20192 min read
ITEM FEATURE: GLASSWARE
We have been busy getting everything set for our Grand Opening (Saturday, March 16) in Jefferson City, MO. This new location not only has...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 11, 20191 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: WILDCLIFF WEDDINGS & EVENT VENUE
Located in Blackwater, MO has got to be one of the most unexpected, completely beautiful, and stunning event locations in Mid-Missouri......
The Ladies of A-1
Jan 14, 20193 min read
VENDOR FEATURE: EMERSON FIELDS VENUE
We have had the privilege of styling Emerson Fields on 2 different occasions and we have already had a number of brides celebrate their...
The Ladies of A-1
Dec 17, 20182 min read
ITEM FEATURE: DANCE FLOORS
Dance floors are an exciting aspect of any event. They change up a typical floor plan and can act as a statement piece! Here at A-1, we...
The Ladies of A-1
Dec 4, 20181 min read
ITEM FEATURE: COPPER FLATWARE
We recently added a new style of flatware to our inventory! Meet the Capri brushed copper flatware! We were unhappy with how worn and...
The Ladies of A-1
Oct 16, 20181 min read
ITEM FEATURE: CHAIRS
With over 13 styles of chairs, sometimes it can be a difficult to chose which chair is the best fit for your event. Follow our chart...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 17, 20181 min read
ITEM FEATURE: CONCOCTION CARAVAN
The Concoction Caravan might be the most adorable rental we’ve ever seen. This custom camper functions as an air conditioned bar on...
The Ladies of A-1
Jul 23, 20181 min read
ITEM FEATURE: DONUT WALL
More and more couples are opting to forgo the traditional wedding cake, and instead are choosing to get creative with desserts. Our team...
The Ladies of A-1
Apr 20, 20181 min read
VELVET
We are OBSESSED with velvet this year. We have not only seen velvet in events, but in shoes, dresses, suits and (our favorite) home...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 17, 20181 min read
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