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There’s almost nothing worse than kids who are bored over summer break! In the record breaking heat of Phoenix, you can either stay in the air conditioning all day or venture out early to where there’s fun. Stay cool and keep the kids entertained with these ideas.

Mulligan! Before you go crazy on summer spending, check out deals on sites like Groupon. My husband took our three teenage sons for a round of golf at Freedom Golf Course in Mesa. Using a Groupon deal, they were able to play for 56% off the regular price. They also offer golf summer camp for kids. The course is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Other Groupon deals include hotel stays for in-town vacations, restaurants, and back to school items.

Get wet! Want to keep the kids busy and cool? Check out water parks like Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa for deals when you use a coupon or buy tickets online. Ask if they offer a summer pass if you’re planning to go more than once. Golfland Sunsplash offers pizza and other food at reasonable-ish prices so plan to make a day of it!

If you’re not into water parks or want to stick closer to home, visit your community pool. You might want to pack water, sports drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and towels but you won’t have to drive far and there won’t be wet kids tracking through your house.

Rent a water slide! Not sure if your family needs an interactive water feature? Rent a water slide for a day from White Knight Party Rentals! We offer a variety of themed slides that may include the soaker hose depending on the model you choose. Delivery to Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale and Temp.

We offer will-call/customer pick-up on most items as well to save money on your order – pickup from our conveniently located warehouse at 29th st. and Washington St.

We’d love to hear your ideas for keeping cool and having fun this summer! Comment below and see you soon for all your party needs!

‘Tis the season for parties. No matter what you’re celebrating this December, the likelihood is that you’ll either be planning or attending a bevvy of parties as the year comes to an end. And let’s face it: hosting a party can be a big headache. There’s all of that planning, which often includes buying a bunch of things you’ll only need once a year or less. Then you have to make the guest list, figure out what to feed everyone, and ensure that all of your guests have a good time. Well, we have one suggestion that will help you create a fun environment and ease some of that stress: Put a party rental company on speed dial.

Set the Tone
Let’s start with the big stuff, like canopies and tents, inflatable outdoor movie screens, and bounce houses. These are unlikely to be things you have stored in your garage, and purchasing them can set you back a pretty penny. A party rental company will have all of these big items available for rental for a nominal fee. And what’s even better is that they will deliver, setup, and take down all of these big party necessities for you. All you need to do is call and let the party rental company know when you need everything.

Incidentals Shouldn’t Be Accidental
There’s so much more to hosting a great party than just having a place in which to hold it. You need chairs and tables, temperature regulators (aka fans or heaters), a PA system to rock the tunes, and lighting to keep the party going into the wee hours. While you may have extra chairs and tables in the garage, do you have the lights, patio heaters, and table linens you’ll need? If you host parties on a regular basis, it might make sense to purchase these smaller items, but if you only invite people over once a year or so, that’s a large investment. Instead, you can trust a party rental company to have your back when you need them.

Party Rental Companies Can Help with Planning
In addition to having the hard goods you need to make your party a success, the employees at a party rental company have seen it all. They can provide support on when and where to host a successful party, as well as the essentials you’ll need for it to go off without a hitch. When you call to ask questions, they’ll have answers. What colors go together? How many tents do I need? What if it rains? Nothing is too big or small of a question for them to help.

So grab your phone and program 602-277-2789 into it right now. The party planners at White Knight Party Rentals have everything you need to ensure you are the star of any events you’re planning this holiday season and the rest of the year. Whether you just have a simple question or need to reserve items for a 500-person gala, we can help you. And we’ll make it all go smoothly so you have fun too!

Now that the temperature is forecast to surpass 110ºF, it’s hard to argue the fact that it’s hot. Even if you love the higher temperatures, it’s definitely pretty uncomfortable to be outside for too long. That is, unless you are in the water. When you add water to 100ºF+ heat, you have a recipe for some cool fun. And Phoenix water slides are the best, most fun way to add some cool water to your hot afternoon.

Not Your Average Water Slide
Remember when you were a kid and your mom put out the Slip ‘n Slide in the backyard? She’d hook up the water hose, and you’d play until the nearby grass was so swishy that you could barely stay upright anywhere near the area.

But things have changed.

These days, instead of just a sheet of plastic with water running across it, water slides have gone high-tech. They now incorporate obstacle courses, bounce houses, and a lot more fun than they did back in the ‘70s. Now, you can get water slide inflatable rentals, a fun ride that sits comfortably in your backyard or park awaiting happy kids of all ages.

Why Upgrade Your Phoenix Water Slides?
There’s no rule that you can’t just stick with a Slip ‘n Slide or even a sprinkler in the backyard to keep cool this summer. That could be the perfect option for a standard Tuesday afternoon. But what about the times when you have friends or neighbors over at the house? If you have a backyard big enough for a bounce house, you have a backyard big enough for a Phoenix water slide! And if you have a pool, get bonus points for sending your water slide into the pool after the kids have enjoyed the obstacles and climbing.

One of the best things about these water slides is their versatility. Did you know that you can use them both wet and dry? During the summer, it definitely makes more sense to turn on the water for a cool, refreshing slide. But during cooler months, everyone can have just as much fun without the wet.

Make Your Event Even More Fun
So you’ve decided that a Phoenix water slide will make the perfect addition to your next summer party. But why stop there? You can add other fun summertime party rentals to your list. How about a dunking booth or a snow cone machine? An inflatable movie screen is the perfect activity after a day of splashing and sliding; have guests pull up a seat in the pool and watch an outside movie under the stars. And of course, a bounce house is always a fun time, no matter what the weather is like.

If you’re looking for the perfect party rental for your next get together or event — especially if it’s a Phoenix water slide! — trust the party professionals at White Knight Party Rentals. Contact us at 602-277-2789 to get started.

A summer party in Phoenix is much more bearable — and fun! — when water is involved. Open the pool, bring out the chips, dip, and beverages, and you have an instant party. But what if you up that idea and add more than water? What if you add a blow-up water slide to your summer party? You’re nearly guaranteed to increase the fun.

No Pool Required
Perhaps one of the best things about water slide rentals is that you don’t have to have a pool to add them to the party. While you certainly could run the slide into the pool, or even next to it, it can be blown up and set in the middle of a yard or park. All that’s really required is a water source, and for some slides, water is actually optional — although who wouldn’t want it on a hot summer day?

Easy Assembly
Do you remember Slip N Slides? Today’s blow-up water slides combine the fun and wetness of those with the excitement of a bounce house. Made from durable soft plastic, they are inflated on site and then deflated just as easily when the party ends. And if you rent from a quality company, you have nothing to do other than have fun. The water slide will be delivered and inflated and then retrieved later. You choose the location and point out the water source; the rental company does the rest. You couldn’t ask for an easier option.

Cool and Refreshing
Thankfully, with the low humidity in the Phoenix desert, once you get a little wet, it doesn’t feel nearly as hot, even if it’s 110ºF. That’s the benefit of a blow-up water slide: the continuously running water keeps the slide cool and slick, getting riders just wet enough on each slide. And of course, if you have riders land in a waiting pool, that extra splash will definitely cool them off!

Fun for All Ages
Just like bounce houses can accommodate toddlers to adults, the same holds true for water slides. No matter what your party is for or how old your guests are, the fun is the same for everyone. Put younger kids on with an adult or have parents ready to catch the kids when they slide into the pool, and you’re ready to go. Even for an all-adult party, a blow-up water slide adds a level of fun they may not have expected from a typical pool party. And if you don’t have a pool, you’ve just added a cool water option. You just can’t go wrong with a water slide rental.

Are you ready to increase the excitement at your next party? AZ Party Zone has a variety of water slide rentals available that are sure to put a smile on guests’ faces. Jumping, sliding, and splashing are just a phone call away! Check out our inventory now.

If you’re planning to have a few friends over Saturday night, it’s easy enough to turn on the radio, open some bottles of wine, and put out chips and dips. Likely, if you have the right mix of guests, you’ll end up with a pretty nice gathering. But if you really want to knock your friends’ socks off, create a theme and turn your party into an event.

Choose Your Theme
You theme should take into consideration components such as the age of the attendees, the season, time of day, and what you’d like the party to address. For instance…

You could have a spring party that’s outside and is centered around a large picnic.
Holidays are easy since there are built-in themes associated with Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. Food is always a great central focus, but you can add to the excitement with costumes or by pulling in traditions from around the world.
An awards show party could mean a black-tie soiree complete with champagne, petit fours, and a red carpet.
A birthday party is easily tied to the birthday person’s age (‘80s party for an eight-year-old or over-the-hill theme for a friend turning 50?) or his or her favorite thing (Skylanders, superheroes, or American Girl?).
Build from the Ground Up
Once you have a theme chosen, start to plan all of the aspects of the party you want to support the theme. Consider music, food, colors, activities, and food. If it’s a birthday party, the cake should tie into the theme, and remember goody bags and decorations that keep your guests thinking about your party long after they’ve left.

Be sure that your invitations let everyone know what to expect and how they can play a part in the festivities. Some people get confused by the parameters of a theme, so make it easy for them by giving them limited options. If you’re hosting a Thai-themed night and you want guests to bring a dish to share, give them some websites or books with recipes; better yet, give them the names and numbers of local Thai restaurants!

Go Big or Go … Small
How involved you want to be with your party theme is completely up to you. Perhaps you’ll choose to really go over the top and speak with a British accent during your Anglophile party. Or maybe you’ll just have red and white decorations with heart-shaped cookies for a Valentine’s Day party.

Remember that themed parties can be fun for partygoers of all ages, as well as for all types of parties. Sure, it’s easy to make a kid’s party be themed around the toy favorite this month, but have you thought about a themed wedding? Think about it: most weddings are definitely themed around color and feel (afternoon, evening), but they can also have a bigger theme, if you so desire.

Whatever you choose for your party theme — all well as how pervasive the theme is — is completely fine. When planning and considering a theme, always remember to keep your audience in mind. If you choose a theme with a pretty niche audience, you may find yourself with more no responses than yes. For instance, while your favorite show may be Doctor Who, how many of your friends even know what the show is about, much less have a sonic screwdriver at home to bring to the party? Costume parties can also scare off certain attendees. But if you have the right mix of people who will come and play along, go for it!

Save Money by Renting
You probably don’t have everything you need to create an over-the-top themed event, so remember that you can rent many of the items that will make your party a winner, such as tables, chairs, linens, and decorations. AZ Party Zone has a complete selection of items that will help to support your theme and make your party a huge success. Seriously, who wouldn’t want to attend a party to be surprised by a bounce house out back (yes, even the adults like to jump around)? Call 602-277-2789 to make your reservations now and get ready to have an amazing event!

It’s hard enough to figure out what to do for a young child’s birthday party to keep 8–20 children busy for two or more hours, but when you add in siblings, well, you have your hands full. If the siblings are close in age, it’s a little bit easier, but when you’re looking at five or more years’ age difference, you may need a little help. Never fear! AZ Party Zone is here! In this blog, we share some ideas to help keep siblings happy while their brother or sister is having all the fun.

Send Kids Out with Grandparents, the Other Parent, or a Friend
Getting siblings out of the house during the party may be the easiest solution — and the first thing to consider. This can be harder with younger children who emulate their siblings and want to be involved in everything they do, but if the child is in elementary school and the party is for middle-schoolers, it can be a great option. Be sure to schedule this well in advance and make it a big experience for the sibling. You don’t want them to feel as if they’re being gotten rid of or not as important as the birthday child.

Plan a Special “Side” Party
One way to keep siblings occupied is to schedule a play date at the same time as the birthday party. That way, they are occupied and not paying as much attention to the birthday goings-on. One approach is to make it a special mini party, complete with a couple of gifts for the sibling and their own cake. The adult in charge of the sibling and his or her friend will just need to get them set up and should still be able to enjoy the actual birthday party. Naturally, the goal isn’t to take away from the birthday reveler but to enhance the sibling’s experience.

If your teen is having a sleepover birthday party, he or she certainly isn’t going to want that “pesky” younger sibling interrupting. In that case, be sure to have something special set up for your younger child. You may be surprised at how having another friend over actually makes your life easier rather than harder.

Create Age-Appropriate Versions of Older Kids’ Fun
There are some activities that are good for all ages, such as bounce houses or entertainers, but what if bigger kids are doing a high-level craft project and the little ones get frustrated because they can’t quite do it? How about offering a lower level project for them? The Internet is a fabulous resource for art and craft ideas, and it can be as simple as just putting up a separate table for the sibling to stay busy. Take the worry off yourself by hiring a sitter during the party whose sole job is to pay special attention to the non-birthday child.

Choose Something Inclusive
What better way to make siblings feel special than to get them involved with party planning from the get-go? Have brothers and sisters help the birthday child choose the theme, the activities, and friends to invite. Maybe they already have something in common (such as a love of princesses or building blocks) that will allow them to choose a party option that makes everyone happy. One great option for the whole family, regardless of ages, is a bounce house or bounce obstacle course.

Remember that AZ Party Zone is your one stop for all of your party needs. From equipment rentals to linens and tables, we have everything to make your birthday child’s (and his or her siblings!) day one to remember. Contact us at 602-277-2789 to learn more, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, and Twitter to gain insider access to promotions and specials!

No matter what type of party you’re planning, you’ll likely want to provide your guests with a memento to take home as they’re leaving. Treat bags and party favors have been a staple at parties for as long as we can remember, but there’s a difference between creating a take-home memory and something that makes its way to the garbage bin before your guests even reach their cars. Here, we provide some ideas to keep the good times rolling long after last call (or last slice of pizza).

Choose Colors
When colors are chosen for the party, such as with a wedding reception, have your favors reflect those color choices. You can use one color for the bag and one for the tie, for instance. Since white is typically a color in a wedding, some newlyweds will put a handful of Jordan almonds (which are white) inside tulle bags that match the bridesmaid dresses. Don’t like almonds? You can replicate this idea with M&Ms; in fact, you can even have custom-imprinted candies made with sayings. That’s something your guests will remember!

Match Your Treat Bags to Your Theme
If you are building your party around a theme (see our previous blog on that topic), it makes sense to have your party favors and treat bags support that idea. One idea is to get away from actually using bags at all. Chinese take-out boxes come in a variety of colors and make excellent containers for take-home goodies. Or how about hats, bandanas, disposable wine glasses, or small plastic shoes / slippers? Pretty much anything that can hold a few items will work as a treat bag — and don’t be afraid to think outside the bag!

Fill ‘Em Up!
Once you’ve chosen the container for your goodies, it’s time to fill them with something good. Wedding favors traditionally include candies of some sort, whereas children’s treat bags usually boast a mix of candy and toys. If you’re making treat bags for children, you can get the typical throwaway gifts you’ll find at the party store, or you can opt for something they’re actually going to use, such as art or school supplies. And if money is no object, you can take a cue from the big award galas and give away something big and awesome. Of course, if you’re a mere mortal like the rest of us, stick with items that won’t break the bank. Consider thematic favors, such as dip mix for a dinner party or make-it-later origami for a Chinese New Year party.

Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
While you might be so excited about your treat bags and party favors that you want to give them to your guests the moment they arrive, it’s usually best to hand them out near the end of the party. That way, there’s no fear they’ll be lost or left behind. At a wedding reception, treat bags are often placed on the tables since it would be practically impossible to catch all of the guests as they exit. For birthday parties and dinner gatherings, a container near the door or pulled out as guests depart is probably the way to go. However, if you have noisemakers and favors you’d like your friends to use throughout the event, having them available from the beginning is the best option.

Build Memories That Last
By having fantastic treat bags and party favors, you’ll ensure that your party will stay in the minds of your guests long after they’ve arrived safely back home. Remember that you’re creating an experience for them, and a good party planner knows that even the smallest details play a part in that all-around feeling. Your well-though-out treat bags and party favors will put a smile on partygoers’ faces well into the future.

This time of year in Phoenix is gorgeous, with daytime highs in the 80s and nighttime lows in the 50s. It’s perfect weather to be outside next to the grill for a gathering of friends and family. Lucky for us, most of the year here is great to host parties out of doors, but the trick is in knowing how to keep guests busy and happy, whether it’s a 60º winter day or a 115º summer heat wave. Here, we provide some considerations and suggestions before you plan your next party.

The Age of Participants Matters
Children are pretty hardy when it comes to weather. If you’re hosting a bunch of nine-year-olds, you can put them outside any time of year and they’ll be quite happy. A backyard party in the pool or making snowmen won’t matter to active young kids. However, when your attendees are adults whose idea of a good party is standing around with a drink in hand, you may want to plan your venue accordingly. Your goal is to keep them at as close to room temperature as possible, whether that requires heating things up or cooling things down. If they’re not worried about being hot or cold, guests will be more focused on enjoying your fantastic party.

What Are You Planning?
If your goal is a rousing game of softball, you probably don’t want it to be over 100º in the shade (unless it’s for kids; those guys barely sweat!). Take into consideration what your goal is for the party and what the reason is behind it. If it’s a child’s birthday party, you can assume that the kids will be active. So if it’s hot, add water: a pool, sprinklers, or even misters can cool them down quickly. If you want a mid-summer wedding, it will probably be a better idea to have it indoors or close to air-conditioned facilities. You really can’t expect guests to dance when their clothes are sticking to them from sweat. Just remember that many parties ask guests to do more than just sit around chatting, so be ready if they need to get up and move.

Be Prepared — for Anything!
Although our weather in the Valley of the Sun doesn’t change too drastically from day to day, what is forecast as a sunny 80º day may start off overcast and cool. If you’re hosting an outdoor party during the late fall, winter, or early spring months, portable gas heaters will be just the thing to take off the chill as the sun goes down. Likewise, if your summer party revolves around the pool, make sure you have plenty of shaded areas, misters, and fans to keep revelers cool and comfortable when they’re not in the water. And during our monsoons and dust-storm seasons, be ready with a backup plan. What started out as a gorgeous, sunny day can turn in to a blowing hailstorm with little notice. Create either outdoor escapes or set aside an indoor area to wait out the passing storm before you let everyone venture back outside.

Have Fun!
With 300+ days of beautiful, sunny weather in Phoenix, it’s easy to plan a perfect outdoor party, whether it’s for a birthday, wedding, retirement, anniversary, or just because. Your home could be the envy of all of your friends with regular, year-round galas that make everyone feel comfortable — if you take time to do some pre-party planning. Check the weather forecast, have plenty of water available, keep portable heaters and fans at the ready, and offer a sparkling, cool pool, and everyone will be sure to have a great time.

Don’t have everything you need on hand to create that extraordinary party experience? Let White Knight Party Rentals be your backup and give you the bounce houses, portable heaters, chairs and tables, big-screen TVs, and linens you need to make all of your guests feel comfortable. Call us at 602-277-2789 to learn more!

Do you remember when you were a kid and your mom made you send out thank-you cards to everyone who came to your birthday party? Of course, this was before the age of the Internet, when thank-you cards were actual cards, written out in pencil and folded into an envelope to be put in the mailbox at the end of the driveway. Not everyone’s mom made them take the time, but when you received one of those obligatory notes, you felt good, as if your present really was appreciated.

Since the dawn of email, however, it seems as if handwritten notes have gone the way of the dinosaur. Do you even remember the last time you sent a thank-you note, whether via email or postal mail? Did we get so busy that the niceties of life passed us by? Perhaps, even in our hurried world where anything longer than a post on Twitter doesn’t often get read, it’s time to take a deep breath and a step back to remember how important it is to express our gratitude of others.

Saying Thank You Makes Everyone Feel Good
A simple thank you, in certain contexts, holds the same power as a nice compliment. When someone tells you how pretty or handsome you look, you can float on that remark for the rest of the day, right? That’s the same way most of us feel when we receive an unexpected thank-you card in the mail (and in a pinch, even an emailed card works the same way).

Saying Thank You Makes You Realize How Much You Have
You’ve probably heard of people who practice daily gratitude, during which time they are consciously thankful for the things they’ve received during that day. Taking the time to write out a thank-you card has the same effect: we realize how much we have received and are sharing our gratitude at having received it. Even if the gift wasn’t something you’ve always wanted, you know that the giver put time and energy into choosing it, and that thoughtfulness is enough to warrant a heartfelt thank you.

Saying Thank You Creates a Generation of “Nice” People
You’ve probably heard the older generation say that young people have no manners or are inconsiderate of others. If today’s parents get their children into the habit of sending thank-you cards after birthday parties (or for any reason, really), those kids will understand the importance of thank you and how it makes others feel good, feels good for themselves, and just makes the world a nicer place.

So stop by the dollar store and grab a packet of thank-you cards. If you want, you could even make your cards yourself — that enters a whole new world of niceties! Pick up your pen and start writing. Once you and your children get into the habit of saying thank you, you’ll see that you will want to express your gratitude for all kinds of things, or you may want to send a card for no reason at all.

If you’re looking for a reason to receive thank-you cards, a party is a wonderful idea. The party experts at White Knight Party Rentals can provide all of the essentials you need to create an event your guests will be thanking you for — for months to come!

As we creep into the triple-digit temperatures of Phoenix’s summer, we often start to think about indoor activities: taking the kids to a museum, a night at the movies, or even an indoor trampoline gym. While all of those are fine ways to stay out of the heat, why not just jump right into it? That’s right: you can invite some good friends over, hop in the pool, and watch a movie on your very own outdoor movie screen in your backyard.

Step 1: Ready the Equipment
Watching a movie from the pool may seem like an extravagance reserved for posh Scottsdale resorts, but it’s a relatively easy feat to accomplish. You can rent the outdoor movie screen, either a blow-up kind or what amounts to a large screen on a stand, as well as the projector to hook up to a computer or DVD player. Then you just need to send out the invites and choose the movie!

Step 2: Choose a Movie
Pretty much any movie is good on a giant outdoor movie screen, so your preference may have more to do with your specific likes. If you live close to the neighbors, you may want to shy away from flicks with a lot of nudity or profanity; you don’t want to offend anyone! How about some classic films? A great place to start is the American Film Institute’s top 100 films of all time.

Step 3: Stock Up on Goodies
Unless you have a play pool where everyone can touch bottom, you’ll want to make sure you have plenty of floatable seats for your guests. Everything from floating lounge chairs to ultra cost-effective noodles will work fine, as long as you have enough for everyone. And keep those lawn chairs handy too! Some of your guests may want to stay out of the pool and enjoy the cool desert evening air.

In addition to providing your guests with great seats to see the screen, you’ll want to satisfy their snack needs as well. Since it’s a poolside party, provide plastic cups and dishes (no one wants glass to break on the deck!), water and adult libations, and of course popcorn!

Step 4: Press Play
Once the sun goes down, the outdoor movie screen can go up. Plan either one movie or a double feature, and if you go for the gusto, consider adding a blow-up waterslide for guests to play a little during the intermission. How fun would that be to take turns on the slide while waiting for the next movie to start?

Watching a movie from the pool or under the misters on a huge outdoor movie screen is the way to go during the hot summers in Phoenix. With these tips, you’ll be set for the biggest blockbuster event of the season!

Need to rent a movie screen and/or projector for your next pool movie party? White Knight Party Rentals has you covered. Call us at 602-277-2789 to reserve your date and get started.

If you’ve been to a card store recently (or even the card section of a big-box store), you’ve seen the theme this time of year: dads, grads, and weddings. Such is the season in Phoenix, as students get ready to move on to their next adventure, we celebrate the men who raised us, and brides and grooms prep for their walk down the aisle. So what do party rentals have to do with all this? Well, if you want to knock the socks off your friends and family, you probably will need the best party rental company in Phoenix to provide you with all of the items that will make your event even more memorable.

Find a Place to Sit
With all of those people at your party, you’ll definitely need to find places for them to sit down and take a rest. While you may have a couple of camp chairs and folding chairs in your garage, party rentals in Phoenix provide matching chairs in whatever number you need. No more standing around for your guests!

Set the Look
You have seats for everyone, and whether you need tables for a meal service or just to hold the drinks and snacks, you can make everything come together even more with custom-matching table linens. At a wedding, those linens play a big part in tying the entire wedding theme together. Imagine gorgeous tables draped in your favorite colors under an illuminated tent next to a lake…. Yep, your Phoenix party rental company can do it!

Light It Up
As day turns into night, you can be sure that your guests will head outside to enjoy our amazing desert sky. In that case, you’ll need to light their way so they can see where they’re going, to whom they’re speaking, and what exactly they’re drinking. Also, if a dance floor is involved, lights set the mood, even if they’re sparse and keep the sky visible. Party rentals in Phoenix have all of the lighting you need to use, inside or out. And we also have dance floors for rent!

Add Some Fun
Although there’s certainly no rule against having a mechanical bull at your wedding reception, you’re more likely to add such entertainment to a graduation party. Whether you want to get guests’ heart pumping for the most thrilling seven seconds of their life or you’d rather that they jumped in a bounce house complete with water slide, party rentals in Phoenix have your every need covered. And remember to think outside the box (or bounce house, as the case may be) to add even more excitement to your party. How about a dunk tank, foam party, or outdoor movie screen? When you work with party rentals in Phoenix, the only limit to your fun is your imagination!

Get Started
AZ Party Zone and White Knight Party Rentals is your one-stop source for all of your party rental needs in Phoenix. We’ll help you choose just the right additions to your event, and then our team of professionals will deliver them, set everything up, and come back after your party ends to collect them. You couldn’t ask for an easier event!

Call us at 602-277-2789 and be the hero of your party with a little help from your Phoenix party rental headquarters.

If you have school-aged children with summer birthdays, you know how challenging it can be to plan parties. You have to work around vacations and try to track down everyone from your child’s class, which is always a challenge if you didn’t plan ahead to collect phone numbers or email addresses. And then there’s the Phoenix weather to contend with. What kind of party do you have when it’s 115ºF outside? Luckily for you, AZ Party Zone has some suggestions to make your children’s birthday party a screaming success.

Keep Them Busy
The good thing about young kids is that they don’t need a lot to keep them occupied. For some, you can provide some toys and an Xbox and you’re good. For others, a pool and noodles will keep everyone happy for hours. It all depends on your guests’ ages and your birthday child’s wishes. But no matter what your party will be, make sure the plan includes keeping everyone busy for a good chunk of it. Shoot for a short activity, followed by food, cake and ice cream, and then finished with a larger activity. Depending on the age of the children, children’s birthday parties should last from 90 minutes to three hours. Of course, as they get older, overnight slumber parties are another option, but movies, games, pizza, and popcorn will keep them hopping until the wee hours of the night.

Change It Up
Summer children’s birthday parties in Phoenix fall under two categories: inside or in the pool. When it’s hot and sunny, you can’t expect a typical outdoor party to be much fun for anyone unless water is involved, and indoor parties can leave your house looking as if a tornado came through. Why not change things up a bit? For instance, you could add a slip-n-slide to the yard into the pool or an inflatable water slide. How about a poolside movie on an outdoor movie screen? If inside works for you, consider some of your child’s favorite indoor places; you don’t have to go straight to Chuck E. Cheese’s! Phoenix has a bunch of wonderful museums and indoor venues that are happy to host your children’s birthday party.

Remember the Food
The standard party fare includes pizza, soda, cake, and ice cream. Sometimes, parties have a little extra for the parents as well, but what about allergies? These days, a number of children are allergic to nuts, dairy, and gluten, so be sensitive to their needs. If you really wanted to do something different, you could incorporate the food into the party. How about a sundae bar, cupcake-decorating setup, or a way to make their own individual pizzas? Fruits and veggies work really well for most food-sensitive guests, and there are usually gluten- and dairy-free alternatives at most restaurants. You can always ask your guests to notify you of any allergies when they RSVP.

Be Ready for Anything
As a parent, you know that sometimes, no matter how well you plan events, they don’t go quite as expected. Extra people show up you didn’t expect, someone turns up his nose at an event or food item, or a child has a meltdown. Things happen. You can be ready with extra goodie bags and things to do, and you can even ask your teenage babysitter or a family member to be available to help wrangle children who venture off. But don’t stress; kids will have fun most of the time, in spite of your efforts!

Do you need help getting activities together for your summer children’s birthday party? AZ Party Zone has you covered with rentals of tables, chairs, bounce houses, water slides, outdoor movie screens, and nearly anything else you can imagine. Give us a call at 602-277-2789 to speak to one of our party specialists today!

So it’s time to plan a party and you’re wondering how to create an event that everyone will love. What do you do? Of course, whether your party is for children or adults, you have to consider adding a bounce house to the festivities. And do you know where to rent a bounce house? That’s right, none other than your favorite Phoenix party rental company, White Knight Party Rentals!

Why Rent a Bounce House?
Bounce houses have become a staple at many parties for one very important reason: they’re a ton of fun! Kids of all ages enjoy bouncing in them. They’re perfect for your smallest guests (as long as they can walk steadily) all the way up to adults. And if you add different components, such as a slide or obstacle course, they become that much more fun and engaging. They also add some much-needed shade during the hot summer months, a great bonus!

Are Bounce Houses Safe?
There’s been a lot of talk in the media lately about children being hurt in bounce houses. If you know where to rent a bounce house, you’ll choose a reputable company that professionally secures the bounce house to the ground. The incidents that are reported are due to the fact that the houses have not been secured, and when high winds kick in, they go flying. Bounce houses are exceptionally safe when used properly and children are supervised so that there aren’t too many jumping at one time. Just use common sense and be sure to limit the amount of people and keep a close eye on the little ones so they don’t fall and get jumped on.

Round Out Your Party
In the heat of summer, a bounce house is nice, but it’s probably not the only thing you’ll provide for entertainment. This time of year, a nearby pool, waterslides, and even an inflatable movie screen for guests to watch while in the cool water of the pool are great additions to make the party that much more memorable. And be sure you have enough tables, chairs, linens, and balloons to bring the party area to life.

Remember that you’ll need plenty of room for your bounce house, so make sure you have a good-sized backyard or are moving the festivities to a nearby park. You could also place sprinklers near the entrance / exit to run through on the way out of the bounce house. Really, you’re only limited by your imagination when it comes to creating an awesome event that includes a bounce house.

So if you’re wondering where to rent a bounce house, look no farther than White Knight Party Rentals. Our team members will deliver and secure your bounce house before your guests arrive and then take it down and haul it away after the party ends. You couldn’t ask for an easier way to put smiles on everyone’s face at your next gathering of friends and family. Call White Knight Party Rentals at 602-277-2789 now to rent a bounce house that will keep all of your guests busy!

Living in the Grand Canyon State, most of us are well aware of its rugged history. This is the land of the cowboys, the Marlboro men. If you’ve longed for the day you could strut your stuff and don a cowboy hat and boots for a reason, your time has come. Now you can play with the big boys with your very own mechanical bull rental.

No Training Required
Professional bull riders don’t just jump up on a bull without training. But mechanical bulls aren’t quite the same as the real thing. Sure, your goal is to stay on for as long as possible without being bucked off, but there’s no fear of being chased afterward. A mechanical bull is safely positioned in one place and even comes with its own operator to be sure that the bucking stops once you fall off.

And what if you don’t make it for the full seven minutes to call yourself a champion mechanical bull rider? No worries! These bulls don’t throw you onto the dusty ground; instead, you land on soft cushions and are ready to go again in no time!

Suitable for Any Age
Mechanical bulls aren’t just for the men looking to prove their mettle. Nope, these furry fakes are perfect for nearly any age. Even the little kids can get into the action when the operator slows down the pace to give them a thrill but no big jumps.

Of course, one should always exercise caution when it comes to getting into the (foam-lined) arena with one of these bulls. Pregnant women and people who can’t handle jerking rides because of neck and back issues would do best to cheer from the sidelines. Or laugh. You know, whichever fits the situation best.

The Rules
Okay, there aren’t really any rules to riding a mechanical bull, but if you want it to be as close to authentic as possible, you’ll want to follow two guidelines.

1. Hang on with only one hand. This is not a two-handed sport! You wrap that rein around your wrist and hang on tight. The other hand should either hold onto your hat or just fly around in the air as you yell, “Yee-haw!”

2. Don’t fall off. Real bull riders have to stay on the bull for seven minutes. To get the most out of your experience, you should strive to remain aloft just as long as they do.

Ready to Ride?
Excited to take a ride on the bull? Then it’s time to look for your mechanical bull rental! AZ Party Zone has a bull we’ve named Dozer who is ready to be the star of your next party. Whether you’re gathering a bunch of cowboys and cowgirls for a hoedown or just having some friends over, Dozer is sure to liven up the party. Call us to make sure his schedule is free!

Nearly any time of year is a good time for a party. Each month seems to have something special to celebrate, and if you’re like us, you think that the more people you have around, the merrier the celebration is. But sometimes, you need a larger space than you have in your home, and if you have a backyard, a tent rental is the perfect solution to add space and protection from the elements so you can have the merriest party of all!

Too Close for Comfort
For an intimate get-together with half a dozen friends, your home is probably perfect. You won’t even have that much cleanup after the fact with that few people traipsing through the halls. But what if you want to have 20–30 people (or more!) at your home? Perhaps you can’t even fit that many people, and you’re envisioning a living replica of a sardine can in your living room. If, on the other hand, your home is large, you may be able to accommodate everyone inside, but think about the mess they’ll make. And what if your largest room can’t fit everyone? That means you’ll have guests spilling out across your home.

Take It Outside, People
If you have a yard and are able to expand your party to the outdoors, you’ll immediately add more space, likely doubling it or more. But unless it’s a pool party you’re planning, the grass and rocks may be less than welcoming. That’s where a tent rental comes into the picture. With a party tent, you create a dedicated space for your guests, where they feel comfortable to hang out away from the elements. You can set up tables and chairs and create a complete party area that puts everyone in the same room and helps them to mingle.

Up the Ante
When you think of a party tent rental, picture in your head a turn-of-the-century outdoor gathering in Newport, overlooking Narragansett Bay, hobnobbing with the rich and famous. Party tents have long been a way to add a covered area to an outdoor party setting. These tents are perfect for your larger party, but they can be a little bland on their own. Lighting, seating, and decorations will bring the party to life, making it the perfect setting for any season, day or night.

And if you’re concerned about your guests’ comfort, you can add coolers and fans during the summer months or heaters in the winter to ensure partygoers are neither too hot nor too cold. A dance floor and dais put the party front and center, with room for the band or DJ to take stage and guests to strut their stuff. And if you want to keep your guests out of your home entirely, portable facilities in the yard will remedy that issue as well.

Get the Party Started
So if you’re ready to party like Jay Gatsby, it might be time to look in to adding a tent rental to your next large party. AZ Party Zone and White Knight Party Rentals is the place to go for all of your Phoenix party needs, and we can supply the tent, tables, chairs, and everything else to make your party the talk of the season!

If you’re like the majority of Americans, you’re beyond thrilled that regular season football is back in session. From now until February, you will be in good company in front of your television each Sunday, Monday, and Thursday to follow every kick-off, touchdown, and fumble. And with each of those games comes the opportunity for our favorite event, a party! Throw the best party ever with these tips.

Load the Buffet
It seems that the most important component of any good party is the food. So create some fun with a full buffet of goodies. Chips and dips are standard fare, including guacamole and salsa along with both tortilla and potato chips. A quick search on Pinterest will illustrate a variety of fancy ways to showcase food with a football theme, but you don’t have to go crazy with your spread. Instead, focus on good quality, easy-to-eat foods. Small sandwiches, chips, fruits and veggies, and plenty of cold beer and water will go far. It’s a good idea to avoid messy foods, especially if an overzealous fan is eating them!

Ready the Seats
Most football parties have a number of guests rotating in and out between the food and the TV screen, so be sure to have abundant seating. While it would be great if every seat were a La-Z-Boy, good-quality rental seats are a great choice to avoid playing musical chairs and leaving anyone out of the mix. While you’re at it, consider renting tables on which to put out food. There’s no sense having everyone running to the kitchen when they could just go to the side of the living room to refill.

Remember the Kids
These days, everyone gets into the party when sports are involved, so remember that kids might be at the party (if you’re inviting families). And unfortunately for the diehard fans, kids aren’t always glued to the TV during games. So instead of having them underfoot asking, “Can we go home yet?” keep them occupied with their own fun. Bounce house rentals and, in warmer months, inflatable water slides are the perfect choice to keep the kids happy for hours. If the pool is involved, put one of the teenagers in charge in exchange for a few dollars. The little ones will have supervision, and kids of all ages will be happy bouncing away during the game. You may even find some grown-ups joining during half time!

If kids are at the party, keep them in mind for food as well. Many children don’t drink soda (or their parents don’t let them), so have water bottles and juice boxes for them. They’ll be working up a sweat in that bounce house rental! As long as you have plenty of grab-and-go finger foods, they won’t have to worry about what to eat either.

Keep Garbage Bins Handy
We all know that hosting a party means cleanup afterwards. Make it easier on yourself by putting garbage bins in the living room, kitchen, and outside (plus anywhere else guests will be watching the game). There’s nothing worse than having to track down a place to dispose of your trash in between plays! If you recycle, put that bin right next to garbage and be sure it’s clearly labeled so guests know where to place everything.

Hosting a football party can be a ton of fun with just a little preparation and forethought. To keep your party hopping, remember that AZ Party Zone has your bounce house rentals, inflatable water slides, and table and chair rentals. We will ensure your party is perfect so you can just enjoy the game.

Today marks the first day of fall, and although Valley temperatures have started to drop below 100ºF, it won’t really feel like fall here for another month or so. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning now for a great fall party! Today, we share some suggestions for the best fall party rental ideas to ensure your guests have a great time.

Bounce House
There’s no doubt about it: Everyone loves to jump around. With a bounce house and an area to put it, you almost don’t need too much else. Kids of all ages love getting into the house and bouncing to their hearts’ content. You can get a simple bounce house and let them go crazy, or you can magnify the fun with a bounce house plus — plus an obstacle course, slides, or water component.

If you have children of varying ages at your party, be sure that an adult is monitoring the bounce house. Bigger kids can bounce a lot higher and farther than the little ones can, and that can sometimes end up with unhappy, stepped-on toddlers. Consider allowing the toddlers to jump for three minutes, and then switch to the older kids for three minutes. And remember to let the adults in there as well!

Inflatable Movie Screen
Even after it’s too chilly to watch a movie from the pool, an inflatable movie screen remains a good fall party idea. Let your guests pull up chairs and blankets, serve popcorn and drinks, and then roll the movie. An inflatable movie screen is easy to put together and take down, so you’ll spend less time hassling with preparation and more time enjoying the flick.

Choose a family-friendly feature if your guests include children and adults. Remember that some parents don’t allow their younger children to watch anything with a rating higher than PG, so consider that when you’re looking to show the latest superhero film, some of which are rated PG-13. Of course, if you only have adults in the audience, pick a movie with mass appeal.

Photo Booth
Who doesn’t like to have his or her picture taken? A photo booth rental comes complete with an attendant to take the pictures, as well as dozens of props to make it all interesting and memorable. Kids and grown-ups love to get in the action with silly hats, boas, and mustaches. You may find that you have a line around the house when you add a photo booth to your party! And since pictures are typically taken digitally, you and your guests can easily share all of the silliness online!

No matter how big or small your party is, what you’re celebrating, or the age of your guests, you’ll always add a huge amount of fun when you choose some of these cool fall party rental ideas. Look no farther than AZ Party Zone / White Knight Rentals for all of your party needs. Whether you are having it in your backyard or at the neighborhood park, we’ll bring the fun to you and make your party the talk of the town!

Are you ready for party season? It’s coming up, and the kick-off is Halloween, just a couple of weeks away. If you’re not planning to go out to a resort or other large event, you might be considering hosting your own at-home Halloween party. The party professionals at White Knight Rental have some ideas on how to make your party super scary and gruesomely awesome!

Start with the Décor
When it comes to Halloween, it’s all about the decorations. To get your guests in the right party mood, set the tone from the moment they pull up to your home. A front yard can easily become a cemetery with a few perfectly placed headstones. Outline a body on the front drive and spill a little ketchup on the cement to make it even more realistic. Cobwebs and bats can hang from trees, rooftops, and entranceways. And what about noises and lights? Change your front door and carriage lights to a different color to light the way. Halloween and party stores sell pop-up ghosts and goblins, smoke machines, and creepy noisemakers that will alert everyone in the neighborhood that your home is the place to be — or avoid!

Inside your home, keep the party theme going with black lights and a dark interior. Continue the cobwebs and add some skeletons or other hanging goblins to keep guests on their toes. If you want to maintain the high scare factor, how about hiding a ghost behind the bathroom door? It will probably be good that they’re in the bathroom — just in case!

If you have younger children at the party, you may opt to forego the scary decorations and stick to more of the color-themed idea. Black, orange, and purple are typical Halloween colors and will go a long way to make guests feel festive, without scaring little ghosts and goblins.

Finger Food
Food is just as much a part of the theme as the decorations. Drop some frozen eyeballs in the punch, bake chocolate cupcakes with headstones and gummy worms on top, and make realistic fingers as cakes, cookies, crackers, or even chicken fingers. Jell-o is perfect for floating creepy crawlies, and the wiggle factor alone is enough to make it a little iffy. You can scour Pinterest or Yummly for some good ideas on how to create a dangerous dinner for your guests. Most of them don’t even require superior culinary skills. Just a little creativity can go really far in keeping your theme consistent.

Add Entertainment
Scary music, dark rooms, and good food can only go so far to keep everyone entertained, but there are plenty of options to up the ante.

How about a DJ? If you have a large backyard, you can add a dance floor rental to create the perfect place to move your feet. LED light-up dance floors come in 4’ by 4’ sections to build up to a 28’ by 28’ floor, and the colors change according to your mood with 16 million color combinations!

It’s typically cool in late October, so be sure to rent patio heaters and keep everyone warm in their sexy costumes. Place heaters at the edges of the dance floor to create intimate gathering areas for guests to drink a bit and rest before heading back for more dancing.

And who says a bounce house isn’t a great idea for a Halloween party? If you’re hosting all ages, a bounce house rental is the perfect way to keep younger guests happy while the adults mingle and enjoy your Halloween-themed munchies.

Get Ready to Scare Up Some Fun
No matter what your party needs are this holiday season, White Knight Party Rentals has everything to make your guests scream with delight. Contact us at 602-277-2789 so we can help you host the best Halloween party ever!

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner? If you’re the kind of person who loves to host, you have a lot on your plate just getting ready — not to mention all of that food that will be on your literal plate soon! Here are some hints on how to have the best Thanksgiving dinner party ever, and we’re even going to challenge the status quo with some offbeat suggestions.

Choose Your Colors
As with any party, a great place to start is with colors. Colors set the tone for the party and give you a foundation from which to choose everything else. Typically, fall colors are the norm for Thanksgiving décor, including burgundy, orange, gold, red, and brown. Cornucopias full of sunflowers, red and orange flowers, and some vines make beautiful centerpieces and tie all of the fall colors together.

Status Quo Challenge:
How about having a black-and-white party? Since most of us don’t dress up much in the heat of Arizona, you could make it a black-tie event in which your guests wears their finest duds. Set the table with black and white everything: dishes, linens, and decorations. Put black-and-white M&Ms in small cornucopias at table settings and to take home. Remember that White Knight Party Rental has all of your table rentals and linen rentals, no matter what colors you choose.

What’s for Dinner?
Everyone expects turkey for Thanksgiving, complete with all of the trimmings. If you don’t want to cook everything and can’t afford (or don’t want) catering, why not host a potluck? Friends and family are usually more than willing to bring a dish or drink to share, and that can cut back on your bill as well as your headaches if you have a little help. Just make sure you have a list of what everyone is bringing so you don’t end up with three types of mashed potatoes and no cranberries.

Status Quo Challenge:
Try something new by adding ethnic dishes into your dinner. After all, the US was founded as a melting pot. How about turkey enchiladas with paella and polenta, topped off with tortes and gelato for dessert? Just for fun, add in a Sno-Kone machine, which will have kids of all ages happy with something other than pie. Yes, White Knight Party Rental has those too.

Plan Activities
The issue with Thanksgiving is that, other than cooking and eating dinner, there’s little to do. If you like football, you can have the TV on, but what about those people who’d rather not watch TV? And since Thanksgiving is typically a family-oriented gathering, you have the younger folks to entertain as well. Keep board games handy (what other time will you have enough people to play Life?) and perhaps another TV for children’s shows. If you have a yard, put out a football and bocce and everyone will be entertained.

Status Quo Challenge:
Who says you can’t have a bounce house at Thanksgiving? A bounce obstacle course is the perfect way for everyone to work off all that food and have fun connecting. It will last longer than your guests do! White Knight Party Rentals are the Phoenix experts on bounce houses, so we’ll help you choose one that’s perfect.

If you need additional suggestions on ways to make your Thanksgiving party more fun than Uncle Bob’s, contact the party specialists at White Knight Rentals: 602-277-2789. We have all kinds of ideas to make your place the talk of the block!

‘Tis the season for holiday party fun! If you’re planning to create your own event and get in on the action, the time to start is now! With only three weeks ‘til Christmas and four ‘til New Year’s Eve, you need to get going now to plan the best party ever!

Starting Today

• Make your guest list and get out invitations. You can go old school and mail invitations or you can use technology and invite people via Evite, Eventbrite, or Facebook.
• Buy your decorations. You’ll find a better selection now, and if you look for sales, you may get a good deal. Try off-price retailers such as Big Lots, which have nice prices and selection right now.
• Plan the food. Will you cook? Cater? Ask guests to bring a dish? Build the plan now and either order or start to stock up your food. You can even cook some things ahead of time and freeze them, so you don’t have to stress later.
• Schedule any vendors you need. Consider not only the food but also entertainment. Do you need a DJ? Tables and chairs? A bounce house or outside entertainment? Coordinate these now so you can make sure you get the date you want.

One Week Prior

• Confirm all of your vendors to be sure they’re on the same page you are.
• Send out a reminder email to all of your guests. People get busy and may have forgotten to add your event to their calendars, as crazy as that seems.
• Decorate the house, if you haven’t already. That means the tree, lights, and everything else that’s been in storage for the past year.
• Start cleaning. If you didn’t already book a professional, you’ll need to be in charge of this, and you can do some deep cleaning now with a touch-up the day before the party.
• Bake cookies, if you plan to have them (and you haven’t started already). Unless you’re an award-winning baker, you probably won’t want to spend more than a couple of hours in the kitchen at a shot, so you can do a batch a day and be set to go.

The Day Prior

• Spot clean the house and put away anything you don’t want out when guests are afoot.
• Check your light bulbs, especially outside. Clear a path to the door and ensure everything is well lit so everyone can find the party.
• Review your list of what needs to be done and make sure everything is taken care of.
• Pull all of your frozen, prepped food out to the fridge to defrost before tomorrow.
• Choose your outfit. This might seem silly, but you’ll be thankful you did this when you’re running around the day of the party.

The Day Of

• Put beverages on ice at least two hours before guests are scheduled to arrive so they have time to cool. Naturally, if you have enough fridge space, you can skip this step.
• Relax and have a great time! All of your prep has paid off.

Planning a holiday party can be stressful, but when you get all of your ducks in a row and use professional help as needed, you can be sure you’ll host a success. White Knight Party Rental has you covered for all of your party rental needs, from bounce houses to heaters to tents. Call us at 602-277-2789 to schedule your party rental items now!

Tonight is New Year’s Eve, and the old year will slip away as the new one comes to take its place. When the clock strikes 12, you’ll kiss someone you love, toast with friends, and listen to “Auld Lang Syne.” What you might also be doing is looking back at last year’s resolutions and thinking about what you’ll do in 2015 to improve yourself and your life. We have a suggestion: Get social, have fun, and host more parties.

Why Be the Same?
Everyone else will be making resolutions about losing weight, eating better, or stopping a bad habit. But we all know those promises will be broken by the end of the month. So why not be different? Step away from the pack! When you resolve to have more parties, you’re really allowing yourself to spend even more time with the people you care about. You’re positioning yourself as a connector who knows all of the important movers and shakers and can introduce them to people in your network. And a bonus of hosting more parties is that you’ll have a lot more fun in the coming year.

Celebrate the Nontraditional
Everyone will have a Super Bowl party or set off fireworks for Independence Day, and while you can certainly create gatherings around those big events, why not celebrate just because? You could have a party in February because it’s the shortest month of the year, or you could have an April Fool’s Day party. If you’re looking for inspiration, bookmark Checkiday.com, a website that lists all of the quirky celebrations, holidays, and remembrances that happen throughout the year.

Flip It Around
Don’t you sometimes wish that you were still a kid? And we know that kids long to be grown up, so why not flip the way you host parties? Have an adults-only party at the park and rent a bounce house, a hamster ball, and a sno-cone machine. Or have a kids’ party with appetizers and sparkling cider, fancy linens, quiet music, and a fire outside (and if s’mores happen, so much the better). Everyone appreciates having fun in a different way from time to time, and you’ll definitely give guests something to talk about.

Change the Time
Most people expect a party to happen on a Saturday night, but what’s wrong with a Tuesday night or Sunday morning party? Brunch is a great time to host a gathering, and on a weeknight, you could have guests assemble their own meal, buffet style (think pierogies, cupcakes, and the like). That’s just one more reason to host a party and have some fun.

Know Your Resources
No matter when or what type of party you plan to host, be sure you have a partner in your corner. White Knight Party Rentals has all of the supplies you need, from bounce house rentals to tables and chairs. When you’re ready to party, we’re there to help you make each and every one a success — even if it’s for Make Up Your Mind Day.

It’s been an unseasonably warm spring in the Valley of the Sun, but we Phoenicians know just how to make things more bearable almost immediately: add water! Whether a water gun fight, a dip in the pool, or a party full of water attractions, the cold, wet stuff changes our mood instantly and makes the hot weather fun. Here are some ideas to add a little wetness to your next event.

Bubble Mania
Sure, it’s not really water, but you can’t make bubbles without water, right? And bubbles are that perfect medium between too cold to get in the pool and too hot to just sit out in the sun. We all loved bubble baths when we were kids, and a bubble party is a lot like that. With a foam machine rental, you can fill up the yard with bubbles to run through, throw at friends, slide on, and make decorative hairstyles. What’s not to love?

Water Slide
Part bounce house, part slip-n-slide, an inflatable water slide is a perfect way to get a little wet while running around outside in the sun. Just add water to a slide rental, and you’re on your way. And water from the hose is always a little on the chilly side, so it’ll feel refreshing and cold all at the same time. Choose a theme that works with the rest of the party, put on your swimsuits, and unleash the fun.

Dunk Tank
Add a little bit of baseball skill to a lot of cold water and you have yourself a dunk tank. These novelties are perfect for school functions and company picnics, since the higher-ups are usually elected to have a seat in the tank for a period of time. Then employees and students show their love with balls thrown strategically at the target, releasing the seat and allowing the person in the tank to take a quick dunk. Make sure everyone has a change of clothes; people are going to get wet.

Inflatable Move Screen
Okay, this idea doesn’t actually have water attached to it, but rather than putting movie watchers on the lawn, how about tossing everyone in the pool? A poolside movie turns a typical party into a swim-in, and guests can float on a noodle, raft, or swim laps while watching the latest release. The best part is that you get to keep cool, enjoy a desert evening outside, and have libations close at hand. Sounds like a perfect party to us.

So don’t let a little rise in the thermometer put a damper on your party plans. Instead of getting frustrated that summer is just around the corner, take advantage of the warmer weather by adding a little water to your next party or get-together. Whether you choose a foam party, water slide, dunk tank, poolside movie, or a combination of many, you’ll be guaranteed a wet and wild time.

White Knight Party Rentals has everything you need to make your next party a success. In addition to our water-themed rentals, we specialize in the essentials for birthday parties, corporate events, and school and church functions. Call our party planners at 602-277-2789 to learn about all of our options and get the party started!

Whether you have 25 employees or hundreds across multiple locations, one of the best ways to get everyone together for some fun is with a company picnic. Food, drinks, sun, and fun will serve as the backdrop for some non-work time spent with colleagues. Here, we share some ways to make your company picnic the best ever.

Plan Ahead
There’s nothing worse than scheduling something and having too few people show up or too little time to get everything together. Check the calendar and get the notice out at least two weeks in advance but preferably closer to a month. Make sure you consider everyone’s activities as best you can. For instance, some employees may not be available on Saturday, either for religious observation or family activities; others may be busy Sunday morning for religious events. Depending on your employees and where you’re located, you might do well to look for a Sunday afternoon time, but don’t put it next to a day off since some employees may go out of town for the long weekend.

Invite Everyone
The best way to increase your attendance at a company picnic is to include families and friends. If you choose to make the event for employees only, you may want to close the office early on a Friday and have it then. When you cut into family time, don’t expect that employees will be eager to attend without their loved ones. How about a compromise: Have a regular lunch or happy hour focused on employees only, and keep the company picnic for families and friends.

Plan Fun for All Ages
Let’s assume that you are planning your company picnic for a weekend date and allowing your team members to bring their significant others and children along for the fun. In that case, you’ll want to make sure you have activities for everyone to enjoy. Try a kids’ area with bounce houses, water slides, and simple games (e.g., bocce, hula hoops) for some unstructured playtime. If you’re feeling really ambitious, you can plan out games, such as the old standbys: three-legged race, potato sack race, tug o’ war, and egg and spoon race. This kind of family and coworker bonding can be a lot of fun for everyone as they get to know new people and forge stronger relationships outside of the boundaries of the cubicles.

Minimize Drinking
On a hot day, many people enjoy a nice cool beer, but with a family-oriented company picnic, a couple of things are at play. One, it’s a company-sanctioned event, which means that the company is responsible should someone get drunk and choose to drive. Two, family is present, and just as most parents wouldn’t take children to the bar, you don’t want to make your company picnic a bar-style event. Also consider the horror stories we’ve all heard of booze-influenced coworkers getting a little too risqué (or sick) at company events. If you opt to serve alcohol, make sure all of your permits are in order and consider limiting intake to two drink tickets per person.

Bring in the Professionals
Just as with any big event, it’s sometimes prudent to hire professionals to plan and manage the activities for you. The party planners at White Knight Party Rentals have a few tricks up our sleeves to help your company picnic go off without a hitch. Contact us at 602-277-2789 to get started!

Summer movie season may have already started with the opening of “Furious 7” at the beginning of the month, and there’s no doubt it’ll be in full swing when “Avengers: Age of Ultron” bows May 1. Lucky for you, you don’t need to pay the $10+ per ticket and stand in a long line to have your own summer blockbuster when you add an inflatable movie screen to your next home or corporate party.

Extend Your Pool Party
We’ve all been at (or hosted!) the pool party that’s going along great — until the sun starts to set. That’s when most people start to gather up their belongings and head home. But what if they had a reason to stay?

When you add an inflatable movie screen to your pool party, you immediately have something to do once it gets dark. Pull out the screen, set it up next to the pool with the projector, and you can watch anything. Hook up a DVD or Blu-Ray player and watch something you own or picked up at Redbox. Hook up your computer, and you can stream any movie or TV show from the Internet. Connect your game system and y you’re playing arcade games on the big screen. Your options are practically limitless, so you can have a themed party or just provide a selection of movies and games from which guests can choose.

Host a Lawn “Drive-in” Movie
We’ll admit that in the summers, it’s a bit too hot to sit on the lawn in the day, but once the sun goes down, it’s cool and cozy. Just because you don’t have a pool doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the fun of an inflatable movie screen. Pick a spot in your backyard for the screen and aim the projector. Then have your guests pull up lawn chairs and blankets, pass out the popcorn, and you have yourself a party.

If you have a large yard with a pool, combine the lawn party and pool party, allowing guests to choose where they’d like to lounge during the movie. They can even do a little of both, if they choose. Intermission dip, anyone?

Complement Your Movie with Goodies
A movie in the yard isn’t much fun without popcorn, drinks, or maybe snow cones. Add a little food to the festivities to make it just like a summer blockbuster. Since you’re already renting the inflatable movie screen, add a theatre-sized popcorn popper and snow cone machine to make your life easier.

Of course, be sure to have some extra floaties for the pool and blankets and chairs for the lawn. There are bound to be a few people who don’t come prepared.

Trust White Knight Party Rentals for Your Party Needs
Whether you’re planning a swim-in or sit-in movie for your next summer party, White Knight Party Rentals has you covered. We’ll bring over the movie screen, projector, sound system, and Blu-Ray DVD player. We can even add an Xbox game system, if you want your partygoers to play games on the big screen. Call us at 602-277-2789 to put in your reservation and get ready for a summer blockbuster at your place.