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Meet us at these 2012 Bridal Shows! 

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Gala Cloths has been selected to receive the prestigious
WeddingWire Bride's Choice Award for 2012

WeddingWire Bride's Choice Award for 2012for Rental Linens, placing us among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community. Gala Cloths was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients and has won The Bride’s Choice Award for four consecutive years since the award's inception.

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As seen in ...
Baltimore Bride/Baltimore Magazine, January 2012

Baltimore Bride January 2012Baltimore Bride January 2012 photo 1Drew Vanlandingham Design Studio chose Gala Cloths linens, napkins, and custom chair back rosettes to create a rich, jewel-like wedding feast tableau. Tablecloth: Taffeta "Champagne Velour." Coordinating Taffeta Overlay: "Myth." Napkins: "Plum Satin." The elegant chair back rosettes in Rose & Silver Crushed Broomstick Bengaline are an exclusive custom order. Photo Credit: STACY ZARIN PHOTOGRAPHY.

Baltimore Bride January 2012 photo 2Also in this issue, Gala's Cloths' Satin "Fuji Silver" tablecloth was selected for a "Ladies Who Lunch" bridal shower... a uniquely textured linen that is as decadent and chic as the desserts and china in this photoshoot -- but still fabulously affordable, of course, from Gala Cloths! Photo Credit: JENNIFER HUGHES.

Thank you, Baltimore Magazine, for sharing these photoshoots with us!

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Pantone®, the world’s color authority, announced its
"Color of the Year for 2012" -- "Tangerine Tango."

Pantone's official color pronouncement each year sets color trends and inspires consumer choices in everything from bridal fashion and reception decor, to red carpet couture. Visit the Gallery of Linens for Gala Cloths' interpretations of the "Tangerine Tango" trend in an array of fabrics and hues: Orange Organza, Saffron Squares, Tiger Lily Satin, Bengaline Mango, Cirque Orange Taffeta, Papaya Satin. Yum!

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Calling All Event Pros & 2012 Brides!
"My Fabulous Dream Linen" Contest

Just imagine … An exclusive, style-setting, space-transforming table linen – designed by you and named for YOU or your company!

We're wrapping up our 20th anniversary year with our first-ever "My Fabulous Dream Linen" contest. All hospitality and event professionals are invited to play -- caterers, restaurateurs, florists, hoteliers, venue managers, wedding and event planners. Brides, too!

It's all happening on our new Facebook page.

Describe your dream fabric in detail – the colors, texture, embellishments. Or, send us a picture! We will find, make -- whatever it takes -- the winner's Fabulous Dream Linen, name it after YOU, add it to the Gala Cloths Gallery of Linens, and give you 50% off your first rental of that tablecloth for an event during 2012.* The winning “Fabulous Dream Linen” will remain in our collection with your name as long as we carry it in our inventory.

Your event or wedding that showcases the winning Fabulous Dream Linen will be celebrated in a 2012 Gala Cloths e-blast.

How to Enter:

Imagine the perfect table linen look that will transform an event space or wedding reception for your event or wedding that will occur in 2012.*

Like Us on our new Facebook page.

Post your Fabulous Dream Linen description on our Facebook page no later than November 30, 2011. Describe the fabric, colors, texture … or post a picture.

The Gala Cloths design team will select and notify the winner by December 31, 2011.

Your Fabulous Dream Linen cannot already be carried in the Gala Cloths collection.
Your event must occur between April 1-December 31, 2012.

Like Us today, and start dreaming!

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Fabulous & Affordable (even Frugal!)

Rental linens from Gala Cloths, that is, according to wedding planner Amber Rorabaugh of "Frugal Frills," guest on CBS (Channel 3 TV) "Talk Philly" during Wedding Week this month. Nancy Bauman, Gala's regional design and rental consultant pulled these linens from the Philly Showroom for four high impact reception decor looks styled by Amber for the segment: Satin Papaya with Melusine overlay, Rabanne, White Satin with a Black/White Runner, and Lavender Satin with Fantasia overlay. Watch the video!

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Gala Cloths is "trending" with wedding linens fit for royalty!

Watch the video! Influenced by the excitement building for the upcoming Royal Wedding, NBC TV-10 Philadelphia featured a wedding decor and design segment on April 11, 2011, presented by Mark Kingsdorf from Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants. Only linens from Gala Cloths were shown, which also reflected color and fabric trends for the 2011 Bridal Season stateside for bridal teas, rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions. Phyllis Jablonowski, CSEP, from Eventricity provided the accompanying floral décor for the segment.

Satins and Exquisite Overlays Rule! Gala linens you’ll see in the video: Tattinger over Buttercream Satin, Plum Satin with Plum Napkin, Silver Cloud Satin with Black/White Damask Runner, and Turquoise Satin with Stella Natural. You can choose the royal treatment for yourself by contacting your regional Gala Cloths Designer & Rental Consultant.

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Gala Cloths captures the "Most Artistic" table design award at the 2011 20th Annual Great Chefs' Dinner to benefit The Family Tree

At the annual Great Chefs' Dinner on April 4, 2011, to benefit The Family Tree, Gala Cloths' table design took the "Most Artistic" category award of the event. The design was inspired by Martha Stewart’s Gardening Month-by-Month, published in 1991. The 2010 Great Chefs’ Dinner “Most Artistic” award also went to Gala Cloths.

Guest Chef James Beard Award-winning Chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria in Philadelphia, presided over the event, which raised more than $700,000 for The Family Tree.

Dulany Noble, owner of Gala Cloths, mobilized these hospitality industry colleagues and a specialty contractor to pull together her tabletop design:

  • Loren Lippman, Party Rentals, Ltd. supplied chargers and chairs.
  • Ellene Pomerantz, Write Style Design Studio created the menu cards.
  • Stanton Wingrat, Flowers & Fancies contributed the floral design topping the table centerpiece.
  • David Wisner, owner of K&L Contracting contributed his structural design talents.
  • Loren, Ellene and Stanton are fellow members of the Baltimore Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).

The Family Tree is Maryland's leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the community by providing families with proven solutions to prevent child abuse and neglect. The Family Tree's service model focuses on working with the whole family. The entire staff of Gala Cloths has supported The Family Tree for more than a dozen years in many ways, including volunteering hands-on at the organization's community events.

Enjoy these photos of the "Most Artistic" Gala table, courtesy of Sachs Photography.
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Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Awards 2011 more news...
Gala Cloths has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride's Choice Award for 2011 for Rental Linens, placing us among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community. Awards across 20 service categories, from rental linens, to wedding venues, to florists, are made based on recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds and overall professional achievements and feedback throughout the previous year. This is Gala Cloths' third year to win the award.

Gala Cloths has been selected as the official linen sponsor for the opening and closing keynote speaker sessions and the Luau Party for the International Special Events Society's (ISES)Northeast Region Regional Education Conference, March 13-15th, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Want to talk linens, napkins and chair covers in New Jersey, Philadelphia, or Wilmington? Contact Gala Designer and Rental Consultant, Nancy Bauman, 215.760.2853, nancy@galacloths.com. Nancy can also meet you at the Gala Cloths Showroom in Philly, by appointment.
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As seen in Southern Weddings, Pink Satin from Gala Cloths "lets the good times roll" at a New Orleans bridal photo shoot.

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Gala Cloths captures the "Most Artistic" table design award at the
19th Annual Great Chefs' Dinner to benefit The Family Tree

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Among 37 Maryland designers presenting 39 themed dining tables for the 19th annual Great Chefs' Dinner on April 26, 2010, to benefit The Family Tree, Gala Cloths' table design took the "Most Artistic" category award of the event. Gala Cloths' design was inspired by the New York Botanical Gardens, interpreting this year's event theme, "A New York State of Mind."

Alexandra Guarnaschelli, Executive Chef of Butter Restaurant in New York and Food Network personality, presided over the event, which raised more than $580,000 for The Family Tree.

Dulany Noble, owner of Gala Cloths, mobilized fellow hospitality industry professionals to pull together her tabletop design, all members of the Baltimore Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE):

Loren Lippman, Party Rentals, Ltd., who supplied chargers and chairs.

Ellene Pomerantz, Write Style Design Studio, who created scrolled menu cards, place cards, and tags for the miniature potted orchid favor at each guest place setting.

Stanton Wingrat, Flowers & Fancies, who contributed displays of exotic blooms including orchids for the centerpiece and place setting favors.

The Family Tree is Maryland's leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the community by providing families with proven solutions to prevent child abuse and neglect. The Family Tree's service model focuses on working with the whole family. The entire staff of Gala Cloths has supported The Family Tree for more than a dozen years in many ways, including volunteering hands-on at the organization's community events.

Enjoy these photos of the "Most Artistic" Gala table, courtesy of
Sachs Photography.


As seen in Baltimore Bride, Spring/Summer 2010 

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Baltimore Bride

Linens by Gala Cloths featured in wedding reception stylings of "Classic Romance" and "Warm & Modern" themes at The Walters Art Museum's Sculpture Court.

 

Dulany Noble, Owner of Gala Cloths,
wins the 2009 "George Zell Spirit of NACE" national award from
The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE)

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Visit our new Philadelphia Showroom! 

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Contact Nancy Bauman, Gala Cloths Designer & Rental Consultant
215.760.2853, Nancy@galacloths.com

1530 Locust Street
Versailles Building
Philadelphia, PA 19102

 

Fox 45 TV "Halloween Party Ideas & Entertaining" 

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Fox 45 TV "Halloween Party Ideas & Entertaining" with Stephanie Bradshaw, Bradshaw Styling, featured Orange & Black Taffetas and Burlap from Gala Cloths: "Jaipur" orange taffeta, "Inca" taffeta napkins, black napkins, and a Burlap runner.

 

As seen in Style Magazine: Smart Living in Baltimore 

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Style

Gala Cloths' Monet inspired designer table at the "Great Chef's Dinner -- Paris Meets Paradise" -- to benefit The Family Tree, was selected as a "Style favorite" for the October issue.

 

  Sex in the City + Gala Cloths = Wedding Glam

"Black and Hot Pink Satins" from Gala Cloths glammed up this Sex and the City-themed tabletop concept by designer Stephanie Bradshaw, Bradshaw Interiors, as seen on the Wedding Channel's Celebrity Wedding Buzz.