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Quality Guest Linen Service Check-in

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Checking in on your hospitality linen services!

All summer long, Bergen Linen’s team has been busy with providing clean linen to many in the hospitality industry. This includes: schools, camps, and other facilities in need of commercial laundry services.

 Affordable Quality Guest Linen Service

Welcome guests and visitors the right way. With first impressions formed within seconds, it is important that every detail is in place. Even within a casual setting such as a camp, a guest expects clean, pressed bed linens.

Fresh linens convey a sense of comfort and cleanliness that lingers long after leaving. Recent studies have highlighted the impact on linens by guests; a quality laundry service can help improve guests’ overall satisfaction.

Tailored Hospitality Linen Packages

Every hospitality call that we receive is different than the next. After all, they are creating an environment for guests in their unique space. That’s why we offer a range of customizable linen packages.

Hospitality linen offerings include:

When running a team or business, you want industry vendors you can trust. That’s where we come in! If you have a few minutes, allow one of our team members to get to know you a little bit better. Together, we can customized a linen plan that suits your needs – and schedule.

By choosing a linen supply service that understands your needs (and budget), you’re making a choice that helps both guests AND your team. Imagine how less stressful a day or even can with reliable service and quality linens.

Mother’s Day Dinner Ideas

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Happy Mother's Day, Mother's Day Mother’s Day is just around the corner so you most likely have some Mother’s Day dinner ideas in mind. If you have the reservations and special menu, then complete the moment with a proper table setting. For those of you who own or manage a restaurant, this is the perfect opportunity to provide a memorable dining experience for your guests. To help you get started, we’ve put together some Mother’s Day dinner ideas with a focus on different types of table settings and themes that will make this day unforgettable. Let’s plan this celebratory dinner together.

The Mother’s Day and Restaurant Relationship

There are several reasons why Mother’s Day is a big holiday for restaurants. First and foremost, it’s a special occasion that celebrates the most important women in our lives- motherly figures. And for many, it’s a special day that many families and loved ones gather at a meeting place to share a special meal together. Secondly, Mother’s Day falls on a Sunday; this is already a traditionally a busy day for restaurants. Most people do not have work on Sundays so it’s an easy day to have everyone meet up. While a homemade meal is just as special, there is something very relaxing about not having to stress about a menu, the preparation, serving, and the clean-up. Mother’s Day is considered a very lucrative day for restaurants and so they can expect a higher than average number of customers. Lastly, your restaurant can use Mother’s Day as an opportunity to showcase your team’s amazing culinary skills with fine-tune delicious recipes. Often, eating establishments have a fixed menu, a special menu, holiday promotion, and other signature items. These offerings can help further build a restaurant’s reputation.

Mother’s Day Dinner Ideas: Choose a Theme

Fancy dinners are loved by pretty much everyone. From elevated comfort food to a mother figure’s favorite meal, highlight this meal with a proper placesetting. Of course, you should take into consideration your current space – and what will work with your dining area.
  1. Classic Elegance: When in doubt, it’s okay to keep it simple and classic. Crisp, white table or light pink table linens are always a great choice for such an occasion. If you are working with white table linens, you  may consider a pop of color to the table. A floral centerpiece or overlay may be a nice added touch.
  2. Rustic Charm: Some restaurants lend themselves to a more relaxed and cozy atmosphere. Consider using earthy tones such as golds, greens, and natural colors. Add some candles and wildflowers for a charming and rustic centerpiece.
  3. Modern Minimalism:  Restaurants with a more contemporary vibe tend to choose a black and white palette. While this concept looks great on a table, you still may want to add some fresh flowers or candles to give this special dinner a warm touch.
  4. Garden Tea Party: Mother’s Day falls in the springtime so a  garden tea party vibe is perfect. Of course, a tea party event is more likely to be a breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Pastels and colorful tablecloths paired with fresh flowers are a perfect pairing. If you are offering an actual tea party, there will need to be beautiful  teapots, cups, and saucers. Mix-and-match these pieces for an inviting look.

What to Serve on Mother’s Day?

Mother’s Day is more special than your average weeknight dinner. However, some motherly figures are interested in a more casual gathering.
  • Casual Meal. Casual food can still be packed with plenty of flavor. Rotisserie chicken is a classic recipe that everyone loves.
  • Classic Go-to. Think chicken Alfredo, chicken Marsala, roasted chicken, your famous Bolognese recipe, and more.
  • Brunch and Lunch. When it comes to a lighter meal, you may want to incorporate some small puff pastry bites and other appetizers.
  • Comfort Dish. A comforting dish such as a chicken pot pie is a fan-favorite. Beef stew is also another classic dinners guests love.
  • Elegant Dinner. Favorite foods include fresh fish, garlic butter steak, and other speciality treats.

Creating the Perfect Mother’s Day Meal

Choosing a theme that you and your team is comfortable with is the first step. You have enough on your plate (no pun intended) so lean into your current decor. Then, call your friends at Bergen Linen for the proper event table linen rentals.  By paying attention to the details, you can create a unique setting that will impress your guests. High-quality table linens, fresh flowers, elegant napkin rings, and more. All of these touches will bring a little luxury to your table. And most importantly, make sure that your guests feel appreciated and loved on this special day. While every day is a day to ‘wow’ guests, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to take your restaurant to another level. By incorporating different types of table settings and themes, you can provide a memorable dining experience for your guests. To help with your Mother’s Day dinner ideas, call and speak with one of team members today.
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Spring Bridal Shower Themes

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Spring wedding shower linens are available for your upcoming event so why haven’t you placed your order? Whether you are an event planner or DIY party planner, Bergen Linen’s party linen rentals are welcome to your use.

Traditional Spring Bridal Shower

In the past, a common,  traditional bridal shower typically only included the bride, bridal party, female family, and friends. If we were to really dig back into history, some would say that a bridal shower evolved from dowry practices. This is when family and friends would present gifts to the bride-to-be to help start the new home.

As the bridal shower evolved, these special events were hosted by the maid of honor or bridesmaids. Spring is a very popular time for both weddings and showers. For many, it’s because of the symbolism regarding new beginnings and a fresh start. With so many spring weddings, it is only natural that showers would also fall around the same time.

Spring Wedding Showers Today

 Today’s bridal shower has transitioned from female-only to sometimes co-ed. And there’s no wrong choice. Your wedding bridal shower guests are a personal choice in how you wish to spend your day – and who the couple is. LGBTQ+ weddings and modern couples often welcome the chance to open the wedding shower invitation list to a broader group.

Spring Wedding and  Bridal Shower Themes

While not every event needs a theme, it is quite helpful to have an actual color scheme. Often, these go hand-in-hand. Here are a few shower themes:

  • Coastal
  • Victorian romantic
  • Halloween
  • Winter wonderland
  • Spring brunch
  • Outdoor rustic
  • Black-and-white

Fortunately, Bergen Linen offers wedding and bridal shower tablecloths  that will fit in seamless with any floral arrangements or other bridal shower table decoration.

Your wedding shower linen rentals could possibly include tablecloths, napkins, overlays, runners, chair covers, and sashes. When choosing your wedding venue, take into consideration what party linen rentals will be needed to create the dream tablescape you (or your wedding client) envisioned.

Spring Wedding and Bridal Shower Menu Options

First, it will need to be decided if the spring wedding shower will be a formal event, casual, sit-down, or buffet. Also, you will need to decide if the celebration will be in the morning, afternoon, or dinnertime. Most often, wedding showers are brunch of afternoon affairs. Your food menu options should also coincide with your wedding / bridal shower party ideas.

Breakfast 

A breakfast wedding shower is perfect for all your favorites including quiche, french toast, and pancakes. Then, you can wow guests with all the toppings and sides such as fresh fruit and homemade whip cream. Consider some perfect breakfast cocktails such as Mimosas and or Bloody Mary.

Lunch

When it comes to spring wedding shower lunches, there are lots of choices. Plus, the menu can also be tailored to properly accompany your wedding shower theme. Some popular food options are: sandwiches, salads, charcuterie platters, appetizers, and sliders. 

Of course, brunch would be the perfect combination of a couple’s breakfast and lunch picks to please their loved ones.

Spring Wedding and Bridal Shower Games

When choosing your wedding shower games, consider your guest list. You (or your client) know them best. So what do you think they’d like best?

For a more traditional bridal shower, think of all those games you may have played at other brides’ showers. 

  • Toilet paper wedding gown
  • Who knows the bride bette Q & A
  • Famous couples pairing
  • Gift bingo

Modern and co-wed wedding showers can include some traditional and some more inclusive games such as couple’s trivia, wedding Mad Libs, Pictionary, Two Truths and a Lie, etc.

What to Consider When Ordering Wedding Shower Linens

While some factors were previously mentioned, it’s important to review what to consider prior to ordering your party linens.

  • Wedding shower theme
  • Formal or casual event
  • Wedding / bridal shower theme
  • Color scheme

From bright colors to pastels, our inventory is ready. But first, we need your event space’s table measurements. .It’s important to know your table measurement and what type of drop you prefer. Keep in mind that more formal events will typically call for a full drop. Questions about what size table linens are needed? Please call our team member with your table’s measurements so they can provide some options for you. And don’t forget your dessert table and any other tables for items such as a waffle bar, wedding shower presents, or anything you can dream up.

No party is too big or too small. Party linen rentals are welcome to restaurants, caterers, event designers and DIY party planners. Depending on the couple, the host could mean the maid of honor, man of honor, family and/or friends. When planning, they will be looking into making this day special. Will you be ready for party linen rental requests?

Call Bergen Linen today to discuss your wedding shower linen needs

Bergen Linen at the CSCNetwork Annual Convention

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Last week, the Hallaks were fortunate to have attended the CSCNetwork Annual Convention in Las Vegas. This year’s event was  held in Las Vegas.

The CSCNetwork has over 180 members – independent  rental laundries in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Like Bergen Linen, these members provide quality linen and uniform rentals.

What is the CSC Network

The CSCNetwork was founded in 1979. Its mission is to help linen companies be able to stay independent. CSC believes in keeping the linen rental industry stay fair. 

They support their mission by providing linen providers resources. In addition, smaller operations can receive rebates and special pricing to give them buying power; this helps create more of a balance in terms of competing with national companies.

CSCNetwork Annual Convention

The convention is the perfect way to bring all CSC’s members together. For two days, various team members from these independent launderers come together.

During the convention, there were many keynote speakers, John-Claude and John, Jr., tried to take in as many presentations as time permit. The topics were varied and included: industry trends, sales,  production best practices, and more.

The Future Looks Bright

When you attend a conference offering this much industry insights, it’s easy to return eager to make some changes. And that’s exactly what we are doing.

If your goal is to be the best, then it’s important to always remain open to the very latest in techniques, training, and equipment. The future looks bright at Bergen Linen – and we look forward to wowing you.

Bergen Linen Holiday Hours

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Here are this year’s Bergen Linen Holiday Hours.

For the 2022 holiday season, we are closed both Mondays following Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. 

Please note that you can still email orders@bergenlinen.com or leave a voicemail. Both voicemails and emails will be monitored.

Thank you for your understanding. And have a happy holiday season!

October Fall Weddings

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October  Fall Weddings

Let’s plan your October fall wedding and other special events!

Celebrating October fall weddings (and other special events) with the proper party. But let’s be real- it’s weddingseason! Whether it’s your big day or someone you love, it is time to celebrate the right way.

From wedding invitations to the wedding fashion, there is a lot to get done. A fall wedding goes beyond some background foliage and a pumpkin. Looking for a little wedding inspiration? Look no further.

October Fall Wedding Options

Autumn Theme. When you think fall wedding, what colors come to mind? Burgundy, burnt orange, gold, and jewel tones. Of course, you can choose any color palette you wish. Wedding colors are meant to be what you love. And if you love the fall, it’s perfectly okay to bring the colors reminiscent of fall foliage.

Wedding Invitation. The invitation is usually a nod to what your guests can expect for your reception. Couples often choose a rustic invite to match an upcoming rustic wedding. Leaning towards something more like black tie. The invitation will most likely provide a certain look – and should include text to explain the expected attire.

Wedding Ceremony and Reception. Your wedding decor can truly change the look of your chosen fall weddingvenue. Floral arrangements, centerpieces, and other decor can really set the mood. While fall leaves cannot be any prettier, you can think outside of the box for your fall wedding decorations. For many couples, an October fall weddingis more about the date than the decor.

The Venue. Both New Jersey and New York venues (and restaurants) have limited indoor capacity.  Therefore, your plans may be a little different.  It’s important to visit a few different establishments to see if your vision is quite possible.

Additional Fall Wedding To-Dos to Consider

Now that you have the majority of the items out of the way, let’s talk about those finishing touches.

Of course, we are partial to talking about linens. It’s kind of our thing! Create a dynamic backdrop for your flowers and other decor. While your venue may offer linens, it’s important to inquire ahead of time. They may have limited options that don’t necessarily elevate your dream day.

Table Linens

Napkins

Overlays

Runners

Table Skirts

Chair Covers

Chair Sashes

And if you are looking for a little inspiration, visit our Bergen Linen Event gallery featuring our table linen rentals.  Additionally, check us out on Pinterest.

Another finishing touch is your wedding favors. Make them as meaningful as possible. Consider what you would like to take home after a wedding. Fortunately, there are many creative ideas to choose from – or invent something yourself. When choosing, consider your wedding theme and what would mesh well with it. Hint: If you are having a destination wedding, think local or travel-friendly.

Your Fall Season Wedding

Welcome guests with pride in what you have created instead of stress. By creating a helpful checklist and calendar, you’ll be able to work through those touch decisions and keep things on track.

With whatever wedding colors you choose, the Bergen Linen team can find a complimentary linen option. Do your best to order wedding linen rentals ahead of time. With October being part of wedding season, there can be limited stock for the more popular autumn wedding colors.

Questions about our fall wedding color selection? Call (800) 789-8115 or email info@bergenlinen.com.  We offer a large variety of hues and sizes. Let’s plan the October fall wedding (and other special parties) together!