The Party Girl

It's been a while since we've (I've) posted a blog. I guess the truth is I'm a better "party girl" than I am a blogger.

Let me introduce the Barron's Rental "party girl", it's me, Leslie Barron. I grew up in Atlanta, went to Vanderbilt for my undergraduate degree (got a masters from UGA, so I'm a bulldog too, but notice that's an aside!), moved to Athens to teach at Athens Academy and fell in love with Charlie Barron. I spent several years teaching school and raising my two sweet girls. I also have had the blessings of teaching Bible studies to women of all ages through out my adult life. BUT NOW,  I work at Barron's part time and my job is to answer emails, keep the website looking terrific, respond to online quotes and most importantly--- THE PARTY STUFF!!!
So what qualifies me to be the "party girl" -- well here are my qualifications
1. I am not a bride now, but I have been one!

Trying on my veil for Laura, right after pulling out of the box 25 years later!

2. I am not the mother-of-the bride now, but I have been one!

At Laura and David's wedding!

3. I know about wedding stuff like:
 tents, tables, chairs, lights, dance floors, fans, table linens, china, glassware, flowers, caterers, bands, generators, etc., not to mention, budgets, dresses, emotions, decisions, decisions, more emotions, changing budgets, more decisions---- and even what it feels like when it's all over and you wish you could do it one more time!

4. I am married to the most incredible rental man in the business. (apologies to all our friends in the rental business, you're good, but not as good as Charlie)

Dancing with Robert Mack, long time Barron's employee!

5. Let's not forget, I DO enjoy a party and I LOVE to dance!

6. I've learned a lot from all the folks who work at Barron's who know so much about setting up tents and making parties and weddings wonderful!

7. I really like helping folks! I wasn't an Eagle Scout like Charlie, but I still really enjoy helping folks plan parties and giving folks lots of hands on help with their events!

with Mitch from Jomar table linens at ARA show 

8. I have a new found love for TABLE LINENS. I've been to classes, seminars and hand on sessions to learn about what folks want for events at the American Rental Association Show for the past 25 years.  I've spent hours with folks who have been in the business for years, so I could learn how to serve the Athens area.

9. I've never been to Perfectly Polished, but both my girls attended here and were on staff.  I did take ballroom dancing in Atlanta  back in the day, so I do know how to set a table, shake hands and even curtsey (  you'll have to  actually come to the showroom to see that!)

10. Finally, and most importantly, Charlie gave me some business cards-- so I am official!

Seriously, it has been a delight to be working with Charlie and the other employees at Barron's, but even more than that-- it's been a delight to work with all you customers over the past year and a half. We have planned some fun parties, beautiful weddings, great graduation celebrations, fun formals and wonderful intimate dinners and luncheons. We designed tents, set tables, played with cupcake holders and chocolate fountains and it's been a delight.

So come see me at Barron's Rental Center--- you can ask for me by name or... just ask for "The Party Girl"!!