Event Ideas

Keep the Life of the Party Alive

By Amanda | Thu, 03/15/2012 - 11:08pm

When You Host a Party, You're Responsible for Your Guests' Safety

A party is a great time to see old friends and meet new people. But it's a fact that alcohol-related accidents kill hundreds of people every year. These tips will help hosts and hostesses plan parties that all guests will enjoy. Consult with your party rental professional for party needs, from tables and chairs to china, glassware, decorations, disposable goods and more.

Wedding Timelines

By Amanda | Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:56pm

First Things First

You've just said "yes" to marriage! To feel serenity and joy on your wedding day, begin planning these important details right away! Planning a wedding is a complicated process. You'll have myriad decisions to make and an infinite number of details to arrange. As soon as you're officially engaged and the wedding date confirmed, begin the planning process to avoid last-minute frustrations and even disasters. Discover here how to handle some of these traditional, "first-things-first" details.

How Renting Works

By Amanda | Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:51pm

Rent Your Wedding Setting

With rented equipment, you can create the illusion of total extravagance for your wedding, reception and related activities, including rehearsal dinners, showers and parties. And, the setting you create with rented equipment will reflect your personal good taste.

Reference Charts

By Amanda | Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:45pm

Tents

Allow 5-6 square feet per person for cathedral seating/standup.
Allow 8 square feet per person rec. table seating.
Allow 10-12 square feet per person for end table seating

Keep Savory Dishes... HOT, HOT, HOT!

By Amanda | Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:39pm

Choose from many sizes and styles of beautiful rental chafers and urns.

Never worry about the food getting cold at any type of special event. Keep the good times rolling and the hot food steaming by renting chafers and urns, available at your event and party store. Learn to operate them properly with these tips from your rental pros.

Canned Heat Chafing & Urn Operation

When your chafer and urn are designed for canned-heat operation:

Make Great Coffee with a Rental Coffee Maker

By Amanda | Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:32pm

The secrets to making great coffee for a crowd are accurate measuring, brewing time - even the cleaning technique.

Have you noticed that not everyone makes good coffee? That's because not everyone knows these tips.

Pop Up Success with a Rented Popcorn Machine

By Amanda | Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:22pm

Easy to Operate, Smells Great, Fun to Eat

Nothing pleases a crowd quite like fresh, hot popcorn!
Rent a popcorn machine for your next event from your
party and event rental professional.

Operate Safely and Correctly

Locate switches and note safety tips.

Make Sno-kones for Cool Fun or Profit

By Amanda | Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:15pm

Sno-kone Machines Attract a Crowd!

What a great way to entertain the kids! Call your area party rental pro to rent a Sno-kone machine for your next school event or outdoor party on a hot summer day. Kids love Sno-kones - and so do adults!

See how easy it is to operate a rental Sno-kone machine with the information below.

Easy to Operate - Easier to Rent

A Sno-kone machine is equipped with:

Make A Favorite Treat... Cotton Candy

By Amanda | Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:01pm

Cotton Candy in Pastel Colors

It evokes visions of county fairs and carnivals. And it never goes out of favor with any age. Rent a cotton candy machine and whip some up for your next party or event with these tips from your party and event rental professionals.

Tips for Trouble-Free Operation

Consult your party and event rental professional for more instructions, and for additional equipment and accessories for your event.

Barbecue Like a Pro Using a Rented Grill

By Amanda | Thu, 03/15/2012 - 9:53pm

A barbecue spices up any event! With a grill from your party and event rental store, you can grill 40 or more steaks or chicken halves at once. Choose the grill you'll rent, and use these lists to prepare for the big cookout.