We get it, planning a party, let alone a wedding, can be S-T-R-E-S-S-F-U-L! Luckily, your friends at Colorado Tents and Events have your back on the party rental end of things. Today, we are sharing our list of the top things to consider and plan for when choosing your party rentals for your next event, so you can relax and actually ENJOY your party.

How to Know What Kind of Party Rentals You Will Need

Our handy checklist of party and event rental questions below will help you get a better idea of what you want and/or need for your next event, as far as event rentals go. Take some time to think about your answers to the following questions, then call our team of Colorado event rental experts for help bringing your event to life and to get a quote today!

Party Tents

• How many people are you expecting?
• What style/size tables do you like? Rounds, Squares, Rectangles, Farm Tables?
• What will be happening in the tent?
  • Dinner – Buffet or Plated?
  • Dancing? DJ or Stage? How big is the band?
  • Cocktail Hour? Bar(s)?
  • Lounge Area?
  • Cake or Gift Table?
  • Anything else?
• Read our tips for choosing a wedding tent here!

 

Event Lighting

• Which style of lighting do you like best?
• Do you want to add chandeliers and/or ball lanterns to dress up the space?
• How bright do you want the space?
• Do you want/need lighting outside of the tent?

Table and Chair Rentals

• What style of table rentals do you like best?
• How many people would you like at each table?
• Will you need extra tables for buffets, gifts, cake, bars, etc?
• If you are having a wedding, will you be having a head table or sweetheart table?
• What style of chair rentals do you like best?
• Will you need chairs for small children?
• Will you need supportive chairs for elderly guests?
• Read more of our table and chair tips here!

Table Settings and Linen Rentals

• Do you want tablecloths on the tables or rustic farm tables?
• What color tablecloths do you like?
• Do you want patterned or textured tablecloths?
• What kind of look are you going for with your table settings?
• What style of flatware do you prefer?
• What style of plates do you prefer?
• Will you need additional plates for salad and/or dessert?
• Will you be serving wine at dinner or just from the bar?

Food & Beverage Rentals

• What kind of food will you be serving?
• Will you be having a buffet, family-style or plated meal service?
• How many people will be eating? Kids?
• Will you have a self-serve beverage station?
• Do you want to serve any hot beverages like coffee, tea or hot cocoa?
• What kind of beverages will you have at the bar? Cocktails, beer, wine?

Heating

• When is your event? Will the lows be chilly?
• Do you want heaters outdoors as well?
• What about a fire pit for guests to gather around?

Dance Floors and Staging

• How many people are you expecting?
• What style of dance floor rental do you prefer?
• Are you having a DJ or band?
• If band, how many people are in the band?
• How tall do you want the stage? 8”, 16” or higher?
• Do you want skirting on the stage?

Audio Visual Rentals

• Are you giving speeches at your event?
• Will the DJ/band be providing A/V equipment, or do you need to rent your own?
• Will there be a slideshow?
• If so, do you need a screen or projector?

Lounge and Décor Rentals

• Do you want a lounge area for guests to relax and socialize?
• How many areas do you want?
• What style are you going for?
• Do you want wedding draping to transform your space?
• Do you want to add a décor wall to the space?
• How about welcoming guests with a champagne wall?

Fun & Games

• Do you plan on having a game area?
• If so, do you need to rent games?
• Do you want any concessions like popcorn, cotton candy or Sno-Kones?

 

See that wasn’t so hard, was it? Now that you have a better idea of what kind of event you want and what party rentals you will need, give us a call today and let’s get this party started! Get additional tips and ideas by reading our Colorado Wedding Planning Blog Series, too.

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Whether you are looking for wedding rentals, a wedding tent or just a few items for a family event, Colorado Tents and Events has you covered. Our team of event rental experts will make sure that you have everything you need for your next Colorado event or party.