Party & Event Equipment Rental
Rent party and event equipment including tents, tables, chairs, linens, and event supplies for weddings, parties, and celebrations
Overview
Party rental businesses provide event equipment - tents, tables, chairs, linens, dance floors, lighting, and event supplies helping customers host successful events without purchasing equipment.
Weekend event rentals range from $500-$5,000+ depending on event size.
Serving 15-40 events monthly generates $200,000-$800,000 annually with 40-60% margins after equipment costs.
Target clients include wedding and event planners, individuals hosting parties, corporate events, schools and organizations, outdoor events, and tent weddings.
Services include tent rentals, tables and chair rentals, linen and decor rentals, dance floor and staging, lighting and sound equipment, and delivery setup and pickup.
Success requires significant equipment inventory investment, warehouse and storage space, delivery vehicles and setup crews, managing weekend event schedules, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and building relationships with event planners.
Required Skills
- Event Equipment
- Logistics
- Customer Service
- Setup & Delivery
- Inventory Management
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong demand for event rentals
- High margins on equipment over time
- Weekend work schedule
- Equipment assets appreciate through rentals
- Can expand equipment inventory gradually
Cons
- Significant equipment investment
- Warehouse and storage space needed
- Seasonal demand (wedding season)
- Weather affects outdoor events
- Physical delivery and setup work
How to Get Started
- Purchase initial party equipment inventory
- Find warehouse and storage space
- Get delivery vehicles and setup equipment
- Create rental pricing and packages
- Build website and booking system
- Network with event planners and venues
- Market to weddings and events
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