Questions to ask before you start your event rental order

Get all the essential questions you need to ask before placing your event rental order to ensure a successful event planning process.

Written by Rob Silverman

To make your event smooth and stress-free, here are a few key questions to ask yourself before placing your rental order.

Where Is Your Event taking place?

Knowing your location helps us plan delivery, access, and setup.

  • Outdoors or in a tent? Make sure your tent is set up before delivery. Let us know if delivery is over grass, sand, or requires plywood for protection.
  • In a building? Confirm loading dock access, elevator availability / size, and any building restrictions like COI requirements.
  • At a home? Someone must be home during delivery. Make space for the truck and let us know about stairs or tight spaces.
  • In a park or beach? Know the rules for access, operating hours, power, and if an escort or permit is needed. For beach delivery details Click Here. 


What Rental Items Do You Need?

Here’s a quick checklist:

  • Tables & Chairs
  • Linens: 
  • Dinnerware & Flatware
  • Glassware & Bars
  • Serving Pieces & Kitchen Equipment

All of the items mentioned above can be found in the Product Menu on our website.
You can browse by category, style, or use the search bar to quickly find what you need.

 

What Type of Dining Are You Planning?

  • Buffet: Add extra tables for food stations, and order extra plates for seconds (about 1.25 plates per guest)
  • Cocktail Party: For cocktail parties or cocktail hours, it's generally advisable to plan for three (3) to five (5) plates per person.
  • Seated Dinner: Plan for full place settings such as chargers, dinnerware, flatware, and glassware

Check out our Look book or Blog for inspiration and product lists.

 

How Many Guests?

You don’t need a final guest count to begin your order,  just start with your best estimate or the maximum expected number. Placing your order early helps reserve the items you need. You can always adjust your guest count and rental quantities up to 2 business days before delivery.
 

We recommend placing your order as early as possible to secure your desired delivery, event, pickup dates and confirm product availability. 

Need Help ? 

We’re happy to walk you through your order! You can:

  • Chat with us live on our website
  • Explore our Help Center for quick answers
  • Call us directly at 1-844-464-4776
    (Available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST)64-4776