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ADA Restroom Considerations for Events: Accessible Planning
What makes a portable or temporary restroom accessible, how many accessible units to rent, route and surface needs, and how to plan inclusive events.
4 min read
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Bounce House Rental: Safety, Space and Power Checklist
How much space a bounce house needs, how to anchor it, what wind is too much, power and supervision rules, and questions to ask before booking one.
5 min read
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Card Box and Gift Table Ideas: Styles, Security, Size
How to choose a wedding card box, size the gift table, keep envelopes safe and style the display, with a layout and a checklist that suits any venue.
4 min read
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Carnival Games for Parties: Booth Sizes, Counts, Layout
How many carnival game booths to rent for 50 to 200 guests, the space each needs, ticket and prize systems, and a layout that keeps lines short.
5 min read
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Casino Night Tables and Rentals: How Many, How Much Space
How many casino tables to rent for a fundraiser or party, the space each game needs, dealer and chip planning, seating and legal checks for Illinois.
5 min read
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Coat Racks for Winter Events in Chicago: How Many to Rent
How many coat racks and hangers a Chicago winter event needs, where to put a coat check, staffing and a simple layout that avoids a line at the door.
4 min read
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Games for Corporate Picnics: 15 Ideas and Space Needs
Games that work for a company picnic in the Chicago area, with space needs, team sizes, rainy-day backups and a rental list for 50 to 300 employees.
4 min read
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Dog-Friendly Event Rentals: Seating, Shade, Water and Rules
How to host dogs at a wedding, party or fundraiser, from checking venue rules to shade, water, fencing, waste stations and seating that works for pets.
5 min read
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Guest Book Alternatives for Weddings: 12 Ideas and Setup
Twelve guest book alternatives, from signed frames to audio books, with table size, supplies, how many guests will sign and how to place each one.
5 min read
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High Chairs and Baby Stations at Events: What to Plan
How many high chairs to rent for a wedding or party, how to set up a baby station with a changing area and quiet space, and what parents need.
4 min read
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How Many Portable Restrooms Per Guests: Event Calculator
How many portable restrooms to rent for 50 to 500 guests, with ratios for short and long events, alcohol, ADA units and a quick chart you can use today.
4 min read
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Kids Party Rentals Checklist: Tables, Seating, Shade, Fun
A complete rental checklist for a kids birthday party or family event, with child-size seating, party tables, shade, bounce space and a layout for 20 to 60 kids.
4 min read
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Kids Tables and Chairs for Events: Sizes by Age Group
Child table and chair heights by age, how many kids fit at each table, and how to set a kids section at a wedding, party or family event.
5 min read
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Lawn Games for Weddings: Giant Jenga, Cornhole, Croquet
Which lawn games work for a wedding, how much space each needs, how many sets for your guest count and how to set up a game zone that guests actually use.
5 min read
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Lounge Furniture for Cocktail Hour: What to Rent and Where
Which sofas, chairs, poufs and low tables work for a cocktail hour, how much seating to plan for, and how to place it so guests mingle instead of queue.
5 min read
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Lounge Layout by Guest Count: 50, 100, 150 and 200 Guests
How many sofas, chairs and cocktail tables a lounge area needs for 50 to 200 guests, with a sizing chart and a floor plan you can copy for your venue.
4 min read
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Market Umbrellas for Shade: Sizes, Bases and How Many
How big a market umbrella you need, what base weight keeps it safe in wind, how many to rent per table and guest count, and when to choose a tent instead.
4 min read
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Misting and Shade for Summer Events in Chicago
How to keep guests cool at a Chicago summer event with shade, misting fans, water stations and timing, plus what to ask about power, water and humidity.
4 min read
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Outdoor Lounge Rentals in Chicago: Weather, Ground, Layout
How to set up an outdoor lounge in Chicago and the suburbs, from picking weather-ready furniture to ground cover, shade, heat and a rain plan.
5 min read
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Photo Booth Space and Power Needs: A Venue Checklist
How much floor space, how many outlets and what ceiling height a photo booth needs, plus the questions to ask your venue and vendor before load-in.
4 min read
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Photo Booth Types: Open-Air vs 360 vs Mirror Booth
Compare open-air, 360 video, mirror and enclosed photo booths by guest count, space, power, speed and style so you can pick one that fits your event.
5 min read
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Restroom Trailer Rental: When You Need One (and When Not)
When a luxury restroom trailer beats standard portable toilets, what hookups and space it needs, and how to decide for a wedding, gala or corporate event.
5 min read
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Selfie Station Ideas for Events: Setup, Lighting, Space
How to build a selfie station that guests use, with ideas for backdrops, ring lights, mirrors and props, plus space, power and lighting rules for any venue.
4 min read
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Umbrella Stands and Rain Plans for Chicago Events
How to handle wet guests and wet weather at an event with umbrella stands, entry mats, covered walkways and a backup plan for Chicago rain.
5 min read
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Velvet Sofas and Settees for Events: Sizes, Colors, Care
How to choose velvet sofas and settees for a wedding or party, including sizes, seats per piece, color choices and what to ask a rental company about care.
4 min read
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