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Hosting a party is a big chore even for those party-throwers who start out with everything they need. Scheduling, logistics, parking, and staff are their own headaches, and hunting down all the party supplies is often equal to the rest of the party planning hassles combined. That’s why party rental companies exist: Not only to provide the missing odds-and-ends for your party but also to provide a largely hassle-free opportunity to secure all your party supplies and at a reasonable cost. Party Rental Companies and Services Party rentals are a wide array of equipment, products, […]

When it comes to deciding what rental items are the perfect solution for your event, take a few minutes to consider what is popular at other peoples parties. This list is based on real experience supplying party rental items to events over a nearly 30 year period. Check out this list to help you know what you need for your next gathering! Tables Chairs Bounce houses Carnival Games Sound System Tents & Canopies Concession Machines Inflatable Slide Mechanical Bulls Decor Items Those are the popular party rental items- but there is so much more to […]

Whether you need tables, linens, chairs, arches, silk plants, or a sound system, we invite all rental rookies to join us for a close-up look at the basic tips, trends, and terminology of party rental equipment. Getting Started Which should you grab first to get started — your telephone or your PC mouse? Neither! Instead, grab a sheet of paper and sketch a plan of your dream wedding and reception set-up. This technique will help you gather your thoughts and organize your ideas prior to a consultation with a rental company. Talkin’ Shop Brush up […]

Balloons, kids and birthday parties just seem to go together. Balloons are fun, balloons are colorful and balloons make everyone happy!Now here are some fun kid birthday party game ideas that are all about balloons. Stuff The Balloons Divide your birthday party guests into two teams and have each team choose one team mate to put on a baggy pair of pants and a baggy shirt. The object is to see which team can stuff the most balloons into the shirt and pants of their designated team mate in just two minutes. Start your theme […]

Three Weeks Before Make an invitation list. For a large cocktail party, invite 20 percent more people than you can fit, since typically only 70 percent to 80 percent of invitees attend. Decide on a theme, if you want one. Make, buy, or borrow any decorations or music you may need to fit the theme. Send invitations. Mail, e-mail, even phone invites are all acceptable. Plan the menu. Assemble the recipes (choose only those that can be prepared in advance, perhaps even frozen, with just warming and assembling required on party day). Make a list of how far in […]

We all like to think that spring is about new beginnings — symbolic or otherwise. Baby bunnies, fresh starts and, our favorite, wedding planning season, when couples around San Diego start planning their summer weddings — and their new lives together! Well here at Abbey Party Rents, this spring is not just symbolic As San Diego’s premier party rental and party supply company, we are delighted to announce four exciting changes in the way we serve our customers! If you’re curious about party planning, event planning or party rentals, these updates are designed with you in mind. […]