Party Reflections expands in North Carolina with latest acquisition

April 6, 2026  |  Company News, News

Party Reflections, based in Charlotte, N.C., has acquired Creative Solutions Special Events, an event rental company in Belmont, N.C. Founded in 1958, Party Reflections said this addition will expand its presence in the greater Charlotte market and reinforce its commitment to service and inventory a…
Inc. recognizes Houston Tents & Event

April 2, 2026  |  Company News, News

Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, announced that Houston Tents & Events has been ranked No. 71 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest list – the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing privately held com…
Element Event Solutions introduces nine new design themes

April 1, 2026  |  Company News, News

Element Event Solutions, a Canadian provider of rentals, tents and event services, launches its newest collection, the company’s boldest and most extensive product release in its more than 115 years in business. Featuring more than 200 new pieces, the collection introduces nine thoughtfully design…
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Tripping the light fantastic

April 1, 2026  |  Features

For many people, possibly even most, a wedding without dancing is almost as unthinkable as one without an open bar or a multitiered cake. In fact, the desire to get down and get funky is so ubiquitous as to make dance flooring an essential decor element. And it’s not just at weddings; almost any e…
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Dramatic draping

April 1, 2026  |  Features

Statement-making draping is reshaping expectations for tented events. As event planners use this technique more intentionally to define celebratory spaces, the bar for both design and execution is rising.
Doing dishes

April 1, 2026  |  Features

As event clients increasingly seek streamlined services under a single provider, dishware and tabletop rentals have evolved from nice-to-have offerings into a strategic extension of the rental business.
Busy doesn’t always mean profitable

April 1, 2026  |  Business

Every spring, it starts the same way for tent and event rental companies across the country. The phone rings nonstop, inquiry forms flood inboxes, and weekend calendars fill faster than crews can load trucks. From backyard ceremonies to vineyard receptions and large-scale event installations, weddin…
Firing family

April 1, 2026  |  Business

"I can’t fire them—they’re family” can be a dangerous phrase in a family business. This deep-seated loyalty can create complications in the business if loyalty over performance is prioritized. Among the many excuses for not parting ways with family are: “It’s not a good time”; “This …
Company profile: Made in the Shade Tent Rental

April 1, 2026  |  Business, Company Profile

Whether it’s a huge concert, street festival, corporate gala or other large event where a sea of tents suddenly materializes to house the festivities, Made in the Shade Tent Rentals (MITS), based in West Sacramento, Calif., specializes in this kind of practical magic.
Tent Expo 2026

April 1, 2026  |  News

Between the golf tournament, Soapbox Derby, hands-on training and certification courses, and several acres of tents, exhibit booths and rental equipment to visit, attendees at this year’s Tent Expo were doing anything but “wasting away” at the Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee, Fla.