When planning for an upcoming event or party, the sheer volume of items to purchase can cause you to re-think if it is even worth it. Between the disposable plates, cups and cutlery to the low-quality décor items that you know you will end up throwing out after one use, it all seems so wasteful. Use this guide to ease your consciousness by having a sustainable event that you can feel good about.
Ditch the Disposable Tableware
When browsing the store for the extra plates and cutlery you will need for your guests that you don’t own you will probably notice the cost quickly racks up. Plates alone can be $10-20 per piece with cutlery ranging from $1-4 per piece, and that’s just for the basic stuff! Now you will start to consider having salad plates or bowls. What if you want to serve dessert? That will almost double your costs.
This is where most people will turn to paper plates and plastic cutlery and cups. After all, it is a fraction of the cost and who wants to have 50 spare dessert forks kicking around after your party is over? But of course, this comes with environmental costs that you probably don’t want to incur.
This is where renting comes into the equation. Most people wouldn’t consider that a backyard party host would even be able to rent tableware at any reasonable price point, however, they would be mistaken. Renting items will generally save you around 90% of the cost of buying the tableware outright, and it is often of higher quality than what you would find at a budget homeware store like HomeSense, Walmart or Superstore. Rental businesses will also generally have multiple styles to choose from, that way you can customize your place settings to your event and increase your and your guest's experience!
All About Décor
Décor is a pivotal part of any event. Whether it be a children’s birthday party or a sophisticated black tie dinner, décor shows the message you are trying to convey about an event. The tough part comes when you have to decorate a space you don’t own any items for. You can of course go to Party City to buy all of the stuff you need for your themed event, but this is costly and will probably be noticeably lower quality than any host would like to show their guests. It also creates a bunch of waste because you probably won't need that niche centrepiece that looked “oh so good” for your next event. You will also probably be purchasing more décor pieces than you would need if you decide to repurpose the item in your own home after your event is finished.
Party rental businesses generally have décor for all occasions, so no matter what type of event you want to throw, you are covered. In addition, good party rental businesses like Lions Event Rentals will have dedicated staff to guide you to the right décor for your specialized event. On our website's contact page, you can get free quotations as well as consultations about what may be necessary for your party.
No Shipping
Have you ever thought about the pollution that is generated by manufacturing an item and then getting it from its country of origin to your house? That can wear on you and be in the back of your mind when purchasing one-time-use items. With rental items, those environmental costs are only incurred once in the life span of an item that gets used at many different events! Rental items are also of higher quality to sustain the wear and tear that they might receive in their lifespan meaning that those items will have to be replaced minimally, reducing their carbon footprint.
Renting items is also more convenient than shipping them. You can have your rental items delivered to the exact place you want them at a convenient time to ensure you have your items where you need them when you need them. No more waiting around for the late UPS driver to deliver your package that hasn’t made it on the truck!
Time to Party!
With all this in mind, I think it's time to book your next event. After all, who doesn’t love a party they can feel good about while also saving some cash? Here at Lions Events, we are all about helping the customer feel secure about the items they are renting and ensuring everyone has access to everything to make their party a success. You can reach out for a quote or consultation at info@lionsevents.ca or by submitting your information on our Contact Us page. Happy Renting!
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