Event Tips, Real Stories and Helpful Guides for Maine Events

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20x40 pole tent setup in Central Maine for a Breast Cancer awareness event.

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Event Rent Maine hosts a wedding ceremony by the lake.

What Size Wedding Arbor Do You Need?

Compare Event Rent ME’s white and wooden wedding arbors by dimensions, ceremony positions, décor plans, photography, and outdoor placement.

Portable 5ft white bar setup for a wedding event.

How Do You Set Up a Backyard Wedding Bar?

Plan a backyard wedding bar around Event Rent ME’s portable bar, bartender workspace, ice, water, guest flow, and the reception timeline.

 20x40 high peak frame tent with sidewalls, round tables, and resin chairs.

Pole Tent vs. Frame Tent: What’s the Difference?

Compare pole tents and high peak frame tents by structure, style, usable interior space, anchoring, site needs, and event layout.

 20x30 pole tent with sidewalls in Manchester, Maine on the lake.

Graduation Party Rentals in Central Maine

Planning a Maine graduation party? Use expected peak attendance to choose the right tent, tables, chairs, food area, and backyard layout.

Resin chairs under a pergola in Augusta Maine

How Many Tables and Chairs for 100 Guests?

Planning for 100 guests? Learn how many round or banquet tables and chairs you need, plus the extra tables most events actually use.

 A Trailer loaded with chairs and tables for an event.

Is It Better to Rent or Buy Event Equipment?

Renting or buying event equipment? Compare guest count, storage, transportation, setup, cleanup, and how often you will actually use it.

 White padded resin chair for a wedding ceremony

Are Padded Resin Chairs Comfortable for Weddings?

Padded resin chairs combine a cushioned seat with a polished wedding look. Here’s when they are worth choosing over standard folding chairs.

 Becca, the owner and operator of Event Rent Maine takes a picture in the loaded trailer headed to a delivery of some tables and chairs.

How Much Does It Cost to Rent Wedding Chairs?

Chairs are one of the primary aesthetics of your wedding; how much do they cost to rent?

 Becca, the owner of Event Rent ME is soaked after a rainy install!

How far in advance should I book my event rentals?

The earlier you book, the more likely you are to get exactly what you want!