Answer first: the pieces that make a December party feel like an event, not just a dinner, are the ones you would never buy for one night: a styled holiday backdrop, a pre-lit tree, a champagne wall, a photo booth. All of them are listed on LEND-IT.CA. A gold sequin backdrop rents for about $15 a day, 96 feet of warm string lights for $6, LED ice buckets for $8.50, and a tabletop raclette grill for $15. Styled pieces run higher: a holiday backdrop at $200 a day, a pre-lit 7.5 ft tree at $250.
Most people plan a December party in November. That is also when lenders' December weekends fill, so book the decor when you send the invitations.
What makes a holiday party feel different from a regular dinner?
Three things, and none of them is more food.
A place to take the photo. Guests gravitate to one corner with good light and a backdrop. Give them one.Warm, low light. Overhead lights off, string lights and candles on. It changes the room more than any decor.Something to do. A raclette grill in the middle of the table, karaoke after dessert, or a photo booth by the door.
The tables, chairs and serving gear for a big group are covered in our post on hosting 20 people this fall . This post is about the atmosphere.
What can you rent for a holiday photo corner?
Holiday backdrop - $200 a day in Ottawa. Norfolk pine and mixed garland, green, gold and bronze ornaments, white tulle curtains, optional fairy lights, and the width and height can be customized to your room.Christmas tree rentals - $250 a day in Mississauga. Choose Winter Glam Green or Frosted White, both 7.5 ft and pre-lit with warm white LEDs.Champagne wall - $200 a day in Ottawa. The lender asks for a signed rental agreement and ID at pickup.Gold sequin backdrop curtain - four 2 x 8 ft panels for $15 a day Light gold shimmer wall - 24 panels for $15 a day
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How do you light a room for a party without buying lights?
96 ft of LED string lights - warm white, $6 a day , Ottawa areaFairy lights - 40-inch strands, $15 a day for ten strands, up to $45 for the full fortyLED wax candles - $2 a day in Toronto, the look of candlelight with no open flame near coats, curtains or childrenLED ice buckets - $8.50 a day in Brampton, 5 litre, batteries included. They light the drinks table and keep the bottles cold.
String lights run along a curtain rod or a mantel do most of the work. Turn the overheads off before the first guest arrives and leave them off.
What can guests actually do at the party?
A photo booth is the most expensive item on this list, and for a work party or a big family gathering it is also the one people remember. For a smaller night, a shimmer wall and a phone on a stand does most of the same job.
What does a holiday party setup cost to rent?
Three budget levels using listings above, per day:
Rates are set by each lender and change. Check the listing before you plan around a number.
How do you book holiday party rentals?
Reserve in November for December weekends. The first three Saturdays of December are the busiest dates of the year for decor lenders.Confirm pickup, delivery and setup. Trees, walls and photo booths are large. Several lenders deliver or set up for a fee, and the digital photo booth includes it.Take photos at pickup and return and keep messages with the lender in the app.
FAQ
Can you rent a Christmas tree for a party?
Yes. A Mississauga lender lists pre-lit 7.5 ft trees in green or frosted white at $250 a day on LEND-IT.CA.
How much does it cost to rent a holiday backdrop?
Listings range from about $15 a day for a gold sequin curtain or shimmer wall to $200 a day for a fully styled holiday backdrop with greenery, ornaments and tulle.
Is it cheaper to rent party lights than buy them?
For one party, usually. String lights rent from $6 a day and fairy light strands from $15 for ten, with nothing to store afterwards.
Can I rent a photo booth for a house party?
Yes. A digital photo booth with setup and pickup included is listed from $395 on weekdays, and an iPad photo booth at $500 a day.
When should I book decor for a December party?
In November. Weekend dates in early December are the first to go.
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