16 Illinois rental companies carry equipment commonly used for backyard & casual gatherings. Backyard get-togethers, block parties, and family reunions usually come down to a few tables and chairs, a tent for shade, and something fun for guests.
General guidance for planning a rental like this — from the PartyRents editorial team, not specific to any one company.
Order to your confirmed guest count plus a small buffer for walk-ins and gift or food tables. A common mix is 8 guests per 60-inch round or per 8-ft banquet table.
Some rentals include drop-off and pickup; others are customer-pickup only. Clarify whether stacking, placement, and return staging are included so there are no surprises on event day.
As a rough guide, allow about 8 sq ft per guest for rows of seating, 10–12 for banquet tables, and more once you add a dance floor, bar, or buffet. Share your headcount and plan so the vendor can size it correctly.
Tents are staked into grass or weighted on hard surfaces. Larger frame and pole tents may require permits or utility line marking, so confirm the install method for your specific site.
Big tents often go up the day before an event. Ask about the delivery and takedown window so it lines up with your venue access and other vendors.
A standard bounce house needs roughly a 15×15 ft flat area plus a few feet of clearance on every side and overhead. Note gates, slopes, and low branches before you book so the unit actually fits.
PartyRents lists 16 Illinois companies that carry equipment commonly used for backyard & casual gatherings. Confirm each vendor's delivery area for your exact address.
The most-rented items are tables & seating, tents & canopies, bounce houses & inflatables. Use the category links on this page to see Illinois companies that carry each one.
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