Weddings, parties, and corporate events may require rentals of tents, table linens, silverware, tables and chairs, portable bars, and indeed even furniture. Pole tents come in all sizes, and an experienced tent company can create multiple configurations by combining them. Marquis tents add a dramatic flair, and the new Navi-Trac tents are like outdoor catering halls since they are frame supported and need no poles. Hard floors, band stands, and dance floors assist in creating an ambience that is truly spectacular. Party supply rental companies have samples of fabrics and table settings so that each event can be totally customized. Corporate VIP tents are often equipped with large-screen televisions, couches, bars, and comfy furniture. A good designer is part interior decorator for an event since lighting, colors, and textures become important to the overall effect. New Yorkers love to throw a party, and there are many rental companies to help them. If you need further assistance with rentals, please feel free to "Ask Maggie."

American Tent Company
S. Jamesport, New York
(631) 722-8042
www.americantentcompany.com

A Gala Event - a Gala Creative Group International, Ltd. Company
Local: (631) 324-4686
International: +001 (516) 826-7200
Toll Free: (800) GET-GALA / (800) 438-4252
www.GetGala.com

This is not the rental place your parents called upon for your high school graduation party in your backyard. This company creates entire environments for celebration. There are so many new tenting options available today: circus, pavilion, fiesta, clearspan, century and marquis! But it doesn't end there. Generators for power, flooring, garbage disposal, bathroom trailers, heating and air conditioning. Have you heard of "tension fabrics?" They are huge pieces of fabric stretched tightly to create ambience and atmosphere and can totally transform a temporary environment. When paired with professional lighting, the results are nothing short of fantastic. Furniture, dance floors, (even clear ones set over a pool), fabrics, chandeliers, design elements, and table settings are all provided by this full service event and production company. It's important to understand that no matter how extravagant the tenting and design services, nothing works if they are not suitable for your site. A Gala Event inspects the site, makes its recommendations, creates a plan and then carries out flawlessly. When you want a spectacular event, for your wedding, private party, corporation or charity, A Gala Event is an excellent contact to have. (See Party Planning, Entertainment and Music)

At The Event Store
North Road (County Road 48)
Mattituck, NY 11952
(631) 813-2978
www.theeventstorelongisland.com

Don't settle for "event as usual" when it is your special day. While there is always a demand for classic white linens and white aluminum folding chairs, consider the other possibilities. Create a garden environment or a Tuscan terrace! Do Latin or do Manhattan! The intriguing showroom at The Event Store has it all and if it doesn't display it, it still can find it! Tents, fountains, outdoor sculptures, candles, theater lighting, centerpieces, dance floors and more. Visit the showroom and be inspired.

Emil Norsic & Son, Inc.
PO Box 5047
Southampton, NY
(631) 283-0604, ext. 113 (Special Events)
www.norsic.com

Though certainly not the most exciting element in planning any special event, bathrooms and garbage removal are arguably up there when it comes to critical need!  Almost all vineyards, and tented events, as well as many private homes and estates require additional restrooms to handle a large guest list, and the build up of lines.  Fortunately, Norsic has a whole division dedicated to just these needs.  In the 75 years Norsic has been in business, it has handled the most prestigious events on the East End.  They offer Freshwater Flush Portable Toilets, and Luxury Restroom Trailers that are as elegant as you will find in any hotel or catering establishment.  They also come in a variety of styles and capacities, so that you can find just the right unit to suite your specific needs.  For events that require more complete sanitation services, they also offer dumpsters that are specially maintained for upscale events.  If you are using an event planner, ask what company is being employed for sanitation and be sure to know what sort of facilities you are getting.