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Transform Your Event with an Amazing Dance Floor

Transform Your Event with an Amazing Dance Floor Transform your event from ordinary to extraordinary with our amazing dance floors at Party Hire Group!

5 Must-Have Party Rentals to Elevate Your Celebration

5 Must-Have Party Rentals to Elevate Your Celebration Crafting an unforgettable event is all about the details, and our latest blog post dives into the five essential party rentals that elevate any celebration

How to Set Up Festoon Lights

How to Set Up Festoon Lights Planning a special event in Sydney and renting Festoon lights from Party Hire Group? Here's a quick guide on how to set them up for a stunning ambiance.

5 Reasons Why you should hire a Pop up Marquee for your Party

5 Reasons Why you should hire a Pop up Marquee for your Party Enhance your outdoor celebration with the versatility of a pop-up marquee. Our affordable and easy-to-set-up marquees offer the perfect blend of convenience and elegance for any occasion

Transform the Party Vibes with Fun Lighting Hire Sydney

Transform the Party Vibes with Fun Lighting Hire Sydney Light up your next Sydney event in a way that sets the mood and dazzles your guests! Our detailed guide on Fun Lighting Hire Sydney shows you how to use lighting to create an atmosphere that's anything but ordinary. From twinkling fairy lights for intimate gatherings to pulsating laser shows for high-energy parties, we cover it all. Learn how to choose, set up, and optimize lighting equipment for maximum impact. Don't just throw a party; transform it into an unforgettable experience with the perfect lighting scheme!

White Picket Fence for your Event

White Picket Fence for your Event When it comes to event planning, there are many things to consider, including the venue, furniture hire, catering, and entertainment. One often-overlooked aspect is the surroundings of the event space. If you're planning an event in Sydney, you may want to consider hiring a White Picket Fence. Party Hire Groups newest addition to event equipment

Wedding Trends for 2023

Wedding Trends for 2023 Is it time to start planning your wedding in 2023? Planning a wedding day is a little like starting with a blank canvas, and slowly adding different colours to create the vision in your mind. Instead of the pencils and paints you would apply onto your canvas, you need to make decisions about wedding suppliers,

Hosting a Marquee Event

Hosting a Marquee Event There's no doubt that hosting an event can become costly, whether it's a wedding, birthday party, corporate event or celebration of engagement. One of the most expensive considerations is the hiring of the actual venue – typically, this can be at a hotel, community centre, restaurant, or convention centre. However, it is possible to pull

Chair Hire for Themed Weddings

Chair Hire for Themed Weddings Your wedding will be one of the biggest and most memorable days of your life, and likely the grandest event you'll ever host, so it's understandable that you'll want to pull out all the shots to make it perfect. While aspects like the guest list, venue, catering, and the all-important cake are the first things

Spotlight On: Chair Hire for All Occasions

Spotlight On: Chair Hire for All Occasions Chair hire is our specialty at Party Hire Group, and for good reason: knowing how many guests will be attending an event and how many will require seating are vital considerations that will help you pull off a successful and memorable event. As one of the biggest chair hire suppliers in Sydney, rest assured that

Chair Hire Check-List

Chair Hire Check-List Chair hire has to be one of the most important considerations when planning an event. Whether it's for a party or function, a wedding or a low-key affair, it's guaranteed that your guests will spend some time sitting over the course of the event. It's not only essential that everyone on the guest list has

Microphone Hire 101

Microphone Hire 101 Hiring a microphone for your party or event is a very important consideration and one that is often overlooked! The right microphone and audio setup is integral in ensuring that your event runs smoothly and that no important speeches or announcements are missed. To help you make sure you're prepared for your special event, we've

A Shortcut Guide to Audio Hire

A Shortcut Guide to Audio Hire Audio Hire is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, hire packages for events. Whether you're planning a corporate conference, awards ceremony, religious celebration, wedding, funeral, or party, most events require some audio equipment which is usually sourced through a third party hire company. When referring to audio hire for events, it's generally in

How a PA System Works

How a PA System Works PA system stands for ‘public address' system that electronically can amplify sound louder than an ordinary person or instrument would be able to naturally. Whilst an amp is usually what receives a signal input, i.e. translates the sound from your instrument or microphone, a PA system generally speaking is the speaker that replays the sound.

Top 5 tips for lighting hire in Sydney

Top 5 tips for lighting hire in Sydney Designing and setting up lighting for your event can save you a lot of money, but it can also be a time consuming exercise to perfectly research and plan how you want your event lighting to be, and to get it right! Lighting sets the atmosphere and tone for your event, and the effect lighting

Slushie hire for summer themed parties

Slushie hire for summer themed parties It's official, summer is here and it's Sydney's favourite time of year to cool off. What better cool-factor to add to your next party then a slushie machine! Whether it's a kid's birthday party or a holiday celebration for the adults, Party Hire Group has everything you need to ensure your slushie machine hire is

Table Linen Hire for Events

Table Linen Hire for Events Linen table hire is probably the last item on your party hire list, if it's lucky enough to have made your list at all! The importance and value of having prepared table linen at your event shouldn't be mistaken for how often it's overseen as an action point on your to do list. Here's why

Top tips for hiring a cocktail slushie machine

Top tips for hiring a cocktail slushie machine Who says slushie machines are just for the kids? Hiring slushie machines as cocktail mixers is becoming a popular party choice, and is a favourite for both the guests and the host! Whether you're looking to just spike the red slushie with some vodka or want to get fancy and have some frozen margaritas on

Everything you need to know about slushie machine hire

Everything you need to know about slushie machine hire For most people, it's probably been a childhood dream to have a frozen slushie machine at their birthday party. What better way to impress your friends and be the talk of the playground! Whether it's a children's birthday party, family get-together or a special occasion, slushie machines are a great addition to any event. Here's

The most common asked questions about audio hire

The most common asked questions about audio hire If you're not familiar with audio and sound engineering, the task of booking audio hire for your event may be a little daunting. The most common questions we receive at Party Hire Group with regards to audio and sound hire are usually: What sound equipment specifically do I need to hire? How many speakers will

Guide to speaker hire for your event

Guide to speaker hire for your event Nothing kills the vibe of your event quite like forgetting a microphone for the speeches, or not being able to hear the music during the Bride and Groom's first dance. If you're not a sound engineer or experienced in hosting big events, choosing the right speaker package and set up can be a daunting task.

Guide to microphone hire for events and parties

Guide to microphone hire for events and parties The audio set-up for your event is an important consideration, and that includes the microphone hire. You may have been considering whether or not you even need a microphone! As a guide, we recommend investing in a microphone for any event of around 20 guests onwards. Whilst 20 may not seem like that many, with

A complete guide to audio hire for your next event

A complete guide to audio hire for your next event Whether you're planning a special event or big birthday party bash, the audio set-up you at your event is an important consideration. From setting an atmosphere and vibe to ensuring your key messages are communicated, or perhaps entertainment is the main focus or highlight, i.e. a live band, dance floor or DJ – the audio

Trend For Outdoor Weddings Increases In Sydney

Trend For Outdoor Weddings Increases In Sydney Wedding celebrants across New South Wales confirm the trend of outdoor weddings is continuing to grow in momentum. This trend is being fueled by the recently passed legislation, post the ‘yes' vote allowing same sex marriages, and is seeing a high percentage of these weddings electing to hold the ceremony and reception at an ‘open

Outdoor weddings for same sex couples

Outdoor weddings for same sex couples If love knows no bounds, why try to confine the love to a single space on your wedding day? Since same sex couples are not bound to religious ceremonies, it makes sense that outdoor weddings are an increasingly popular choice, particularly in the spring and summer months. There is something undeniably beautiful about outdoor weddings,

Why the Tiffany Chair is a popular choice for weddings

Why the Tiffany Chair is a popular choice for weddings Picking chairs for your wedding may seem like an insignificant task in the long list of decisions that need to be made leading up to the big day. However, when you consider that every single guest will sit down at some point during your ceremony or reception, it seems sensible to give this decision a

Why the Tiffany Chair is the most popular chair hire

Why the Tiffany Chair is the most popular chair hire Google ‘chair hire advice' or ‘chair hire tips', and the tiffany chair is most likely to be the first popular result every time. Why is that? It's certainly no coincidence that the humble tiffany chair has stood the test of time when it comes to event and party hire. Here are the main reasons why

Wedding tips for same sex couples

Wedding tips for same sex couples Wedding planning can be stressful, and it can be a bit off-putting when a lot of the online advice is written for bride and groom ceremonies. Whilst your preparation and planning will be much the same as any other wedding event, there are a couple of specific points you may want to consider for same

Top 10 same sex marriage wedding trends

Top 10 same sex marriage wedding trends It's been an exciting few months in Australia since same sex marriage became officially legalised, and it's inspiring to see so much love being celebrated around the country. Since the first official same sex nuptials took place on 9th January 2018, we've seen a number of popular trends for planning a same sex wedding. Here

How to plan a red carpet event – for any occasion

How to plan a red carpet event – for any occasion On the back of Oscar season, it is hard not to get swept up into the glitz and glam of Hollywood. Whilst for most of us, the closest we will get to celebrity status is watching e-news and reading about the latest goss on Hollywood's breakups and makeups in the tabloids, it makes for the

How to plan a milestone birthday party event

How to plan a milestone birthday party event Planning a milestone birthday party is a lot of fun, but can also require a daunting amount of organisation. If you are planning a big event, i.e. 30+ people, it's recommended to start making an event checklist, booking suppliers and having a clear event plan as soon as possible. If you're not sure where to

How to choose tables for your party hire

How to choose tables for your party hire When it comes to party planning, the arrangement of your reception space is important for practical and aesthetic reasons. If you are organising an event where table and chair hire is required, there are a few things that you should consider when choosing the types of tables to hire for your party. The first question

Planning a wedding on a budget

Planning a wedding on a budget One of the biggest stresses when it comes to planning a wedding is the budget planning, and then of course, keeping to it! If starting to think about the venue hire, guest list, wedding dress, event hire and catering starts to give you anxiety, let these trusty tips keep the nerves in check. Consider the

Planning a corporate company event

Planning a corporate company event There's a few reasons why a corporate event is different to managing a personal event, the first being that usually a corporate event is a tool to communicate a message either internally or externally on behalf of the company. Whether it's to support a new initiative or product launch, or to inspire team and company

Top 10 wedding trends of 2020

Top 10 wedding trends of 2020 So the year has come and you're starting to plan for your big day. One of the best things about having a theme for your wedding is that when everything becomes a bit overwhelming and you're spoilt for choice, having a theme in mind can help guide your final decision. There are also plenty of

Child friendly wedding ideas

Child friendly wedding ideas Weddings are very much a celebration of family and friends, and there are many couples who prefer to include children on their guest list. Be it just kids of immediate family, those in the bridal party, or extending the invitation to family friends' children. A wedding however is a long day which can be especially

Tips for planning a winter wedding

Tips for planning a winter wedding Whilst most weddings are traditionally held during the warmer times of the year, that doesn't mean a winter wedding can't be just as beautiful. In fact, there are a few benefits to having your wedding during winter, some including, Venue hire generally is cheaper Your guests will more likely not have conflicting events and be

Autumn wedding inspiration ideas

Autumn wedding inspiration ideas Autumn is increasingly becoming a more popular time of year to tie the knot. Usually the Autumn will just fall out of peak wedding season, so you'll find better venue and reception hire prices and availability. In Australia, Autumn still offers warm days of sunshine, followed by crisper, cooler evenings. If you were hoping to

How to plan for wet weather on your wedding day

How to plan for wet weather on your wedding day Whilst no-one imagines their special wedding day to be pouring with rain, unfortunately no matter how well everything else is organised, what the weather will be on the day is something simply out of your control. If you're planning an outdoor wedding, having a backup plan for wet weather should definitely be an important task

Everything you need to know about event chair hire

Everything you need to know about event chair hire If you're planning a big event, hiring chairs and tables is one of the first items you'll want to check off your list. It's much easier to have the bigger items sorted early, and fill in the rest as you go. For the chairs especially, if you'll be filling a room with these, it's important

Styling tips for the Tiffany Chair

Styling tips for the Tiffany Chair The ever popular Tiffany Chair is one of the most stylish chairs available for event hire. Also known as the Chiavari Chair, the Tiffany Chair's classic design brings an elegant tone to your table setting and event space. You'll see the Tiffany Chair used at the most prestigious of black tie events, to weddings, corporate

The most popular chair hire for wedding ceremonies and receptions

The most popular chair hire for wedding ceremonies and receptions When imaging your big day and thinking about how you would want everything to look, the type and style of chairs probably isn't one of the first images to come to your mind. It probably isn't even in the top ten things that you may have think about! However, it is a decision for you

Trending Tiffany Chair decor and theme ideas

Trending Tiffany Chair decor and theme ideas The Tiffany Chair is a classic choice for special events and occasions, in particular wedding hire. Coming in five popular colours, white, black, silver, gold and clear; the Tiffany Chair is suitable with nearly any event theme or styling. There are also clever ways that you can make the most of the Tiffany Chair features

Five surprising facts about the Tiffany Chair

Five surprising facts about the Tiffany Chair The Tiffany Chair is one of the most popular chairs hired for events and special occasions. In fact, you've probably seen the Tiffany Chair long before you knew what the name of it's style was! And there's a reason why it's a favourite choice for event hire such as it's affordability, comfortable seat option for

What you need to know when planning a cocktail wedding

What you need to know when planning a cocktail wedding Cocktail wedding receptions are a great choice for a more relaxed style of event. If you want the vibe at your wedding to be more social and guests to be mingling, cocktails are generally preferred to a sit-down function. However, there are still some key things to consider when planning a cocktail event, especially for

How to plan an informal wedding

How to plan an informal wedding Planning a big event or being the centre of attention is not everyone's cup of tea. It's becoming increasingly common for the happy couple to choose to have a more informal wedding event than the traditional, exuberant affair. But of course, your special day shouldn't be compromised just because you're seeking something a bit more

The Essentials for Planning a Summer Wedding

The Essentials for Planning a Summer Wedding Blue sky back-drops, longer days and your safest bet against any wet weather mishaps… There are plenty of reasons why most couples choose to have a summer wedding. However, sometimes when you get caught up in the fun parts like choosing flowers, catering and decorations, you can forget the essentials and practicalities for planning a

The ultimate wedding planning and hire check-list

The ultimate wedding planning and hire check-list So you've said yes (or asked the question and she said yes), and now you're looking at each other excited at your future, but also asking yourselves – now what? Weddings can be daunting and overwhelming, and it can be difficult to know where to even begin when planning your special day. We've devised the

Top five wedding hire tips

Top five wedding hire tips Planning a wedding can be overwhelming and stressful. Even when you're receiving advice from anyone and everyone, sometimes it's not always helpful when you're still trying to get your head around the whole process! With our experience in event hire and planning, we've picked our top five tips to share when planning your wedding. Of

Top five Christmas party trends

Top five Christmas party trends The end of of the year is quickly approaching, which means so is the festive season and the Christmas parties. Whilst hosting the annual Christmas party is not a new thing, sometimes it can be challenging to keep each new one feeling much different to the last. Here are our top five trends for Christmas

What people most often forget to tell you to hire for a DIY wedding

What people most often forget to tell you to hire for a DIY wedding The personalisation of DIY wedding makes it extremely special, and often most couples who create their own event feel they're receiving better value by planning it themselves. However, the planning can at times be tricky, especially when figuring out what items you will need to hire, forecasting and managing your budget and of course the logistics

What you need to know for an outdoor marquee event

What you need to know for an outdoor marquee event Marquee wedding receptions are becoming increasingly popular as couples opt for better value venues that offer a mix of provisions and DIY. With this popularity, it's advisable to book your marquee as early as possible before your big day, ideally 12 months. Here are some other useful tips to consider when planning your marquee event,

Furniture hire for your wedding reception

Furniture hire for your wedding reception So you've had the formalities and said the I do's, and now you and your guests are ready to eat, drink and kick off your shoes into the night. But how do you design your wedding reception to make sure everyone is comfortable enough to enjoy themselves, and make the most of your event space?

How to plan furniture hire for your event

How to plan furniture hire for your event Whilst choosing the finer details such as what flowers to get, the props you want in your photo booth or what unique party favours you'd like to give to your guests – planning the furniture of your special event is just as significant a task. It's important when deciding on your furniture event hire that

The latest wedding hire trends

The latest wedding hire trends From cocktail functions replacing traditional sit-down tables, and colour over neutrals, here are the latest wedding hire trends. Decor that dangles Hanging plants, dangling floral arrangements, strings of fairy lights and light fittings – hanging decor is becoming a main feature at a lot of styled weddings. It's a beautiful way to theme your room,

Give it a Glow – Glow in the dark party ideas

Give it a Glow – Glow in the dark party ideas Whether it's for the kids or the adult/big-kids, glow in the dark features at your event add a real wow-factor. Here are our top recommendations for glow in the dark furniture and party hire. Glow cubes Glow cubes can be used as stools for your guests to sit on, side tables or to carry an

Types of event table hire

Types of event table hire So you know you need tables for your event but are unsure what type of tables you should be looking to hire? Below is a summary of the most common types of tables hired for events, and the differences between them. Read more about our event hire services. Trestle table hire Trestle tables are a

Photo booth ideas for your event

Photo booth ideas for your event Photo booths are often a highlight at events and are a great way to bring your guests together, as well as create keep-sake memories. Make those special memories last forever: photobooths are a great way to capture the fun of your event with close friends and family. A natural crowd-pleaser – photobooths tend to always

Top event hire trends

Top event hire trends Here are the top event hire trends: 1. Eco-friendly and nature-inspired themes Native flowers, plenty of greenery, bamboo disposable cutlery and crockery, timber place cards, hessian table runners. 2. Vintage, shabby chic stylings Classic Tiffany Chairs, white linen with striking table features to contrast and traditional dinner wares. 3. Experiential photo booths It's not just about

Corporate Event Hire

Corporate Event Hire Planning a corporate event? Whether it's a cocktail function, a formal sit-down meal, or a networking conference, here are the key event hire resources you should consider. Lectern and audio hire If you need to speak to the room, a lectern is the easiest way to give the audience a point of focus. Audio including

Kids Birthday Party Event Hire

Kids Birthday Party Event Hire Here are our top picks for event hire when planning kids birthday parties. The adult-kids are very likely to love these fun factor products just as much as the children. Karaoke jukebox machine Bust out the tunes and dance moves with a jukebox karaoke machine event hire. Themed candy bar A candy bar is a fun way

Cocktail event hire

Cocktail event hire Cocktail parties are great for events that you want to be less formal than a sit-down service arrangement, and also for a crowd that is going to mingle. Here are the key event hire items for your cocktail party function, Bar tables Even though guests will be standing and mingling, they still need somewhere to

Event Hire for weddings

Event Hire for weddings Planning your big day can be a daunting task! Knowing what can be sourced through an event hire company will make your preparation much easier. Here are the top event hire product and services for weddings, Table hire There are a range of table hire options, from long dressed trestle tables to round banquet seating

Glow themed events and furniture hire

Glow themed events and furniture hire Whether you're considering hiring an illuminated bar, some glow benches or high tables – glow furniture looks impressive and is an easy way to theme and decor your event. It doesn't just have to be for parties either. If you're hosting a tech. or corporate cocktail function, glow furniture can give a very modern look

Fun ‘wow' factor ideas for your next party

Fun ‘wow' factor ideas for your next party Everyone loves adding a “wow” to their party. There are lots of simple (and affordable) ideas that can give your event that little something else to impress your guests, as well as add some fun factor. 1. Hire a slushie machine Whether it's a birthday party for the kids, or it's for the big kids at

How to choose table linen for your event

How to choose table linen for your event The linen you use for your table will set the tone for your event. Generally, if you are using plastic chairs with chair covers, you would match your table linen to the chair. The classic choice of colour for this is white as it will give you more options with table decorations, flowers, napkins and

Why you should have a bridal arch on your wedding day

Why you should have a bridal arch on your wedding day If you're still deciding whether or not to have a bridal arch. Here are a few reasons why your answer should be yes, It provides a focal point for your guests during the ceremony. A bridal arch will frame the bride and groom, resulting in much better photos. It's a beautiful way to set a theme

The hacks everyone should know when throwing a big party

The hacks everyone should know when throwing a big party Whether it's a wedding, baby shower, an important birthday or a big get-together with family friends, there is a lot to consider when hosting a crowd of people! Start by making a list of everything you will need for your event, and see what you have and what will need to be outsourced. Make sure

Wedding Decoration Ideas

Wedding Decoration Ideas Who says a wedding has to be stressful? If you don't have a Pinterest account yet, you'll want to create one to start saving all your clever ideas (make sure you check out our Party Hire Group Pinterest page too for some inspiration). Designing, decorating and detailing your wedding is one of the fun parts!

Getting Married? Wedding planning is crucial

Getting Married? Wedding planning is crucial You're engaged, now what? What will be quite possibly the most important event of your life, weddings take immense focus and concentration. Making sure all goes according to plan will require months of preparation and planning in order for your event to be one for the history books. Here at Party Hire Group, we have

Choosing the best lights for your party

Choosing the best lights for your party Lighting hire can be a great way to bring colour and ambience to your party. Any dull room can be transformed into a beautiful event space with some clever lighting effects. There are various different types of lighting you can choose from, but it all depends on what effect you are trying to achieve, and

Heaters for the colder months, tips to getting prepared for winter events

Heaters for the colder months, tips to getting prepared for winter events Keeping your guests warm at an event is often forgotten by most people when organising a function. Its is often overlooked because there are so many other important components that are given preference to when the party planning is in process. However, a party where guests are left cold can often put a dampener on

How to choose an appropriate stage for your event

How to choose an appropriate stage for your event Stage hire can be a key component of a successful event. A stage is a great way to elevate something of importance at your party or event. Staging can be used for many different occasions, like concerts, festivals, presentations, Christmas carols, fashion shows, product showcasing, weddings and birthdays. Choosing the right stage for your event

Cocktail machine is the easy choice for making fresh cocktails

Cocktail machine is the easy choice for making fresh cocktails Cocktail machine hire is a new trend that has swept across the party hire industry. The machines make ready to drink cocktails with little to no effort at all. The traditional way of cocktail making comprises of cutting up fresh fruit. You then need to muddle this up till it turns into a pulp texture.

How to plan a party on a budget

How to plan a party on a budget Having run a party hire company for many years we know how hard it can be to plan a successful party and on a budget. It can be easy to get out of control when looking at party supplies, such as food, beverages, furniture, a function space, entertainment and decorations. Most people don't have the

Slushie machine hire is gearing up for a hot Summer

Slushie machine hire is gearing up for a hot Summer Party Hire Group is getting prepared for a long hot summer ahead. We are in the process of adding more slushie machines to our fleet so we can cater to more parties this season. Our slushie machine division in Sydney is still going strong, but we have some exciting news for our interstate customers. Due

Cocktail machine hire is a great idea for a party

Cocktail machine hire is a great idea for a party A cocktail machine is a great way to make ready to drinks cocktails. If you're having a cocktail party, or maybe a 21st, a wedding or social event, then they are worth considering. They will make frozen cocktails without any effort, unlike the traditional ways of having to cut up fruit, blend ice and mix

Choosing the right chair for your party

Choosing the right chair for your party There are many different chairs you can hire for your party in Sydney. We are often asked which is the best chair. There is no simple answer. Choosing the right seating option depends on many variables. Some of these variables include budget, the type of event, is it an indoor or outdoor event and is

A dance floor can make your event

A dance floor can make your event When it comes to dance floor hire, we are the specialists. We frequently set up dance floors each week for a range of parties and weddings. Our most popular choice is the black and white dance floor. This floor gives a checked, chess board style look when done. This floor also looks great when lights

Chocolate fountain hire to entice your guests

Chocolate fountain hire to entice your guests A chocolate fountain is a delicious way to make your dessert interactive. A chocolate fountain works by pushing melted chocolate through an auger system and pipe that drops it down over metal tiers to create a flawless solid looking fountain of chocolate. They come in a range of sizes starting at about 40cm tall, and

Red Carpet and Bollards hire

Red Carpet and Bollards hire If you're looking for that touch of class for your event, then a red carpet is the way to go. We have provided red carpet hire for many major events and private parties in the past. We have worked with the Aria awards, the launch of movies like Sex and the City and The Great

Choosing the right table for your party

Choosing the right table for your party When it comes to planning a party, table choice is one of the most important aspects. The choice of table will ultimately affect the layout of the party and how you use your function space. The most common table we hire is the rectangle trestle tables. They come in a length of 1.8m. These can