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BBJ Linen
1444 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 112, Dallas, TX 75207214/651-9020, www.bbjlinen.com
Where was BBJ Linen all those years when we needed them? Chicago-based partners Judy Goldberg and Bonnie Dannen started their company 20 years ago, and it is now one of the leading specialty linen rental companies in the U.S. The Design District showroom (and website too) has a selection of attractive tablecloths, napkins and chair covers that will add polish to your party. Competitive pricing and retail sales as well.
Bill Reed Decorations
717 South Good Latimer Expressway, Dallas, TX 75226214/823-3154, www.billread.com
Bill Read has been a mainstay of theme party decorations for almost 50 years. While Bill Reed sold his company some years ago to a former employee, Rustan Rhone, the 45,000 square foot warehouse still has props for every conceivable theme. The company also has launched a retail store.
Dallas Party Tent & Event
200 S. Beltline Road, Suite 100, Irving, TX 75060972/602-3303, www.dallaspartytentandevent.com
Dallas Party Tent's clients range, as they say, from the Dallas Cowboys… to backyard revelers. There are all the components in between. They recently did a "Parents 'Tent" at the new Cowboys Stadium for the parents who accompanied their children to the Jonas Brother concert. Owners Brian Jenkins and Matt Cosby have recently formed a partnership with an on-site Certified Event Planner to help with all their customers.
Ducky-Bob's Event Specialist
3200 Belmeade Drive, Suite 130, Carrollton, TX 75006972/381-8000, www.duckybobs.com
Ducky-Bob's has been the premier Dallas area rental company for many years. As testimony to their continued popularity, their trucks are seen traversing Dallas on a daily basis. We love their web "quick quotes" and rental suggestions.
Gloss Luxury Rentals
6525 Briarhaven, Dallas, TX 75240214/991-0249, www.glossluxuryrentals.com
The name says it all. Add some luster to your event with lounge seating, Stark ghost chairs, accent furniture and area rugs.
Livewire Special Events
3221 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75062214/774-0912, www.livewirespecialevents.com
Livewire is a premier special event rental company. The inventory is extensive enough to handle the largest events with tents, and one of only a few companies that can adorn your backyard pool with an acrylic cover. Their list of clients is impressive.
M & M Special Events Company
2161 Hutton Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006214/350-5373, www.mmspecialevents.com
Chicago event specialists Melinda and Michael Berk bought Abbey Rents a few years ago. In addition to the wide range of rentals, M&M has the event know-how to handle more of the event with in-house floral design and other party features.
Mike Sandone Productions
8800 Chancellor Row, Dallas, TX 75247214/637-6334, www.sandoneproductions.com
Mike Sandone is the tent specialist who maintains the largest inventory of tents in Texas. So, if you are looking for covering or a frame tent with clear walls and sides for your next event, this is the place to call.
Posh Couture Rentals
315 Cole Avenue, Dallas, TX 75207972/818-3200, www.poshcouturerentals.com
"Pretty, Ornate, Sophisticated, Haute" are the words Posh uses for their wares. If you are looking for red chivari chairs, vibrant colors in linens and elegant plates, this is the place to go. Owners Jami Goetze and Laurel Howell come to their business with years of experience in all phases of the event business.
Suite 206 Luxury Lounge Rentals
1444 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 206, Dallas, TX 75207214/749-0400, www.suite206.com
"Going beyond the folding chair. Way beyond" is the slogan. Chic tables, seating, lighting and accessories are a long way from the humble folding chair. Casino games, which come complete with dealer, complete the rental scene. Peruse the site. Suite 206 has all the visual suggestions to decorate your space.
TLC Event Rentals
740 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75247214/634-1100, www.tlcrentals.com
TLC has the less expensive solution to rentals and has a full range of tables, linens and chairs, plus all the china and chafing dishes as well.
United Party Rental Central
3749 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75007972/492-0550, www.unitedparty rental.com
United rents everything from tables to tents as well as staging, dance floors, popcorn and cotton candy machines, carnival games and dunking booths. In business since 1980, United is the largest independently owned party rental company in the Metroplex.
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