What Big D Party Rentals does

Big D Party & Event Rentals, LLC, operating as Big D Party Rentals, is a privately held, full-service party and event rental company founded in 2006 in McKinney, Texas and now headquartered at 3237 Commander Dr in Carrollton, TX. The company rents physical event equipment — tents (including clearspan structure tents up to 100 feet wide), tables, chairs, linens, tabletop (china, flatware, glassware), catering equipment, A/V, stages, dance floors, pipe and drape, lounge furniture, lighting and truss, crowd-control equipment, climate-control equipment, concessions, yard games, and luxury restroom trailers — through a per-day rental model with a 50% reservation deposit, ancillary charges for setup/takedown and specified delivery windows, and weekend-as-one-day pricing.

Its customer base is split between two primary segments: weddings/private social events (the largest volume line) and corporate events/trade shows/conventions, with secondary work in festivals and large public-sector productions such as the DART Silver Line ribbon cutting across seven cities (October 2025) and the MLB All-Star Week in Arlington, TX (July 2024). Go-to-market is direct: Event Specialists assist customers, a 7,000+ sq ft showroom in Carrollton provides hands-on consultation, and a website with Quick Quote forms captures inbound; fulfillment is via owned logistics (20+ delivery trucks, professional setup/takedown crews) plus a customer-pickup option at the warehouse. Named enterprise customers include Apple, Disney, Amazon, Southwest Airlines, Neiman Marcus, Ritz Carlton, Frito Lay, Club Corp, Red Bull, and PGA of America.

The business model is asset-intensive and physically driven rather than technology-driven. There are no disclosed APIs, integrations, software products, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or external funding rounds — the company is locally owned, founder/President-led, and grows organically. Competitive differentiation rests on inventory breadth (described as one of the largest in North Texas, with the only showroom large enough to display both a High Peak Frame Tent and a Structure Tent), a self-managed fleet that enables 7-day delivery, preferred-vendor relationships with venues and brands (PGA of America, Dallas Arboretum, Omni PGA Frisco, D Magazine Preferred Events Partner 2022), and reputation capital built on 15+ years of operating history and 1,500+ five-star reviews.

Name

Big D Party Rentals

Legal name

Big D Party & Event Rentals, LLC

Website

https://bigdpartyrentals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Big D Party Rentals is a privately-held, full-service event rental company headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, supplying tents, furniture, linens, staging, and event equipment to weddings, corporate events, festivals, and public-sector productions across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental Services

NAICS

General Rental Centers (532310), General Rental Centers (5323), All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL)

Keywords

• Event equipment rental
• Tent rental services
• Wedding rental supplies
• Corporate event rentals
• Party rental inventory

Headquarters

HQ city

Mckinney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Primary revenue from renting event equipment including tents, tables, chairs, linens, tabletop items, stages, dance floors, catering equipment, and event accessories. Rental rates are based on a 24-hour period with weekends considered a one-day rental. Long-term rentals available at negotiated rates.
2. Delivery and Setup Services: Additional revenue from delivery, pickup, setup, and takedown services. Chair setup/takedown at $0.50 per chair, table setup/takedown at $1.00 per table. Specified delivery windows available for $85.00 per window.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Big D Party Rentals rents party and event equipment to consumers and businesses across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, including tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, glassware, dance floors, stages, pipe and drape, lounge furniture, lighting, audio/video, catering, climate control, crowd control, concessions, yard games, and luxury restroom trailers. The company complements rental equipment with professional delivery, setup, takedown, and customer pickup/return services, operating out of a 7,000+ sq ft showroom and warehouse in Carrollton, TX.

Product overview

Big D Party Rentals is a full-service party and event rental company offering a comprehensive one-stop rental shop for events of all sizes. The company operates as a single unified business with multiple rental equipment categories that work together to serve complete event needs. Their product portfolio includes core equipment categories such as Tents (including Structure Tents, Frame Tents, High Peak Tents, and Pole Tents), Tables (banquet, round, farm, and communal tables), Chairs (folding, garden, chiavari, and ghost chairs), Linens (poly, satin, and designer fabrics), Audio/Video Equipment (PA systems, microphones), Bar and Beverage equipment, China and Flatware, Glassware, Catering Equipment (grills, warmers, chafers), Dance Floors, Stage Rentals, Pipe and Drape systems, Lounge Furniture, Lighting and Truss systems, Crowd Control equipment (stanchions, barricades), Heating and Cooling equipment, Wedding-specific items (arches, hedges, cake stands, marquee letters), Concessions (popcorn, snow cone, cotton candy machines), Yard Games, Luxury Restroom Trailers, and Event Accessories. The company also provides complementary services including professional delivery/setup/takedown and customer pickup/return options, making it a comprehensive event rental solution for weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private celebrations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tent Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ five-star Google reviews highlighting reliability and quality

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and moderate.

• DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Provided comprehensive event rentals for the $2.1 billion DART Silver Line Opening across multiple cities including tent, stage, tables, chairs, and crowd control equipment. Installed at Addison, Coppell, Carrollton, Dallas, Plano, Richardson, and DFW Airport stations simultaneously.
• City of Dallas - Harold Simmons Park ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2025Ground breaking ceremony rentals for the $325 million Harold Simmons Park development along Trinity River in Dallas. Provided ceremony equipment for the 250-acre development project.
• MLB (Major League Baseball)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Provided rental equipment for All-Star Week 2024 in Arlington, TX. Installed multiple stages throughout activation areas at Choctaw Stadium and Global Life Field for over 1,000,000 square feet of interactive exhibits.
• Academy of Country Music (ACM Awards)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Installed vendor tents and event rental equipment for ACM Awards at The Star in Frisco, TX. Worked alongside preferred vendors to create event infrastructure for the North Texas community.
• American Rental AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to rental industry best practices, standards, and networking opportunities.
• TRA Texas Rental AssociationminorOthersState-level industry association membership for Texas rental companies.
• Advanced Textiles AssociationminorOthersIndustry association for textile suppliers and rental companies using specialty textiles for events.
• WeddingWiremoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner and lead generation platform for wedding rentals. Big D Party Rentals is a WeddingWire Couples Choice Award Winner and Rated Business.
• The Knot WeddingsmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding planning platform and marketplace for wedding vendors. Provides marketing visibility and lead generation for wedding rentals.
• International Live Events Association (ILEA)moderateOthersProfessional association for live events industry. Big D Party Rentals is a member and event sponsor for ILEA Dallas Chapter events.
• NACE National Association for Catering and EventsminorOthersDallas/Fort Worth Chapter membership connecting catering and event professionals with rental vendors.
• Meeting Professionals International (MPI)minorOthersProfessional association for meeting planners. MPI Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter membership.
• The Society of Wedding ProfessionalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDallas Fort Worth chapter membership providing networking and referral opportunities with wedding professionals.
• Live Events Coalition TexasminorOthersTexas chapter membership advocating for live events industry professionals.
• Professional Wedding Guild of Fort WorthminorOthersFort Worth area professional guild for wedding industry vendors providing networking opportunities.
• PGA of AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred vendor for PGA Headquarters and tournaments. Installed structure tents for Veritex Bank Championship (Korn Ferry Tour) at Texas Rangers Golf Club and 40' x 80' tent for PGA Junior League Championship.
• Dallas ArboretummoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred vendor for The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Installed various types and sizes of wedding and event tents on the grounds.
• United RentalsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for Omni PGA Frisco event providing Vertical Air Conditioning Units to keep tent interiors cool and comfortable.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marquee Event Group: National full-service event rental company offering tents, furniture, linens, and decor across multiple US markets. Directly comparable in product breadth (tents, tables, chairs, linens, decor) and serves the same wedding/corporate customer segments.
• Bright Event Rentals: Large-scale event rental company serving California and Texas markets with full-service tent and equipment rentals. Direct competitor in the Texas wedding and corporate event rental space with comparable one-stop-shop inventory model.
• Classic Party Rentals: Established national event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, and tabletop. Closely aligned business model with comparable wedding/corporate customer base and full-service delivery.
• Peerless Events & Tents: Event rental company specializing in tents, staging, and event equipment with similar delivery and setup service model. Comparable in serving corporate events, festivals, and large-scale productions.
• Arena Americas: National event structure and tent rental company serving corporate events, sports, and festivals. Closely comparable in large-scale tent installations and turnkey event production capabilities.

Regional players

• Lone Star Event Rentals: Texas-based event rental company serving Austin, San Antonio, and surrounding markets. Regional peer with similar product mix (tents, tables, chairs, linens) but different geographic footprint within Texas.
• Taylor's Rental: Long-established Texas-based equipment and party rental company with locations across the state. Comparable in product breadth including party/event equipment, though broader equipment focus than Big D's event specialization.
• Posh Event Rentals: Texas-based luxury event rental company specializing in upscale furniture, lounge, and decor for weddings and corporate events. Comparable in serving the DFW/Texas wedding market with curated rental inventory.

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with broad industrial and event equipment offerings. Already a counterparty to Big D (providing HVAC units) and a potential competitive threat in adjacent equipment rental categories.
• Cort Furniture Rental: National furniture rental company with event and trade show furniture offerings. Comparable in furniture rental category but operates at much larger scale across residential, corporate, and event verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-d-party-rentals

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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