Après Event Decor & Tent Rental

What Après Event Decor & Tent Rental does

Après Event Décor & Tent Rental is a privately-held, family-owned event rental company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, operating since 1986 across the Upper Midwest. The company rents tents, linens, tables, seating, glassware, china, lounge furniture, dance floors, staging, pipe-and-drape, and tabletop décor to wedding hosts, corporate event planners, tradeshow organizers, and professional event coordinators. Its inventory spans 10+ tent types (Clearspan, Century, Sailcloth, Navi Trac, Frame, High Peak, Marquee, Lightweight Canopy, Rope & Pole) and 200+ linen styles across multiple fabrics and sizes, supported by an owned showroom at 5801 Clearwater Drive and a delivery-and-installation labor force.

The business operates a hybrid B2C/B2B direct-to-consumer model. Customers can browse products and build quotes online, visit the Minnetonka showroom for in-person consultation, or arrange will-call pickup; corporate and large-event clients receive full-service delivery and tent installation. Pricing is unit-based for most rental items (linens from $1.25 napkins to $95+ specialty tablecloths) and quote-based for tents, with revenue streams spanning rental fees, delivery and labor services, and a secondary 'The Party's Over Purchases' retail channel monetizing retired inventory. The company is recognized as one of America's top 30 rental companies and employs 101-250 staff.

The underlying operating technology is an event rental inventory management and logistics system, complemented by a website with online quote-building and an interactive linen size guide. There is no disclosed use of AI/ML, no external funding, and no acquisition history; growth is funded organically through 38 years of continuous operations. Distribution is regional, limited to the Upper Midwest, with a particular concentration in the Twin Cities metro area.

Name

Après Event Decor & Tent Rental

Legal name

Après Event Décor and Tent Rental

Website

https://apresparty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Après Event Décor & Tent Rental is a family-owned event rental company in Minnetonka, Minnesota, providing tents, linens, furniture, and tabletop décor to weddings, corporate events, and tradeshows across the Upper Midwest since 1986.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnetonka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Equipment Rental: Rental of tents, tables, seating, linens, décor, tabletop items, lounge furniture, bars, and other event equipment for parties, weddings, corporate events, and tradeshows. Rental fees vary by item type and duration.
2. Event Equipment Sales: Sale of retired rental inventory through 'The Party's Over Purchases' section. Items include dish items, tabletop accessories, warehouse items, and linens at discounted prices.
3. Service and Delivery: Delivery, setup, and labor services for tent installation and event equipment. Includes consultation services for tent sizing and event design.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Après Event Décor & Tent Rental rents event equipment for weddings, corporate events, tradeshows, and private celebrations, including a comprehensive tent inventory (Clearspan, Century, Sailcloth, Navi Trac, Frame, High Peak, Marquee, and other styles), a 200+-style linen collection, lounge furniture, china, flatware, glassware, bars, tables, seating, tabletop accessories, dance floors, staging, and pipe & drape. The company also provides expert delivery, setup, and labor services for tent installation, and sells retired rental inventory through 'The Party's Over Purchases' section.

Product overview

Après Event Décor & Tent Rental is a premier event rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of rental products and services for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. The core offering consists of tent rentals (10+ types including Industrial, Clearspan, Century, Sailcloth, Frame, and High Peak tents) and an extensive linen collection (200+ styles across various colors and fabrics). The product portfolio also includes lounge furniture, china/flatware, glassware, bars, tables/seating, tabletop accessories, dance floors, staging, pipe & drape, food service equipment, and outdoor needs. The company operates a secondary market selling retired rental inventory. Services include expert delivery and labor for tent installation, along with an interactive linen size guide. The company serves the Upper Midwest region from its Minnetonka, Minnesota location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tent Rentals Rental of 10+ tent styles including Industrial, Clearspan, Century, Sailcloth, Navi Trac, Frame, High Peak, Marquee, Lightweight Canopy, and Rope & Pole tents for weddings, corporate events, tradeshows, and large-scale installations. Pricing is quote-based and varies by size, type, and event duration.
• Linen Collection Rental of 200+ table linen styles across polyester, satin, velvet, taffeta, sequin, damask, sheer, and specialty fabrics in sizes from 90" to 132" rounds plus conference, banquet, table runners, napkins, chair sashes, and pillows. Pricing ranges from $1.25 per napkin to $95+ for specialty tablecloths.
• Lounge Furniture Rental of indoor and outdoor lounge furniture including the Velvet Lounge collection in 15+ colors, accent tables, and outdoor lounge seating for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.
• China & Flatware Rental of dinnerware, flatware, and cutlery in various patterns for events, including china patterns, chargers, and flatware sets.
• Glassware Rental of event glassware including wine glasses, champagne flutes, water goblets, martini glasses, beer mugs, and specialty glass items.
• Bars & Beverage Service Rental of portable bars, chafing dishes, beverage dispensers, and bar accessories for events.
• Tables & Seating Rental of Round, Rectangle, Square, Serpentine, and Half Round tables along with diverse seating options for events.
• Tabletop Accessories Rental of decorative tabletop items including candelabras, candleholders, centerpieces, lanterns, LED candles, napkin rings, table numbers, vases, and votives.
• Dance Floors & Staging Rental of portable dance floor and staging solutions for events.
• Pipe & Drape Rental of pipe and drape systems for event staging, expo booths, and fabric hardware kits.
• Food Service Equipment Rental of catering equipment including chafing dishes, serving pieces, serving utensils, and table service items.
• Crowd Control Rental of stanchions and crowd management equipment for events.
• Meeting & Conference Equipment Rental of equipment for meetings and conferences.
• Delivery & Labor Services Professional delivery, setup, and labor services for tent installation and event equipment, plus consultation services for tent sizing and event design.
• Retired Rental Inventory Sales ('The Party's Over Purchases') One-time sale of retired rental inventory including dish items (champagne flutes, water goblets, brand snifters, flatware sets), tabletop accessories (votives, candleholders, vases), and linens at discounted prices (e.g., Clear Glass 5" Square Vase at $3.00 each).

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Town & Country Event Rentals: Regional event rental provider serving weddings and corporate events primarily in a different US geography than Après. Comparable product mix (tents, tables, linens, glassware) and customer segments, but operates in a non-overlapping territory.

Direct peers

• Peak Event Services: Texas-based event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, and décor for weddings, corporate events, and festivals. Directly comparable to Après across product categories and target customer (event planners, corporate accounts, brides).
• Arena Americas: National event rental company specializing in large-scale tenting, staging, and equipment for corporate events, tradeshows, and festivals. Comparable to Après's Industrial and Clearspan tent offerings and corporate event segment, with broader event-services scale.
• Mahaffey Event Rentals: Full-service event rental provider with tenting, furniture, tabletop, and décor. Comparable to Après in offering the same single-vendor event solution model and serving an overlapping customer base of wedding and corporate planners in the South-Central US.
• RSVP Rentals: Event rental company specializing in tabletop, linens, and décor for weddings and galas. Comparable to Après's linen-led offering and design consultative service model.
• Sperry Tents: Premium sailcloth and pole tent rental specialist serving weddings and upscale events across multiple US regions. Comparable to Après's tent-led offering, particularly the Sailcloth and Rope & Pole SKUs, with a similar design-forward rental model.
• Cole's Events: Regional event rental company offering tents, tables, linens, and décor for weddings and corporate events. Comparable to Après in regional single-market focus and single-vendor rental positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Bright Event Rentals: One of the largest event rental companies in the US, providing tents, furniture, linens, tabletop, and décor across multiple states. Comparable to Après in core product mix and customer segments (weddings, corporate, social), but materially larger in geographic footprint and revenue.
• CORT Events: National furniture rental brand with a dedicated events division providing lounge, seating, and event furniture to corporate clients, weddings, and trade shows. Comparable to Après's lounge and furniture rental vertical, operating at significantly larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Prime Event Rentals: Full-service event rental company with a growing regional footprint, offering tents, furniture, and décor. Comparable to Après in product breadth and customer focus, but smaller in scale and earlier in growth trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apreseventntent
• Facebookfacebook.com/apresparty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apres-party-and-tent-rental
• Instagraminstagram.com/apreseventandtent
• Pinterestpinterest.com/apresevent/pins

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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