CE Rental Raleigh

What CE Rental Raleigh does

CE Rental Raleigh, operating under the legal name Curated Events, is a private event rental company founded in 1952 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company provides a comprehensive range of event rental equipment and décor across 15 product categories — including tents, tables, chairs, linens (512+ SKUs), lighting, catering equipment, dance floors, lounge furniture, stages, and tabletop accessories — serving weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and professional event planners in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast US markets.

The underlying technology is a rental inventory management system exposed through an e-commerce online catalog with category navigation, cart functionality, and quote-request workflows. Customers browse items online, build a wishlist, and submit event details for a custom quote. The company operates a physical showroom and design center in Raleigh (1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd Suite 160) for in-person consultations, alongside a warehouse and will-call distribution facility in Apex, NC (1251 Burma Drive). Marketing channels include social media (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube), editorial features in premium publications (Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Modern Luxury), and the WeddingWire platform, with eight consecutive years of WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards (2014-2021).

The business model is built on one-time event rental fees with quote-based pricing that varies by item, quantity, event date, and duration. Revenue is generated through a hybrid sales-led and direct-to-consumer motion: consultative design consultants complement the self-serve online catalog. The company is part of a broader Curated Events network of eight locations (Raleigh, Charleston, Charlotte, Chesapeake, DMV, Florida, Nashville, Savannah) and has executed a roll-up acquisition strategy, completing four acquisitions between July 2017 and April 2018 (Capital Party Rentals, Skyline Tent Company, EventHaus Rentals, Liberty Party Rental). CEO Bob Marshall leads the organization, which has 251-500 employees and operates with no disclosed external funding, indicating self-funded growth.

Name

CE Rental Raleigh

Legal name

Curated Events

Website

https://cerental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CE Rental Raleigh (legal name: Curated Events) is a private event rental company providing tents, furniture, linens, lighting, and décor for weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast US through eight regional locations, serving both individual clients and professional event planners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Rental Services

NAICS

All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289), General Rental Centers (53231)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA), Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL), Corporate, Event & Staging Furniture Rental (Short-Term) (CRAIAOAG)

Keywords

• Event rental services
• Wedding rental equipment
• Party equipment rental
• Corporate event rentals
• Tent and furniture rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Rental Fees: One-time rental fees for event equipment and supplies including tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, catering equipment, dance floors, stages, and décor items. Customers submit quote requests based on their event needs, and pricing is customized per event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CE Rental Raleigh rents event equipment and décor on a custom quote basis for weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations. The catalog spans 15 categories including tents, tables, chairs, linens (512 SKUs), lighting, catering equipment, dance floors, stages, lounge furniture, and tabletop accessories. Customers select items from an online catalog or in-person showroom and submit a wishlist to receive personalized pricing for their event.

Product overview

Curated Events is a full-service event rental company operating as a single unified service rather than a platform architecture. The company offers an integrated portfolio of 15 product categories for event rentals, spanning from large-scale items (tents, stages, dance floors) to essential tabletop items (linens with 512 products, chairs, tables, catering equipment). The product portfolio includes Bars & Shelving, Catering, Chairs, Dance Floor, Event Décor & Accessories, Heating & Cooling, Lighting, Linens, Lounge seating, Tables, Tabletop, Tenting, Trade Show & Meetings, and Stages. Customers select items through an online catalog and submit wishlists for custom quotes. The company positions itself as offering the largest and most diverse rental selection in the Raleigh area, serving corporate events, weddings, and social events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Arrivals Rental Collection Rental of the latest event furnishings and décor items, featuring 50 products curated for new design trends. Available to event organizers planning weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations in the Raleigh market.
• Bars & Shelving Rentals Rental of portable bar units and shelving systems for event beverage service and display, with 20 items available for weddings, corporate functions, and social events.
• Catering Equipment Rentals Rental of catering equipment including serving pieces, chafers, and food preparation items, with 41 products available for events requiring professional food service capability.
• Chair Rentals Rental of event seating including banquet chairs, chiavari chairs, and specialty seating options, with 56 products available for various event styles and themes.
• Dance Floor Rentals Rental of portable dance floors in various sizes and styles, with 5 products available for weddings, receptions, and corporate celebrations.
• Event Décor & Accessories Rentals Rental of decorative accessories and event décor including vases, candleholders, and accent pieces, with 26 products available for design-conscious event planners.
• Heating & Cooling Equipment Rentals Rental of climate control equipment including heaters, fans, and air conditioning units, with 16 products available for indoor and outdoor events requiring temperature management.
• Lighting & Electrical Power Rentals Rental of event lighting and electrical power equipment including uplighting, chandeliers, and generators, with 42 products available for event ambiance and power needs.
• Linen Rentals Rental of table linens including tablecloths, napkins, and overlays in various colors and materials, with 512 products — the largest linen inventory in the Raleigh market.
• Lounge Furniture Rentals Rental of lounge furniture including sofas, ottomans, and sectionals, with 66 products available for creating upscale event seating areas at weddings and corporate functions.
• Table Rentals Rental of event tables including banquet tables, round tables, and specialty tables, with 39 products available for varied event layouts and guest counts.
• Tabletop Rentals Rental of tabletop items including plates, glassware, flatware, and chargers for event dining presentation and place settings.
• Tenting Rentals Rental of event tents and tent accessories including frame tents and pole tents, with 4 products available for outdoor weddings, corporate events, and large-scale gatherings.
• Trade Show & Meetings Equipment Rentals Rental of trade show and meeting equipment including booths, displays, and conference furniture, with 10 products available for corporate event organizers and trade show exhibitors.
• Stage Rentals Rental of portable stages for events and presentations, with 6 products available for concerts, conferences, ceremonies, and performances.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bright Event Rentals: One of the largest U.S. event rental companies, offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, and décor for weddings and corporate events nationwide. Directly comparable to CE Rental in product breadth, customer segments (weddings and corporate), and quote-based consultative sales model, though operating at significantly larger national scale.
• Abbey Event Rentals (formerly Classic Party Rentals): A major full-service event rental company serving multiple U.S. markets with tents, furniture, tabletop, and décor. Direct competitor to CE Rental across all product categories and customer segments (weddings, corporate, social), with similar showroom-based consultative model.
• Casa de Perrin: High-end tabletop and lounge rental specialist serving the wedding and editorial market. Listed alongside CE Rental on the curatedevents.com locations footer, suggesting a sister-brand or closely affiliated relationship; comparable product mix in tabletop, flatware, and lounge furnishings serving premium wedding customers.
• Party Reflections: Regional event rental company serving the Carolinas with tents, tables, chairs, and event décor. Directly comparable to CE Rental in geography (overlapping Mid-Atlantic/Southeast US), product mix, and target customer segments (weddings, corporate, social events).
• Peak Event Services: New England-based full-service event rental company offering tents, furniture, linens, and tabletop. Comparable to CE Rental across product breadth (tents through flatware), customer segments, and consultative showroom-based sales model, though operating in a different geographic region.
• Skyline Tent Company: Event tent rental specialist acquired by CE Rental in 2017-11 and listed as a sister brand on curatedevents.com. Directly comparable as a tent-focused event rental peer, though also a confirmed portfolio relationship rather than a pure independent competitor.
• Marquee Event Group: Texas-based full-service event rental company serving weddings, corporate, and social events with tents, furniture, and décor. Comparable to CE Rental in product breadth, consultative sales approach, and event-segment mix, though operating in a different U.S. region.
• BBJ Linen: National linen and tabletop rental specialist serving hotels, venues, weddings, and corporate events. Comparable to CE Rental's linen category (512+ items) but with a much broader geographic reach and a tabletop specialization that overlaps with CE Rental's tabletop rental offering.

Broad incumbents

• CORT (Events): Large national furniture rental company with an events division (CORT Events) supplying furniture for corporate, trade show, and event use. Adjacent rather than directly comparable to CE Rental, as CORT focuses primarily on corporate/trade-show furniture rather than weddings, but offers overlapping capabilities in event furnishings.
• AFR Furniture Rental: National furniture and housewares rental company serving residential, corporate, and event customers. Comparable to CE Rental's furniture and household rental categories but with a broader (residential + corporate) focus rather than CE Rental's event-segment specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrwHtNBeY8E8ze2tvPC2BJQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/CERentalRaleigh
• Instagraminstagram.com/curatedeventsraleigh
• Pinterestpinterest.com/cerental
• Xx.com/ce_rental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ce-rental-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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