Curated Events

What Curated Events does

Curated Events is a privately held, Raleigh, North Carolina-headquartered event rental and production company founded in 1952 that operates as a national luxury event services platform and portfolio company of MRE Capital since 2023. The company rents event equipment including tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, lighting, dance floors, staging, lounge furniture, bars and catering equipment, photo booths, pipe and drape, and climate control, with showrooms in Charleston, Charlotte, Chesapeake, Leesburg, McLean, Nashville, Raleigh, Savannah, and Florida, supported by warehouses in Apex NC, Pineville NC, Hanahan SC, Nashville TN, and Frederick MD, and specialty division facilities in Charlottesville VA (Skyline Tent Company), Covington LA (See-Hear Productions), and Los Angeles (Casa de Perrin). Its core technology is a multi-location inventory management and e-commerce platform supporting online catalog browsing, cart and wishlist-based quote requests, and showroom appointment scheduling across the network.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-event rental fees billed on a quote basis with a 50% deposit, plus delivery/setup/takedown service fees and optional damage waivers. The company pursues a horizontal segmentation approach across three primary use cases: weddings (the dominant segment, ranging from intimate backyard ceremonies to large estate events), corporate events (retreats, conferences, galas, trade shows), and social/private gatherings. Distribution combines seven-plus retail showrooms, an e-commerce-enabled website with quote submission, and direct enterprise sales for large events with on-site delivery and setup coordination.

Since 2023, under MRE Capital ownership, Curated Events has executed an aggressive M&A-led platform strategy, acquiring Please Be Seated Event Rentals (Nashville, April 2024), See-Hear Productions (January 2026, adding AV, lighting, draping, and custom fabrication), and Casa de Perrin (May 2026, adding over 635,000 luxury tabletop pieces), alongside the already-integrated Skyline Tent Company and Curated Linen Collection sub-brands. The combined offering positions the company as an integrated single-source luxury event production platform for both weddings and corporate clients, with brand credibility supported by features in Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Modern Luxury, Over The Moon, People, and Style Me Pretty, and sustained Wedding Wire Couples Choice Awards spanning 2014-2022 across multiple locations. Leadership includes CEO Al Dyess; broader management team composition is not disclosed in the source data.

Name

Curated Events

Legal name

Curated Events

Website

https://curatedevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Curated Events is a Raleigh, NC-headquartered luxury event rental and production company serving weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings across the US Southeast, operating seven showrooms and specialty sub-brands under MRE Capital ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Rental Services

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA), Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Decor Props & Themed Set Rentals (HSACAFAK), Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG), Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (MPAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Event rental services
• Wedding rentals
• Tent rentals
• Tabletop rentals
• Event production

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Equipment Rentals: Primary revenue stream from renting event equipment including tables, chairs, tents, linens, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, lighting, dance floors, staging, heating/cooling equipment, catering items, lounge furniture, and specialty décor. Revenue is generated through per-event rental fees with options for timed delivery, setup, and takedown services as add-ons.
2. Delivery and Logistics Services: Fees for delivery and pickup of rental items to event venues, with rates varying based on location, order volume, and distance from warehouse. Timed delivery services available at premium pricing.
3. Setup and Takedown Services: Additional labor charges for professional setup and arrangement of rentals on-site, as well as takedown after events, ensuring picture-perfect event execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Curated Events is a full-service luxury event rental company that rents event equipment — including tents, tables, chairs, linens, tabletop (china, glassware, flatware), lighting, dance floors, lounge furniture, catering equipment, decor, and climate control — to wedding, corporate, and social event hosts across the Southeast U.S. The offering combines an integrated ecosystem of specialty sub-brands (Skyline Tent Company, Curated Linen Collection, See-Hear Productions, Casa de Perrin) with optional professional delivery, setup, and takedown services and event consultant design guidance, accessed through showrooms or the company's online catalog and quote-request system.

Product overview

Curated Events is a national luxury event services and production platform headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, operating as a portfolio company of MRE Capital. It functions as a collective of specialized brands offering an integrated, one-stop event rental and production ecosystem. The portfolio includes the core Curated Events brand providing full-service event rentals (tents, tables, chairs, linens, tabletop, lighting, lounge, decor, catering equipment, stages, and climate control) across 8+ locations; Skyline Tent Company for premium tenting solutions; Curated Linen Collection for luxury textiles; See-Hear Productions (acquired January 2026) for scenic design, draping, and A/V production; and Casa de Perrin (acquired May 2026) for luxury tabletop curation featuring over 635,000 custom pieces. The company also acquired Please Be Seated Event Rentals in Nashville (April 2024). Services span from retail customer pickup to full-scale delivery, setup, and coordination for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skyline Tent Company: Sophisticated tenting solutions that blend structure, style, and innovation.
• See-Hear Productions
• Curated Linen Collection
• Casa de Perrin

Products and services

• Curated Events (Core Event Rental Service) Full-service luxury event rental offering across tents, tables, chairs, linens, tabletop, lighting, lounge furnishings, dance floors, staging, decor, and catering equipment, with optional delivery, setup, and takedown. Serves weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings across 7+ showroom locations in the Southeast U.S.
• Skyline Tent Company

Quantifiable outcome

• Wedding Wire Couples Choice Awards for 7+ consecutive years (2014-2020) demonstrating sustained customer satisfaction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Casa de Perrin (Acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Casa de Perrin, founded in 2012 by Diana and Josh Perrin in Los Angeles, was acquired by Curated Events in May 2026. The company is a premier luxury tabletop curation and design house with over 635,000 custom tabletop pieces. Founders Diana and Josh Perrin remain as long-term strategic and creative leaders. The acquisition provides Casa de Perrin access to Curated Events' national infrastructure while preserving its boutique identity.
• Exit PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 21 May 2026Exit Partners is a boutique investment banking and M&A advisory firm that served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Casa de Perrin in its strategic sale to Curated Events. Facilitated the transaction between MRE Capital-backed Curated Events and luxury tabletop brand Casa de Perrin.
• See-Hear Productions (Acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026See-Hear Productions, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, was acquired by Curated Events in January 2026. The company is a nationwide scenic production and custom fabrication company providing audio-visual production, lighting, draping, and fabrication services. The acquisition significantly expands Curated Events' in-house capabilities across scenic design and technical production.
• Skyline Tent Company (Acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkyline Tent Company is a tenting solutions provider based in Charlottesville, Virginia, operating as a specialty division of Curated Events. The company transforms environments with sophisticated tenting solutions that blend structure, style, and innovation.
• Curated Linen Collection (Acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurated Linen Collection is a specialty division offering an exclusive range of luxury linens that set the foundation for refined textile design, operating as part of the Curated Events integrated event production ecosystem.
• Please Be Seated Event Rentals (Acquired)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlease Be Seated Event Rentals was acquired by Curated Events in April 2024 to expand presence and capacity in Nashville, Tennessee.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Classic Party Rentals: One of the largest national event rental companies offering tents, furniture, tabletop, and linens across multiple US markets; comparable as a direct competitor at the high end of full-service event rentals and a likely benchmark for Curated Events' national expansion thesis.

Direct peers

• Bright Event Rentals: National event rental company serving weddings and corporate events with tents, tables, chairs, and tabletop; directly comparable in product breadth, customer mix, and luxury positioning.
• Select Event Group: Large event rental firm offering furniture, tabletop, linens, and tents primarily across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast; overlaps with Curated Events' geographic footprint and product mix, especially in DMV/Virginia.
• Party Reflections: Mid-Atlantic/Southeast-based event rental company providing tents, tables, chairs, and linens; comparable regional competitor serving similar weddings and corporate customers.
• Mahaffey Event Rentals: Event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, and tabletop with full-service delivery and setup; comparable full-service business model targeting weddings and corporate events.
• Hensley Event Resources: Family-owned event rental company with tents, furniture, and tabletop offerings serving weddings, corporate, and social events; comparable in service breadth and customer mix, though more regional in scope.
• BBJ Linen (Tablecloth Company): Specialty linen and tabletop rental house (now part of BBJ) closely comparable to Curated Linen Collection and Casa de Perrin sub-brands; serves the same luxury wedding and corporate planner network.
• Theoni Collection: Luxury tabletop, décor, and chair rental house serving high-end weddings and events with curated, design-forward inventory; comparable to Casa de Perrin's design-authority positioning within the Curated Events ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Afroditi Hall (A.H. Rentals / Afroditi): Premium event rental and tabletop provider serving luxury weddings and corporate events in select markets; comparable to Casa de Perrin's boutique tabletop focus with a similarly design-led customer base.
• Well Dressed Tables: Luxury tabletop rental specialist offering fine china, glassware, flatware, and linens to event planners; directly comparable to Casa de Perrin's offering on the rental-only side of the tabletop value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrwHtNBeY8E8ze2tvPC2BJQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/curatedeventscharleston
• Instagraminstagram.com/curatedeventscharleston

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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