Christian Party Rental

What Christian Party Rental does

Christian Party Rental is a family-owned event rental company headquartered in Hollis, New Hampshire, serving the New England region across six states (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). Founded in 1950 by Arthur Christian and acquired by the Gould family in 1980, the business has operated continuously for 75 years and self-describes as holding one of the largest party rental inventories in the United States. The company rents a broad equipment catalog across twelve categories: tents (traditional pole, high peak pole, high peak frame, traditional frame, 60-foot wide structure, FastTrack, sailcloth, bandshells, walkways, and DIY), chairs, tables, staging, flooring (dance floors, plastic, oak, carpet), sound and lighting, climate control, party accessories, cooking and serving equipment, crowd control, and linens.

The business operates a quote-based pricing model with one-time rental fees per event, and most tent pricing includes professional installation. Revenue is generated through equipment rental supplemented by delivery and pickup logistics, optional setup/breakdown services for chairs and tables, and ancillary fees for sidewalls, staging accessories, extended delivery hours, and permits. Customer segments span weddings (a primary segment with several outdoor weddings each weekend from Spring through Fall), private parties, schools and graduations (serving over 100 New England colleges and high schools), corporate events, expos and conventions, festivals and fairs, and specialty events including sporting events, air shows, political rallies, and concerts. Named enterprise customers include Harvard University, MIT, University of New Hampshire, UMass Amherst and Lowell, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and the New Hampshire Fishercats.

The company employs a multi-generational Gould family C-suite (CEO Michael Gould, President Brian Gould, CFO Jodi Gould) and maintains a large operational and field installation workforce. Distribution is direct-to-customer via phone, email, website quote requests, and a company-owned delivery fleet, supplemented by channel partnerships with New England caterers and wedding venues. The company is a member of the American Rental Association, MATRA, IFAI, the MHEC purchasing consortium, and multiple regional chambers of commerce.

Name

Christian Party Rental

Legal name

Christian Party Rental

Website

https://intents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Christian Party Rental is a family-owned party and event rental company based in Hollis, NH, serving New England with one of the largest party rental inventories in the United States, offering tents, tables, chairs, staging, flooring, and full event equipment since 1950.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental

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)

Keywords

• Party tent rental
• Event equipment rental
• Wedding rentals
• Corporate event supplies
• Festival tent rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Core revenue stream from renting party tents, tables, chairs, staging, flooring, sound and lighting, climate control, cooking/serving equipment, crowd control, and linens. Rental fees are typically one-time charges per event, with tent pricing generally including installation. Additional services like chair/table setup and breakdown available for extra fees.
2. Delivery and Pickup Services: Transportation and logistics services delivering equipment to event venues and picking up after events. Additional charges may apply for deliveries outside standard hours or requiring special scheduling.
3. Setup and Installation Services: Professional installation of tents, dance floors, staging, and lighting included in product pricing. Optional setup and breakdown services for chairs and tables available at additional fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Christian Party Rental rents party tents, tables, chairs, staging, flooring, sound and lighting, climate control, cooking and serving equipment, crowd control, and linens for weddings, school graduations, corporate functions, expos, festivals, and specialty events across New England. The service includes delivery, professional installation, pickup, and event layout planning support using PartyCAD design software and an online Tent Size Calculator.

Product overview

Christian Party Rental is a family-owned party rental company serving New England for over 75 years, offering one of the largest party rental inventories in the United States. The company operates as a single unified rental service offering equipment across twelve product categories: Tents (including Traditional Big Tents, Tidewater Sailcloth Tents, High Peak Push/Pole Style, High Peak Frame Style, Traditional Frame Style, 60' Wide Structure Tents, FastTrack Frame Style, Specialty Frames, Bandshells, Walkways, and DIY Tents with sidewalls and doors as add-ons), Chairs (Garden Style Wedding, Fan-Back Folding, Plastic Folding, Bar Stools, Children's, and Bleachers), Tables (Rectangle, Round, Highboy Cocktail, Umbrella, Conference, Serpentine, and Children's), Staging (QuikStage and Biljax Multistage with accessory ramps), Flooring (Dance Floor, Dura-trac Plastic, Steamed Oak, and Carpeting), Sound and Lighting (PA Systems, Podiums, LED High Bay Lights, Perimeter Lighting, Emergency Lighting), Climate Control (Fans and Tent Heaters), Party Accessories (Podiums, Coat Racks, Fire Extinguishers, Extension Cords), Cooking and Serving (Bars, Grills, Chafing Dishes, Beer Dispensers), Crowd Control (Stanchions, Barricades, Fencing, Wall Masks), and Linens (Tablecloths, Skirting, Overlays, Napkins). The company specializes in events including weddings, parties, school graduations, corporate functions, expos, festivals, and specialty events, providing equipment for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale events serving thousands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Party Tent Rentals
• Chair Rentals
• Table Rentals
• Portable Staging Rentals
• Dance Floor and Flooring Rentals
• Sound System and Lighting Rentals
• Climate Control Equipment Rentals
• Party Accessories Rentals
• Cooking and Serving Equipment Rentals
• Crowd Control Equipment Rentals
• Linen Rentals
• Delivery, Setup, and Installation Services
• Event Layout Planning Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully services several outdoor weddings each weekend during Spring through Fall peak season
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered industry, core and regional.

• American Rental AssociationindustryOthersIndustry trade association membership providing standards, resources, and best practices for party rental companies.
• Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHEC is a purchasing cooperative for educational institutions. CPR serves as a rental partner providing event equipment for member colleges and universities including Harvard, MIT, UMass, and others.
• Mid-Atlantic Tent Renters Association (MATRA)industryOthersRegional industry association for tent rental companies in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)industryOthersGlobal industry organization for specialty fabric and industrial fabric products, supporting tent and rental industry standards.
• New Hampshire Motor Transport AssociationindustryOthersTrade association representing transportation and logistics companies in New Hampshire.
• Greater Nashua Chamber of CommerceregionalOthersLocal chamber of commerce membership for business networking and regional business community involvement.
• Merrimack Valley Chamber of CommerceregionalOthersChamber of commerce membership covering the Merrimack Valley business community.
• Greater Concord Chamber of CommerceregionalOthersChamber of commerce membership covering the Concord, NH business community.
• New Hampshire Motor SpeedwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor motorsports venue requiring hospitality tents and event equipment for race events and spectator facilities.
• New Hampshire FishercatscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinor league baseball team (AA, Toronto Blue Jays affiliate) requiring event equipment for stadium and fan experience events.
• Various New England CatererscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOngoing vendor relationships with caterers throughout New England who regularly recommend or directly book CPR equipment for client events.
• Various New England Wedding VenuescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred vendor relationships with wedding venues throughout New England who recommend CPR to couples planning outdoor receptions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Cort Furniture Rental: National furniture and household goods rental company with broad event and trade show capabilities. Comparable in rental model but operates across wider categories beyond party/event.
• AFR Furniture Rental: National event and trade show furniture rental company with broad inventory across lounge, seating, and event furnishings. Comparable in event rental model but with broader commercial/trade show focus.

Regional players

• Chesapeake Event Solutions: Mid-Atlantic tent and event rental company serving weddings, corporate, and special events. Comparable in core tent rental focus but operating in a different region.
• All Occasions Event Rental: Regional event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, and accessories primarily in the Mid-Atlantic/southeastern U.S. Comparable product mix but different geographic footprint.
• Taylor Rental: Regional party and equipment rental franchise with tents, tables, chairs, and party supplies. Comparable in product mix but generally smaller-scale and operating in different geographic markets.

Direct peers

• Peak Event Services: Northeast-based tent and event rental company with a large regional inventory spanning tents, tables, chairs, staging, and lighting. Closest direct comparable on product mix, customer base, and geography.
• EventEQ: Event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, and event production services across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable in product breadth and full-service event model.
• Classic Party Rentals: Historically one of the largest event rental companies in the U.S. with tents, furniture, and tabletop inventory. Comparable in operating model and broad event-category coverage.
• McGown Event Production: New England event rental and production company offering tents, staging, lighting, and tabletop rentals. Direct competitor for institutional and corporate events in overlapping geography.
• Bright Event Rentals: Large-scale event rental company with tent, furniture, and tabletop inventory serving weddings, corporate, and social events. Comparable in scale and product category focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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