Black & White Party Rentals

What Black & White Party Rentals does

Black & White Party Rentals Ltd. is a locally owned Canadian event rental company headquartered in Parksville, British Columbia, that has operated continuously on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands since 1991. The company rents event equipment — including Marquee, Jumbo Track, and Tidewater Sailcloth tents; a fleet of ten Canadian-manufactured Executive Washroom Trailers; an inventory of 1,400+ chairs spanning Chivari, Bentwood Limewash, Crossback Vineyard, Ghost, Folding, and Bistro styles; dining and cocktail tables; tableware, linens, and glassware; modular dance floors and staging; bar supplies; propane heaters; coffee service; hand washing stations; backdrops; and decorative lighting — to event planners, couples planning weddings, corporate clients, festival organizers, and private hosts across the island, with barge-capable delivery to remote locations from Victoria and Sidney to Port Hardy and the Gulf Islands.

The business operates on a per-item, per-rental-day pricing model in which the one-day charge typically includes delivery one day before and pickup one day after the event, with a 50% non-refundable deposit to confirm reservations and final payment due 14 days before the event. Distribution is direct, primarily through phone (778-433-1282) and email ([email protected]), supplemented by an online catalog and quotation builder at siriuscart.gotosirius.com; there is no third-party reseller or channel partner network. Marketing is supported by an active website, blog content on wedding planning, Facebook and Pinterest presence, participation in trade and wedding shows, and memberships in four Vancouver Island chambers of commerce plus VIEA.

The company is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no external funding, no parent entity, no subsidiaries, no patents, and no disclosed AI or proprietary technology beyond standard e-commerce tooling. With 5 employees, the operation is a tightly run small business built on three decades of local reputation, a broad physical inventory, and the logistical ability to serve the full geography of Vancouver Island including remote sites.

Name

Black & White Party Rentals

Legal name

Black & White Party Rentals Ltd.

Website

https://bwparty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Black & White Party Rentals is a founder-owned event equipment rental company based in Parksville, British Columbia, serving weddings, corporate events, and private hosts across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands since 1991 with tents, furniture, tableware, and a fleet of executive washroom trailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental

NAICS

General Rental Centers (5323), Consumer Goods Rental (5322)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

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), Climate Control Rentals (Heaters, Fans, Misting, AC) (HSACAFAG)

Keywords

• Event equipment rental
• Wedding rentals
• Tent rentals
• Party rentals
• Washroom trailer rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Parksville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Equipment Rental: Primary revenue stream. Customers pay rental fees for event equipment including tents, chairs, tables, washroom trailers, linens, glassware, dance floors, staging, bar supplies, and décor. Pricing is based on a one-day/one-use charge that typically includes delivery one day before and pickup one day after the event. Extended rentals are available at special rates. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm reservations, with final payment due 14 days before the event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Black & White Party Rentals rents event equipment and furnishings on a per-item, per-day basis across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Offerings include tents (Marquee, Jumbo Track, Tidewater Sail Cloth), executive washroom trailers, chairs, tables, bar stools, tableware, dance floors, staging, decor, linens, bar supplies, and propane heating equipment, with delivery and pickup included in the rental charge. Customers place orders via phone, email, or an online quotation system, paying a 50% non-refundable deposit to confirm and final payment 14 days before the event.

Product overview

Black & White Party Rentals is a locally owned Canadian event rental company serving Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands since 1991. Their product portfolio is organized as a unified rental service rather than a modular software platform, encompassing: (1) Tents - Marquee Style Tents, Jumbo Track Tents, and Tidewater Sail Cloth Tents with various wall and liner options; (2) Executive Washroom Trailers - Canadian-manufactured mobile restroom units with two or three suites; (3) Furniture - extensive chair inventory (Chivari, Bentwood Limewash, Crossback Vineyard, Ghost, Folding, Festival, Fan Back, Bistro), tables (Dining, Cocktail, Live Edge, Harvest, Banquet, Round, Serpentine), and Bar Stools; (4) Tableware - complete dining sets including plates, bowls, glasses, flatware, cups/saucers, linens, tablecloths, skirting, and napkins; (5) Event Infrastructure - Dance Floors with multiple surface options, Staging, Decor & Lighting (cafe lights), Bar Supplies, Propane Equipment, Coffee Service, Hand Washing Stations, Market Umbrellas, Backdrops, and Prize Wheels. The company operates an online ordering/quotation system for customer convenience but does not offer API access or AI-powered features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tents Event tents including Marquee Style Tents, Jumbo Track Tents, and Tidewater Sail Cloth Tents in various sizes, with tent walls and liners available, for weddings, festivals, and corporate events.
• Executive Washroom Trailers Luxury washroom trailers manufactured in Canada, available with two or three spacious suites and independently heated and air-conditioned, addressing the outdoor event washroom challenge.
• Chairs Extensive chair rental inventory including Chivari chairs, Bentwood Limewash chairs, Crossback Vineyard chairs, Ghost chairs, Folding chairs, Festival Folding chairs, Fan Back chairs, and Bistro chairs in various finishes.
• Tables Diverse table selection including Dining Tables (30 inch high), Cocktail Tables (42 inch high), Live Edge Tables, Harvest Tables, Banquet Tables, Round Tables, and Serpentine Tables in various sizes.
• Bar Stools Bar height stools including Chivari style, Crossback/Vineyard, and Folding options in natural, mahogany, black, and white finishes.
• Tableware Complete dining essentials including dinner plates, lunch/dessert/side plates, square plates, bowls, cups and saucers, glasses, flatware, napkins, and tablecloths in various colors and styles.
• Dance Floors and Staging Modular dance floors with solid black, solid white, black and white, parquet, and maple surface options, plus staging components with stairs and skirting.
• Decor and Linens Event decorations including cafe lights (48 ft strings), table linens, tablecloths, napkins, skirting, and table skirts in various colors.
• Bar Supplies Bar equipment including galvanized tubs, glassware, and accessories for beverage service at events.
• Propane Equipment Outdoor heating and propane solutions including Propane Heater Glass with Flame, Propane Heater Mushroom Cap, Propane 20 lb Tank, LB 80 Forced Air Heater, and LB 40 Forced Air Heater.
• Coffee Service Coffee urns available in 35-cup and 100-cup stainless steel options for event beverage service.
• Hand Washing Station Portable hand washing stations for outdoor events and hygiene compliance.
• Market Umbrella Outdoor market umbrellas for shade and decor at events.
• Backdrop 8-foot high backdrops available in black and white, with lights available for additional charge.
• Prize (Crown and Anchor) Wheel Carnival-style prize wheel for event entertainment and games.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Cool Aid SocietyminorOthersBlack & White provided equipment rentals for Cool Aid Society's 50th Anniversary Homecoming Gala held at Victoria's inner harbour. The company featured this as a showcase event on their website, demonstrating their capability to serve large community events in prominent Victoria locations.
• Victoria Chamber of CommerceminorOthersCorporate membership providing networking, credibility, and referrals within the Victoria business community. Listed as a member organization on the company website.
• Duncan Chamber of CommerceminorOthersCorporate membership in the Cowichan Valley region, expanding the company's local business network and community presence on central Vancouver Island.
• Parksville Chamber of CommerceminorOthersCorporate membership based in the company's home community of Parksville, BC. Provides local business networking and community engagement.
• Qualicum Beach Chamber of CommerceminorOthersCorporate membership expanding business network into the Qualicum Beach area of Vancouver Island.
• Vancouver Island Executors Association (VIEA)minorOthersMembership in VIEA (Vancouver Island Executors Association), providing industry networking and professional connections across Vancouver Island's business community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chair-man Mills: British Columbia-based manufacturer and renter of event chairs (including Chivari and Crossback styles) and event furniture. Comparable as a furniture-focused event rental peer with overlapping product SKUs and wedding market exposure in BC.
• Lonsdale Event Rentals: North Vancouver-based party and event rental company providing chairs, tables, tents, linens, and event equipment. Comparable as a Western Canadian direct competitor with similar product categories and customer segments.
• Confetti Event Group Rentals: Western Canadian event rental company providing tents, furniture, tableware, and decor for weddings and corporate events. Comparable product categories and target customer base of event planners and couples.
• Pedersen's Event Rentals: British Columbia event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, and tableware for weddings, corporate events, and festivals. Directly comparable as a full-service BC event rental provider serving a similar customer base with an overlapping product mix.
• Tablesettings Party & Event Rentals: BC-based party and event rental provider offering tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, and tents to weddings and corporate events. Directly comparable product mix and customer segment to Black & White within the same regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Bright Event Rentals: Large US-based event rental company offering tents, furniture, tableware, and event infrastructure across multiple states. Comparable event rental product portfolio at significantly larger scale; would be a broad incumbent if expanding into BC.
• CORT Event Rentals: Large North American furniture and event rental company offering tables, chairs, lounge furniture, and event furnishings nationwide. Comparable in event furniture rental category but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic scope than the anchor.

Regional players

• A&B Party Rentals: Edmonton-based party and event rental company serving Alberta weddings, corporate events, and festivals. Comparable in product offering (tents, furniture, tableware) but operates in a different Western Canadian geography.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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