They showed up late... did not bring the correct color linens for the wedding... did not bring…read moreenough linens for the tables ordered. Then upon pick up they were rude, swore, and were threatening. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else!

We rented pretty much everything for our daughter's outdoor wedding - 2 tents, the wooden harvest…read moretables and chairs, garden chairs for the ceremony, birch arbor, table settings, glasses, etc. Everything was beautiful and they were right on time with delivery and pick up. I also really appreciated how quickly they would get back to me when I had questions or needed to make changes. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone planning an event!

I sent multiple emails asking for a quote... never got anything back. Eventually my fiancé called…read moreand had about an 45 min convo with them and they stated they would email us the quote. We never got anything and have called multiple times and left voicemails thinking they might have gotten the email wrong. Still no response. Don't waste your time.

About a year ago, I had a pretty cruddy customer service experience with another party rental…read morecompany in the Greater Portland area, so I made a vow to try A Plus Party Rentals for my next big shindig. Pros: + I needed round, high-top, cocktail tables. At the other party rental place: $40. At A Plus Party Rental? $8. I KID YOU NOT. I don't understand this at all, but it's magical and I'll take it. Segue... + Generally speaking, their prices are always a bit cheaper than the other big party rental place in South Portland. Did I ever tell you the one about the $40 high-top cocktails? No? See above. + They had all the items I needed when I showed up. At the other party rental place, they hemmed and hawed with me about what I needed and when I needed it by. + Even though they weren't supposed to (and I hope this doesn't get them in trouble), the two young men in the "warehouse" area loaded all of our equipment in and out of our U-Haul. To sit back and watch them load made me feel like a princess... I did ask multiple times if I could help, and they very politely told me I didn't have to. They were respectful, they were responsible, and they were thoughtful - asked questions about what we were doing before the event, remembered who we were and asked about our event when we went to return everything, and even helped us clean the U-Haul after (knowing U-Haul fines for any piece of litter left in the bed or cab). + Every person I encountered - from the young men, to the woman in the office, to the man with the delivery truck (who I think was the owner) - was a rockstar at customer service. Accommodating, efficient, timely... I so appreciated being treated like a customer here, while at the other party rental place I was made to feel like a joke. Thank you, A Plus Party Rentals, for treating me like a human regardless of the size of my order! Cons: - For the life of her, the woman I was speaking to when I called could not understand me despite spelling everything out multiple times very slowly; as such my name and address were completely wrong when I got my receipt which I had to call a second and third time to have sent to me when they didn't send it the first and second time I called asking for it. - They are located REALLY off the beaten path. If you're throwing a party in Portland proper, it's quite the extra effort to get the stuff from A Plus Party Rentals and bring it back into town. All in all, these folks are worth your time if you like being treated with respect and saving money. Two things I know I appreciate always!

We could not recommend Chris more! We hired him as our wedding DJ after experiencing his awesome…read moreskills at a relative's wedding last year. He was so fun and easy to work with. From the first time we reached out to him, he was communicative and friendly, answering all of our questions. He was super helpful in the lead-up to our wedding with finalizing our reception timeline and helping us make some music choices. He was a great emcee and made us feel so comfortable, and most importantly, he kept the dance floor completely full all night! Our guests had a blast at our wedding and he was a huge part of that. Thanks again, Chris!

Chris is an amazing Dj as well as human! He was so accommodating from the very first time we met…read moreheading home from a camping trip, to answering my MILLIONS of emails and questions, to rolling with it when we changed all our music choices only a few weeks out from the wedding. You can really tell Chris loves what he does from the level of detail he puts into his work, his honesty with you on timeline questions, and just how hard he works to make everything perfect. The dance floor was never empty and he kept my party dancing their butts off. Also - if you are debating on the up-lighting DO IT. It made the whole tent feel like a romantic setting for dinner and down-right the best party spot after food closed up. Chris, you made planning so much easier and the night a perfect blast. You were flawless. THANK YOU for a night I will never ever forget!

We rented Uplights for our wedding through Maine Event Design & Decor. They delivered the lights on…read moretime to our wedding, and showed us how to use them (very easy to use). Robyn could not have been more helpful throughout. Thank you!

Maine Event did an awesome job of softening the warehouse space for my daughter's wedding. The…read morechandelier added just the right touch of elegance during the ceremony. The ceiling lighting and draping added just the right touch. Everyone loved it. The only reason this isn't a 5-star review is because the wedding planner realized, at the last minute, that the draping near the door wouldn't work as it was set. I was surprised that Robin didn't realize this before she left. The bride and the wedding planner moved some things around and it worked perfectly. We were very impressed with the work that Maine Event did under very weird circumstances in a very weird space. I would highly recommend them.

The team at Sharper Events were PHENOMENAL!! I reached out at the last minute after a reservation…read morewith a local competitor fell through and Jessie and the team were absolutely amazing to deal with. From answering my initial questions right through to the set-up and break-down for our daughters Graduation Party the Sharper Events team was first class and professional! I would HIGHLY recommend them to friends and family for any event BIG or small!!

From the owner: Inflatable Party Rentals, Bounce Houses, Party Tents, Party Supplies, Tiki Bars, and Northern New…read moreEngland's Largest Outdoor Movie Theater Rental Company, We specialize in turn key entertainment services. We want to earn your business through integrity, pricing and service. Our company has been founded on principles of giving back to the communities we serve. $5 of rental agreement will be split between the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, the Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine and the Education Foundation of the Kennebunks and Arundel. We deliver to all areas in Southern Maine and New Hampshire.

I tried to use their online booking to rent a bounce house for my twins' birthday parties. It…read morelooked great all the way to the end. As I was getting ready to check out, the system then hit me with a $1000 minimum to check out. This was not made clear ANYWHERE on the website until the very last step of check out. This is a very deceptive business practice and more than slightly ridiculous for a company that purports to rent bounce houses for a child's birthday party.

I originally met this business when we were sharing space in a business park about 10 years ago…read more This is a family-run business and it's all hands on deck when party season is in full swing. I've watched, first hand, this couple use their business to teach their children how to run a business and be responsible. It turns out they also live a couple doors down from me, so I always get to see them testing new inflatables and sanitizing them after a weekend of rentals. Last year I rented a Pirate Ship for my nephew (*cough* myself *cough) for our combined birthday party. It was an absolute blast. Jeff, Rebekah and the kids set it up, showed us how to use it, and took the time to go over the paperwork and usual safety stuff with us. We had family and friends over to play. My 65 year old mother was in the bounce house right alongside her 8 year old grandson. The worst part of this whole experience was watching the bounce house leave! I've read the other reviews and here's what I have to say to them - 1) This is a family-run business. They have policies, including exclusivity agreements. 2) If you had an issue with the online check-out, rather than assuming they're trying to fleece you, first question if there's a glitch. ***Pick up the phone and call them.*** Have a conversation and see what's going on or what they're willing to do to work with you. Leaving a negative review online, simply because you didn't take the time to investigate further is on you, not them. I highly recommend this company because it's local, the service is great, the people are great, and the experience is great. 5 stars. SHOP LOCAL!

I can't believe you would cancel a reservation with only TWO WEEKS BEFORE my event????? No phone…read morecall nothing but an email letting me know that we have to cancel due to staffing issues really???? I can come and get the tents and chairs and we can set it up ourselves. Why can't we do that?? I have a huge mouth and I will be telling anyone and everyone that will listen to me how useless Savvy Rental really is!!!!!!

It's difficult to find words for how displeased I am with Savvy Event Rental. We had our tent,…read moretables, and chairs booked with them since November of 2021, and with 57 days until our October 1st wedding, they emailed my fiancé this past Friday afternoon to state that they had to cancel our tent, and if we wanted the tables and chairs we would need to pick up and return on our own. They alluded to being short staffed, which is very easy to understand given the times we're in, but left the email very vague and not entirely apologetic. They offered no alternative companies to reach out to, and didn't even list our names in the greeting of the email. It looked to be copied and pasted to every other 1-star reviewer who has had the same experience as us. Meanwhile, every other company we've reached out to has shown more empathy and help than the company we actually booked through, offering alternatives and expressing their sorries very genuinely. Despite being in crisis mode to find the things we need to hold our wedding for family and friends, I'm far more upset with the way Savvy has handled their business and their customers through all of this. They said they've "exhausted all options," but didn't bother to give us a heads up until they were certain they couldn't provide what we needed even though we paid a deposit and booked a year out. At the very least, a phone call with a sincere apology would have gone a longer way with me than what they've done. We didn't even get an in-person apology when we went to pick up our deposit refund at their storefront in Biddeford. I'm well aware that times are difficult for businesses at the moment and help is hard to come by. This, however, is no excuse for how they decided to handle their customer service and cancellations of the numerous large events they committed to for the remainder of the year. At this point, I'm just thankful that I wasn't one of the events that was cancelled 10-14 days out, as I can't imagine what those brides must be going through at this time. Bottom line, DO NOT utilize Savvy Event Rental unless you have a backup, and especially not if you're looking for any type of customer service or personable experience.