A1 Party Rental and Special Events

If A-1 builds it, they will come…and have a great time, too. One of the largest party rental companies in the nation, A-1’s field of dreams is a 40,000-square-foot warehouse and showroom full of tents, chairs, linens, lights and much, much more. Weddings—some actually featured on TV—festivals, outdoor concerts, Bowl games, corporate events, and social functions large and small—they do it all. These are the people to go to when you want someone to execute your vision.

The company’s long history in the equipment rental business began way back in 1958. Today, owners Chet Fortney and Rene Martinez supply the necessities for special events of every size, shape and dimension, and they have a special fondness for weddings. You’ll find everything in your wildest imaginings at A-1. Their team of sales people, counter people, and 75 full-time workers can handle even super-scale extravaganzas, but no detail is too small, no celebration too tiny to escape their keen attention. They’re proficient at customization and at turning dreams into stunning reality. Their staff is hands-on and makes sure that every need is met. Looking for a special stage? a pair of thrones? a wishing well? If something isn’t in their massive inventory, they will build it, sew it, or construct it for you.

An amazingly flexible, full-service shop with expertise in logistics, permits, construction, installation and design, they’ve done everything from backyard weddings to Rolling Stones concerts, and clients rave about their work. A-1 produces crowd-pleasing events at stadiums where timelines are super-tight and at colleges where crowds can climb to 60,000 and canopy counts can rise to several hundred with ease, so most weddings are…how shall we say it?….a piece of cake.

Piece of cake or not, they take weddings seriously. Specifically staffed to help brides with their questions and concerns, they know how to perform when hearts are on the line. Clients agree: A-1 Party Rentals does much more than supply the window dressing for parties—they literally “make” the celebration. “I truly enjoy working with this company,” says a client. “They’ve always gone above and beyond. I would recommend them to my sister and best friend—and I have. They’re loyal, reliable, easy to work with, respectful, and their customer service is excellent!! They really take care of you as a partner and really try to get to know you as a person.”

“The coordinator at our event said that in 18 years she had never seen the venue look so beautiful,” recollects one father of the bride. “My daughter was ecstatic.” Says a bride who selected them after a great deal of research into other vendors, “They were accommodating and friendly and their prices were reasonable. It was an excellent experience. They totally transformed the space and made our budget wedding look posh and magical.”

You’re invited to visit their warehouse and showroom to gather ideas and information.