Event Essentials

Event Essentials Your premier event rental company serving Madison, Milwaukee and beyond. We help you elevate how you celebrate. Looking for help to plan your next event?

Look no further. Our planners will work with with you, your budget and your vision to create the ultimate event - no matter the size. From intimate weddings to large corporate gatherings our staff can handle it all. Browse our page to see the full range of products we offer and get inspired!

Photos you can FEEL. ✨Gorgeous summer light, layers of beautiful textures, elegant florals, and touches of blue woven th...
09/02/2026

Photos you can FEEL. ✨

Gorgeous summer light, layers of beautiful textures, elegant florals, and touches of blue woven throughout. Every detail of this Minocqua wedding felt considered, creating a celebration that was elevated, warm and refined.

We loved being a part of the thoughtful details that made this day so beautiful.

Planner Alliey + Co - Wisconsin Wedding Planner
Photography The McCartneys Photography
Videographer Wisconsin & Minneapolis Wedding Videographer
Venue Minocqua Country Club
Floral Sunny DuBois
MUA Hair & Makeup Artists | Wide Eyed Bride
Music Wisconsin Strings
DJ Sound By Design

We’re so excited to welcome Mickey Walker of Heirloom Bakery & Kitchen back to Picnic in the Park! ✨Mickey’s approach to...
09/01/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Mickey Walker of Heirloom Bakery & Kitchen back to Picnic in the Park! ✨

Mickey’s approach to baking is rooted in creativity, care, and baking treats that brings people together, making her such a natural fit for an evening that celebrates the people and flavors that make our local food community so special.

This year, Mickey will be bringing something sweet to the table with desserts created especially for the evening. We can’t wait to see what she has in store! ✨

Today called for a very special warehouse wakeup breakfast. 🎉We celebrated our owner, Kevin Hoffman, and his 70th birthd...
08/26/2026

Today called for a very special warehouse wakeup breakfast. 🎉

We celebrated our owner, Kevin Hoffman, and his 70th birthday! Kevin began working at Event Essentials in 1980, and more than four decades later, his leadership and dedication continue to be an important part of who we are today.

To mark the occasion, our leadership team cooked breakfast for the entire crew. A chance to celebrate Kevin, fuel up, and spend a little time together during our busiest season.

Happy 70th Birthday, Kevin! Thank you for everything you’ve poured into Event Essentials and the people who make it what it is. Here’s to 70! 🎂✨

08/19/2026

A little behind the scenes of bringing a lakefront sailcloth wedding to life. 🤍

From the first piece of equipment off the truck to the final details in place, there’s a lot that happens before guests ever arrive. Our team handles the logistics, installation, and details that transform an empty space into something unforgettable!

One of the best parts of Picnic in the Park is celebrating the incredible talent our local food scene has to offer.This ...
07/31/2026

One of the best parts of Picnic in the Park is celebrating the incredible talent our local food scene has to offer.

This year, we’re honored to feature Chef Sean Pharr. As the chef and co-owner of Mint Mark, Sean is known for his thoughtful, seasonal approach to cooking and his commitment to locally sourced ingredients. His creative menus have helped make Mint Mark a favorite in Wisconsin’s dining scene, and we’re thrilled to have him joining us for this year’s event.

Join us for an evening of great food, great company, and a chance to experience dishes from Madison’s most celebrated chefs.

It’s not every day you get to help transform an airplane hangar into a concert venue. ✈️Last week, Waukesha County Airpo...
07/29/2026

It’s not every day you get to help transform an airplane hangar into a concert venue. ✈️

Last week, Waukesha County Airport became the home of the Freedom Waves Benefit Concert, welcoming guests for an evening of live music, community, and celebration in support of Folds of Honor Wisconsin. The event helps fund educational scholarships for the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled military members and first responders.

We’re honored to help bring this meaningful event to life in support of Folds of Honor Wisconsin.

Bring on the big hair and the bright colors. 🪩This year’s Picnic in the Park 80s Prom theme is all about embracing the n...
07/21/2026

Bring on the big hair and the bright colors. 🪩

This year’s Picnic in the Park 80s Prom theme is all about embracing the nostalgia, having fun, and celebrating a night that brings our community together.

Picnic in the Park is more than an unforgettable evening, it’s an event that helps support the and its mission to create vibrant, accessible parks and public spaces for everyone to enjoy.

So whether you’re channeling your original prom look or creating a totally new one, we can’t wait to see you there!

Show us your throwback! Comment with a photo from your prom below. We have a feeling there are some incredible looks waiting to be rediscovered. 📸

For Epic’s annual company picnic, our team helped outfit their beautiful Verona, WI campus with tents, tables, and chair...
07/16/2026

For Epic’s annual company picnic, our team helped outfit their beautiful Verona, WI campus with tents, tables, and chairs thoughtfully installed throughout the grounds to welcome thousands of Epic employees and their guests.

Every detail is part of creating an experience where people can gather, relax, connect, and enjoy being together. We’re grateful to help bring events like this to life!

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07/14/2026

Our team has been hard at work at Camp Randall, covering the field with more than 107,000 square feet of flooring and providing a variety of event rentals to help bring the AC/DC concert to life. ⚡

It’s the kind of work most people never see, but it’s what makes unforgettable events possible.

Will you be at the show this weekend?

07/13/2026

Some of our favorite moments happen in the in-between. The conversations on a comfy sofa, the laugh over a coffee break, the quiet corner that feels intentional.
That’s what we design for. Your corporate event, reimagined as a space people actually want to be in.

Let’s build something that feels like you!

Address

6551 Ronald Reagan Avenue
Madison, WI
53704

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+16088465004

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