Self-Storage – the Greatest Party Trick for Summer Events

Ain’t no party like a summertime party!

Weddings, barbeques, corporate shindigs, big birthdays, graduations, community events – warmer weather and longer evenings offer the perfect opportunity to take the festivities outdoors and if the weather is typically Irish? Well, a bit of warm rain never stopped anyone from having a good time, now, did it?

It’s all worth it on the day when the conversation’s flowing, the food is delicious and the craic is mighty – but celebrations don’t organise themselves. Behind the scenes, there’s a lot of work to be done and the logistics can be tricky and complicated.  Time, then, to employ your greatest resource – no, not massive umbrellas – Self Storage!

Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

The best parties look effortless but in order to achieve that, you can be sure that the preparation has been intense. If you’ve got an event coming up, but feel a little daunted about all the things you need to do, then take a look at how useful self storage can be in the run up to your bash.

Give Me Some Space!

The first thing you’re going to need is a party space. Whether it’s your home, garden or workplace, the more room for guests you have, the more you can invite – and the more room there is for dancing! But you’ve got to consider what’s in that space already. 

Maybe your garden is a super kid’s space all year round, but the trampoline, bikes, slide and goal posts might take up valuable Macarena space, and may not lend themselves to the ambience you’re hoping to create if it’s a more grown-up affair. And if it’s not, well where’s the bouncy castle going to go?!

Indoors, it’s a great idea to clear space for socialising and dancing. Plus you’re going to want to avoid the spills, the ring marks and all of those other little accidents that can happen when you’ve got a crowd around. If it’s a work-do, then you’ll have the security and safety of computers, printers, day-to-day equipment, files and other important items to consider. And regardless of where your venue is – it might need a little tidy up?  Or even a big one?

A self-storage unit can be the answer to stashing everything you want to move in one place. Pick it up, transport it and lock it away safely for as long as is needed and, not only do you have a tidy space to party, you’ve got space to prepare too.

Party Supplies

Your self-storage unit can also be an excellent spot to store all of those party supplies in advance. Decorations, for example; bunting, lanterns, lights and decorative arrangements; what about chairs and tables, banners, equipment such as barbeques, coolers and sound systems? And, of course, the big stuff like tents and gazebos. 

A self-storage unit can be incredibly useful if everything can’t go in or at the venue too far in advance. Renting a unit in plenty of time can also mean that you could gather supplies over a gradual period which can be more cost effective and give you time to search for the best suppliers and bargains – being able to bulk buy makes party planning so much easier. One thing you can’t store is food, however. So maybe make sure those sandwiches are delivered fresh on the day!

Party O’Clock!

Your unit can be incredibly useful on the day itself. If it’s a bigger affair – maybe a wedding, or a group or community event – your self storage unit can become a sort of informal command centre or pickup hub where all the necessary equipment can be collected and taken to where it needs to go.

Your unit could also act as an invaluable backup storage area – somewhere to keep those extra chairs or second barbeque incase you need them. 

After The Party’s Over

When the last popper’s been popped and the final guests have drifted home, ‘Mr Brightside’ still ringing in their ears, brace yourself – it’s clean up time. 

With a handy storage unit at your disposal, however, things can be a lot easier to organise and you can make sure that the only leftovers in your home or workspace will be of the delicious, ‘all-the-more-for-us-then’ edible kind.

Use your storage unit to keep anything you’ve rented safe and together until it’s time to return them – chairs, the marquee or gazebo, the sound system etc. Clean, recyclable stuff can hang out there too until it’s time to get rid of it. Be careful to avoid dirty, wet or food-stained items, however, as you definitely don’t want to find you’ve unwittingly organised a pest party too. 

In fact, anything at all you need to keep safe and out of the way can be securely stowed in your unit – gifts, furnishings, clean plates, cutlery etc. And if it’s been a really good one, it might be an idea to pop a lost and found box in there for all the jackets, sunglasses, hats, shoes, chargers and everything else that gets left behind!

Check It Out

Self storage is a surefire way to make your summer party or event one to remember, whether you need a big or small space. And as contracts come in both long and short terms, it’s well worth checking out what will work for you and your event. You’ll be surprised just how cost-effective self storage can be.

 The security, too, is unbeatable with everything covered by 24/7 surveillance, CCTV, gated access, alarms and individual unit locks. 

So let’s cross our fingers for sunshine. moonlight, good times and, indeed, boogie. Let’s get this summer party started!

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