Factors to consider when pricing up your party
When it comes to price, there are several factors to consider. Now more than ever budget is a main concern for everybody. As much as we wish it didn’t, money impacts most of our decisions. Here at Light Up My Party, we are asked all the time about this.
Once someone receives a quote or uses our Instant Quote Calculator on our website they want to know how we’ve arrived at that price, or how they can change it.
Here are some of the things that will affect your price…
Tent Size Matters
No surprise here – the bigger the tent, the higher the cost. Consider your guest numbers and any extras like bars, chill-out areas, or dance floors.
Package Contents
Light Up My Party offers three package levels including the tent, flooring, basic lighting, and seating. Different packages may vary, so review the contents carefully. Adding extras like fairy lights or fire pits can increase the cost, but we recommend starting with a comprehensive package and customising from there.
Delivery and Setup
Light Up My Party covers the first 30 miles of delivery in their event tent packages. Additional delivery may be quoted for longer distances. Delivery and setup costs are usually the same, except for prop-only orders, which have different delivery costs depending on what you order.
Type of Tent
The type of tent affects the price. Flashier tents may cost more but require less decoration. Consider the natural look of the tent, especially when comparing standard marquees and tipis.
Time of Year
Prices can fluctuate with the seasons. Summer and bank holidays are peak times with higher prices, while winter, excluding Christmas, tends to have lower prices. Winter events can even come with discounts as companies have more flexibility.
Top Tip: Don’t forget the other costs associated with the time of year, such as heating during the winter months.
Day of the Week
Unlike indoor venues, tent hire prices don’t necessarily drop for midweek events. Setups and takedowns often span across weekends, so midweek events may incur additional logistics charges. Exceptions can be made for events with a one-day difference or those in the off-season, but it’s not a guaranteed cost reduction.
The best thing to do to find out which package will be best for you, is to download our Pricing Brochure below:
