1. Ask lots of questions there is no such thing as a dumb question
2. We know you have never done this before. Just relax Its a party even the planning stages should be fun.
3. Plan far ahead of time. This will ensure all of the items you need are avalible.
4. All rental companies have different policies dont assume just becouse one does it a certain way that we all do. see item one.
5. Get it in writing. FROM EVERYONE
6. You are responsible for all the people drinking alcohol at your party. Plan accordingly.
2.5 Just rember we have done this before.