First birthdays in Pearl City often mean multi-generational guest lists and cozy yards. The formula: safe keiki zones, a shaded seating “lane,” and buffet lines that don’t crowd the photo area. This guide maps guest-to-rental math, three space-smart layouts, and a practical timeline. We’ll reference A & B Party Rentals for pop-ups, banquet/cocktail tables, chairs, fitted linens, string lights, dispensers, chafers, and weighted backdrop bases.
Quantities (Seat 80–90%—Tūtū Sits, Keiki Roam)
- Shade: 10’×10’ pop-ups in a row; weight every leg.
- Tables: 6’ banquets for dining + 1 gifts/lei + 1 dessert.
- Chairs: One per sitter + 10–15% buffer.
- Linens: Fitted near walkways; full-drop for dining photos.
- Keiki Zone: Low table with crafts, away from cords and buffet.
Layouts (30, 55, 85 Guests)
Layout A: 30 Guests
- Two pop-ups over dining; buffet under eaves; keiki mat near house.
- Backdrop against fence; stroller parking by gate.
Layout B: 55 Guests
- Shade lane of three pop-ups; dual drinks front/back; 4’ center aisle.
- Gifts/lei near entry to shorten carry distance.
Layout C: 85 Guests
- Staggered banquet rows; mic corner for quick games; task lights on buffet.
- Single covered cord route, marked with cones.
Food & Keiki Flow
Full-lid chafers, labeled allergens, and cooler rotation keep lines quick. Keep desserts separate to avoid crowding. A & B Party Rentals carries child-height tables, fitted linens, cord covers, and backdrop bases that keep yards tidy in photos.
Timeline (3 Weeks → Pickup)
- 3 Weeks: Yard measurements + photos; estimate headcount; share with rental rep.
- 2 Weeks: Reserve pop-ups, tables/chairs, linens, lights, dispensers/chafers, backdrop.
- 1 Week: Assign roles: greeter/lei, buffet, keiki, trash, photo.
- 2–3 Days: Confirm delivery, parking, cord path; print site map.
- Day-Of: Build shade lane first; set keiki zone; stage dessert last.
- After: Bag linens dry; stack rentals by access path.
Sample Rental List (55 Guests)
- 3× 10’×10’ pop-ups + weights
- 7–8× 6’ banquets (dining/buffet/dessert/gifts) + linens
- 42–55 chairs + 6 extra
- String lights (100–150 ft), 2 task lights, cord covers
- 3 beverage dispensers, ice tubs, chafers, risers, serving utensils
- Child-height table/chairs, backdrop frame + weighted bases, trash/recycle with lids