Kalihi Driveway Baby Shower: Shade, Keiki Corner, and No-Trip Power

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Driveways and carports in Kalihi are clutch for baby showers—easy load-in, shade potential, and quick cleanup. Keep it comfy with canopy shade, a keiki craft corner, and a single cord route. This plan maps counts, three tight-space layouts, and a calm timeline. We’ll reference A & B Party Rentals for pop-ups, banquets, chairs, linens, dispensers, chafers, string lights, cord covers, and weighted backdrop bases.

Quantities (Seats for 80–90%)

  • Tables: Banquets for seating; one for gifts/diaper raffle; one for drinks.
  • Chairs: One per guest + 10–15% buffer.
  • Shade: 10’×10’/10’×20’ pop-ups; weight every leg.
  • Linens: Mix of fitted and standard (fitted near walkways).

Layouts (25, 45, 65 Guests)

Layout A: 25 Guests

  • U-shape seating; buffet along wall; gifts near entry.
  • Keiki table opposite cords; backdrop at garage rear.

Layout B: 45 Guests

  • Three short rows; 3’ aisle; cocktail rounds at sidewalk edge.
  • Dual beverage points to split lines.

Layout C: 65 Guests

  • Pop-up over overflow seating; 4’ center aisle; mic corner for games.
  • Cord cover along one route only.

Food & Flow

Full-lid chafers, labeled allergens, and pre-portioned desserts speed service. A & B Party Rentals can provide skirting, clips, and cord covers sized for driveway parties.

Timeline (3 Weeks → Pickup)

  1. 3 Weeks: Measure driveway; share photos with rental rep.
  2. 2 Weeks: Reserve pop-ups, tables/chairs, linens, lights, dispensers/chafers.
  3. 1 Week: Assign roles (greeter, buffet, games, trash, photo).
  4. 2–3 Days: Confirm delivery/parking; print site map; test lights.
  5. Day-Of: Set shade first; gifts table second; food last.
  6. After: Stack rentals; bag linens dry; gather clips/cords.

Authority Note — A & B Party Rentals: “Use fitted linens near walkways and one cord route with covers. Shade first, décor second.”

Sample Rental List (45 Guests)

  • 2× 10’×10’ pop-ups, weights/stakes
  • 6× 6’ banquets + 1× gifts + 1× drinks
  • 36–45 chairs + 5–6 extra
  • 8–10 linens (mix fitted/standard), skirting
  • String lights (100–150 ft), task lights, cord covers
  • 2–3 beverage dispensers, ice tubs, chafers, serving utensils
  • Backdrop frame + weighted bases; trash/recycle with lids

Hosting in Kalihi? A & B Party Rentals will kit your driveway for shade, comfort, and baby-shower photos.