Whim Hospitality- Event & Tent Rentals
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Best customer service, highest quality products!
Whim Hospitality Event & Tent Rentals offers the highest standard of customer service and stylish products. We are the exclusive southwest purveyor of the famous Sperry Tent and. From Hill Country chic to high-glam our choices for table top, furniture, tents and much more will satisfy your every event Whim! Full- service design and consultations from both our Dripping Springs and Austin Showrooms.
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Chairs, Benches, Chiavari Chairs, Cross-back Chairs, Folding Chairs, Sweetheart Chairs, Dance Floor, Dinnerware, Draping, Equipment, Heating & Cooling Equipment, Portable Restrooms, Flatware, Glassware, Lighting, Linens, On-Site Delivery & Setup, Stages, Tables, Cocktail Tables, Dessert Table, Dining Tables, Farm Tables, Round Tables, Sweetheart Tables, Tear Down, Tents
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Whim Hospitality- Event & Tent Rentals Reviews
4.6 out of 5.0
31 reviews
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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We hired Whim to supply our event rentals, including dish ware, glasses, linens, and farmhouse tables. We were able to visit the showroom where we got to mix and match linens and dishes to find the exact look we wanted. The Whim team was helpfu...
l throughout the whole process and when it came to wedding day, everything was seamless!
Response from the Vendor on 04/27/2020
Katherine, it was such a joy to be a part of your beautiful day. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
First, I think Whim did a wonderful job with set up/tear down/working with our planner and venue. We hired them for an outdoor tent in case it rained.
However, we were really frustrated with them, because they changed their permitting policy ...
where we had to apply/fill out the information through the city. They told us about 2 months away from the date, and there was a deadline to get the permit. It just didn't seem like something that we should handle, because the permit application asks for specific measurements and set up of the tent.
Additionally, days away from our wedding we were asked if we would like to change to a tent without a big pole in the middle. Considering that we had a pretty extensive layout that would be under the tent, we said yes. However, it was more expensive to do so.
I just felt like it was pulling teeth to work with these guys regarding logistics. Not to mention they really weren't that responsive, and pretty archaic regarding their payment system. You have to call and give your credit card information over the phone, which is a pain when you and your husband have full time jobs and are just trying to speed through getting things planned.
Use them if you need a tent, otherwise I would shop around for other options.
Response from the Vendor on 02/27/2020
Kait,
Thank you for the kind words about our event staff. We are thrilled that the execution of your event was wonderful. We are saddened to hear you felt that other portions of your experience were less than perfect. In regards to tent permit...
ting, we apologize for any frustration as we are now having to implement new guidelines and protocols from the City of Austin. Due to liability reasons, it has been deemed that the client/planner has to secure permitting for their event. However, we are always happy to assist our clients with the process in any way we can. We aim to make things as seamless as possible in all aspects of our event process, from preempting optimal event layouts to easy online payments. We are disappointed if any of this was not communicated effectively to you throughout your time with us. We appreciate your feedback as this helps us to provide the most exceptional experience for all of our customers. It was a joy to be a part of your special day. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future.
When it comes to wedding planning, having vendors who are understanding and easy to work with is huge, and Whim was both of those things. Danielle at Whim was amazing - she helped me make so many decisions and changed my proposal back and forth...
when I couldn't make up my mind. And, the morning of my wedding when we had an issue with the tent, she not only answered all of my calls on a Saturday while she was with her son, but she solved the issue for me, got with my venue to get it all squared away, and refunded me for the parts that we did not end up using, which was SO helpful knowing that the team had my back and made sure we were happy at the end of the day, even if that meant they were giving us money back. I can't explain how thankful I am for vendors who really want to make a positive lasting impression, and that is what you are getting with Whim. Not to mention their rentals are beautiful! Thank you again Danielle and the Whim team for being so understanding.
Response from the Vendor on 02/13/2020
Julia, thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with Whim Hospitality. We are thrilled we were able to aid in making your day as seamless as possible. It was such a joy to be a part of the magic.
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Huge selection! Everything was beautiful!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2019
Victoria, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It was such a joy to be a part of the fun! We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Everything was perfect! We had a backyard/riverside wedding with two tents, a dance floor, biergarten-esque tables and chairs. The set up and take down were flawless! They are thorough with their communication and it was worth every penny!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2019
Laura, thank you for the kind words. It was a joy to be a part of your day!
I got married and Camp Lucy Sacred Oaks and Whim hospitality made all my rental dreams come true. Everything was even better than what I envisioned! So many guests complimented the venue and decor. I even had multiple people ask me about having...
a family member have their wedding at Camp Lucy with similar rentals! I could not be more happy with the way everything turned out. I can't wait to see pictures!
Response from the Vendor on 04/15/2019
Rachael, we are so glad that we were able to be a part of your special day. It was. a joy to make your dreams come true. We look forward to working with you (and your family) again in the future!
While working with whim rentals I communicated with numerous associates. Usually this makes me a little uneasy, however everyone I spoke to knew exactly what I was talking about & was extremely consistent in all the info needed for my wedding. ...
We went back & forth multiple times to determine the perfect layout & arrangement. They were so patient & understanding. On our big day, everything was beautiful & perfect. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2018
We are so glad to hear that our team was able to make your day so wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future!
I loved my experience with Whim. I was super into the Chameleon chairs they have, which is the main reason I decided to go with them. At my final design meeting at their office Jennifer had a table setup exactly how it’d be set up at my wedding...
! She even switched different linens for me 3 times! I’m a wedding planner in Austin, so I’ve worked with several rental companies before. Jennifer Anthony is the first manager/sales person I’ve ever seen show up at the venue the day of the wedding. It’s almost always just the delivery drivers/set up crew, so I was very impressed by this. She is so easy to get along with, and was very accommodating throughout the entire process. We were also trying to dodge the rain on our wedding day, and just days before the wedding I was back and forth with her trying to figure out what the latest time possible would be for them to deliver. This was a moment I started to feel a little bit of bridezilla come on, but Jennifer continued to work with me so easily. 5 star employee, 5 star company. Thanks for everything guys, I’m so happy with it all!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2018
Kristen, we are so thrilled that you had a wonderful experience. Thank you for the kind words about our products and our team! It was a joy to be a part of your special day. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
We used Whim Hospitality for our reception decor and they were responsible for our beautiful table settings! They provided such wonderful service and offered to order items for me if they didn't have them in stock. Their selection pulled our e...
legant bohemian reception look together and I am just obsessed with my detail photos from the wedding. Thank you so much!
Response from the Vendor on 03/20/2018
We are so thrilled we were able to provide exceptional service and items to make your special day perfect. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we look forward to working with you again in the future!
Whim Hospitality is wonderful to work with for all of your rental needs! They had everything you could possibly imagine to make our special day perfect! The staff was amazing as well!
Response from the Vendor on 12/07/2017
We are so glad that we were able to be a part of your big day. We are thrilled our inventory exceeded your expectations and that our staff was able to help everything run smooth! We hope to work with you again in the future!
We got our tables, chairs, linens, and coolers from Whim Event Rentals. They have a great selection of high quality items, and we had everything we needed. The prices are a little higher than other places, but they are willing to work with you ...
if you ask. I wish they had been more communicative about pickup and drop-off times. They came earlier than expected to drop everything off, and we didn't receive any sort of notification when they came to pick up. They also gave us one set of linens that were not the same color as the others! Overall though, a positive experience.
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2017
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are so pleased that you were happy with your experience overall. We strive to make each event memorable for our customers. We apologize, however, for the lack in communication with our delivery and p...
ick up. We discussed this in our operations meeting today and talked through ways to ensure that our communication levels are consistent moving forward. Your comments are much appreciated. We look forward to working with you again in the future. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to call if you would like to discuss this further or if there is anything we can assist you with.
Whim Rentals was so easy to work with, and everything was perfect on our wedding day!We didn’t have to bring very much ourselves because Whim literally did everything, which made our wedding day so much less stressful. Whim is one of a kind, an...
d I highly recommend working with them!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2017
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad that we were able to make your special day stress free. We hope to work with you again in the future.
We absolutely loved working with Whim Hospitality! Having all of our vendors able to work together with our venue was a huge time saver and convenience, and they were able to give us the most perfectly beautiful day! We couldn't have hoped for ...
more. Everyone was so friendly and easy to work with, and they were lal patient and helpful as we designed our perfect day. The details in the florals were perfect and beautiful, the rentals met our needs perfectly, and the food was absolutely delicious. We couldn't have chosen better! Our guests continue to tell us what a beautiful day it was and how wonderful the food was, and we couldn't agree more!!
Whim rentals is a great vendor!!! I would recommend them to anyone!!!! First of all, they have the best variety of things to rent!!! All different styles to choose from and I loved that!!!! They went above and beyond and every little detail was...
perfect!!!! Easy to work with and very accommodating. As a bride, I changed my mind a lot and I remember thinking I wanted something different and so had to come in from out of town a second time. They were great about accommodating to my schedule!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2017
We are so glad that your rental experience was so easy and we were able to provide you with so many options! We are thrilled you had a wonderful day and we hope to work with you again in the future.
The Whim rentals team was AWESOME, super flexible, and extremely easy to work with. Their team, along with Brandi Hines, helped to make our wedding magical and something that should be out of a fairy tail. I highly recommend Whim!
The Whim Rentals team is awesome! They worked with us to upgrade our Sperry tent to a larger size (due to the rain) just a few days before our wedding. They are easy to work with and have A LOT of great outside lounge furniture and beautiful di...
ning sets.
By far, the BEST decision we made when planning our wedding. Whim is the real deal, the whole package, and worth every cent! They were so personable, respectful, accommodating, and communication was NEVER a problem. Whim Rentals did a great job...
making the wedding of our dreams come to life! Their showroom of the different options was incredible and we were able to test different colors, sizes, patterns, and textures of table cloths, napkins, and tables. The rental team did a great job of putting together a neat diagram that showed the layout of all of the rentals and how they would fit in the wedding and reception areas. They also did a great job of explaining and advising us on the flow of our guests over time at our wedding, and which layout would be the most optimal and cost-efficient. When it came to the day-of, everything was executed perfectly, and there were no problems in repurposing rentals from the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception. Whim rentals put the elegant, classy, and personal touch on our wedding day! Like every area of Whim, excellence is the norm, personal touch is the expectation, and execution is flawless.
Response from the Vendor on 02/08/2017
We are filled with so much joy that your special day was everything that you imaged and that we were able to help you make it perfect. We are so happy that the entire planning process with our rental specialist went smoothly and was one to reme...
mber. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We truly appreciate all of your kind words!
Rentals were great, very pleased
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2016
We are so happy that you were happy with our rentals!
The Whim Rentals team was very helpful from scheduling our consultation, helping us decide what items would look best for our simple/rustic wedding, and being accommodating to any changes we needed/wanted to make. We were impressed with their q...
uick set up on the day of our wedding. Everything looked perfect and represented what we agreed upon on our final order.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2016
We are so happy to hear that we provided you with excellent and quick communication! We are also overjoyed that we were able to setup for your special day in a timely manner. We are thrilled that your order represented everything that you wante...
d. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
Our rentals were absolutely beautiful and truly made the reception. The linens and tableware were such high quality and there were so many options to choose from. Shelbie Hawkins was also amazing to work with. She truly made my vision come to l...
ife!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2016
We are thrilled that our teams were able to make your vision for your special day come to life. We are also so appreciative of you sharing your experience with us and for your kind words.
Our coordinator worked with us directly for all of our rentals so I did not work with anyone directly. When we visited the showroom, it was great to be able to set up mock tables by using their dishes. silverware, linens, etc. We made some l...
ast minute changes to our proposal a few weeks prior to our event and they seemed very quick to updates. They have a nice selection of dishes, silverware, tables, chairs, etc.. and we were able to select exactly what we were wanting. I personally think the cost was a little high because every item was À la carte but in the end that could be beneficial to those who only need a few pieces and not entire sets. We selected a large dinner plate, water glasses, iced tea glasses, forks, knives, table linens, and ottomans. We decided to bring our own plastic cake plates and plastic forks for the cake table to save $. We were very satisfied for the items we rented.
Whim Rentals was super awesome throughout the whole wedding planning process! They were super flexible and easy to work with! They helped me so much in making decisions (they have a ton of amazing options) and in making sure I rented exactly wh...
at I needed for the day of the wedding! Everything turned out perfectly the day of the wedding and it was so beautiful! I highly recommend!
Good value; chairs showed some minor wear/damage upon arrival. Originally delivered the wrong tables to our out-of-the-way venue, but kindly rectified the problem as soon as possible.
Whim Event Rentals was great to work with. The staff was friendly and helpful every step of the way. They had great recommendations that helped the layout over all feel of our wedding cocktail hour and reception just flow perfectly and looked a...
mazing! I highly recommend Whim Event Rentals for any event!
Randi at Whim Catering is the best!! She made sure everything was perfect and was super helpful with everything from setting up our floor plan for buffet stations, to making sure our plate/linen order was right, to getting us GREAT food. First ...
off, everyone loved our food! It was incredibly delicious and the choices there are endless. BEST MAC N CHEESE. and it was reasonably priced as well. Second, Whim had never catered at our venue so Randi took the time to go over there and make sure she was familiar with everything for the night of our wedding. Third, they care so much! They took such good care of my husband and I at the reception and made sure we got all the food we wanted and drinks during the reception. Thanks Randi!
We enjoyed meeting the Whim crew and they were extremely helpful when we had questions or needed advice. However, I feel they were extremely overpriced for linens, and their service fees were as well. I work in this industry and have been very ...
surprised to see what a lot of vendors charge for service fees, outside of the initial cost. Our end cost was for an extra table, and table cloths ONLY. No other rentals.
From our first trip out to their warehouse to the day of the wedding, they were always great about helping us. Very easy.
Our experience with Whim was TERRIBLE! Initially, it seemed that all was well. We met with Luke a number of times to place our initial order and then to tailor it as we came closer to our wedding date.
During our multiple conversations w...
ith Whim we repeatedly discussed that our tables were to be set in the tents outside of our venue for lunch and, thereafter, moved inside the venue for the reception. We paid additional fees for this. In addition, Whim was to set up a stage for the wedding and to tear it down and remove it for the reception. We emphasized that this was important because my dad has bad knees and would have difficulty getting on and off the stage during the reception. Despite repeatedly confirming this, on the night before my wedding, while I was on the way to one of our events, we received a call from Whim stating that they would not move the stage for the reception and that we would have to pay an additional $800 to have it moved. This was well out of my budget and I could not afford to pay an additional $800. In addition, the next day, the stage had been set up in the wrong orientation and the tables, that were supposed to have been set up outside, were set up inside the venue.
As a result, my dad and a number of our guests had to move the tables outside. I did not know this at the time. I only found out when my dad was not able to walk for a week after the wedding due to incredible pain in his knees. Not to mention the fact that he and became very ill because he was moving these tables in the freezing cold and had not come dressed to my wedding prepared to do this. If I could give Whim a negative rating, I would.
They provided everything I needed at a decent rate. Delivered on-time without any issues. My only complaint against them would be slow communication responces from them.
I went to their actual location and the girls helped me pick table linens from the centerpiece items that I brought in to show them. They had so much fun putting it all together, and the linens came out great. I was on a tight budget, so they...
worked with me to create an expensive look for a budget friendly price. This venue was great to work with and I highly recommend them!
Dripping Springs Party Rental is a great place to go if you need wedding/party rentals in the Dripping Springs/Hill Country area. They were professional and courteous. And, most importantly, they are willing to work with you. We went back an...
d forth on what we needed to rent all the way up to our wedding day and DS Party Rental totally accommodated us. They are efficient and the most affordable in this area. The other nice thing is if they do not have what you are looking for; they will find it for you. They didn’t have the particular tent that we needed for our wedding, so instead of us having to handle that situation, they took care of it.
We only used them for rentals, but they do offer other services such as wedding coordinator and floral . . . so if you are looking for one stop shopping, they can handle it. They will also recommend other vendors if you need help. They helped us find our wedding venue and we couldn’t have been happier.
Thank you for everything DS Party Rental!
Christy and Kai
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