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5 Things to Consider When Renting Outdoor Heaters for a Wedding

31 January 2022

Leonard Perkins

The goal of any party planner when preparing for a wedding is to create an event that neither the bride nor the guests will soon forget. While the venue and the overarching theme are both important, it is the little details that make an event special. From including a special cocktail to remembering to set out mini tins of breath mints in the restrooms, special touches make the day memorable for all. 

No one will notice the details, however, when they are cold, which is why investing in outdoor heater rental is key to any wedding during cooler temperatures. Here's what you need to know about renting outdoor heaters for your event.

1. Nightime Temperatures

Fall and winter weddings may seem obvious times to choose outdoor heater rental because the weather overall is cooler. Guests with strapless dresses, open-toe shoes, and evening wear will appreciate the opportunity to warm up for a few minutes. Weddings in northern states, however, may also need to investigate outdoor heater rental in the spring and even summer months. Once the sun goes down, it can get chilly year-round in many places. 

2. Square Footage

Consider how large of an area that each heater can keep warm. Patio heaters and other outdoor heater rentals are typically measured in BTUs. A BTU, or British thermal unit, is the amount of heat needed to "raise the temperature of one pound of liquid water by 1 degree Fahrenheit", according to the U.S. Energy Administration. In other words, the more BTUs an outdoor heater rental has, the more square footage it can keep warm. 

3. Venue Restrictions

Talk to your venue about outdoor heater rental restrictions. They may have requirements in terms of BTU capacity, location, fuel source, and even the number of heaters rented. On the other hand, they may own patio heaters that you can use in addition to the ones you rent.

4. Fuel Source 

Fuel sources for outdoor heaters run the gamut from electricity and propane to natural gas and even wood. You will want to consider the pros and cons of each method before making a selection and committing to renting one option over another.

5. Safety Precautions

Outdoor patio heaters are fairly safe when you compare them to other outdoor heater rentals, like a fire pit or a chiminea. With outdoor patio heaters, open flames are not easily accessible and the units are fairly sturdy. 

When planning an outdoor wedding, little details, like keeping them warm with an outdoor heater rental, are just as important as keeping them well-fed.

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