Potty Like a Rockstar – Wedding Edition

Here at Kerkstra Portable Restrooms, we #PottyLikeARockstar all year long! In this edition of our Potty Like a Rockstar series, we’re going to be focused on weddings. Whether you’re getting married in the spring, summer, or fall, you can count on Kerkstra to supply your event with quality portable restroom options. Find out how we […]

An Outdoor Fall Wedding – It Can Be Done!

Nothing is better than an outdoor Michigan wedding, but many brides and grooms-to-be assume that they can only take advantage of Michigan’s splendor in the spring and summer months. If your dream is to have an outdoor autumn wedding, these are the most essential items to include: Tent While a tent may be an optional […]

How to Avoid a Summer Block Party Disaster

Block parties are the hallmark of the summer season. There’s no better way to get friends and neighbors together to enjoy the sticky summer nights than having a block party. However, not planning appropriately can result in a serious party foul. If you want to plan the kind of get together that people will be […]

Planning the Ultimate 4th of July Party

Independence Day is the perfect occasion to throw a great summer party for friends and family. But don’t just settle for the same old stale party go-to options this year, make your 4th of July party one that guest won’t soon forget! These are the must-haves for the ultimate 4th of July celebration: Food Themed […]

How to Choose a Summer Wedding Venue

Finding a venue is one of the hardest parts of planning a wedding! There are so many factors to consider from size and location to aesthetics and amenities. Complicating matters are differing opinions between brides and grooms as well as key family members (especially those that are financing the wedding). But approaching the decision with […]

Top West Michigan Wedding Trends

With as many weddings as we service year-round, we’re privy to emerging wedding trends across Michigan. So, if you want to know which elements are hot right now, we can give you some first-hand insight. We’ve seen everything (and we do mean everything), but we’ve put together a list of the biggest trends and our […]

How to Keep Guests from Leaving Your Wedding Early

With all the time and effort (not to mention money) that goes into planning a wedding, the last thing you want is for people to get bored and leave early. If you’re worried that your wedding reception is going to be a snooze-fest instead of a great party, follow this time-tested advice: Feed Them People […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Themed Weddings

Having a themed wedding can be a fun way to add some unique flair to your big day. Many couples with special interests and hobbies choose to integrate them into their wedding ceremonies and receptions. However, we’ve all heard stories of themed weddings gone bad! A themed wedding can go downhill fast if you’re not […]

Lessons Learned from Four Weddings

Four Weddings is a TV show where four real brides attend each other’s weddings and rate them across a variety of factors to determine who had the best wedding. The winner gets an extravagant once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon for herself and her new spouse. Despite the premise, the show isn’t catty and isn’t in any way scripted, […]

6 Considerations for When Your Small Gathering Turns into a Big Party

We’ve all been there! You invite a few friends, family members, or neighbors over for a party/the big game/a holiday meal/etc. and then it spirals out of control. Your spouse or kids (or both) invited more people who are all bringing their families now and someone asked if they could bring some of their friends […]