Event Planning – How Many Portable Toilets Will I Need?

The most common question we get in this business is “How many toilets will I need?” We get asked this by regular people planning private events as well as seasoned event planning pros alike, so we wanted to take the opportunity to break it down for you. Regardless of the size of your event, having […]
How to Avoid a Scheduling Conflict with Your Large Event

Here at Kerkstra we’ve definitely seen our share of large events delivering portable toilets and luxury restroom trailers all across Michigan, which is why we know that the worst thing that can happen is a low turnout. If you’re planning a large event, you want to make sure that your hard work pays off by […]
5 Ways Not Having Enough Bathrooms Will Ruin Your Event

What’s the worst thing that can happen at your event? Not having enough bathrooms! We deal with corporate event planners, party planners, engaged couples, and tons of other people every year who are looking for portable restroom rentals for their upcoming events and we tell them all the same thing: you can’t have too many […]
It’s Not Too Early to Start Planning Your Next Outdoor Event

The temperatures have fallen and snow is on the ground, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start planning your spring or summer event. In fact, now is when you should start putting the details together for your warm weather outdoor event to ensure that everything will run smoothly. Whether you’re planning a wedding, […]
Planning Your Spring Event

As we approach the busy spring/summer event season, you might be tossing around the idea of hosting an event for your local community, but where do you start? If you’ve never planned an event before (or you’re just out of practice), this event planning how-to guide will outline the most important steps along the way! […]
4 Reasons Why Planning an Event is Easier than you Think

With warmer weather right around the corner you’re probably already starting to think about the parties and events that you’ll want to host this summer. But even with so much time between us and those long summer nights, there’s plenty of time to overthink your upcoming social plans. This is why planning a private event […]
The Top 5 Must-Haves for Any Event

We service a lot of different types of events here at Kerkstra, but one thing that we’ve noticed is that a lot of the most successful events share a few of the same qualities. Whether it’s an annual community marathon, music festival, employee appreciation event, or even a seasonal clam bake the best events follow […]
The Top 5 Gifts Santa Would Give Event Planners

Event planners are a unique bunch – they’re organized, driven, creative, and a little crazy. But being an amazing event planner isn’t just about a great problem solver, it’s also about having the right tools to have the event go off without a hitch. So what’s on a typical event planner’s list for Santa? These […]