As the Seattle Seahawks head to the Super Bowl, fans across the Pacific Northwest are preparing for one of the biggest watch days of the year. While many gatherings happen at home, the principles behind a great game-day experience are the same ones used at much larger events.
That’s where Eddie Redman, President of Grand Event Rentals, comes in.
Redman doesn’t just support neighborhood parties — his team works behind the scenes on large-scale sporting events, festivals, corporate activations, and major public gatherings throughout the Pacific Northwest. That high-level experience gives him a unique perspective on what actually makes an event work, no matter the size.
“Whether you’re planning for hundreds of people or hosting friends at home, the fundamentals don’t change,” says Redman. “Comfort, flow, weather planning, and logistics always matter.”
When professional event planners design large events, they focus on:
Those same principles apply to Super Bowl parties — just on a smaller scale.
“People think big events are complicated,” Redman explains. “But really, they’re just well-planned. And that mindset works just as well for a Super Bowl watch party.”
One of the biggest lessons from large events is layout. Seating, tables, and viewing angles should feel intentional, not crowded.
For outdoor setups, Redman recommends creating defined areas:
Indoors, adding rented tables or extra seating can prevent congestion and keep guests comfortable throughout the game.
In the Pacific Northwest, February weather is always a factor. At large events, weather planning isn’t optional — and Redman applies the same logic to home gatherings.
Tents, heaters, and proper lighting can transform a cold or rainy backyard into a functional, inviting space that feels intentional rather than improvised.
“If we didn’t plan for weather at major events, they wouldn’t happen,” Redman says. “The same preparation makes home hosting far more enjoyable.”
Large-scale events rely heavily on rentals for a reason: sustainability.
Tables, tents, linens, and infrastructure used by rental companies are designed for long-term reuse, making them far more eco-friendly than one-time purchases that often end up discarded after a single event.
“The event rental industry is one of the original sustainable business models,” Redman notes. “Everything is built to be used again and again.”
From massive festivals to private parties, the same oversights show up again and again:
“These details are second nature at large events,” says Redman. “But they’re just as important at home.”
With decades of experience supporting major sporting events, festivals, and large-scale celebrations, Grand Event Rentals brings professional planning principles to every event — big or small.
For Super Bowl Sunday, that means less stress for hosts and a better experience for guests — so the focus stays where it belongs: on the game.
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