Event equipment rental in Mauritius
Muslim wedding: nikah, reception and meal
After the nikah, the reception often brings many guests together for a meal. Depending on the family, two separate areas are planned: count furniture and lighting for each.
Check availability on my dateQuantity guide
Rules of thumb for an outdoor event (yard, garden), to adjust with the provider.
| Equipment | 150 guests | 300 guests | 500 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 × 12 m tents (seated meal, ~50 people each) | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| Chairs | 150 | 300 | 500 |
| Round tables for 10 | 15 | 30 | 50 |
| Tablecloths | 15 | 30 | 50 |
| Plates (3 per guest) | 450 | 900 | 1500 |
| Glasses (2 per guest) | 300 | 600 | 1000 |
| Festoon lights | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| Sound system with microphone | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Generator | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Checklist
- Number of guests (seated or standing)
- Truck access and ground (grass, sand, concrete, tiles)
- Power on site or a generator
- Rain plan: closed tents or tent sides
- Contact person on the day
Recommended lead times
- 6 to 12 months before: the venue or place (yard, garden) and the date; in high season, good dates go fast.
- 3 to 6 months before: tents, furniture and sound; ask for several quotes to compare.
- 1 month before: confirm guest numbers and adjust quantities.
- The week before: truck access, on-site contact, set-up time.
High season: April to November, book early
According to Statistics Mauritius, marriages are most frequent from April to November (peaks in July, October and November) and rarest from January to March. In high season, venues and equipment go fast: book the venue 6 to 12 months ahead and equipment 3 to 6 months ahead.
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Good to know
- Two separate areas: ask the provider for tent sides or partitions.