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Party & Celebration Hire

Everything to turn your celebration into a proper party: dancefloors, giant numbers, selfie pods and more. Delivered, set up and collected by our own team.

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Your celebration, done properly

Whatever you’re celebrating, we’ll help you throw a party people talk about. From milestone birthdays to family get-togethers, we bring the wow and handle setup and collection.

Pick what you like, get an instant price with delivery to your venue, and secure your date with a 25% deposit.

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Celebrations & Birthdays

Celebrations & Birthday Setup. Done properly.

Planning a birthday or celebration and want it to look good and run smoothly?
We provide everything you need for your party — all in one place.

DJ setups, sound systems, lighting and LED dancefloors, plus staging, backdrops and light-up numbers or letters. Everything is delivered, set up and ready to go, so you don’t have to deal with multiple suppliers or setup stress.

Whether it’s an 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th or a private party, we tailor the setup to your space, guest numbers and the kind of atmosphere you want — from relaxed to full party mode.

We work in homes, halls, marquees and venues across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and North London, making sure everything looks right, sounds right and runs properly.

No stress. No last-minute issues.
Just a party that works.

At Nextwave Events, we provide professional event production, AV hire and experience-led event services for corporate events, weddings and celebrations across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and London.

But we’re more than just an equipment hire company.

We work alongside venues, businesses and private clients to manage the full event experience — from the initial ideas and planning through to setup, live production and pack down. Whether it’s a conference, awards evening, wedding, brand launch or private celebration, our role is to make the entire process feel seamless, professional and stress-free.

Creating memorable events takes more than simply hiring equipment. It’s about atmosphere, timing, flow and delivering an experience your guests genuinely remember. That’s why we combine high-quality production with practical event knowledge to help bring everything together properly on the day.

From sound systems, staging and lighting through to dancefloors, DJs, visual displays, special effects and venue styling, we supply and manage the details that transform ordinary spaces into engaging event environments.

And if there’s something specific you need that isn’t listed, just ask. We’ll always do our best to create a solution that works for your event.

Audio / Sound Hire

Hire sound equipment for your event. We use trusted brands including: RCF, DAP & EV.

Lighting Hire

We stock Pro and intermediate lighting effects from Chauvet, Equinox & Beamz Pro

Balloons

Add a wow to your party with baloon decor & ballon add ons.

Dancefloors

LED Dancefloors, Wood Effect, Outdoor & Custom designs available on request.

DJ / Disco

Hire a Professional DJ or event host. From milestone birthdays, weddings & corporate

Staging

Modular & Pro stage setups for corporate, Weddings & Parties.

Poseur Tables

Poseur & cocktail table hire. Available in black, white & LED underlit.

Selfie Pods

Slimline selfie pods for parties and weddings. Digital only sharing, afforable & fun.

Photobooths

Full party ready oval photobooths. Enclosed Photobooth for luxury.

LED Letters

4ft tall illuminated letters for all event types. Spell names and slogans with ease.

LED Numbers

Giant 4ft Tall LED numbers for milestone birthdays and celebratory events.

Special Effects

From Cold sparks, Confetti, Dry Ice bubbles and more.

Disco Ball Hire

Multiple Sizes available from 30cm - 60cm and beyond on request.

Sequin Walls

Stunning sequin walls available in multiple sizes and colours to suit your event.

Draping

Backdrops and draping sections that cover unsightly areas.

TV & Screen Hire

Multiple Sizes available from 50" - 85" and beyond on request.

Table Game Hire

Interactive fun for your event. From Air hockey, Fusbol & Table tennis.

Confectionary

Sweet carts, Crisp Wall or Treat walls. Add a little extra yum to your party.

Vintage Crockery

Host your afternoon tea at home with our vintage crockery hire.

Event Planning

Let us plan your event. From birthdays, weddings & corporate events
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Celebration set-ups

Real set-ups from our events.

Giant white light-up letters spelling LOVE, glowing with bulbs, standing on a wooden floor in a function roomWhite light-up letters spelling LISA 40 stand in front of sheer curtains beside white chairsWhite light-up number 15 with bulbs in front of a red sequin backdrop and balloon garlandGold sequin wall with stacked pumpkins in the foreground and orange uplighting in a room with stacked chairsWhite light-up numbers 3 and 0 with bright bulbs leaning against a wall on a wooden floorWhite LED starlit dancefloor with purple lights in a rustic flint and timber barn with hanging white flowersTall white light-up numbers with bulbs standing on a lawn, showing a zero followed by 2025Light-up numbers spelling 50, glowing white with bulbs, standing on a wooden floor in a dark panelled room

How to plan a celebration people remember

A few smart choices make the difference between a nice evening and a night everyone talks about.

Pick a centrepiece

An LED dancefloor or giant light-up numbers instantly make the room feel like a party.

Create a photo spot

A sequin wall or flower wall with a neon sign gives everyone somewhere to take photos all night.

Get the music right

A good DJ reads the room and keeps every generation dancing.

Book early for weekends

Friday and Saturday nights book up quickly, especially in summer and December.

What our customers say

Real reviews from real celebrations.

★★★★★
“Speakers and lighting were perfect for a pre wedding party. Ben was super chill and made everything easy. He even came a few days after the wedding to grab the speakers/lighting as he knew how busy we were. Legend! Will 100% be using them again in the future.”
J15TIN
★★★★★
“Amazing amazing! Absolutely made my first dance look unimaginable. Ben is so friendly and helpful.”
Sharron Marley
★★★★★
“Fantastic service, everything delivered well ahead of time and collected directly after the party!”
Keith Squibb

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How it works

Booking takes minutes.

Get your instant price

Tell us about your celebration and see your price straight away, with delivery to your venue included.

Secure your date

Happy with it? A 25% deposit locks in your date. Manage everything in your account.

We do the rest

Our team delivers, sets up and collects. You enjoy the party.

Celebration FAQs

Can I book just one item?

Yes, as long as your booking is at least £250 of items for delivery. For smaller orders, give us a call.

Do you supply house parties?

Yes, as long as there’s the space and power for what you’re booking. Tell us about your venue and we’ll check.

How do I check my date?

Use the quote form. You’ll see your price and whether your date looks free.

Can you help me choose?

Of course. Tell us about your party and we’ll suggest what works best.

Celebration hire across Herts, Beds & Bucks

We deliver, set up and collect across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London, including:

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Free: The Event Planning Checklist

Everything to do from 12 months to the big day, plus the questions to ask your venue and suppliers. Get it free, with party ideas and offers by email.

  • 12-month planning timeline
  • Questions to ask your venue
  • Questions to ask your suppliers