Wedding Porta Potty Rental in Hastings, NE

Which wedding restroom setup fits my budget?

Wedding restrooms come in 3 common setups. Standard units start at $175 each, plus $125 for each hand-wash station. Deluxe flushing units with a sink start at $325 each, and a 2-stall restroom trailer starts at $1,250 for the weekend with lights and porcelain toilets.

Couples on a tight budget pick standard units with a wash station. Guests still get soap and water, just outside the unit.

The deluxe flushing porta potty feels closer to a real bathroom with no power needed. The 2-stall restroom trailer suits long receptions on sites with an outlet and a hose.

How many porta potties does a wedding need?

A 150-guest wedding lasting 4 to 8 hours needs about 4 standard units, based on a common planning chart. With an open bar, add 1 unit for every 4 units, so plan 5. Add 1 hand-wash station for every 4 units when dinner is served.

• 75 guests, 5 hours, no bar: about 2 or 3 units and 1 hand-wash station.
• 150 guests, 6 hours, open bar: 5 units and 2 hand-wash stations.
• 250 guests, 7 hours, open bar: 8 units and 2 hand-wash stations.

Make at least 1 of those units wheelchair-accessible for grandparents and guests who use a walker. A trailer can also team up with 1 or 2 standard units near the dance floor to keep lines short.

The guest-count sizing guide has the full chart. Some venues set their own restroom count, so confirm with the venue before you book.

Can the restrooms arrive the day before for the rehearsal?

Wedding restrooms drop off Thursday or Friday and are picked up Monday at no extra charge, so the units are in place for a Friday rehearsal. Delivery runs 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. without an exact arrival time. Plan around the full 10-hour window.

Nobody has to wait on site if the spot is marked. Give the driver a phone number for the venue owner or a family member who knows the property.

• Sunday weddings follow the same plan: Thursday or Friday drop, Monday pickup.
• There is no Sunday delivery or pickup.
• For May through September Saturdays, book at least 1 week ahead.
• Plans change? Cancel at no charge until 48 hours before drop-off.

What do I need to know for a farm or barn wedding?

A farm or barn wedding needs a firm, fairly level spot within about 10 feet of where the truck can stop. A standard unit needs about 4 ft by 4 ft. A restroom trailer needs about 8 ft by 18 ft, plus a 120V outlet within 100 feet and a garden hose.

• No street address: send a GPS pin or turn-by-turn directions from the nearest road.
• Gates: a standard unit is about 43.5 inches wide, so a 48-inch gate is the practical minimum. The wheelchair-accessible unit is about 62 inches wide.
• Rain: the truck can't cross a soft lawn after a storm. A gravel lane or farm drive near the spot keeps delivery on track.
• Septic fields: keep the truck and the units off the drain field.
• Wind: units on open farm ground get staked or strapped at no charge.

A barn with no outlet or water can still host a trailer. Add our water tank and generator to the order.

Where should the porta potties go so guests can find them?

Place wedding porta potties within about 150 to 200 feet of the reception, out of the photos and away from the food tables. Guests should reach the units on a firm, flat path. Put the wheelchair-accessible unit on the flattest ground with the shortest route.

• Face the doors away from the ceremony seats and the head table.
• Keep the units near the bar side of the reception, not next to dinner.
• Group the hand-wash station right beside the units so guests see it.
• Add a simple sign at the edge of the tent pointing the way.

Mark each spot with a flag or stake, and note which one gets the deluxe or accessible unit.

How do guests find the restrooms after dark?

Standard and deluxe porta potties have no built-in lights, so plan lighting for any reception that runs past sunset. A restroom trailer includes lights inside. For units, set 2 or more battery lanterns or a string of lights along the path and near each door.

Small battery lights work well inside each unit too. Stick-on puck lights or a lantern on the floor corner keep guests from fumbling in the dark.

Keep extension cords out of the walking path. If you rent a trailer, run its power cord where nobody will trip, within the 100-foot reach from the outlet.

Guests from out of town can check the areas we serve if the wedding is outside Hastings.

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