A summer wedding with local flowers from Lilee Fell Flowers
Bermuda Parties
The first party rental service to hit the Hamptons—and still the only of its class based solely in the East End—Bermuda Parties is a 35-year staple. Its products range from the trendiest in place settings and linens to coordinating tables, chairs, and silverware. 5 Osborne Lane, East Hampton, 324-7767
Classic Party Rentals
This national service headed East in 2008, establishing its Water Mill location to cater to the tremendous amount of events in the Hamptons. Designer8* lounge furniture—with love seats, benches, ottomans, and a lit-up bar—is exclusive to Classic Party. 760 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 726-6682; watermillparty.com
Hampton Balloon
The company custom creates elaborate balloon centerpieces and lavish party décor. The 32-year-old party rental’s bounce houses are a summer favorite, and its one-of-a-kind pool balloons that glow are a must-have for outdoor parties. 106 Mariner Dr., Southampton, 283-4646; thehamptonballoon.com
Lilee Fell Flowers
For 18 years Lilee Fell Flowers has crafted arrangements to suit “diverse tastes, from traditional to seaside to contemporary,” Fell says. Garden roses, hydrangeas, mint, and chocolate sunflowers are top summer selections. 367 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton, 537-0413
Pat Glenn Productions
Pat James and Glenn Jacinto supply the East End with exquisite design and floral décor, catering, staff, day-of management, photography, videography, and musical entertainment. 212-337-1911; patglennproductions.com
Pennington Flowers
Owner and creative director Jeff Pennington offers a fresh approach to classic and modern floral design for parties. Approaching its eighth season in the Hamptons, the florist prides itself on unique botanicals like Travelers palm and king protea. “We strive to elevate the level of floral design,” says Pennington. 52 Hampton Road, Southampton, 287-2100; penningtonflowers.com
Sag Harbor Florist
Owner Anastasia Casale hand-selects most of her shop’s collection, incorporating local and international blooms, as well as a selection of English garden roses. “The most popular look is very informal and casual, using seasonal flowers as if [customers] were to go out to their garden and arrange them,” says Casale. 3 Bay St., Sag Harbor, 725-1400; sagharborflorist.net
Sperry Tents
Designed and manufactured by sailmakers, Sperry crafts tents from genuine sailcloth and hand-milled wood. “Our canopies pair effortlessly with any landscape, from a beach to a field to a sculptured backyard,” says owner Steve Clarke. Sag Harbor, 725-2422; sperrytentshamptons.com
Stamford Tent & Event Services
Stamford Tent recently acquired a location on Long Island. The rental company has become known for its large inventory of styles, including clear-topped tents, elegant frame tents with hanging drapes and no center pole, and large structure spinnaker tents of sail cloth. 8 Lamar St., West Babylon, 643-2848
Wine Country Tent & Party Rental
Serving the Hamptons for 15 years, the family-owned company offers premium tents, dance floors, and chic lighting in addition to linens, tables, and chairs for such events as backyard soirees and barbecues. 722-0202; wctents.com
