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Backyard wedding with 80 guests: Standard or deluxe units?

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I'm planning a backyard wedding for 80 guests at my parents' house this spring. The event will run for about five hours in the evening, starting with a cocktail hour. We'll have a catered dinner and an open bar. The rental company told me I need at least two units plus an ADA-compliant portable toilet to follow the ADA cluster rule.

I'm stuck on whether to get standard units or the deluxe ones. The deluxe units have a flushing toilet and a little sink, which seems nicer, but they cost more. The spot for the toilets is on level grass, and the vacuum truck can pull right up to it. For a wedding, do guests really notice the difference between a standard and a deluxe unit? Is the upgrade worth it for a five-hour party with drinks?

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Priya N.Tampa, FL

For a backyard wedding with 80 guests, I would rent the deluxe units. The deluxe units have a flushing toilet and a sink, which guests will notice and appreciate at an event with an open bar and dinner.

The rental company's count is correct: two standard or deluxe units plus one ADA-compliant portable toilet meet the ADA cluster rule and the event planning guideline. That guideline starts near one unit per 50 to 75 people for a four-hour event, but you add units for alcohol, longer duration, and crowds that are mostly women. Your five-hour evening with drinks justifies the extra unit.

A standard portable toilet uses a holding tank with deodorizer. A deluxe unit flushes into a similar tank but feels more like a permanent restroom. The sink in the deluxe unit reduces trips to a separate handwash station. For a wedding, the upgrade cost is driven by the unit's features, not the service frequency or delivery, since your placement has level ground and easy truck access. Guests will value the comfort.

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