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About

Special Occasions is an event rental and design company based out of Grand Blanc, Michigan, and also serving Grand Rapids and Traverse City. This business offers high-quality rental selections to fit any taste and budget, including full-service and do-it-yourself options. With more than 15 years of experience, Special Occasions has a team of talented and friendly designers who provide excellent design and event-planning services that will make your wedding dreams a reality.

Services Offered

Along with their design and planning services, Special Occasions provides delivery, set up, and clean up so you can relax on your big day. The dedicated team can accommodate any style, from romantic, trendy, and elegant to whimsical or colorful. The event rentals include beautiful linens, chair covers, napkins, and more, in a variety of materials, colors, and patterns. Whatever your theme or style, Special Occasions can help you achieve your desired look.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following event rental services to you provide?

Clean Up
Delivery
Setup
Showroom

What event items are available?

Chair Covers
Chairs

What food and beverage items are available?

Flatware
Linens

What is the starting price for chairs?

$3

Reviews of Special Occasions LLC

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Sonja Sent on 07/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant and accommodating

Special Occasions did a wonderful job with my linen for the wedding. Everything was very nicely laid out. They also helped me with recommendations of linen we could not order cause of Covid. Everything turned out perfect and would not change anything about it. Thank you.
Lizzie
Lizzie Sent on 12/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

INCREDIBLE Customer Service & SO many options!

WOW! I've planned events for close to 10 years and never met a linen vendor with so many fabulous options. We found the perfect options for my wedding as well as my company's holiday party. The best part was working with the S.O. team though. They were incredibly kind, so excited about aligning to the vision of our events, and were 100% reliable. I would highly recommend working with Special Occasions!
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We are very pleased with our services from Special Occasions LLC. We had so much fun picking out our linens! We wanted something vibrant and unique. Our linens ended up looking so beautiful! Couldn’t have been happier.
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Karen Sent on 08/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent personal attention, great prices

Special Occasions East and Lorrie are amazing. Their showroom is clean and neatly organized. We made an appointment and had Lorrie's personal attention picking out all of our linen needs. Anytime I called, I was treated with respect and my questions were quickly answered. Their prices are fair and better than the metro Detroit area.
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Kimberly Sent on 06/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!! :)

Special Occasions did our linens and it looked BEAUTIFUL! We got married at Waldenwoods and wanted a simple floor length ivory linen and what a difference it made. The venue speaks for itself so we didn’t want to take that away. They were wonderful to work with and even helped with what color chivary chair would look best with the theme we were going for 🥰 we would highly recommend their services 💕
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Miranda Sent on 11/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

No worries with Special Occasions

The team at Special Occasions East are wonderful! We weren’t sure what to go with and they made the decision easy. The set up/delivery team was friendly and quick. I would use them again!
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Cb38729Fe4861Bde263E42Ef7364E35Dc6E9A4Eb Sent on 11/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great for Decor

We didn't want to have too much "DECOR" for our wedding, and by adding the beautiful linens, the gold chiavari chairs and the head table sequined table cloth, our wedding was what we wanted... Special Occasions did a great job. Everything was set up as it was needed and they were very professional. They even took care of break down. Pricing was good and I am happy we booked with them for our wedding.
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Kelsey Sent on 10/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing customer service

Lorrie and her staff are amazing. They are attentive, knowledgeable, and they made the whole experience fun and easy. Their linens are beautiful, and Lorrie helps you design your event down to the finest details. Simply incredible!
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Catherine Sent on 10/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The chairs and linens at Special Occasions are superior to the typical rental places I first visited. The quality and selections are beautiful. The Chivari chairs were excellent quality and sturdy. I also liked there wasn’t a minimum order as we only had 50 guests. Other places wouldn’t meet with me without charging a $25 visit fee or requiring 150 guests minimum to work with you. Special Occasions had just received a new lace overlay linen which was perfect for our wedding. Let the pictures speak for themselves! click for more pictures by Marci Curtis- http://www.marcicurtis.com/blog/red-riding-hood-stables-wedding-with-holly-hotel-catherine-and-jim/
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Lance Sent on 09/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My son's wedding was at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. After checking rental places in Northern Michigan, no one compared to the quality of rentals and the customer service of Special Occasions East, Grand Blanc.

One aspect that sets Special Occasions apart is that you are able to go into the showroom and see the large variety of rentals available for weddings-all in pristine condition. Another plus is that the staff will graciously work with the bride by setting-up mock tablescapes to help clarify the wedding vision.

In our case after several visits to Special Occasions, the bride decided on the gold Chiavari chairs, farmhouse tables, gold-rimmed chargers, glittered table numbers and two speciality linens. Now it was up to the owner, Lorrie, to work her magic to make it happen at a venue four hours away on a holiday weekend!

We are so grateful that Lorrie agreed to work with Castle Farms and give of her own personal time to make sure we were able to make the wedding's set-up timeline! Ultimately, two trucks made the trip to Charlevoix with wedding cargo!

The expertise of Special Occasion and the quality of their rentals transformed our reception room at Castle Farms! When a friend asked my husband, the groom's father, what he liked most about the wedding, he replied, "When I first saw the reception room!"

The rentals from Special Occasions East are beautiful, the staff very helpful and the owner, patient and professional. The Smith/Papatheodore families are so appreciative of Lorrie and her staff for their willingness to work with us on our Northern Michigan destination wedding.

Sincerely,
Chris (Groom's Mom)
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Awards

116
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
IMA Brookwood Golf & Banquet Center IMA Brookwood Golf & Banquet Center Country Club Weddings

We have worked with Lorrie and her staff at Special Occasions East for years and they are definitely the leader in linens & chair covers in the Genesee County area. Not only do our brides use Special Occasions but IMA Brookwood uses Special Occasions for all of the special events that we host at IMA Brookwood Banquet Center. They are always professional and willing to go the extra mile to make sure their clients are happy.

Centennial Image Photography Centennial Image Photography Wedding Photographers

Special Occasions is fantastic to work with - we have photographed so many weddings where they have provided the linens and chair covers. Everything always looks fantastic and the couples and families are always thrilled with their efforts.

Mylaija Andress Event Planning Mylaija Andress Event Planning Wedding Planners

I've worked with Lori and her team on many occasions. They're always very courteous and flexible. Because I work a full time job during they day they often stay late to accomodate my schedule. They have an excellent quality and selection in linens. The best in our area. I highly recommend Special Occasions to my brides and all my clients.

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