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Richard & Melissa Carrier
Richard & Melissa Carrier
Owners

Native American-owned

27 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Large team (21+ members)

Total Events, LLC is a wedding rentals business operating out of Schenectady, New York. These experts are keen to provide you with an array of items that can do justice to your chosen theme. Originally founded in 1999, this company has been helping to transform visions into reality through its expert approach. Boasting several years’ worth of knowledge, they are skilled at ensuring that your venue looks the way you always envisioned it would.

Services Offered

They offer a range of items that can create the concept and tone that you would like to adorn your big-day festivities. Chairs, tables, arches, tents, stages, dance floors, and more are among some of the eye-catching items in their inventory. To further complement your setting and allow it to look its best, lighting, decorative embellishments, linens, distinctive centerpieces, vases, signage, and more are available. Whether you are seeking something little or large, Total Events has options to suit you. For an enjoyable dining experience, these ornamentation and furniture aficionados have barware, glassware, flatware, and more to peruse. From the beautifully bucolic to the elegantly chic, there are ample styles to enjoy as you browse.

Other Services

Total Events also offers a range of venues that couples can choose from for their once-in-a-lifetime festivity. Owing to these specialists’ connection to a range of locations, couples can select their ideal option from a comprehensive list. Ultimately, these event professionals want to do all they can so that your occasion has the aesthetic that you love.

FAQ

Which of the following event rental services to you provide?

Delivery
Setup

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chair Covers
Chairs
Chuppah
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lights
Lounge Furniture
Signage
Tables
Tent Accessories
Tents
Vases

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What is the starting price for tents?

$500

What is the starting price for altar/arch rentals?

$95

What is the starting price for tables?

$8

What is the starting price for chairs?

$2

What is the starting price for 12x12 ft dance floors?

$275

Which of the following services do your prices include?

Delivery
Setup

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Total Events delivers beautiful, budget-friendly rentals and transformative decor that brought couples’ visions to life. The team is professional, responsive, and flexible, handling logistics and last‑minute changes while helping clients save via cost‑splitting. Minor issue: some chandeliers used cool bulbs instead of requested warm lighting.

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Total Events delivers beautiful, budget-friendly rentals and transformative decor that brought couples’ visions to life. The team is professional, responsive, and flexible, handling logistics and last‑minute changes while helping clients save via cost‑splitting. Minor issue: some chandeliers used cool bulbs instead of requested warm lighting.

Lori
Lori Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My Daughters December Wedding

I would highly recommend using Total Events for your special event. Melissa and her team were incredibly professional, detail oriented, easy to work with and had everything I was looking for…right down to Christmas trees, fur blankets and couch pillows!
The teams expertise steered me to how to best utilize our budget to create the atmosphere we were looking for., warm, cozy and elegant. I came in with a vision and they brought it to life! I also have to mention the patience they had for the crazy MOB that kept adding things as the wedding got closer. I always felt like ours was the only event they had, even though it was an extremely busy time for them. Every phone call or email was responded to very quickly! From the first time I stepped into the showroom, I knew I was in the right place. The best of the best in every way!
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Holly Sent on 03/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Service and Budget-Friendly

Total Events was the most budget-friendly option for our venue, and they created the most beautifully-decorated space for our big day! We worked with Michelle Mora Johnson, who was beyond friendly and helpful. She took the time to answer a million calls/emails and really helped to put our minds at ease during the difficult planning stages. Our wedding was on a Friday, and Total Events also offered us an additional discount because the Saturday couple at the same venue was also using their services. The only complaint we had was that the chandeliers used cool-tone bulbs when we requested warm, bistro-style lights, so we ended up having to turn them off. Other than that, Total Events did an exceptional job and we absolutely recommend them!
SwanHoyt
Swanhoyt Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Dream Team for Any Sagamore Wedding!

Where to even begin! When we first started planning our wedding at The Sagamore, I reached out to past brides for advice — and every single one said the same thing: “If there’s one vendor you absolutely have to hire, it’s Total Events.” They couldn’t have been more right!

Michelle was an absolute dream to work with. She was quick, knowledgeable about both the venue and their incredible inventory, and truly helped us bring our vision to life. From our Friday welcome party, to the reception, and even our after party - complete with a casino package (tables and dealers included!) that my family still can’t stop talking about.

When the forecast for our welcome party turned unexpectedly chilly, Michelle immediately jumped into action that morning, tracking down the last remaining space heaters and getting them onto the delivery van just in time for setup. That level of responsiveness and care is what sets Total Events apart.

We were so lucky to have them as partners in our wedding weekend. If we ever host another event, there’s no question Total Events is the team we’ll call first.
Annie
Annie Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Rentals

We rented natural wood willow chairs, French toile willow green tablecloths, and a black and white dance floor for our wedding, and everything was perfect. The rentals truly helped bring our reception vision to life and made the space absolutely beautiful.

The planning process was super easy, and Michelle was amazing to work with. She was incredibly responsive, helpful, and made everything feel effortless from start to finish.

All of the rental items arrived in excellent condition and looked stunning in person. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Highly recommend!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 09/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Total Events LLC!!!

Working with Total Events was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! They completely transformed our wedding tent at The Sagamore into everything we dreamed of. From our very first meeting, the team truly listened to what we wanted and took the time to understand our style, preferences, and priorities. They were incredibly professional, easy to communicate with, and brought so much creativity and expertise to the table.
Meg
Meg Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A pleasure to work with.

Total Events was prompt and flexible with a variety of rentals to choose from. Highly recommend.
Maria
Maria Sent on 01/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Rentals

We used Total events for tent draping for our wedding and they were unbelievable from start to finish. They were responsive, organized, efficient, and their work is simply incredible. Our tent was more beautiful than we could have imagined. We would 10/10 hire them again!
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Erin Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience with Total Events!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Total Events, LLC for our wedding, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, they were professional, helpful, and they even SAVED us money by allowing us to split costs with other weddings at our venue the same weekend!!

Everything arrived on time, in excellent condition, and was exactly as expected. They made sure we had everything we needed to create the perfect atmosphere for our big day.

I would highly recommend Total Events to anyone planning a special event!
R
Rebecca Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best vendor ever !

From the beginning total events was accommodating and such a pleasure to work with. They think of every last detail! Their expertise is unmatched and they truly have an eye for design. Every last detail was beautiful and just made our day that much better. 10/10 recommend working with them!!
Ray
Ray B. Sent on 09/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Created an absolutely beautiful, tented backyard wedding for our daughter

As soon as I spoke with Michelle and Dave I felt supported and sure they would work to make our vision a reality. We were hosting our daughter’s wedding on our property and had 2 separate areas we needed to decorate. The reception was to be held in the backyard. Dave came out 4 times measuring and problem solving with us to assure our septic and propane would be safe from staking. Michelle was always prompt in her communication and making changes as they arose, she even communicated with our caterer to assure they had all they needed. The tent and front of the barn were decorated beautifully! Michelle and Dave (and his small army of helpers) really out-did themselves. We highly recommend Total Events!
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Team

Richard & Melissa Carrier
Richard & Melissa Carrier
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Joell  Viscusi
Joell Viscusi
Senior Event Specialist
Makayla Farrell
Makayla Farrell
Event Production Liaison
Michelle Mora Johnson
Michelle Mora Johnson
Event Specialist
Glenn  Cunningham
Glenn Cunningham
General Manager

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