Forget juggling websites, texts, and going back and forth with multiple vendors — let us introduce you to One Party Rental, a kids’ party marketplace that brings local vendors together in one place.

Get to know One Party Rental:

Tell us a little bit about your business.

You can find everything from bounce houses and balloon setups to entertainers, cakes, and activities, all curated and ready to book. The goal is to take something that often feels overwhelming and make it feel easy, organized, and even enjoyable. At the same time, we’re giving local vendors a stronger platform to be seen, booked, and supported.

What inspired you to get started?

I was planning my son’s birthday and found myself bouncing between websites, texting, calling, and DM-ing various vendors to coordinate, which felt incredibly overwhelming for a simple party.

I had built a business before and discovered a real love for operations and efficiency, and finding ways to simplify things that feel unnecessarily complicated. This business brings that to life in a way that supports both sides. It gives families a more seamless, streamlined way to plan, while helping vendors gain visibility, reduce back-and-forth, and focus on what they do best.

What excites you most about this service?

What excites me most is the ability to support both sides of the experience, the parent and the vendor, and to give something back that feels incredibly valuable: time and energy. For families, it removes the friction and the mental load. For vendors, it creates more visibility and a more streamlined way to run their business without constant back-and-forth.

I also love the idea that this can open the door for newer or growing businesses that don’t always know how to get in front of the right customers. We’re always looking for unique, creative offerings that make kids’ parties more special, things like hair braiders, craft hosts for jewelry making, painting, scrapbooking, and more. There are so many talented people out there, and this gives them a place to be discovered and booked in a way that feels simple and approachable.

My hope is that it becomes a go-to for families planning celebrations while also creating real opportunities and growth for local businesses.

Get to know Kelly:

What are your favorite kid-friendly spots around town?

We love Folly Beach, Charlestowne Landing, Adrenaline Monkey, Flight Adventure Park, Park Circle playground, and the aquarium. We also just checked out Sea Island Mini Golf + Arcade the other day, and it was so fun.

Tell us your top three favorite Charleston restaurants

Oh my gosh — there are so many amazing ones to choose from. One of our favorite go-tos is Jack of Cups on Folly Beach, and their new Jack of Cups Trading Post has the best biscuit sandwich I’ve ever had. For a fancy date night, we love Sushi-Wa, and for a more casual one, we find ourselves at Heavy’s Barburger or Rancho Lewis.

Editor’s note: Some quotes may have been edited for clarity and brevity.