The ACE Event Design Guide
Plan your perfect event with curated combinations of ACE seating, tables, decor, lighting, and installations.
Planning an event involves more than choosing a few rental items. The right combination of seating, tables, decor, lighting, and installations can completely transform a venue.
This guide walks you through the key elements of designing a beautiful event using ACE Events & Rentals inventory across Metro Detroit.
Image shown: example of Metro Detroit wedding reception rentals featuring coordinated chairs, tables, linens, and lighting.
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- Choose seating styles for weddings, galas, and celebrations.
- Design table layouts and linen combinations.
- Select decor and centerpiece groupings.
- Plan lounge areas and guest flow.
- Build a complete event setup from ceremony to reception.
Step 1 — Choose Your Seating Style
Seating is the foundation of your event layout and sets the tone for the entire design. Start by choosing a primary chair style, then layer in specialty seating for head tables, lounges, or VIP areas.
Recommended options from ACE Events & Rentals inventory:
Regal Chair
Gold Stainless Steel, Silver | Covers: Black, White, Blush Pink, Baby Blue, Olive Green, Red
Ideal for elegant weddings and luxury receptions where you want a refined, high-impact look at every table.
Ghost Chair
Black, Clear, Champagne
Perfect for modern and minimalist event designs, allowing florals, linens, and lighting to take center stage.
Highback Captain Chair
Gold, Silver | Covers: Black, Blush Pink, White, Olive Green
Great for head tables and VIP seating, adding height and drama to your event photos and focal areas.
X-Back Chair
Gold, Black | Covers: White, Black, Olive Green
Rustic-modern look for weddings and receptions, especially when paired with wood tables and greenery.
Stallion Chair
Gold | Covers: Black, Blush Pink, White, Olive Green
A classic wedding seating option that pairs beautifully with both traditional and contemporary table designs.
Step 2 — Build Your Table Design
Tables, linens, and chargers define the visual centerpiece of your event design. Mix shapes, heights, and finishes to create layers of interest across the room.
Tables
- Rectangular Regal Tables (Straight, Square, or Round legs)
- Roman Oval Table
- Acrylic Rectangular Regal Table
- Banquet Tables (6’, 8’)
- Round Banquet Tables (48”, 60”, 72”)
- Cocktail Tables (30” Round x 42”)
Linens & Napkins
- 132” Round Satin Linens
- Crushed or Velvet options
- 90” x 156” Rectangle Linens
- Coordinating cloth napkins
Chargers
- Gold Glass Pearl Charger
- White Glass Flake Charger
- Gold Glass Spiral Charger
- Silver Glass Rimming Charger
Pro tip: Mix rectangular regal tables with round banquet tables for a dynamic floor plan, then unify the look with consistent linens and chargers.
Step 3 — Add Statement Decor
Decor and centerpieces elevate table settings and create visual impact. Mix heights, textures, and candlelight to design a cohesive look from every angle in the room.
Inventory highlights
Crystal Rectangular Candelabra
Glass Straight Arm Candelabra
Glass Curved Arm Candelabra
Signature Cake Tables & Luxury Cake Stands
- Single Taper Holder
- 6 ft Gold Candle Stand (40 Arm)
- Floating Candle Holders
- Gold Straight Arm
- Luxury Cake Stands (Gold, Silver, Acrylic, Glass)
Step 4 — Transform Your Venue
Ceiling installations and draping can dramatically transform event spaces, softening architecture and drawing the eye upward for a fully immersive design.
Chandeliers
- 1 Tier Chandeliers
- Multiple Tier Chandeliers
- 4 Tier Crystal Chandelier
- Spiral Swirl Crystal Chandelier
Pipe & Drape
Available in Black, White, Ivory, Champagne, Pink, Green, Grey — ideal for backdrops, room dividers, and ceremony framing.
Wireless Uplighting
Fill walls and drapery with color to match your palette and create a warm, cinematic atmosphere.
Step 5 — Create the Highlight Moments
Dance floors and special effects create unforgettable experiences for first dances, grand entrances, and late-night celebrations.
White Starry Night Dance Floor & Rose Petal Dance Floor options for romantic, photo-ready celebrations.
Custom Dance Floors & Runways (Mirror, Gold Mirror, White, Black) to frame entrances, cakes, and stages.
Cold Sparklers & Fog Machines to highlight first dances and big reveals without overwhelming the space.
Step 6 — Add Signature Installations
Statement pieces help define focal points in event spaces, creating perfect backdrops for photos, ceremonies, and key moments.
Trees & Greenery
- Cherry Blossom Tree
- White Blossom Tree
- Green Tree
Use trees to frame aisles, stages, and lounge areas for an immersive, garden-inspired feel.
Walls & Backdrops
- Green Hedge Wall (8x4)
- Flower Wall (8x4 White or Red Roses)
Perfect for photo backdrops, sweetheart tables, champagne walls, and branded moments.
Step 7 — Outdoor Event Solutions
For outdoor celebrations, tent structures create elegant and protected environments that keep guests comfortable in every season.
Canopy Tents
Great for smaller gatherings, vendor booths, and auxiliary spaces such as bar or catering areas.
- 10x10
- 10x20
- 10x30
Frame Tents
Ideal for full outdoor receptions, ceremonies, and corporate events with flexible layouts underneath.
- 10x10, 10x20, 10x30
- 20x20, 20x40, 20x60
- 40x40, 40x60, 40x80
Pair tents with flooring, chandeliers, and drapery from earlier steps to recreate an indoor-level experience outdoors.
Complete Event Setups
See how ACE Events & Rentals combines inventory to create complete event environments. Use these setups as inspiration, then customize them with our team.
Royal Wedding Reception
Items used: Regal Chairs, Rectangular Regal Tables, Satin Linens, Gold Glass Pearl Chargers, Crystal Candelabras, Pipe & Drape, Wireless Uplighting, White Starry Night Dance Floor.
Modern Luxury Wedding
Items used: Ghost Chairs, Acrylic Rectangular Regal Tables, Velvet Linens, White Glass Flake Chargers, Minimalist Candelabras, Custom Dance Floor, Cold Sparklers.
Elegant Ceremony Setup
Items used: X-Back Chairs, Aisle Decor, Cherry Blossom Trees, Pipe & Drape Arch, Floating Candle Holders, Uplighting.
VIP Lounge Experience
Items used: Lounge Seating, Coffee Tables, Green Hedge Wall, Accent Lighting, Cocktail Tables, Signature Decor Pieces.
Outdoor Tent Reception
Items used: Frame Tent, Chandeliers, Draping, Banquet Tables, X-Back Chairs, Dance Floor, Uplighting, Feature Walls.
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