Handy Special Events

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

Handy Special Events provides Saskatoon wedding rentals alongside planning, coordination and event-design services. Its official website presents the company as a full-service event provider with a rental catalogue that includes tables, seating, linens, table settings, centrepieces, tents, décor, furniture, catering equipment, drapery and backdrops.

Couples can approach Handy for rentals alone or ask about combining products with design, delivery, setup, teardown or wedding-planning support. The company operates a Saskatoon showroom and warehouse at 2642 Millar Avenue. This evidence-led profile was last reviewed on August 8, 2026 (2026-08-08).

Services and specialization

Handy’s official services page documents full wedding planning and day-of coordination. Full planning may cover venue selection, vendor coordination, timelines, décor and logistics. Day-of coordination focuses on timelines, vendors, setup and event flow. The company says its planners are WPIC certified.

Rental-related services include design consultations, delivery, setup and teardown. Handy also advertises custom builds and signs, including bars, backdrops, displays, welcome signs and seating charts. Couples should establish which services are included in their selected package because the site presents several options rather than one universal wedding service.

• Full wedding planning
• Day-of coordination
• Rental delivery, setup and teardown
• Event design, custom builds and signage

Rental selection and package options

The official catalogue covers both practical equipment and decorative pieces. Listed categories include tables, chairs, linens, place settings, centrepieces, tents, furniture, food-and-beverage equipment, lighting, flooring, décor, drapery and backdrops.

Handy also groups frequently requested products into packages. The published package categories include backdrops, centrepieces, tabletop settings, lounges, buffets, tents, games, themes, proposal décor and wedding planning. Package contents and item availability should be verified for the wedding date.

• Ceremony and reception furniture
• Tabletop, linen and centrepiece rentals
• Backdrops, drapery and decorative pieces
• Tents and equipment for outdoor celebrations

Service area and who it may suit

The confirmed showroom and warehouse are in Saskatoon. Although the official site discusses delivery and outdoor events, the reviewed pages do not define a standard wedding-delivery radius. Couples with venues outside Saskatoon should confirm whether service is available and how travel or delivery is calculated.

The documented mix may suit couples who want rentals and planning support from the same provider, need setup and teardown assistance, or are arranging a tented celebration. Couples seeking only selected rental pieces can use the catalogue as a starting point and ask whether minimum orders apply.

• Saskatoon-based couples comparing rental inventory
• Couples considering full planning or day-of coordination
• Outdoor weddings requiring tents or related equipment
• Events needing coordinated delivery, installation and removal

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the breadth of services available through one business: rentals, wedding planning, coordination, design, delivery, setup and teardown. The free design consultation and WPIC-certified planning team are also confirmed features. Ready-to-go package categories may help couples begin an inventory discussion without selecting every item independently.

Practical limitations are mainly matters of missing public detail. The reviewed pages do not state wedding capacity, delivery boundaries, minimum orders or guaranteed inventory quantities. They also do not show exactly which labour and logistics are included with each rental package. These points require a written quote.

• Confirmed broad rental catalogue
• Free design consultations advertised
• WPIC-certified wedding planners
• Package-specific inclusions require confirmation

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The services page describes the design consultation as free, but the reviewed official pages do not provide current fees for planning packages, coordination, individual rentals, delivery, setup, teardown or custom work.

Ask for an itemized estimate that separates rental charges from labour, transportation and planning services. Couples should also request the applicable taxes, deposit schedule, damage or cleaning charges, change deadlines and cancellation terms before signing.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

• Request itemized rental and service costs
• Confirm delivery and after-hours labour charges
• Ask about deposits, taxes and damage terms
• Verify the deadline for changing quantities

Contact and booking

Couples can contact Handy Special Events through sohandy.com, by calling (306) 933-2727 or by emailing specialevents@sohandy.com. The official site invites couples to book a free consultation or visit the showroom to discuss ideas with an event designer.

The showroom and warehouse address is 2642 Millar Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4C8. Published hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday access is seasonal—11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from April through September and by appointment from October through March—and Sunday is listed as closed. Confirm hours before visiting.

• Review the catalogue before contacting the team
• Prepare the wedding date, venue and estimated guest count
• List required rentals and desired planning support
• Request written confirmation of availability and inclusions

What couples should confirm

Before booking, provide enough event detail for an accurate proposal and clarify responsibilities between Handy, the venue and other vendors. This is particularly important when a wedding involves tents, custom installations, strict venue access windows or late-night teardown.

Couples should ensure that the final contract identifies the exact products, quantities, service times and responsible parties.

• Availability of each rental item for the wedding date
• Delivery area, access requirements and transportation fees
• What setup, onsite coordination and teardown include
• Planning-package scope and assigned coordination hours
• Tent installation, site preparation and weather procedures
• Deposit, cancellation, substitution and damage policies

Continue planning

• browse the Canada wedding directory
• explore the wedding and bridal guide
• read Canadian wedding-planning articles

Frequently asked questions

Does Handy Special Events offer wedding planning?

Yes. The official services page lists full wedding planning and day-of coordination. It says its planners are WPIC certified and describes support involving venues, vendors, timelines, décor, logistics, setup and event flow.

Can couples rent wedding items without booking full planning?

The website presents its rental catalogue and packages separately from full planning, allowing couples to begin with rental selections. Confirm any minimum order, consultation requirement and pickup or delivery conditions directly with Handy.

Does Handy Special Events provide delivery and setup?

Yes. Delivery, setup and teardown are documented event services. The website does not state that they are automatically included with every order, so couples should obtain package-specific labour and transportation costs.

Are Handy Special Events wedding prices published online?

Current pricing is not explicitly published. Couples need to request a quote covering rentals, planning, coordination, delivery, setup, teardown and any custom work they require.

Where is the Handy Special Events showroom?

The official address is 2642 Millar Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4C8. Weekday hours are listed as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday access changes seasonally, so confirm before visiting.

Sources checked

• Handy Special Events • Never Basic. Always Remembered. •
• Services • Handy Special Events
• Packages • Handy Special Events

Address: 2642 Millar Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4C8

Phone: (306) 933-2727

Website: https://sohandy.com/