Celebrations Party & Rental was founded in 2003 in Ames, Iowa, with a simple goal: to help people celebrate life’s moments with ease and creativity. What began as a small party store has grown into a full-service event rental company serving corporations, schools, weddings, and private events across Central Iowa.
After purchasing an existing party store in Boone, owner Stephanie Taylor Burnett expanded rental inventory and relocated the business to Ames. Over the years, Celebrations moved into larger spaces, expanded both party and rental inventory, and in 2015 acquired its competition—adding tents and large-scale event rentals to better serve the community.
Today, Celebrations operates out of its permanent home at 302 S. 3rd Street in Ames, which houses the party supply store and linen operations. We offer an extensive linen collection with 50+ colors and styles, alongside décor for ceremonies and receptions.
In 2017, we expanded further with a new 8,000-square-foot warehouse, dedicated to tents, tables, chairs, staging, and large event equipment.
Celebrations is now run by both Stephanie and her husband John, who oversees the tent operations. Stephanie’s son Logan works in the tent division and her daughter Josie is the store’s marketing manger. Together, they lead a growing team that manages an inventory of over 1,000 tables, 4,000 chairs, décor, centerpieces, concession machines, audio, lighting, and more—ensuring events of every size are fully supported.
As a family-owned business, Celebrations Party & Rental is proud to continue expanding while staying rooted in personalized service, reliability, and community relationships. Every event matters—and our team is committed to helping you bring yours to life.
Owners
Stephanie has owned Celebrations since 2003. She currently still runs the company, working in the retail store and doing a lot of paperwork! She still enjoys going out on jobsites when possible also. Stephanie has a son and a daughter, Logan 25, and Josie 23, who is now an assistant manager in the party store. In her free time she enjoys annoying her kids, playing pickleball, reading, and boating. She is also a horrible cook and a great dancer.
John joined Celebrations in 2016 and became the manager for the tent/tables/chairs section of the company. He handles all the day to day operations of the rental department. He has two daughters, Claire 24, and Maddie 22. His hobbies include watching you tube on his ipad, boating, watching Iowa State football and basketball, drinking Miller Lite, grilling out and knitting blankets.
Manager
Janel is originally from Iowa City and has been with Celebrations for over 15 years, serving as a manager for the past two.
She has a son, Charles who is headed to Central College to play baseball, a daughter Madysin who is in high school, and another son Colton who is 4. Charles and Madysin also work for the company and we plan to recruit Colton one day too. In her free time Janel enjoys playing the banjo and square dancing.
Head Foreman
Montrell has been our head foreman for the past several years. He lives with his girlfriend, Jaime, in Gilbert, Iowa, and has a 7-year-old son named Osiris. In his free time he enjoys building computers and loves boxing. He also enjoys to latch hook and collect stamps.
Assistant Foreman
Mylze grew up in Ames and recently graduated from Gilbert High. He has been with us for over 2 years. He loves fishing, boating and stuffed animals.
