May Recap 2025 – Parties, Power Moves & Photo Booth Debuts

Folding Table Hire Redlands – May's Hero Product Review 🪑✨

Folding tables played a big role in our May events, proving once again why they’re a go-to hire across Redlands, Brisbane, and Logan. Loved for being practical, portable, and polished, these tables make entertaining effortless — from milestone birthdays to casual backyard gatherings.

A Brief Look Back in Time

Folding tables are nothing new — they existed as far back as Ancient Egypt. The real game-changer came in the 20th century, when companies like Samsonite and Lifetime Products turned them into household essentials. By 1998, Lifetime patented their blow-moulded HDPE tables, giving the world a durable, lightweight, and weatherproof design that remains the global gold standard.

Did You Know? 🤓

The corners of modern folding tables are designed to be impact-resistant, so even if they’re bumped, they won’t crack or dent. That’s party-proof engineering at its finest.

How Folding Tables Work for Your Event

Set up is simple: unfold the steel legs, lock them into place, and you’re ready to go. When the party’s over, they fold flat or in half, making transport and storage a breeze. Built to resist stains, spills, and UV rays, they’re just as at home in a Logan backyard as they are in a Gold Coast venue.

5 Top Reasons to Hire Folding Tables

1. Flexibility – Use them for dining, grazing tables, or gift displays.

2. Compact Storage – Stackable and foldable for tight spaces.

3. Heavy-Duty Strength – Built to hold serious weight safely.

4. All-Weather Design – UV-protected, rust-resistant, and long-lasting.

5. Event Ready – Clean, professional look for any celebration.

FAQs About Folding Table Hire

Q: How many people can the folding tables seat?
These 6-foot banquet tables can comfortably seat 6-8 people per table.

Q: How much weight can they hold?
Commercial grade folding tables can hold up to 2,000 lbs of evenly distributed weight, so you can load up the buffet without worry.

Folding Table Hire That Works Wherever You Celebrate 🍽️✨

Whether you’re setting up a grazing table in Redlands, guest seating in Brisbane, or a cake display on the Gold Coast, folding tables are the unsung heroes that hold it all together. Reliable, durable, and easy to use, they’re the solid foundation every event needs.

Explore folding table hire with SweetAz Co today — visit our Party Hire Shop or Hire Info Hub to get started.

May Party Highlights – Real Events, Fresh Energy

May delivered a lively mix of birthdays, weekend gatherings and standout party moments, each styled with its own SweetAz flair. From bold shimmer walls to the first outings of our photo booth setups, this month was all about colour, personality and creating spaces that felt fun and effortless for every celebration

🎉 Annie’s 18th in Wakerley – A Backyard Bash That Beat the Headlines

Mum Peta kicked off May by throwing her daughter Annie a glam 18th at home in Wakerley 📍. It was Federal Election weekend, but Annie’s party was the real headline act. We delivered our silver shimmer wall ✨ for insta-worthy photo ops and set up the slushie machine 🍹 on the patio serving up strawberry daiquiri + blue raspberry. With a chilled-out crowd and a happy mum, it was a smooth, unforgettable night all around.

💖 Darcy’s 21st in Wynnum – A Celebration Full of Heart

Mum Sheridan planned a meaningful 21st for her son Darcy at their local rugby club in Wynnum 📍. We created a striking setup with a circle backdrop, reflex blue, silver, and white balloon garland 🎈, and a glowing Twenty One neon sign 💡. The biggest win? Darcy’s brother was released from hospital just in time to celebrate. A beautiful night full of heart, sparkle, and family love.

🪩 Daune’s 60th in South McLean – A Queen’s Night to Remember

This one will go down in SweetAz history. Our new trailer and photo booth 📸 made their maiden voyage to Daune’s stunning property in South McLean 📍—and wow, what a setup. Porta loos, caterers, refrigerated trailers, teepee huts, and a DJ marquee where DJ Pete kept the beats going all night. We encouraged guests to snap sweet memories at the booth and watched Daune party like a total queen. Epic energy all round.

🤠 Horse Trekking in Comminya – Saddles, Steaks & SweetAz Shenanigans

Time to saddle up! We took a break from the sparkle and joined the crew at Nash Horse Trekking in Comminya 📍 for a half-day ride to the pub (yes, really). There was a little butt nibbling from our cheeky steeds, a lot of laughs, and the pub steak hit the spot. Amazing staff, scenery, and new friends made this ride one to remember. We’ll be back — cowboy hats and all

🏖️ 💡 Beach Energy Convention in Brisbane – Glow Cubes That Lit Up BCEC

NSW-based Expo Centric called on SweetAz Co. to help brighten up a booth for the Beach Energy Convention at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 📍. We delivered our glow cubes 🔧 to bring that fun, beachy vibe to life. Clean, cool, and classy — a subtle but striking addition that lit the space up perfectly.

🎂 Jamilla’s 25th in Cleveland – A Milestone Made to Shine

No 21st? No worries! Jamilla made her 25th the milestone and threw an unforgettable party at Cleveland Tavern 📍. We created a dramatic backdrop using our black shimmer wall ✨, purple and white balloon garland 🎈, and Happy Birthday neon sign 💡. Her helium 25 balloon wasn’t cooperating — but we tamed it and made it shine. P.S. Loved your party hat, Jamilla!

🎸 Mark’s 50th in Thornlands – A Surprise That Rocked

Wife Michelle pulled off an epic surprise music-themed 50th for husband Mark in Thornlands 📍. We delivered the slushie machine 🍹 and tables and chairs 🔧 just as the cake lady rolled in with a stunning guitar cake inspired by Mark’s fave guitar. Guests came dressed to impress — think Cyndi Lauper, Amy Winehouse, and Ozzy Osbourne! Themed and thriving, this party hit a high note.

✨ Maleesha’s 40th in Ormeau – Iridescent Energy at Shearers

Maleesha told us she wanted epic, not ordinary, for her 40th — and we delivered. Held at the Ormeau Shearers Club on the Gold Coast 📍, we rolled in with the iridescent shimmer wall ✨ and Let’s Party neon sign 💡, creating the ultimate photo booth zone. Her friends showed up in force and brought the energy. Truly next level, just like Maleesha.

💃 Sass & Soul’s Burlesque Show at HOTA – Red Carpet Glam

For their annual amateur burlesque show at HOTA on the Gold Coast 📍, the Sass & Soul team went all out — and so did we. We upsized to a commercial-grade silver shimmer wall ✨ and gave their photo zone VIP red carpet vibes. Classy, cheeky, and glammed to the max. The HOTA crowd loved it 💖

🎈 Violet’s 40th in Redland Bay – Wind, Wow & Family Surprises

Violet’s 40th was nearly a washout when strong winds threatened to shut down her outdoor marquee event at Redland Bay Hotel 📍. But with some quick thinking by the venue and a little SweetAz magic, the party moved to the covered deck — and we made it happen! We set up the circle backdrop with rose gold, rosewood, and black balloon garland 🎈 plus the glowing Forty neon sign 💡. Violet kept the surprise alive, with family from NZ arriving to celebrate. You did it, girl!

What We Used in May – Gear That Made the Magic ✨🔧

• Slushie Machine – Strawberry Daiquiri, Blue Raspberry

• Shimmer Walls – Silver, Black, Iridescent

• Glow Cubes – White LED

• Neon Signs – “Let’s Party”, “Happy Birthday”, “Twenty One”, “Forty”

• Photo Booth – Classic Booth with Custom Backdrops

• Balloon Garlands – Reflex Blue, Silver, White, Purple, Rose Gold, Rosewood, Black

• Tables and Chairs – White Folding Set

• Backdrop Frames - Circle mesh backdrop

📸 Seen the Sparkle? Let’s Make June Even Bigger 🎈

That’s a wrap on May 2025 — but the party never stops at SweetAz Co. If you loved what you saw, head over to our Party Hire Shop to lock in your gear for June. From slushie machines to shimmer walls, we’ve got everything to make your next event unforgettable. Don’t forget to check out the full May gallery for even more inspo 💫

SweetAz Co — where every party starts with a shimmer and ends with a slush 🍹