Frequently asked questions

  • Distance from Warehouse: Many companies including A Covered Affair, charge per mile or use distance-based zones. A Covered Affair delivery is based on mileage to get an exact fee, please contact A Covered Affair. 

A Covered Affair requires a NONREFUNABLE retaining fee of 50% at beginning of agreement. Customer may cancel order at anytime prior to possession of equipment. However, A 100% cancellation charge will apply if items are cancelled within 48 hours of your event.

Quotes and proposals do not guarantee availability of rental equipment. Equipment will only be reserved upon receipt of rental contract and a 50% retaining fee. Final payment is due 14 days prior to event.

  • Day-of Delivery: For venue-specific rentals, delivery often happens on the morning of the event.
  • Specific Time Requests: While we aim for flexibility, exact time slots are generally not guaranteed unless a premium "specified time" service is requested, which may incur extra fees.
  • Delivery Windows: You will usually receive a 2–4-hour delivery window the day before or morning of your even.
  • Pickup will be the opposite.  

A Covered Affair is proudly serving the greater Willamette Valley including the beautiful city's of Salem, Portland, Dallas, Monmouth, Stayton, Silverton, McMinnville, Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Wilsonville, Canby, Oregon City, Molalla, Eugene, Newport, Tillamook, Hillsboro and more and always willing to travel to meet your needs

For your convenience, all of our rentals are based on a 3-day period. This way, all you need to think about is enjoying your event. 

Yes, everything that leaves our store is hand-pressed and ready to set your table. 

No, we use a commercial sanitizer to sterilize our dinnerware. We only ask that you scrape any large debris. 

Yes, we do take appointments. If you are unable to meet during our daily business hours, we are able to make after hour appoints as well. 

Renting your event equipment has a few advantages. It's better for the environment. All of our rentals are kept in house for last minute changes. We are local, which means better conveyance. 

No, in fact we encourage you to reserve high to ensure your items are available.