How Many Portable Toilets Do You Need for Your Wedding?

How Many Portable Toilets Do You Need for Your Wedding?

As we approach wedding season, one of the most frequently asked questions is: "How many portable toilets do I need for my wedding?" Planning for everything from the venue décor to the food and entertainment is important but ensuring there are enough toilets for your guests is arguably one of the most essential aspects of a successful celebration. After all, happy guests are comfortable guests, and nothing can ruin the mood quicker than long queues for the bathroom.

At Sherwood Hire, we understand how complex wedding planning can be. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to help you determine how many portable toilets you’ll need for your big day!

Key Considerations When Choosing Portable Toilets

Each wedding is unique, and there are several factors to consider when deciding on the number of portable toilets required for your event. Let’s take a look at some of the key points:

1. Venue Facilities

Does your chosen venue have permanent bathroom facilities? If so, how many? If the venue has toilets but the guest count is large, or if they’re situated far from certain areas, it may still be worth supplementing with additional portable toilets. For large outdoor venues, positioning toilets in various locations can help avoid long walks and unnecessary queues. Keep in mind that easy access to toilets is essential—nobody wants to trek across the grounds to find the toilet.

2. Guest Numbers

How many people are you inviting? If you're having an intimate wedding with 50-100 guests, the need for multiple portable toilets may not be as high. However, for larger weddings with hundreds of guests, you will need to plan for more facilities. Typically, we recommend one portable toilet for every 50 guests.

3. Food and Drink Served

The type of catering at your wedding can also impact the number of toilets required. If your event will involve a full wedding breakfast, an evening buffet, and an open bar throughout the day, expect more guests to use the facilities. Guests are more likely to use the toilets after consuming food and drink, especially with alcohol involved.

4. Event Duration

A wedding that lasts all day and into the evening will naturally require more facilities than a shorter ceremony. Consider the duration of your event when calculating how many toilets you need, as longer events typically mean more frequent bathroom breaks.

How Many Toilets Should You Hire?

Here’s a general guide to help you decide how many portable toilets to hire based on the number of guests:

Up to 100 Guests
1 Plus 1 Luxury Toilet
2 cubicles for women and men. Perfect for smaller weddings with fewer guests.

100-175 Guests
2 Plus 1 Luxury Toilet
2 women’s cubicles, 1 men's cubicle, and 2 urinals for larger crowds.

175-250 Guests
3 Plus 1 Luxury Toilet
3 women’s cubicles, 1 men's cubicle, and 3 urinals to keep lines short and waiting times minimal.

250-350 Guests
4 Plus 2 Luxury Toilet
4 women’s cubicles, 2 men’s cubicles, and 4 urinals. This is ideal for large weddings with a high number of guests, ensuring everyone stays comfortable throughout the day.

In Conclusion

While the right number of portable toilets varies depending on your specific needs, a general rule of thumb is one toilet for every 50 guests. However, taking into account the duration of the event, the layout of your venue, the type of catering, and the guest list size will help you determine the exact number. At Sherwood Hire we’re happy to work with you to ensure your wedding has the perfect facilities for your big day.

Need help? Contact us today for expert advice and a tailored toilet hire package that suits your wedding needs!

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“We want to express our gratitude for all your efforts and perseverance in delivering and setting up the generators, fridge trailer, and toilets for the wedding, despite the challenging weather conditions we've faced over the past months. The luxury toilets were particularly impressive—well-maintained and of high quality, they were perfect for the event. Your 'behind the scenes' services were critical for the smooth running of the day, ensuring that we had the necessary refrigeration, power supply, and clean, accessible toilets. Thank you for managing all these aspects with such efficiency and perfect timing. Your contributions were instrumental in the smooth running of the wedding celebration!” Donna and Jeremy Preddy
“Amazing service for our wedding. Arranged a convenient time for us for both drop off and pick up, which were carried out with ease and professionalism. The toilets were spotless and absolutely perfect for our day. Thank you so much to the team at Sherwood Hire.” Sophie Earle
“We've used Sherwood Hire for a couple of Community Events for luxury toilets. From start to finish the communication has been great, the toilet trailer delivered on time and in a beautifully clean condition. Even our visitors have commented on how nice the toilets are! We'd not hesitate to recommend Sherwood Hire, top notch suppliers.” Laura & Pete Leeds
“I have nothing but positive feedback for the team at Sherwood Hire. From communication when placing orders to receiving them on the day their help and efficiency are second too none. Each unit I receive looks brand new, it is clear how meticulous they are at keeping their kit premium. A professional first class experience every time.” Katharine Snowden
“Brilliant service and clean luxury toilets for my clients private estate wedding this year. Will certainly be working with them again!” Emily In Awe Weddings & Events
“Excellent. On time, immaculate. Very happy customer!” Helen Bingham
“First time we have used this company, but can highly recommend, the communication, price, service, everything was perfect, the toilets hired were just what we wanted for our party celebration, will definitely use these again and can recommend for parties, weddings, celebrations” David Greaves
“As an events planning business, Sherwood Hire are absolutely one of our top suppliers for our events, they are always so helpful and will do what they can in every way to ensure our clients are happy. Would give more than 5 stars if we could!! Here's to the mental 2023 season x” Freya Thomason
“We have used Sherwood Hire for a number of years for many events. Their service and communication is always reliable and I would highly recommend.” Henson's Catering
“Great company and superb fridge trailer for our event. Would recommend!” David Griffiths
“Really high quality and hygienic toilets! Very clean and easy to use, maintenance was easy and Sherwood Hire serviced them regularly. Sundries were with the unit too. Would definitely recommend them to anyone holding an outdoor event.” Rajvinder Kaur
“Provided toilets for our wedding day, and the service was great. Communication to organise was great, toilets were clean and smart - perfect for a wedding.” Rose Bowie
“Amazing and straight forward to deal with, they kept to their every promise. Highly recommend. Thanks again for everything guys.” Sunny Singh
“Excellent service and communication. We had toilets and generator for a tipi wedding and can highly recommend Sherwood Hire.” Sherrie Parsons
“Sherwood Hire provided luxury boutique toilets for a wedding we hosted here on our farm in the summer. The toilets were very nice, spotlessly clean and the service was excellent with great communication.” William Musson
“Professional and friendly service!” Edward Andrew
“They were highly professional and helpful. I would not hesitate to use them again and I highly recommend them.” Sarah Holyoake
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“As ever, I was very happy with the service. Everything was done exactly as requested. The equipment was in excellent condition.The staff were very pleasant, polite and helpful. I would have no hesitation in using you again or recommending you to others.” Rod Auton, Chesterfield Canal Trust
“We hired the luxury toilets for our wedding and they were brilliant!! All of our guests commented on how amazing the toilets were! Thank you so much! I will highly recommend you!!” Katie Morris
“Fabulous service from start to finish - when it was delivered we were struggling to find a power source and the gentleman dropping them off was so helpful and patient! Would definitely recommend and if we need them again in the future you are the company I'll use.” Rebekah Hind
“Top quality company! Pay a lot of attention to your needs and wants and make the whole process seamless from start to finish. Working in events, I know the pressures that can be put on you on a daily basis. Dan took all the hassle away from us which was just brilliant allowing us to enjoy the whole thing! Thanks to you and the team! Hope you enjoyed the Kangaroo sausages!” Ed Driver
“Very helpful, efficient service. I would be happy to recommend the service.” Annette Fordham
“I just wanted to thank you all so much for your help and support leading up to The Big EON run. What a great day! We have had lots of positive feedback about the whole day so much of which was down to you guys-we couldn’t have done it without you all” Jane Thompson EON
“Just to say thanks for the service you provided. Very impressed with you and your team. All clearly work hard and take pride in what they do. Makes a change these days. Thank you and well done.” Paul Gethings
“I have been impressed with your efficiency all along. From the moment Dan first appeared to give a quote to a follow up letter with feedback. Dan was especially a man to remark on. He was organised, informative and immediately understood what we needed for our event. Quick, but thorough, on top of the job both physically and mentally.” Mary Danby
“This is a good company, with good, quality products. Service was great and extremely quick.” Matt McCristal
“Great service and great toilets. We contacted at very short notice and were so prompt and accommodating.” Molly Tomlin

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