When people talk of outdoor weddings, portable toilets aren’t exactly on the top of their list. Despite getting a bad rap, a porta-potty is necessary, useful, convenient, and often overlooked during the planning stage. Here’s a short guide to help you figure out how to make them available without ruining the ambiance.

Why It’s Ideal for Your Wedding

A backyard-style or garden wedding is beautiful, but it also poses a couple of logistical problems. When you have guests numbering to a hundred or so, it will be difficult to meet their bathroom needs, particularly if the alfresco venue only offers one to two restrooms. Make it easier for attendees to relieve themselves and freshen up with portable toilets placed on-site.

However, it’s also important to rent the right number of units to avoid long lines and uncomfortable guests. The general rule of thumb is to get one portable toilet for every 50 people. For a wedding that is expected to last six hours or has an open bar or free-flowing drinks, add an extra porta-potty to rent.

How to Make Them Unnoticeable

One aspect that holds people back from renting a portable toilet for weddings is its appearance. Tuck them behind an outbuilding or shed or place them among bushes and trees—make sure they’re somewhere near water and power sources.  

If the venue has no buildings or trees to hide the portable toilet, consider dressing it up instead. Keep it covered with a tent in case it rains, or place fancy dividers, old wooden doors, and unused gates on the sides to make it blend into the scenery. You can even add a cozy waiting area—complete with comfy chairs and couches to lounge in.

Portable toilets are a necessity for your wedding or any outdoor event, so get in touch with Johnny’s A-1 Sanitation for your bathroom needs. Based in Middletown, OH, they have provided porta-potty rentals everywhere throughout Butler, Warren, Montgomery, and Preble counties. They also offer sanitation services, including septic maintenance and repairs since 1949. Call (513) 988-5880 today or check out their website.