Upright Decor Rentals and Event Design

Specialties

We are a complete special event decorating company that offers a wide range of design services. Whether you are planning a private party, corporate function, or a wedding, we can explore all the design options that are possible to make your event spectacular.

History

Established in 1992.

This event decorating company was founded in 1992 when Colin Upright decided to take the plunge, leaving his steady full time employer and venture out into the world of freelance design. He started with doing a wide range of project work, under the name «Upright Designs» such as store design & display, product design & merchandising, interior & event design. However, what he ended up falling in love with was creating and designing events, everything from the intimate small parties to over the top gala evenings. Many of these lavish events were requiring upscale décor, and after discovering that there was a need for «fine décor items to rent» he started exploring the rental side of the business in 1997. In 2003 we decided we would change the company name from «Upright Designs» to «Upright Décor Rentals and Event Design». Although we were still an event decorating company, we felt that the new name would reflect the «décor rental» aspects and the direction we were heading.

Meet the Business Owner

Colin U.

Business Owner

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Colin’s designer roots started when he spent more time doodling in preschool than working on his math or writing assignments. In 1982 he finished Alberta College of Art filled to the brim with knowledge of Art History, Graphic and Industrial Design, and all aspects of Fine Arts. Along with fashion design he started his career in Retail Visual Merchandising & Display. In 1987, after completing his Interior Design Diploma at BCIT, he joined Holt Renfrew in Vancouver to work once again in Visual Merchandising and Display. While working full time, he was always project designing in his spare time, from fashion, furniture, and art pieces to interiors and retail stores. Eventually becoming too busy to do both, he had to venture out and start up his own freelance business. In 1992, Upright Designs was rooted.