Winston Churchill said, "Those who plan do better than those who do not plan, even though they rarely stick to their plan," which is why he ruled England's party-planning committee for many years. Maintain a statesman's resolve with today's Groupon: for $49, you get $150 worth of party-planning goods at Better Party Rentals in Deerfield Beach.

Better Party Rentals stocks the supplies and expertise necessary to enliven celebrations, from tables to chafers. Party hosts can pick up 9-foot market umbrellas and shield eyes from the sun's light ($32), plus tiki torches to warmly glow when the sun goes down ($3.50 each). Guests can nosh on Law & Order–themed cookies on shell, pearl, or arbor-rose flatware ($0.40 each) while sipping down drinks in elegant stemware ($0.50 each). Pump up the party by setting up a dance floor ($1.20/sq. ft.) and fuel dancers' energy with an antique-style cotton-candy machine ($75) or other carnival-style items. The red-carpet runner serves as a means of honoring special guests ($30), and the chrome stanchion and rope ($10.75+) serve as a fence to keep out bow-tie-wearing deer that aren't on the guest list. In addition to offering event-planning advising for parties, charity events, and more, Better Party Rentals also rents out longer-term guest accommodations, such as the roll-a-way bed ($6 daily, $30 weekly) and entertainment for children in the form of a play gym ($2 daily, $8.50 weekly).