Try Your Wedding Rentals on for Size!
By Angela Bowles, Party Perfect
Your wedding will feature many of the standard traditions. However, after the celebration is over, it’s the unique, personal details that guests will remember. You would never walk into a wedding dress salon and pick off the rack without trying it on, right? Why skip that similar step when it comes to creating and designing your tables? Ask a rental coordinator if you can set up a “playdate” and try on those Pinterest-worthy pretties you’ve been eying! Most rental companies have a showroom with an amazing selection of beautiful samples for you to experience some hands-on fun!
One of the biggest decisions (after settling on the wedding location, of course) is how the room is going to come together. How many tables can we fit? Who is sitting where? What does our room design look like?
Here are a few table options to consider:
• Farm tables – extremely popular, no linens required, beautiful finishes
• Round tables – the most popular option with countless linen options available
• Rectangle tables – promote easy conversation among guests, smaller centerpieces
• Square tables – can accommodate larger centerpieces and more elbow room
• Kings Tables – more modern and allow for more elaborate centerpieces
• Serpentine tables – bold design statement, more whimsical, require more space
Choosing the right linens for the tables can be tricky. They are a surprisingly important part of the overall décor that can make or break the tablescape’s entire aesthetic. Selections range from:
• Standard Polyester – the most affordable option and available in over 100 colors
• Textures – such as woven linen, velvet, twill, satin, sequins, embroidered, soft crush, burlap, and cheesecloth (to name a few)
• Prints – florals, geometric, stripes, checkered, plaids, paisley, and more
Wedding chairs might not be the first thing that comes to mind when starting to plan your special day, but they’re an important detail, nonetheless. Not only do the chairs serve a functional purpose providing guests with a place to sit during the ceremony and reception, they also show up in a lot of wedding photos, which means you’ll probably want chairs to complement the rest of the decor that you painstakingly selected. Here are some favorites:
• Folding Garden Chairs – basic and versatile; wood folding chairs are a good choice for any wedding style, especially if the theme leans more casual (even better: they tend to be more budget-friendly than other chairs.)
• Chiavari Chairs – featuring an iconic silhouette; these chairs embody timeless elegance and charm. These versatile chairs are available in a variety of hues and finishes, making them a classic choice for designs in any season.
• X-Back Chairs – a bold silhouette, rustic charm, and design versatility make them a popular choice and will complement farmhouse, industrial, and formal aesthetics alike.
• Bentwood Chairs – another iconic, curved-back silhouette and round seat that gives a rustic charm-meets-bistro elegance that’s irresistible.
• Luxury Upholstered Chairs & Sofas – surprise and delight guests with unique seating to easily elevate your big day.
• Ghost Chairs – clear acrylic chairs are a beautiful way to add design and class to your event. Simple clean lines in the silhouette allow this chair to be used in a variety of event designs and creates an open and airy feel.
It’s time to build the table of your dreams – charger plates, dinner/salad plates, flatware, and glassware! This is where it all starts coming together to give all the feels!
• Charger Plates – Selecting a showstopping charger might seem like a small detail, but it’ll have a huge impact on the overall look of the tables.
• Dinner/Salad Plates – If you’re hoping to capitalize on your table’s design potential, plates are a great place to start! Plates are often the first thing guests will notice, considering that they take up the most space.
• Flatware – Find your table’s soulmate with various patterns and finishes to perfectly match every vibe you crave! Flatware can be fabulous and fun or simple and elegant.
• Glassware – Pick the perfect drinkware pieces to sip in style! A subtle finishing touch that adds a little extra shine and glamour to your tablescape.
And, just like that, your wedding dreams have come true. Your tables, just like the overall wedding design, should embrace you and your partner’s style as a couple, truly making the day one of a kind. What are you waiting for? Go set up that playdate with your rental company and remember, the early bird gets their coveted rentals first!
Angela Bowles is the Sales Manager at Party Perfect, a full-service tent and party rental company based in Richmond, VA. Family owned and operated for 27+ years, Party Perfect has everything you need from Tents, Tables, Dance Floors, Stages, Chairs, to Linens, China, Glassware, Chargers, and Flatware. Contact them today to set up your playdate in their showroom for your wedding rentals.