Renting vs. Buying for Your Wedding: Ensuring the Best Choices
Planning a wedding involves countless decisions - from choosing the perfect venue to selecting the right flowers and decor. One crucial aspect our Total Events couples often contemplate is whether to rent or buy specific items for their big day.
Both options have advantages, but understanding when to rent and when to buy can help streamline the planning process and ensure a stress free celebration!
What Items are Worth Renting?
Photographer: Matt Ramos Photography
Candles cast a gentle glow throughout your reception area, adding warmth and ambiance
Photographer: YTK Photography
Renting candles for your wedding allows you to create a romantic ambiance without the hassle of purchasing and disposing of them afterward. It may seem simple to buy, but adding in the setup - between removing the plastic, putting it in the glass vessels, placing it in the holder, and ensuring each wick is standing up properly - is more time-consuming than you think!
Linens elevate elegance and are a playful way to show your personalty
Photographer: Dori Fitzpatrick Photography
Instead of bulk ordering linens for your special day, leave that to Total Events. We have various options for you to choose from without the commitment of owning them. We also take care of set up, ensuring you'll receive crisp, clean tablecloths and napkins, eliminating the need to worry about steaming or pressing them before the event.
Flatware & Utensils enhance your reception with style and sophistication
Renting flatware allows you access to various options to suit your specific needs and preferences. Whether you envision a classic look or modern black or gold flatware, Total Events offers a diverse selection. You'll have everything you need to serve your guests in style without the burden of storage or cleanup afterward.
Choosing Items Worth the Splurge
Personalized Signage infuses your wedding with character and makes it uniquely yours
Photographer: Rob Spring Photography
Personalized signage, such as welcome signs or seating charts, can be customized to reflect your unique style and serve as mementos of your wedding day. Neon signs have become a unique trend that adds personality to your wedding decor and makes for a fun keepsake. However, remember us when you need to hang your neon sign; let us add a drape and make it a backdrop for your guests to take photos!
Cake Knives and Champagne Flutes add even more sentimentality to your wedding day and are mementos for years to come
Certain items, like cake knives or champagne flutes, hold sentimental value and are worth purchasing. These cherished keepsakes can be used for special occasions, like anniversaries, and passed down to younger generations. If you want to make it extra special, get these items engraved! We love to see these personal touches on your wedding day.
Photographer: Cassi Claire
Ultimately, deciding to rent or buy items for your wedding depends on budget, convenience, and personal preference. Renting offers flexibility and convenience for items needed for the event but may have short-term utility. At the same time, buying allows you to invest in meaningful keepsakes you'll treasure for years.
Do you need help deciding where to begin? Head to our Wishlist to start browsing! We would truly honor you entrusting us with your special day. Here's to the countless memories we can create together, endless love, and unforgettable celebrations!