Are you putting together a wedding for the first time and don’t know what you should hire from wedding rentals? Here are 8 of them:

Tables

Unless you are having an ultra-casual wedding, you need tables for your event. Thankfully, there are plenty of tables you can rent depending on your preferences and wedding theme.

You can rent round, rectangular, square,  and even oval tables.

You should get guest tables so they can be comfortable. It also doesn’t hurt to have sweetheart and buffet tables and separate tables for a guest book, gifts, and family photos.

To maximize space, mix the tables in different sizes and shapes.

It’s good to rent the tables together with the wedding coordinator but if you don’t have one, bring the layouts of your ceremony and reception sites to the rental agent. The agent will advise you on the best table choices and arrangements.

Wedding chairs

You definitely need a place for your guests to sit.

You need chairs for your cocktail party, ceremony, and reception.

Like wedding tables, there are many wedding chairs you can rent. There are Chiavari chairs, vintage armchairs, and simple chairs dressed in tie-on ruffled fabric covers.

If you will have little guests at your wedding, have a few high chairs and booster seats for them. It also doesn’t hurt to have decorative chairs at the sweetheart table for you and your new partner.

Tents

If you have an outdoor wedding, you need wedding tents where the guests will sit under.

Whether you rent a simple or utilitarian tent fully fitted with an entrance canopy, ensure that you professionally install it.

For the best look, go for high-quality tents that will last for a long time. It also doesn’t hurt going for tents with luxe tent liners, chandelier lighting, quality flooring, or any other feature, as it will make the tent look great and your event memorable.

Before you even head to the rental stores, check with the site where you are having your event and ensure they allow tents. The last thing you want is to spend a good chunk of your wedding budget and realize that you can’t put up the tent on the site.

If the venue allows tents, rent a tent of the right size and shape.

Linens

Some of the linens you need for your wedding include: guest tablecloths, napkins for the cocktail party and reception, table runners, and luxe or vintage linens for your gift, cake, photo, and sweetheart tables.

While at it, go for chair linens that are an excellent way to add color and texture to your space. Also, don’t forget napkin rings and hidden clips to keep the table linens from whipping around in breezes at the outdoor wedding and pads to protect the wood tables from damaging the water stains and spills.

Stem and glassware

You need bar glasses, champagne flutes, red and wine glasses, soft drink glasses, water glasses, and beer mugs. Also, go for martini glasses for dessert servings and the proper glassware for signature cocktails.

Flatware

These include knives, forks, and spoons for the reception dinner. If having a family-style service, ensure that you have serving utensils. Also, don’t forget serving bowls and platters.

Photobooth

You want to make the event as memorable as possible, and one of the ways to make this possible is to have a photo booth with fun props and at least one attendant to man the photo booth technology and handle the props.

There are all types and sizes of photo booths, so you should rent the right size that you will comfortably place on your wedding site and look the part.

Lighting

You need lighting for the cocktail party space, ceremony site, reception area, and exterior. Some of the lighting options for the site include: pendant lamps, vintage chandeliers, Moroccan style pendant lamps, and even metal lanterns.

Before you head to the party rentals Rockland NY, confirm the electrical capabilities of your site.

Even if there is a power supply on the site, it’s wise to have a generator on-site as a backup in the event the power goes out.