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Vintage Teacup

September 24th, 2010 admin No comments

Vintage Teacup

Wedding Reception Rentals

One of the best ways to add character to your wedding is by carefully planning all of the reception rentals. From the tent to chairs, tablecloths to teacups, each piece that you choose gives you the opportunity to add another layer of style to your wedding reception. This is a look at the commonly needed wedding reception rentals, along with tips on how to make the best selections.

The tent is the largest and most expensive wedding rental, so that is a good place to begin. In addition to the standard white tent with a peaked top, there are tents without internal poles (good for a wide open feeling), and clear top tents (a great way to let nature into your tent). Work with your tent specialist on determining which type of tent best suits the size of your guest list, the atmosphere you wish to create, and of course, your budget. When renting the reception tent, remember to reserve the extras you are likely to need, such as a dance floor and heaters or air conditioners for climate control.

After the tent, the reception rental with the largest impact will be the table linens. Some rental companies can carry well over 100,000 different tablecloths, so there is truly something to please everyone. You should begin your tablecloth selection process with an idea of the color palette and overall style of your wedding. From there, the staff will help you narrow down your options by showing you an array of linens in your favorite color with different textures, finishes, and even patterns. Once the tablecloths are chosen, you can decide on coordinating chair cushions or slipcovers.

There are nearly limitless possibilities when you are renting place settings for your wedding. It goes far beyond basic white china with a gold rim. For a contemporary wedding, there are square plates and chargers. Brides who are having very elegant weddings and wearing a lot of fancy crystal bridal jewelry will like ornately patterned china with rich colors and metallic accents. Or select a pastel floral china pattern for a delicate vintage table. The rental shop will lay the tablecloths you have selected on a display table so you can see how each type of place setting would look when the table is fully assembled. Extra interest can be added by mixing up coordinating china patterns for the various sizes of plates that make up a full setting.

To complete your tables, you will need stemware. Heavy crystal with elaborate cuts will suit a very formal reception. For a daytime look, something more delicate with minimal faceting would be lovely. Gorgeous colored glasses are another option, and work beautifully in creating a layered tone-on-tone effect. If you prefer a clean and modern look for your wedding, stemless crystal will fit the bill.

Finally, there are all of the extras that you may wish to rent for your wedding reception. One of the most popular additions is crystal chandeliers, which add elegance to any space, not to mention a fabulous sparkle to rival the most beautiful bridal jewelry. You might also want fabric to drape the walls, ceilings, or tent poles or large potted trees to bring the outside in. The last finishing details include things such as candelabras and specialty serving pieces. With all of your rentals lined up, you can be sure that your wedding reception will have great style and just the look you desire.

About the Author

Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about wedding planning, style, and society. For the best selection of fabulous crystal bridal jewelry, visit us at http://www.silverlandjewelry.com/. We are pleased to offer free shipping on all jewelry orders over $99.