WEDDING RENTALS

SEASONAL AMBIANCE FOR ANY VENUE

by BIBI FARBER

date posted: March 12, 2017

"Even established and elegant wedding venues can use a little something extra in the way of rented props and décor to personalize your wedding celebration. Here are some ideas for every season that are sure to enhance the magic and whimsy of the big day."

winter

Old-fashioned ice skates and sleds
Outdoor patio heaters
Outdoor fire pits
Hot cocoa bar
Furry blankets and seat cushions
Wedding reception tent
Photobooth

spring

Trellises, arbors, arches, and swing sets
Serving carts for refreshments
A wishing well
Vintage birdcages
An old-fashioned bicycle
An old, wooden stepladder for signage and photos

summer

Fill a vintage canoe or rowboat with ice, champagne, and beer
Rustic benches, porch swings, and vintage couches for a casual seating area
A basket of assorted flip-flops will be appreciated, especially by the ladies
Canopies and umbrellas for romantic ambiance

fall

Hot apple cider bar
Oak barrels, vintage crates, and other wooden elements add charm and useful surfaces
Wooden buckets of sparklers
Square bales of hay with finished wooden planks on top for outdoor seating
Armchairs and couches made of hay bales and fabric
Antique wooden doors for a grand entrance archway or backdrop structure
Wood palates decorated and transformed into signs and program boards

all seasons

Trellises, arbors, arches, and swing sets
Serving carts for refreshments
A wishing well
Vintage birdcages
An old-fashioned bicycle
An old, wooden stepladder for signage and photos
Photobooth

Hudson Valley Vintage Rentals

Accord, 917-804-9874, hudsonvalleyvintagerentals.com

This is a full-service vintage rentals and styling firm located in the Hudson Valley. They exclusively offer a handpicked collection of stylish and authentic vintage and rustic decor pieces for weddings and events, including furnishings, mismatched place settings, props, and accessories. Visit their showroom to experiment with their decor and be inspired.

North Country Vintage Rentals

Hudson, 347-615-5528, northcountryvintage.com

A Hudson Valley specialty rental company and boutique retailer offering a carefully curated, ever-evolving collection of vintage and eclectic finds, as well as gifts, to complement your special occasion. Our mission is to assist you in creating an authentic, timeless design for your most special events, whether intimate or grand, while being true to your unique personal style.

PartyTime Rentals

Poughquag, 845-256-8710, partytime-rentals.com

PartyTime Rentals is a full service rental and event management company located in Dutchess County, NY. They carry everything you need to make your wedding a success including a large selection of tents, flooring, china, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, linens, décor, restroom trailers and so much more. They have a team of skilled designers and planners that will help you get a great idea on how everything will look on your big day. Visit their showroom today to design your own table.

Rose & Dale Photo Co.

Hudson Valley, roseanddalephotoco.com

Rose & Dale Photo Co. is a mobile photobooth and lounge housed in a renovated 1963 Airstream Overlander. The Airstream itself will become a beautiful fixture in any wedding, and it is a distinctive addition to the photobooth experience. In addition to the uniqueness of the photobooth, R&D is dedicated to creating hand-made, customized backdrops, props, and even stylization of its interior to parallel themes or styles of each wedding. Guests are encouraged to step in and enjoy the lounge space, and receive unlimited, immediate photostrips.

Sav-On Party Central

Kingston, 845-336-5800, savonparty.com

Sav-On has been a local, family-owned business for over 50 years. Their 5,000-square-foot location in Kingston Plaza is a retail store and rental equipment warehouse all in one, allowing you to combine your party goods purchase with party equipment rental in one convenient stop. They carry tents, tables, chairs, china, flatware, glassware, linens, and more in their rental division and have paper and party goods for just about any event.

Broadway Photo Booth

Kingston, 845-514-3998, broadwayphotobooth.com

Make your wedding an experience you and your guests will never forget. Your guests can go back as many times as they want for unlimited photos to keep and cherish forever. Not only that, all packages include props, custom graphics, party favors, personalized CDs of booth photos, scrap-booking supplies, green-screen technology, and personalized background options.