Renting Ambiance And Style

date posted: March 13, 2018

Photo by Sasha Felix

Lucky you, planning a Hudson Valley wedding! Between our own local talent and the neighboring metro area, it’s hard to imagine that there’s anything in the world you can’t rent for your wedding day. A crystal chandelier? Mismatched antique china? Laser tag? Tribal rugs? If you can dream it, someone can help you find it.

Rental companies will be glad to help you choose complementary pieces, but don’t be afraid to let your own sense of style be your guide. If you fall in love with something, chances are your guests will love it, too—this whole celebration is your personal love story, after all.

renting tips:

• Assess what’s included in your venue’s package. What blanks do you need to fill in with rentals? If you’re not in love with their chair selection, let’s say, most places will allow you to rent and import your own for the day.

• If you’re renting the basics for a big wedding—tables, chairs, tents—check out the big, long-established event rental companies to see if you can save a few dollars. Devote that leftover money to fun and unique items from an artsy shop with vintage or imported goodies.

• How about renting some fun? A popcorn or cotton candy machine? (Remember, cotton candy can come in any color you choose, and popcorn bags can be stamped with your initials.) A bouncy house (for kids and adults!)? A green-screen-enabled photo booth offering every sort of romantic background? A vintage ice cream truck? The fun does not have to be limited to what the venue has to offer, so bring it with you!

• Don’t worry about getting every chair to match. Different shapes and sizes can add visual interest, and you can pull the look together with matching cushions in your wedding colors.

• Feel free to mix up round and square tables as well. Placing them alternately can be a terrific look. Or do you like long banquet tables? They can make a large room feel like the great hall of a castle.

• Mixing and matching can also be great fun for china, glassware, and centerpieces. You can pull the look together with table linens, if you like, and layer those in complementary colors and textures for even more visual interest.

• Many rental companies with collections of unique and vintage items can also give some styling tips. Bring pics to show them your venue and design elements as you browse and consult.

• Don’t forget the lighting! You may want to supplement or switch out what the venue’s got on hand with candelabras, light strings, or different colors. The right lighting goes a long way in setting the right mood.

camera head photo booth

Hudson Valley, NYC, 845-554-3443, www.cameraheadphotobooth.com

Camera Head Photo Booth provides an opportunity for you and your guests to get silly, act wild, and get your Vogue on. We love props! We’ve got props for dress-up and spontaneous improv. We offer two different experiences: an elegant automated booth or our portable studio and photographer. Both options come with instant take-home prints and an online gallery after the event.

durants party rentals

Hudson Valley, Connecticut, www.durantsparty.com

For decades, Durants has served customers across the Hudson Valley and Connecticut from our locations in Wappingers Falls and New Windsor in New York, and Danbury, Ridgefield, and Cheshire in Connecticut. Today, we continue to provide Valley residents with top-of-the-line special event rentals for all their party-planning needs. Our number-one goal is to help you create an event space that has everything you and your guests will need to have a fabulous time. We’ll work with you one-on-one to cover all the bases and ensure you get what you need at a price you can afford. Both online and in person.

glampstar

Woodstock, 845-532-6939, www.glampstar.us

GlampStar provides a luxury pop-up tent service. We come to your place and set up a beautiful, dreamlike camp site with all the luxuries of a fine hotel. We have spacious all-weather canvas tents dressed with a real mattress and super cozy bedding, night stand, a custom wood bench, rugs, chandelier, solar twinkle lights, bean bag (that becomes an additional bed), notebook and pencils, and much, much more. We love parties and private events. Let us do all the work for you. You simply: show up, relax in luxury amongst nature, and depart with love. It’s InTents.

hudson valley vintage rentals

High Falls, 917-804-9874, www.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.

partytime rentals

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

PartyTime Rentals is a full-service rental and event management company located in Dutchess County, New York. They carry everything you need to make your wedding a success, including a large selection of tents, flooring, china, flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, linens, decor, 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.

sav-on party central

Kingston, 845-336-5800, www.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 full-service rental equipment warehouse and office, allowing you to arrange for delivery of rentals and pick up of rental equipment all in one convenient location. They carry tents, tables, chairs, china, flatware, glassware, linens, and more in their rental warehouse.