wedding 2022 | JUST FOR TODAY

date posted: March 17, 2022

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.

rental checklist

Anything your venue or caterer doesn’t supply, you’ll want to rent. Never fear. With rental companies helping, a wedding can be put together anywhere, any way you like.

Tip: Round your numbers up— better to have a few extra chairs or a tent or dance floor that’s a bit too big, rather than too few or too small.

indoor/outdoor:

Tables

Chairs

Tableware

Glasses

Linens

Centerpieces

Coolers

Lighting

Sound system

outdoor:

Tents

Dance floor

Generator

Restrooms

just for the fun of it:

Photo booth

Popcorn or cotton candy machine

Bouncy house

Ice cream truck

Art and accent pieces

Comfy couch, lounge chairs, and cushions for a conversation spot

columbia tent rentals

Ghent, 518-851-9460, columbiatent.com

A full-service rental company for all occasions—from small and informal, to large and elaborate events—we provide one-stop shopping to make coordinating your event as easy as possible. Established in 1980, we are known for our personalized customer service and clean, well-maintained equipment. We take pride in assisting each couple to bring their vision to reality!

durants party rentals

Hudson Valley, Connecticut, durantsparty.com

Durants Party Rentals mission is to provide the best quality equipment rental and rental services to all of our customers around the Hudson Valley and Connecticut area. Our rental equipment can accommodate any event you can think of. From a black-tie affair to a backyard BBQ and beyond, Durants offers competitive rates along with reliable service.

glampstar

Woodstock, 845-532-6939, glampstar.com

On-demand pop-up glamping at your event location! GlampStar provides an on-demand luxury camping experience for you and your guests. All-season tents equipped with foam queen mattress, rugs, tables, chandelier, trash can, solar twinkle lights, and so much more. One tent or 26 of them, we have you covered. Now available: Double Door Suite. The fun is in tents!!

hudson valley vintage rentals

High Falls, 917-804-9874, hudsonvalleyvintagerentals.com

Specializes in offering noteworthy lounge environments that reflect evolving trends—providing wedding guests a place to converse, an atmosphere to relax in, and an ambiance that is truly one-of-a-kind. The collection of furnishings and decor offers the unique and unexpected details that create an unforgettable event. Their custom lounge spaces create cozy nooks for guests to kick back and chill.

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 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.

the new york photobus

Tri-State, @NYPhotoBus, 845-303-2019, bookthephotobus.com

More than a mobile photo booth built inside a Classic VW, the NYPhotoBus will make your wedding unforgettable. It’s a conversation piece and micro venue where people can get in, have fun, and connect, all while getting photos printed on the spot + social media sharing. Also lighting, music, props, and, most importantly, a sensibility of how to create a good time for your guests. Indoor booths also available.

hudson valley ceremonies

Rhinebeck, 845-244-1482, hudsonvalleyceremonies.com

Preparing for your wedding needs to be an enjoyable time. Hudson Valley Ceremonies works with you to design your ceremony with minimal stress, guaranteed laughs, and tears of joy. Our officiants personalize each ceremony to make it “you.” We have male and female officiants, some of whom speak Spanish and Hebrew, and we include special ceremonies such as unity candle, wine ceremony, and breaking the glass.

hudson valley officiants

Kingston, 845-248-2903, hudsonvalleyofficiants.com

If you are ready for a wedding, elopement, or marriage ceremony that is not boring, that’s written for and about you, lighthearted yet serious, and filled with tears, smiles, and happiness, then look no further. We specialize in all types of ceremonies such as civil, religious, interfaith, LGBTQ, Catholic, non-denominational, Christian, Jewish, Filipino, and many more. So, start your wedding the right way, with a ceremony created by Hudson Valley Officiants.

michele zipp, custom ceremonies & rituals

Hudson Valley, NYC, 646-509-6600, michelezipp.com

Michele is a non-denominational wedding officiant who has been crafting customized ceremonies filled with love and laughter since 2011. She’s a writer and Reiki Master, so telling your love story and including spirituality is part of her life’s work. Her unique ceremonies include meaningful rituals like handfasting, blessing circles, crystal grids, Tibetan singing bowls, magical botanicals and herbs, and Reiki healing, with everything personalized for each couple.

peter sonnenberg

Hudson Valley, 914-522-9118

Peter is a non-denominational/interfaith officiant providing customized wedding ceremonies that reflect the couple’s personalities, beliefs, and passions. His specialty is combining cultural and/or faith traditions, as well as incorporating unique and distinctive ritual elements to create a truly personalized and meaningful ceremony. As a spiritual director of a Westchester Holistic Healing Center, Peter has been in the field of the healing arts for over 27 years.