Rent or Skip? A Wedding Furniture Hire Guide

What you need to know: When choosing wedding furniture for hire, start with the essentials your guests need such as the tables and chairs, then, add finishing pieces such as lounge furniture or bars and backdrops if your budget allows. Skip unnecessary decorative pieces if your budget is smaller, so you can spend more on the parts of your wedding that matter most to you. At Areeka Event Rentals, you’ll find a wide range of wedding furniture for hire to suit different layouts and guest counts.

When you’re planning your wedding, it’s easy to focus on the details that can personalise your big day, such as the flowers and music.  Before you get too deep into the decorative details, think about the furniture you’ll use. After all, your guests need to sit and eat comfortably. Wedding furniture for hire makes it easy to access pieces designed to keep everyone comfortable while helping the entire venue feel put together. But which pieces are really worth renting, and which ones can you do without? Here’s a guide.

The essentials

Tables and chairs come first because they’re what your guests actually need to enjoy the day comfortably. Depending on your venue, you might also need other practical pieces like tents and umbrellas.

Here at Areeka Event Rentals, you can find these essentials along with decorative pieces for your venue. That means you don’t necessarily have to coordinate with several different suppliers just to complete your setup.

Put tables and chairs at the top of your list

You really can’t have a wedding reception without somewhere for everyone to eat and spend time together.

When choosing wedding furniture for hire, make sure you have enough seating for every moment, from the ceremony to the cocktail hour and dinner. You might also want specialty chairs for your sweetheart or head table.

Likewise, consider the smaller pieces that can make your space more functional.  Cocktail tables give guests somewhere to put their drinks, while side tables can make lounge areas more practical.

Add a few extras if your budget allows

Once you’ve covered the essentials, you can start thinking about furniture and décor that add more personality to the venue. These include lounge furniture like sofas and ottomans, as well as backdrops that allow you to carry your wedding theme throughout your venue. Bar furniture can also add a sophisticated touch to your cocktail hour.

When adding extras, choose the pieces that can actually add something to the experience or support the look you have in mind.

Know what you can skip

Before adding another item to your wedding furniture for hire list, ask yourself if you really need it.

For instance, you can skip renting decorative vases and lanterns if you already have them at home. You also don’t have to rent expensive upgrades that don’t fit your theme. Most of the time, keeping things simple can also work beautifully when every piece you choose has a purpose.

Build your wedding rental list with Areeka Event Rentals

Not sure where your budget should go? The Areeka Event Rentals team can help you decide which pieces you need and where you can simplify.

Browse our online catalogue of wedding furniture for hire now so you can choose the pieces that fit your celebration and request a quote. Prefer to call? You can reach us at +971 4 832 6646 to speak with our team.