Almost every wedding will utilize rental companies to supplement parts of their wedding. Candle accessories are often overlooked when renting items for weddings but they should not be because it can provide you with tremendous savings with your décor budget. It will also allow you to add some extravagant pieces to your décor for a lower cost then the purchase price. In addition, renting is excellent for the environment.
Renting vs. Buying
1. Save closet space after the wedding. Really, what are you going to do with 100 plus votive holders after the wedding?
2.Rent elaborate pieces such as 7ft. torchiers that will provide a spectacular entrance piece at the church or the reception venue. This is particularly helpful if your venue lacks appeal.
3. Add lavish and unique elements to your centerpieces at an affordable price. Items such as candelabras and hanging votive tress can be easily decorated with feathers, pearl strands and crystals at a fraction of the cost.
Sample Rent vs. Buying Prices
| Item | Rental $ | Buying $ |
|---|---|---|
| Votive- Plain | $0.75 | $2.00 |
| Votive- Frosted | $1.00 | $3.99 |
| Beaded Candleshade- Small | $3.00 | $12.00 and up |
| Beaded Candleshade – Large | $6.00 | $12.00 and up |
| Elaborate Candleholder- 8” | $3.00 and up | $12.00 and up |
| Elaborate Candleholder- 10” | $3.00 and up | $12.00 and up |
| Elaborate Candleholder- 12” | $3.00 and up | $12.00 and up |
| Suspended Trees- Small | $14 and up | $27.00 and up |
| Suspended Trees- Large | $14 and up | $27.00 and up |
| Hurricanes- 8” | $4.50 | $7.99 and up |
| Hurricanes- 12” | $5.00 | $7.99 and up |
| Hurricanes-14” | $5.50 | $7.99 and up |
| Lanterns | $12.50 | $20.00 and up |
| Candelabras- 5 holder | $10.00 | $75.00 and up |
| Candelabras- 20 holder | $45.00 | $75.00 and up |
| 7 ft. Torchier | $75.00 | $150.00 and up |
Tips for Renting Candle Accessories
1. The best time to start looking for pieces is as soon as you start planning for the wedding.
2. The best time to book your rental is 3-4 months in advance. This gives you enough time to secure products and finalize all details.
3. Bring as many samples as you can when picking out accessories. These include linen samples, color swatches, pictures ect. All of this will help when thinking about height, color and shape of the candle holders.
4. If you are working with a florist don’t rely on them to provide candle accessories. Take the time to look at rental companies because they normally provide more variety and more unique pieces.
5. Be mindful of delivery, setup fees, and conditions on how rentals need to be returned. If you have a wedding planner they will complete all contracts with the rental company and worry about all those details for you.
