The Great Debate: To Rent or Buy?

 In Event Planning

RC Special Events aims to make your events as stress-free and seamless as possible! While there are plenty of options  a person planning an event can look into for ways to buy items for their gathering, we are here to tell you that RENTING is the way to go!

A hot topic of debate in the event supply industry is whether to rent or buy. We have heard time and time again that we have allowed an ease of use that is unmatched. Even when borrowing from friends! This is due in part to the convenient way we send our products out. For example, we package all of our dinnerware and glassware and do not require you to wash the items before returning.

If you were to purchase large quantities of glassware and dinnerware you are then required to rinse, wash, and store them. If you’re like many, you do not have an industrial strength dishwasher, that can wash and dry large quantities in minutes.

Tablecloths/linens

We know many of our clients have entertained the idea of buying linens instead of renting. While weighing the pros and cons, consider this:

  • You will have to Iron, Launder, Store and fix any discrepancies when your linens arrive.
  • You will also have to find a way to transport the linens to your venue in such a way that does not cause wrinkling or dirtying.
  • Your venue may not allow the time you would like to allow for your own set up/take down.
  •  It is important to be realistic about the time you and your family members will have the day of the event.

When renting, your biggest decision will be whether or not to have our crews set them on the tables for you. This way, you don’t have to commision your family and friends to work for you on your big day.

 DIY projects are increasing in popularity lately and for good reason. Sites like Pinterest and other blogs showcasing people’s abilities make it easy for everyone to tap into their creative abilities. Just make sure you don’t get in over your head! Sure making your own fabrics seems like the way to go when you’re a year and a half out, but what happens when you realize that you have bitten off more than you can handle and the big day is less than 6 months away?

We even offer event furniture and decor items that will make planning your event effortless.

In 2013 our Lounge seating was incredibly popular for events. We have since added to our inventory for lounge seating. We now offer this black leather lounge furniture and coffee tables along with our 4′ x 4′ lounge seats. All are pictured below.

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new coffee table

If you are interested in our lighting options, please check here.

Consider visiting with RC Special Events and allow for one of our fantastic Sales Associates to sit down with you for a ‘Modern Consultation’ so that we can help give you some creative solutions options that will help alleviate  some of the ‘stressors’ that can potentially come with planning large events.  Our goal here at RC Special Events is to find ways to reduce the potential stress levels for our clients and allow for them to “Own the Moment… and Rent the WOW!”

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