10 Things You Can Rent for Your Wedding Without Looking Cheap, Sugar.
Darlin’, let’s get one thing straight—just because you can buy it, doesn’t mean you should. Weddings are beautiful, magical, memory-making marvels, but they can also rack up a price tag faster than a department store sale on tulle. That’s why the savviest brides and grooms in the know are leaning into the secret weapon of budget brilliance: rentals.
That’s right, sugarplum! From dresses to décor, flowers to forks—you can rent your way to wedding-day glam without drowning in boxes of stuff you’ll never use again.
So let’s swing our hips into this sassy, sparkly list of 10 fabulous things you can rent instead of buy—and how to make the most of every single one.
💍 1. The Dress, Baby!
Yes, your wedding dress. Gasp! But hear me out. If you’re not the sentimental type (or you’re not planning to shrink back into a size 2 for future try-ons), renting a designer gown for a fraction of the price is a very savvy move.
Vendors to try:
👗 Rent the Runway
👗 Lending Luxury
👗 Poshare
Make it pop: Bring your own accessories and get alterations—even rentals can be pinned to perfection.
🌸 2. Floral Arrangements
You heard right, petal. Silk or dried flower rentals have come a long way from dusty old fake roses. Today’s rental bouquets are camera-ready and fabulous.
Vendors to try:
💐 Something Borrowed Blooms
💐 Bloom Box Designs
Sassy Tip: Mix rental florals with a few real stems (hello, signature scent!) for a lush, layered look.
💺 3. Furniture & Lounge Areas
Vintage couches, peacock chairs, neon signs, and velvet ottomans? Don’t buy it—borrow it in style.
Vendors to try:
🛋️ Found Rentals – Southern CA
🛋️ Sweet Salvage Rentals
Make it pop: Create a cozy lounge space for guests that doubles as a photo-op. Add throw pillows and signage to tie in your theme!
🎂 4. Cake (Yes, for Display!)
Want that towering 5-tier masterpiece, but your budget is more one-layer sheet cake? Rent a faux cake with one real slice in the back for the big cut!
Vendors to try:
🍰 Cake Rental
🍰 Faux Real Cake
Sassy Tip: Pair your rental display cake with a dessert table of cupcakes, cookies, or donuts for a sweet surprise.
🍽️ 5. Tableware & Linens
Don’t spend a fortune on chargers, cutlery, or fancy napkins you’ll never use again. Rental companies have glam for days!
Vendors to try:
🍽️ Bright Event Rentals
🍽️ Signature Party Rentals
Make it pop: Coordinate your flatware with your wedding colors, and always double-check quantities with your caterer!
✨ 6. Decor & Centerpieces
Vintage books, candelabras, lanterns, signs, ceremony arches—you name it, sugar. Rent it and return it with zero guilt.
Vendors to try:
🕯️ Archive Rentals
🕯️ Treasured Rentals
Sassy Tip: Ask for styling inspiration or mood boards—many rental companies offer curated sets for instant glam.
🎧 7. Sound & Lighting
Your DJ might not include uplighting, spotlights, or wireless mics. That’s where AV rentals save the day (and the dance floor).
Vendors to try:
🎤 VOX DJs
🎤 Rent for Event LA
Make it pop: Test your playlist and your lighting before the big day—ambiance is everything.
📸 8. Photo Booths & Backdrops
Why buy a glitter backdrop or selfie station setup when you can rent one fully loaded with props and digital sharing?
Vendors to try:
📷 Pixster Photo Booths
📷 The Booth & Bus Co.
Sassy Tip: Customize your photo strip with your wedding logo or theme for instant memorabilia.
🚗 9. Wedding Getaway Car
Vintage convertible? Classic Caddy? Rent that ride, sugar! You’ll look like a movie star without the monthly payments.
Vendors to try:
🚘 Vinty
🚘 The Vintage Auto Rental
Make it pop: Add “Just Married” signage and throw in some classic tunes for a ride you’ll never forget.
👰 10. Bridal Accessories
From tiaras to veils to vintage gloves—if it sparkles and you only need it once, rent it!
Vendors to try:
💎 Happily Ever Borrowed
💎 Style Lend
Sassy Tip: Always schedule your accessory rentals 2 weeks before your final dress fitting for the perfect match.
🎁 BONUS: How to Make the Most of Rentals
- Book early – Popular items go fast, especially in peak season.
- Check for damage policies – You break it, you bought it.
- Take photos of everything when it’s delivered and returned.
- Communicate with your planner or coordinator – so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Return everything on time – or risk late fees that’ll knock your heels off.
🍒 Let Cherry Pop Events Do the Heavy Lifting (and the Returning!)
At Cherry Pop Events, we know all the best rental vendors from San Diego to Santa Barbara. We’ll help you curate a wedding that’s stylish, smart, and totally you—without drowning in decorations you’ll never use again.
From ceremony chairs to that jaw-dropping cake display, we’ll handle the bookings, the pickups, and the prettifying. All you have to do is show up, look stunning, and say “I do.”
🎀 Ready to plan a wedding that’s high on glamour and low on clutter?
✨ Book your free 20-minute consultation today, sugar!
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