Renting décor used to mean driving to a showroom, loading a truck and returning everything the next morning. Online wedding rentals work differently: you choose items on a website, they ship to your door, and you send them back in the same box. This guide walks through each step with Rent My Wedding, so you know what happens between checkout and the return label.
Key takeaways
- You order on the website and enter your event date, shipping address and quantities at checkout.
- If your event is more than 30 days away, you pay 25% up front and the rest 30 days before the event.
- Items are scheduled to arrive at least two days before the event, and the rental period is 5 days.
- Free shipping both ways applies within the continental U.S., with a prepaid FedEx return label in the box.
Why couples choose online wedding rentals
Rent My Wedding started with a bride who had experienced wedding planning firsthand. The company has offered event rentals since 2011 and is run by a husband-and-wife team. The idea is simple: many couples need lighting, backdrops or a photo booth for one day, not forever. Renting reusable items means you don’t have to buy them, store them or resell them afterward.
Ordering online also lets you plan from home. You can browse the full list of event rentals, compare options and ask for a quote without visiting a warehouse.
Step 1: Choose your wedding rentals
Start with the pieces that shape the room. Popular choices include:
- Uplighting to wash the walls in your wedding colors
- Monogram lighting with your names or initials
- Canopies and chuppahs for the ceremony
- Backdrops, chair covers and linens for the reception
- A DIY photo booth for guests
There is no minimum order, so you can rent one item or build a full setup. Rent My Wedding also offers calculators and recommendations based on event type and guest count, which help with quantities such as how many uplights a room needs.
Step 2: Check out with your event date
On each product page, a pink “rent” button starts checkout. You enter your event date, shipping address, quantity and payment details. For monogram lighting, the design team emails a preview of your design before anything ships.
How payment works
The payment schedule depends on how far away the wedding is:
| When you order | What you pay at checkout | When the rest is charged |
|---|---|---|
| More than 30 days before the event | 25% | The 75% balance is charged 30 days before the event |
| Less than 30 days before the event | The full amount | Nothing more is due |
Custom payment plans are also available, for example weekly or monthly payments, as long as everything is paid before shipping. Qualified schools and non-profits can pay with a purchase order. No security deposit is required.
Step 3: Wedding rental delivery before the big day
Rent My Wedding schedules each shipment to arrive at least two days before your event. You get an email confirming your delivery and return dates, and another with the FedEx tracking number once the package ships. Free ground shipping takes 1 to 5 business days depending on where you live, and express shipping is available for an extra fee. Orders ship only within the United States.
If you are near Dallas, the warehouse in Addison, Texas, offers in-person pickup on request. Ask about it through the contact page before you order.
Step 4: Set up with the included instructions
Every rental comes with the items you ordered, setup instructions and the return shipping label. Rent My Wedding does not offer a professional setup service, so plan who will set up. Many of the items are built for DIY use: uplights sit on the floor against the wall, and monogram projectors arrive preloaded with your design, so you just plug them in.
Give the setup crew a simple floor plan with outlets marked. With the included instructions, a friend, a venue coordinator or a family member can take it on.
Step 5: Send your wedding rentals back
The rental period is 5 days, which covers delivery, the event and the trip back. After the wedding, pack the items in the same box, attach the prepaid return label and drop it at any FedEx location within two days; the FedEx location finder shows the nearest FedEx locations. Returns must be handed in at a physical FedEx location, not left in a FedEx drop box. You can also schedule a FedEx pickup at your location. If plans change, the refund policy explains cancellations.
Why the return is part of the plan
With online wedding rentals, the return is planned before anything ships: the dates are confirmed by email, the label is already in the box and the rental period covers the trip back. That leaves one less job for the day after the wedding, when most couples would rather be resting or opening gifts.
Top photo: Nahima Aparicio on Unsplash.
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FAQ
Is there a minimum order?
No. Rent My Wedding has no minimum rental order, so you can rent a single item or a full package for your event.
When will my rentals arrive?
Rent My Wedding schedules shipments to arrive at least two days before your event. You receive an email with the FedEx tracking number when your order ships.
Do you ship outside the United States?
No. Rent My Wedding currently ships only to locations within the United States, and free shipping both ways applies within the continental U.S.
People Also Ask
Can you rent wedding decorations?
Yes. Many companies rent wedding décor such as lighting, backdrops, canopies, linens and photo booths. With Rent My Wedding, you order online and the items ship to your address before the event.
How do wedding rentals work?
With Rent My Wedding, you choose items online, enter your event date at checkout and the order ships to arrive at least two days before the event. After the event, you pack the items in the same box and return them with the prepaid FedEx label.
How far in advance should you book wedding rentals?
Booking early gives you more time to plan. With Rent My Wedding, orders placed more than 30 days ahead pay 25% at checkout, with the balance charged 30 days before the event; orders placed closer to the date are paid in full at checkout.
