Do It Yourself Weddings and Favors can be fun and budget savers

Modern Choices:

A contemporary, modern wedding is still big in 2011.  Brides can opt for non-traditional dress choices, such as: beautiful hues instead of usual white or ivory; shoulder instead of strapless; and short cocktail dresses instead of a long gown.  The modern trend can also continue through the décor of your wedding as well, couples can steer away from the customary 10-person round table and opting to mix table shapes and sizes. Couples can also incorporate bright and bold colors, cool lounge setting and after parties; choosing cupcakes instead of a wedding cake and having the bridesmaids choose different styles of dresses in the same color or souvenir photo booth picture strips instead of traditional wedding favor trinkets.

DIY weddings:

“Do it yourself” is a big trend continuing into 2011.  Personalized touches and little details are very important; couples can incorporate their favorite interests, hobbies, places and even sports. It’s a great idea for a couple to plan every detail of their entire wedding. Then on the wedding day assign a trustworthy relative, friend or wedding coordinator, to help with the details so the bride and groom can relax and enjoy their big day.

Contributed by:
Dawn Rising   – Delicate Designs – www.delicatedesigns-coord.com

Consider utilizing wedding rentals for planning resources as well as budget savers

Even if you’re in the beginning stages of your Idaho wedding planning, don’t forget to utilize local wedding rental resources. You might not even know your venue or how many people you are inviting – or maybe you have the day and place picked out but aren’t sure how you want to decorate for your wedding. Don’t forget, the professionals at wedding rental facilities are experts who have helped plan hundreds of weddings – use them for their experience!

If you’re searching for ideas or inspiration, make an appointment and look through books of past weddings they have done. Go armed with questions! Consider asking the following:

• Are there any big trends you are seeing?
• What kind of things can be rented?
• What advice do you have to a bride that’s just getting started?
• How do you calculate the number of items you need?
• Do you have any cost saving ideas?
• Can you work within my budget?
• Do you recommend any particular venues?
• I’ve already chosen my venue – have you had any particular complications or things that worked really well at that venue in the past?
• What important things to people often forget to order?
• Can you handle all of my renting needs?

Want to get started right away? Call up some of our Idaho wedding rental specialists today!

Today’s rental industry has become pervasive and dynamic. Parents can rent toys for their children. Fashionistas can rent purses and designer dresses. Just about everything is for rent today and it allows everyone to enjoy a lifestyle that would otherwise be unavailable.

Renting allows people access to that which they cannot afford or don’t need to own. Sometimes people rent because of need and sometimes it’s for recreation. Rent to own or rent not to own. I like to think that when I rent something it’s mine while I rent it and I’m just letting whoever I’m renting it from take care of all the problems. Grandparents know what I’m talking about.

I guess when people think of renting stuff or the rental industry they think of small lots full of all kinds of equipment of various shapes and sizes, the function of which may seem quite confusing. When I was a kid I took care of my parents’ lawn. I would mow and trim and water, I thought that’s all there was, oh if I had just walked in and talked to the friendly people at my local rental shop.

Those people at the local rental store are a wealth of friendly information. They can tell you what you need and how to use it, where to get some help and where to get what they may not have. Further, for any event you may have, just walk into the local rental store that has some sparkly stuff in the showroom and there will be the sweetest person who can help you with all aspects of your event.

These “ma & pa” rental stores are a wealth of knowledge, not to mention stuff you need but don’t need to own. Want to tile a floor, rent a tile saw and they’ll help you figure out the rest. Getting married, walk into a rental store and you’ll find someone who will not only rent you dishes but can recommend a caterer, a limo, everything else you need and you can trust them because quite frankly they can’t stay in business if they are not authentic with their recommendations.

The rental industry isn’t just a source for stuff; it’s a dynamic group of experts that can be guideposts for any event or project. Help them help you and I’m sure you’ll find it quite helpful.

By Scott Berge – Brown Rental Mechanic and all around fun guy.