Rentals on Rentals
American Party Rentals and Greenhouse Picker Sisters have us covered on everything from the table top basics to unique and stunning details. Read all about it below!
“What are your colors?” is a question I’ve been asked a thousand times over during our wedding planning process. The truth is: we don't have any colors! We have more of a color palette – or a color “vibe.” Warm tones, deep hues, with pops of color from a huge variety of wildflower florals.
When deciding on table linens, glassware, and flatware (plus the interesting detail touches), we looked to previous weddings at The Cookery. Yes, this is a small plug for our Real Weddings blog, but seriously – the best inspiration was based on images from gorgeous events in our space before!
I’m mildly (read: totally) obsessed with full-room shots of our ballroom where all tables are dressed, candles are lit, florals are bright, and the room is ready for the party ahead. Those “calm before the storm” detail shots and how I feel looking at them remind me of the wow-factor guests have when seeing the ballroom for the first time!
What was the common denominator among all the table settings we loved? Two vendors: American Party Rentals and Greenhouse Picker Sisters.
American Party Rentals
American Party Rentals offers an endless list of wedding and event supplies. Think table linens, napkins, flatware – all ranging from backyard barbecue bliss to china and pottery ready to outfit the most upscale of celebrations. Plus, since we’re getting married in the hottest month of the year (NC summers are no joke!) they’ve got us covered on umbrellas (see what I did there?), coolers, insulated ice tubs for beer and bubbly bottles, and more. And just you wait until you see pictures of the checkered dance floor we decided to rent!
Plus, their showroom is incredible. It was a treat to see the shades of linens up close, feel the textures between fabrics, and hold the glassware for our beverages.
The Cookery and American Party Rentals go way back (humble brag) – so much so that they’ve got their own key to our building! That makes delivery and pick up a total breeze. But this tight relationship means that APR’s showroom has a mock set up with our wooden chairs, making it even easier to see the final vision for your tables.
Ivy and I decided to go with charcoal grey table linens, dusty rose napkins, and hammered silver flatware. We’ll have plates and chargers that have a rustic stone feel in solid black and white. For our cake, donut, and welcome tables, we selected a burnt orange linen – we’re all about a pop of color!
Greenhouse Picker Sisters
For most of our decor beyond dinnerware, we looked to the amazing folks at Greenhouse Picker Sisters. Their name fits them perfectly – they offer all those unique pieces you want for your wedding, hand selected by those with an eye for design, all without the hassle of rummaging through thrift stores and vintage auctions. It’s actually a dream come true – I want to fill my home with all their stuff!
Though I wanted to rent everything in stock, we (tried) to contain our excitement and rented a vintage lounge set – mostly based on an image from a previous wedding at The Cookery (see, great place of inspiration)! Plus, a ton of vintage light blue bottles to use as bud vases on our table, a copper grid wall to hold our seating chart, a semi-circle stage for our ceremony, and more. Again, we (tried) to contain ourselves!
Rentals on Rentals
We are seriously so impressed by the folks above and all they’ve done – especially in these last few days heading into the week before our wedding day (ahh!). Stay tuned for another blog post (or two, depending on if my excitement turns to nerves!) about two of the most exciting parts to come: Dancing tunes from DJ Playplay and ALL THE PHOTOS from one of the very best, Joanna Sue Photography!
Banner image and title image: Joanna Sue Photography