<spanAs if committing to one person for the rest of your life isn’t stressful enough, many brides quickly find that planning their wedding is quite the frustrating process. Whether it be a 300-person wedding or a 20-person employee retreat, it seems as if planning an event is never as seamless as it should be.

Contrary to popular belief, planning for an event is actually really fun as long as you know what needs to get done. One of the first thing you need to think about is renting linens for an event, and this is truly one of the best times to get creative and have a little fun while you plan your party.

There are infinite possibilities when it comes to renting linens for an event, and specialty linen can be mixed and match to help you add a personal touch to your function. Wedding reception linens are the first thing guests see when they enter the banquet room, and you need to find something that creates a memorable first impression. Here are three crucial things that party planners need to consider when renting linens for an event:

• Renting table linens
  Before you can worry about adding little trinkets and other favors to your tables, you need to skim through a list of tablecloth rentals and find one that best suits your tastes. When renting table linens, try to get an approximate guest count as well as the measurements for tables at the reception hall. Once you have this info, you can start to play around with different fabrics, colors, and textures. For weddings, combining burlap and lace creates an interesting blend of natural earthiness and delicate elegance.
• Chair covers
  One of the most common mistakes of brides-to-be is a quite simple one: forgetting to rent chair covers. Your reception room will look a little “off” without them so be sure to keep these in mind. Chair cover rentals provide yet another opportunity for you to get creative and find contrasts in color with your tablecloths. Consider renting satin chair covers, which work well in any room and give your guests something comfortable to sit on.
• Accessories and add-ons
  Once you have your rental linens, it’s time to spice things up. Table tops provide a perfect template to play around with design elements: florals, linens, centerpieces, glassware, and even trinkets all play a role in designing the perfect reception table. Plus, if you’re hosting a company retreat, you’ll want to leave pens and notepads on each table, and it’s a bonus if they all feature your company’s logo.

If you’re still worried about renting linens for an event because you think you’ll have to clean them all yourself, don’t fret. Your rental company will clean the linens after the event, and most policies will protect you against normal stains like spilled food, drink, or candle wax. Start having fun with your event planning and rent beautiful linens that will make it a night to remember.