Do Wedding Venues Include Tables and Chairs in the Rental? What You Need to Know Before Booking

Most couples looking for wedding venues want to know whether or not tables and chairs are included in the rental of the space for their wedding.

The tables and chairs for a wedding reception are most often needed and therefore can seem to save the wedding budget if they are included in the rental of the venue for the reception.

There are a few things to keep in mind when checking off this line on your wedding budget.

**What you can expect from tables and chairs provided by the venue**

The venue furniture may not be what you are looking for and just because the venue includes the furniture for your wedding does not mean it is clean, in good condition or even what you would like to have for your wedding.

What’s actually included with your venue?

Not every venue is the same. Some venues include tables and chairs in the rental of the venue, while others charge for the use of them. Some venues provide linens, while others require that you rent them from the venue.

Before signing a contract, ask what is included in the rental.

Here are a few questions worth asking:

– Are tables and chairs included in the facility rental?
– What styles of tables and chairs are available?
– Are all the chairs in good condition?
– When were the tables and chairs last thoroughly cleaned?
– Are linens included? If so, what type?
– Are the linens pressed and prepared for each event?
– Can you bring in your own rental furniture and linens?
– Are there additional fees for using the venue’s existing inventory?

Ask to see the furniture provided by the venue for use at your event.

The furniture may not be as nice as you think

Many wedding venues are on a tight schedule. They can be very busy with other events, which can mean that there is not enough time to clean, inspect and maintain tables and chairs between events.

With a busy schedule of other events being held at the venue, there is not always enough time to thoroughly clean, inspect and maintain chairs and tables between other functions.

Chairs are often stacked and can get dragged across floors. Tables can get scratched, stained and even have chipped edges after years of use by hundreds of guests.

The tables and chairs are still useful for other functions, but they are not wedding ready.

Will the chairs look good in your wedding pictures?

What about those included linens?

This is another area where couples can be surprised.

Some venues include linens as part of their packages. Most of these linens are standard restaurant-service tablecloths and are not wedding quality.

These would typically be used in a restaurant setting and therefore would not be suitable for most wedding designs.

These can include wrinkles, limited colors, worn fabric and even more limited selection of specialty linens.

At MME Event Rentals, we believe linens should contribute to the design, not simply cover a table.

We offer wrinkle-free scuba as well as other specialty textures and colors to complete the look of your table.

Should you pay extra to use the venue’s tables and chairs?

You should never pay an additional rental fee simply to use tables and chairs the venue already owns and provides as part of its facility.

If the venue’s furniture is part of the standard rental package then that’s fine. However if you are being charged an extra rental fee for using the venue’s already owned furniture then you need to find out why they are charging you extra.

Is there an additional charge for the setup and placement of the furniture? For cleaning of the furniture? Is it optional?

You should know exactly what you’re paying for.

If you are not happy with the furniture that the venue has provided then you can ask to decline it and bring in your own furniture.

You shouldn’t have to pay an extra fee for furniture you don’t even want.

You have choices

Your wedding reception should reflect your style, not simply whatever furniture happens to be stored at your venue.

Perhaps you would like to have wood-look chairs, special seating, unique tables, and linens that match your wedding colors.

The choices that you make for the furniture, tables, chairs, linens, and decor for your wedding reception will make a huge difference in how the room looks in the end.

At MME Event Rentals, we offer furniture, tables, chairs, specialty linens, tabletop, lighting, dance floors and more to help you create the perfect reception that reflects your personal style and wedding vision.

Ask before you book

Check out the space and furniture prior to booking. See what is included with the rental of the space for your wedding and find out the condition of the chairs, tables and linens.

Remember, your venue provides the space. You should have a say in how that space looks.

**Don’t settle for what’s available just because it’s included.**

Let MME Event Rentals help you explore the possibilities and create a wedding reception that looks the way you imagined.