Post # 1
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Worker bee
Has anyone used staging furniture at their reception? Our wedding and reception will both take place in a beautiful historic train station (photo below!). In between events, we’re hosting a cocktail hour in a room just off the one in the photo. The furniture is currently a rustic-theme but the on-site planner offered to put everything in storage if we preferred a more contemporary feel.
What do you think? Has anyone done this? How much did it cost?
Post # 3
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Bumble bee
I’ve seen lots of people do this and i think it’s a better setting to get people talking and comfortable etc. Also, your venue rocks 🙂
Post # 4
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Sugar bee
I looked into getting lounge furniture from the local event rental company, and the prices were rediculous. I could have purchased furniture for less than the price of the rentals. Going through a home staging company might be cheaper.
Post # 5
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Worker bee
@JoJo Bananas:
Great advice – thank you!
Post # 6
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Worker bee
@natbug21:
Thank you! We think it’s pretty amazing, too. I want to strike a balance between contemporary and old glamour – hoping that furniture/decor can help with that 🙂
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
@JoJo Bananas: I agree! I could BUY items from Ikea cheapier than renting them it was so silly!
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