How to Rent Wine Glasses for a Wedding

No wedding celebration is complete without wine for toasts and general merriment. Clearly you need something more fabulous than paper cups to put the wine in, so renting wine glasses is the best way to ensure a proper party for your guests.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Keep a record of the business hours of the store where you will rent your glasses. If they are not usually open during the hours of your wedding make sure they have someone at least on call in case anything happens to the glasses, since you'll need to have them replaced as soon as possible.
2. Discuss whether your caterer will be able to provide a service package that provides the wine glasses. It may be less expensive to rent your wine glasses this way, but you'll still want to check around to be sure it is the best value.
3. Arrange to rent your wine glasses from the same equipment rental company used by your caterer. This will help you save on delivery if the company offers a flat delivery fee.
4. Find out if you'll need to return the glasses cleaned. Most companies will offer you the option of cleaning the glasses yourself, while others will simply include a maintenance fee along with your total rental bill.
5. Decide on a style for your glasses. Most rental companies will offer a variety of wine glasses that range in size, style, material and liquid capacity. Usually the price will vary little depending on size and capacity, but a fancier glass that may be more fragile or a set made of expensive crystal will be much higher in price.
6. Check all of the glasses when you pick them up or when they are delivered. It is especially important to check all the glasses before you sign for your order since you will be charged for any damage of the glasses not reported prior to signing. Look for any chipped or broken pieces, but also take note of any lipstick smudges, grease, dirt or excessive spotting since you should receive a discount for poor cleaning.

Tips & Warnings

• Check with the managers of your wedding location to make sure that both alcohol and glass are permitted on the premises. The "no glass" rule is especially popular at outdoor locations, while the "no alcohol" rule is typical at churches.

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