Anyone set up in business hiring out wedding chair / table covers & decorations? Have you found it profitable?

Question

I'm planning doing so, renting the chair covers and linen etc but selling the decorations. Are brides interested in using small local retailers for this service?

Answer 1

They aren't using local retailers but the majority hold their receptions at hotels, clubs, and other venues that provide all those things for them. and they often hire someone to decorate often except for flowers the decorations are also rented.

The trend these days also is to keep the costs down and the wedding small.  if you only want to specialize in weddings you may have difficulty making ends meet.  you would also have to deliver, wash, pick-up, and maintain your rental equip.  Most rental businesses also rent things like glass ware, dishes, serving equip, and anything that would be needed for parties.  you also have to have a large inventory to cover big events and a place to keep them. people also want to see them and you need a showroom.  Check and see what other rental companies in your area charge and do some rough estimating to see how much you must rent monthly to make a profit.