Live Love Mom

by: Dr. Stephanie McEndree

It’s the age-old question; is it cheaper and better to buy or rent linens? Here we break down the pros and cons of each so you can make your own educated decision.

Pros of renting linens:

You don’t have to worry about re-selling them

They won’t take up room in storage in your home

The renters often decorate for you

Your wedding insurance can reimburse you if you make a claim if something went wrong

No need to clean up, the providers will do it for you

No need to come back after the wedding and pick things up

Cons of renting linens:

It’s often pricier, going upwards of $3-$5 per item or more

There is a LOT of stuff to rent; chair bows, chair covers, table cloths, table skirts, napkins, table runners, etc.

You run the risk of the provider never showing up or bringing the wrong linens

The providors could decorate things not to your stipulations

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Pros of buying linens:

Often cheaper and sold in bulk

You can always make your money back by reselling them

You can decorate the room exactly as you like it

You get to keep them for future fancy events if you so wish, such as baptisms, baby showers, anniversary parties, retirement parties, graduation parties and more

You can pass them on to friends, family or even your child for their wedding

You buy exactly what you want and you know you’ll get exactly what you want at your wedding

Cons of buying linens:

You’ll probably have to wait until wedding season rolls around again for you to resell them

You’ll have to clean up yourself (in some cases)

You’ll have to go back to the venue after the honeymoon to pick them up, or arrange a family member or friend to pick them up after the wedding

You’ll have to wash them yourself, and depending how big your wedding is, can mean MANY loads of laundry

Takes up space in your home as you wait to resell them

Feel free to add more pros and cons in the comment section if you can think of any others. I hope this post helps you narrow down which choice you’d like to make for your wedding.