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Get everything straight before the wedding day, with a contract/rental agreement that covers all the essentials. It should cover everything mentioned here, and it should also allow room for you and the rental agent to add information.

1 Delivery:

Who will deliver the equipment you’ve rented? Exactly when and where will it be delivered? (Put specific addresses and delivery times into the contract.) Be sure the delivery schedule will give your helpers plenty of time for setting up the equipment.

2 Quantities:

Count everything and make sure it’s all correct. The delivery driver is just filling the order as written, so he she might not know if the quantities are wrong.

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3 Need more?:

If you see that you will run short of something (assuming there’s time to get it) does the company have more you can rent?

4 Quality:

What if the items you’re renting are not satisfactory? Will the company deliver another table for a bad one? Will they refund part of charge for unsatisfactory items? What happens if the cake falls because of a faulty table leg? Who pays for the cake, buys its replacement, and makes up for the loss?

5 Cost:

Companies are more than willing to advise you on items that fit best into various locations they’ve outfitted in the past. But, they can only advise; it is really your choice.

6 Condition:

Are the items “like new”? Rental companies will usually get their best stuff out for weddings, but it’s still a good idea to check.

7 Cleanup:

Who will clean the rental items? Is cleaning included in your fees?

8 Pickup:

When you’ve finished with the rental equipment, it should be picked up at a specific, pre-arranged time.Be sure you and the rental agent are clear on this.