(I took the photo above at a wedding I assisted with last month...)

If you are looking for ideas to make your reception area more inviting/comfortable for your guests, consider renting lounge furniture! Trust me, chiavari chairs are lovely, but they get a little hard on the seat over time...having a few sofas and upholstered chairs around your dance floor or reception area offers your guests a nice cushy alternative! This idea is also particularly considerate of guests who might be a bit older or who might not want to dance the night away. Many perfer to find a nice, cozy corner and watch the festivities unfold - why not accommodate them too?

Most party rental companies are either already in or are getting into the lounge furniture business, but here are a couple of local names and sites to help get you started on your search:

- Cort Event Furnishings is located in South San Francisco and you can view their stock online at http://www.cortevents.com/

- If you haven't already heard of Classic Party Rentals, goodness! You should have! They have everything you could possibly require to help make your event unique! Classic rents lounge furniture, but does so through an affiliate, Designer 8*. Their stock can be viewed at http://www.designer8furniturerental.com/

Happy shopping!