White resin garden chair
Padded resin folding chair, 17.5"W
$4.95each
Weddings idea
Garden romance wedding
A garden romance wedding pairs white or clear chairs with floor-length ivory linens, low greenery runners and clusters of candles. It suits a tented lawn, a conservatory or a backyard and photographs beautifully in late-afternoon light. Below you will find the palette, backyard and indoor setups, activities, props and the rentals for 150 guests with live Chicago prices, ready to open in the free planner.
The look
Palette and decor
- Low garland runners of eucalyptus and olive down each table
- Clusters of three pillar candles per table in glass
- A floral ceremony arch reused as the sweetheart backdrop
- Wooden or ivory signage with hand lettering
Setup ideas
How to set it up
Ceremony rows on the lawn facing the arch, then a 30 by 60 frame tent for dinner with rounds of eight and a dance floor at the far end. String lights draped from the tent poles.
Rounds of eight with floor-length ivory linens around a central dance floor, the arch moved behind the sweetheart table after the ceremony.
Activities and games
Things for guests to do
Lawn games at cocktail hour
Croquet or cornhole while the couple takes photos.
Rent: Yard game ($27.50)
Flower-wall photo spot
A green or white flower wall by the bar.
Rent: Flower wall ($273.90)
Lemonade and iced-tea station
Self-serve dispensers for a warm afternoon.
Rent: Beverage dispenser ($12.10)
Props and DIY
What to buy or make
- Seed-packet favours
- Hand-lettered welcome sign on an easel
- Petal cones for the recessional
- Bud vases with garden roses
These aren't rentals: they're the finishing touches most hosts buy or make.
Rent the look
Rentals for a garden romance wedding
Quantities shown for 150 guests. In the planner they adjust to your guest count, and you can change or remove anything.
× 150 for 150 guests. Garden chairs at every seat.
120" round tablecloth
Polyester, floor length on a 60" round
$15.68each
× 19 for 150 guests. Ivory floor-length cloths for each round.
Ceremony arch
Wood, metal hexagon or round arch, about 7' tall
$60.50each
× 1 for 150 guests. Frames the vows, then the sweetheart table.
Candle holder
Votive, hurricane or taper holder
$2.75eachEst.
× 60 for 150 guests. Candle clusters on every table.
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
× 3 for 150 guests. Bistro lights over the lawn or tent.
Flower wall
8' x 8' faux flower or greenery wall
$273.90each
× 1 for 150 guests. A photo backdrop by the bar.
These add-ons for 150 guests, before delivery, setup and tax
$1,787.32
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Questions
Garden romance wedding FAQs
What chairs suit a garden wedding?
White resin garden chairs, clear Chiavari or cross-back chairs all work. White resin is the budget-friendly choice; cross-backs add a rustic note.
Do I need a tent for a garden wedding in Chicago?
Plan one, even for a summer date. Storms move in quickly, and a tent also gives you shade and somewhere to hang lights.
What rentals does a typical wedding reception need?
One chair and one place setting per guest, a 60-inch round per eight guests, linens and napkins, glassware for water, wine and the toast, a dance floor sized to about a quarter of the guests, and lighting. Outdoor weddings add a tent, restrooms and power.
How big should the dance floor be?
About a quarter of guests dance at once and each needs roughly 9 square feet, so 150 guests needs about 340 square feet, or an 18 by 18 foot floor.
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Last updated 2026-11-03.
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