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Cost guide · Chicago

How much does it cost to rent event decor in Chicago?

Decor rentals in Chicago cost $0.55 to $863.50 per item through Beyond Chiavari, and half of our 158 options cost between $12.71 and $192.50. Delivery, usually $150 to $400 per order, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added, so delivered orders often run 35 to 60% above the rental total.

A garden wedding ceremony setup hosts elegantly dressed guests along a petal-strewn aisle beneath a clear-top tent illuminated by crystal chandeliers on a lush lawn
Garden wedding ceremony, styled at an event
lowest price
$0.55
lowest price
median item
$60.50
median item
middle half of items
$12.71-$192.50
middle half of items
items priced
158
items priced

How prices spread

Number of decor items in each price band (per item, one event day).
  • $0-$11
  • $1-$23
  • $2-$518
  • $5-$1011
  • $10-$2510
  • $25-$5029
  • $50-$10034
  • $100-$25031
  • $250-$50019
  • $500-$1,0002
From the cheapest to the most expensive decor, with steps in between.

Example orders

What a delivered order really costs

A-Frame Chalkboard rental

1 x $60.50

Rental
$60.50
Delivery & pickup
$150
Setup & teardown
$75
Damage waiver (10%)
$6
Sales tax
$7
About
$298

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.

What moves the price

Decor cost drivers

  1. 01

    Piece size

    Backdrops, flower walls and arches cost more than tabletop decor.

  2. 02

    Setup

    Large decor often needs installation, which is priced on top.

  3. 03

    Quantity

    Centerpiece pieces are cheap each but multiply by the table count.

A hexagon ceremony arch with florals and hanging crystals serves as an elegant photo backdrop surrounded by glowing candles inside an opulent ballroom during a wedding reception

Ceremony arch

Wood, metal hexagon or round arch, about 7' tall

$60.50each

Guests and newlyweds toast with champagne in front of an 8' x 8' rose flower wall serving as a photo backdrop inside an elegant ballroom decorated with chandeliers and candles

Flower wall

8' x 8' faux flower or greenery wall

$273.90each

FAQ

Decor rental cost: questions

How much does it cost to rent event decor in Chicago?

Decor rentals in Chicago cost $0.55 to $863.50 per item through Beyond Chiavari, and half of our 158 options cost between $12.71 and $192.50. Delivery, usually $150 to $400 per order, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added, so delivered orders often run 35 to 60% above the rental total.

What is the cheapest decor rental?

Metal Hangers ea at $0.55 each. Remember that delivery is priced per order, so very small orders cost more per item once delivery is added.

Do rental prices include delivery and setup?

No. The prices shown are the rental for one event day: the partner's rate plus our 10% fee. Delivery and pickup, setup, a damage waiver and sales tax are itemized on your free quote before you pay anything.

How can I save on decor rentals?

Rent one statement backdrop instead of many pieces. Reuse ceremony decor at the reception. Choose tabletop decor that does double duty. Combining categories on one order also saves, because one delivery covers everything.

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