Love and Lobster Coastal New England Weddings

Ok. Seriously? Wow. We’re all swooning over the stunning items available for rent from New England Country Rentals, a Massachusetts based gem that will service throughout New England as their name reflects. We’re so, so happy and can’t wait to start seeing more of their gorgeous pieces at upcoming weddings. Read on to hear more from Kelly and don’t miss the generous incentive to check them out at the end of the post!

L&L: Tell us a little about you and the history of New England Country Rentals.

NECR: New England Country Rentals came about when my then fiancé and I were planning our own wedding. We were in an endless search for real wooden farm tables and much to our surprise, discovered that there were no true wooden farm tables available for rent in New England. In order to create the look that we were going for, we decided to build the 22 farm tables ourselves.

Once production started we had a feeling that others were out there looking for the same style of tables so we put up a website FarmTables4Rent.com and quickly found out there was quite the demand! Within one year of launching, we expanded to New England Country Rentals and became a full service event rental company.

L&L: Describe the range of unique products you offer, and your inspiration behind them.

NECR: In addition to the basic rental items, NECR specializes the very best in rental products spanning from handcrafted furniture to high-end tableware. Each of our products have been carefully chosen to product our clients with a wide variety of options.

Our new 2012 furniture collection will include everything from wooden lounge furniture to Venetian market cards. We not only are unveiling multiple new products, but also are expanding our table inventory to include styles such as glass, concrete, wrought iron, stainless steel and driftwood.

NECR will also be expanding our tabletop and accessories collection to include hand painted Italian china, unique drinkware and brilliantly designed accessories.

L&L: Do you ever create custom products for clients? If so, what is the oddest request you have ever received?

NECR: We absolutely do create custom product for clients – we mostly build tables and accent pieces. Our oddest request… probably a request for rentals for a wedding in Australia. The bride understood that we were based on Boston but was very excited for our products!

L&L: What types of events do you primarily rent to? Describe your ideal event setting.

NECR: Most often we rent to weddings but we also provide for corporate and private events. The ideal event setting would be a wedding where the couple was looking to add some of their own personal touches to an existing venue – a private home, a tented venue, a farm, a barn, etc.

L&L: How far in advance should couples contact you for their wedding rentals?

NECR: Couples should absolutely inquire as soon as they are interested as we often book out in the spring, summer and fall months due to increased demand. We recommend that a client reserve the rental items about 3-4 months in advance of their date, but they can absolutely make adjustments as the date nears.

L&L: Where are you based out of, and how far are you willing to travel?

NECR: We are based south of Boston but cover all of New England, New York and beyond. We have shipped products as far as Florida and Wisconsin.

L&L:  What is included in your rental and delivery fees? Do you provide assistance unloading and setting up the rentals?

NECR: Our rental fee is very straightforward without any hidden fees, all prices are visible on our website. Our delivery is based on the distance from Boston. Our deliveries are “white glove service” meaning that our staff not only delivers & picks-up, but will take care of all onsite assembly and breakdown. If there is a floor plan available then they will place it in the floor plan, otherwise they will place the items in a predesignated location.

L&L: What is your favorite part of your job?

NECR: It is a tie between receiving inquiries from new clients that are thrilled by our products and appreciate what NECR can offer, and the first time a client visits our showroom. The moment that they turn the corner to see our products and you can see the excitement on their face, hear the cheer in their voice, followed by a “see! I told you I would find [this] somewhere!”

Being that we are not a traditional rental company, we often have clients that are very excited about our offerings and the different products that we can provide that they cannot find elsewhere. Since many of our products are custom built in house, they truly are one of a kind and make an event even more unique and special.

L&L: When you are not working, what do you most enjoy doing?

NECR: Spending time on the water. My husband and I live right on the ocean south of Boston and would spend every waking moment by the water or out on our boat if we could.

L&L: What “must-see” places and eateries do you suggest to folks from out of town check out while visiting coastal New England?

NECR: MA coastal towns – Falmouth, Woods Hole, Duxbury, Scituate, Marblehead. Many coastal towns in Massachusetts have fabulous scenery, beaches and local vendors. The character of the pleasant villages is unique for each town.

L&L: Thank you for giving us an inside peek into New England Country Rentals. If readers want to get in touch with you, what is the best way for them to reach you?

NewEnglandCountryRentals.com

781-990-6000

info@NewEnglandCountryRentals.com

facebook.com/NewEnglandCountryRentals

twitter.com/NECRentals

We would be happy to extend 10% off rental items when you mention that you saw us on Love & Lobster!