something borrowed
event rentals
elevate your event
+ wow your guests
with our rental offerings
something borrowed chicago rents vintage + unique elements to take your event (and photo moments!) from simple + sophisticated to 'wow, that was truly magical!'
we have a curated selection of rentals that will make your event memorable!
situated in chicago's near west suburbs, we serve chicago + the western suburbs for deliveries.
we are delighted + honored to serve your:
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engagement party, wedding shower, bridal shower, wedding, day-after brunch, anniversary party
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baby shower, sip-and-see, baptism, first birthday
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backyard party, family reunion, retirement party, graduation party, tiki party,
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fundraiser, business launch, grand opening, customer appreciation event
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book club, bunko night, luncheons, tea party, brunch gathering
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first birthday photoshoot, engagement photoshoot
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+ more!
OUR RENTAL OFFERINGS
the anything
cold bar
the REVO party barge keeps your items chilled in style, at nearly four feet long, this is a show-stopper, just add ice!
perfect for your:
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bubbly bar / momosa bar
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mimosa+bloody bar
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iced coffee bar
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ice cream sundae bar
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root beer float bar
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soda pop bar
ice cold
delivery co.
the jolly Sprinkle
ice cold delivery bicycle
serve up gourmet small batch ice pops or ice cream cups (or sprinkle or nut drum-sticks, ice cream sandwiches, or bottled iced coffees, cookies or anything else your heart desires)
from one of our two ice cream bikes. HELLO, LATE NIGHT SNACK!
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we're currently riding two bikes:
1) our iconic, restored ice cream bike, made in chicago in the 1940's by the acorn sheetmetal company + schwinn
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2) our hip Icycle Tricycle ice cream bike in chic red, white + black
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the cherry-On-top
ice cold serving cooler
serve up gourmet ice pops + ice cream cups (or ice cream sandwiches, or iced coffees, or nostalgic frozen treats)
from our wheeled ice cream cooler
with fringed umbrella setup​​
the anything
modern bar cart
those trendy bar carts are fun, but not exactly your vibe - here's a modern, simple version for your event.
+ banner, ribbon or balloon stands
perfect for your:
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cocktail bar cart
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candy bar cart
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dessert bar cart
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coffee bar cart
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charcuterie bar cart
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audio guest book cart​
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photo guest book cart
photo moments
vintage Schwinn Twinn Tandem
+ tin can "just married" decor
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vintage restored wood high chair
+ first birthday ribbon banner
+ custom first birthday ribbon banner
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vintage white wood high chair
+ first birthday ribbon banner
+ custom first birthday ribbon banner
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vintage red wood Radio Flyer
Town + Country wagon
+ wedding decor
+ first birthday ribbon banner
+ custom first birthday ribbon banner​
vintage flock of flamingos
flock of flamingos yard decor for a surprise or tiki party
+ solar-powered illuminated signage for happy birthday, congrats grad, hooray!, it's a boy, it's a girl, + more!
+ custom signage available with advanced order
+ add-on birthday balloons, flowers, candy + other gifts to the surprise!
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simple flowers - party
beautiful glass jar floral arrangements
for your tables, bar + buffet​
simple flowers - delivery
sweet thoughtful arrangements delivered locally​
+ custom gift add-on's
+ custom handwritten card
petite affairs tablewares
upgrade your paper plates and solo cups, we have what you need for your intimate parties.
+ chicago's icon table numbers
+ glassware
+ tableware
+ serving ware
+ coolers
+ bars
+ chafing / coffee pump dispensers
+ tea party pieces
+ cake stands
+ candy jars
+ vases (+ flowers)
+ candles
+ and more!
photo guest book
photo guest book polaroid camera
+ acrylic instruction signage
+ polaroid film options
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audio guest book
+ flowers to fit your vision + budget
+ acrylic signage
+ arrangement-making accessories​
bloom bar
audio guest book phone
+ acrylic instruction signage
+ leave a message neon sign
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neutral acrylic event signage
table numbers (Chicago icons 0-10)
audio guest book
photo guest book
bubbly bar
bloody + mimosa bar
OUR COMMITMENT
Why Choose Us?
I have been the party-thrower, the magic-maker, the wedding-planner, the birthday-rememberer, the flower-designer, the baby-shower host, the Christmas party-organizer + the fundraiser-chairperson for as many years as I can remember. I am the queen of to-do lists, of party supplies on hand, of the pre-bought present stash, of the how-can-we-make-this-special tricks. ideas twirl around in my head constantly... what event is next + how can I make it extra memorable?
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it's become clear over the years that this isn't just some run-of-the-mill skill set I'm sporting. not everyone is checking the magic maker box on their resume. so I decided to offer my ideas + my party tricks to you (and anyone else!)
the rentals I offer are special + good quality. you can order all kinds of junk online - you don't need to rent that stuff from me, you can just buy it. I have an ever-evolving catalog of rental items that will set your event apart and leave your guests wow-ed.
​I promise to always deliver exceptional client service. I have worked in client service my whole career + it is important to me to also 'wow' my customers, clients, collaborators, employees + partners. additionally, this is a business that thrives on referrals + repeat business... that is not lost on me.
so let's work together! call me, text me, email me, look me up on social media.
-bridget, owner of something borrowed chicago