Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I find what I'm looking
for?
Our site can navigate you to all products that we have
available for rent. Click on the Products link on the
top of the page.
I found a price for less somewhere else:?
Work with the company that provides a professional rental
product. Any one can rent a chair cover and organza sash
from somewhere on the web for $2. You get what you pay
for. We process many last minute orders at much higher
prices correcting a situation gone bad in these cases
the day before the event. What if the shipper incorrectly
routes your shipment to Alaska? With all rental companies
you’re still liable…EP has the inventory and the mindset
to correct these issues, most smaller companies don’t
have the inventory to replace your lost shipment and most
large companies say its not my problem. We do. We hand
inspect and fold every item before it leaves our warehouse.
We also provide you with customer service that we can
say most do not…referrals are still an important part
of our business. .
How does the process work? I’m interested:?
“I’m interested and would like more information. I have
time to make the decision so I want all the details!”
Simple, to preview linen swatches (3 inch samples of fabric)
in the fabrics and colors you are interested on the Info
form (click the info link above). We will send you these
along with a rental estimate in the mail if you so request.
Be sure to preview the standard rental contract identified
by the link on the info page.
I know Ill need what you rent but unsure on who to select:?
Take your time, call us if need be. This is an important
decision. We process hundreds of orders every week to
customers all over the nation. Our product is top notch.
We use all professional equipment, which assures the same
quality on every item. We don’t use chlorine bleach, which
yellows fabric. We use a steaming process so the items
are uniformly pressed. We can process tablecloths in one
pass so that creases are kept to a minimum. The employees
of EP are dedicated in providing the best for you on your
event date. If you want to preview the linen to assure
yourself that you made the right decision, you are welcome
to preview actual rental items before signing a contract.
Preview the standard rental contract identified by the
link on the info page.
I’m interested but would like to Preview a sample rental
item to ensure quality/fit!
Good, this usually answers most people’s doubts. (Be
careful to allow yourself time to make your decision as
our linen rents very fast and we cant guarantee availability
until you place a deposit.) Our product is top notch.
If you want to preview the linen to assure yourself that
you made the right decision, you are welcome to preview
actual rental items before signing a contract. We pull
an actual rental item coming off the line. (Most companies
send brand new covers that have never been used as a rental).
This ensures us that our quality is impeccable. There
is a $20(USA) fee that covers shipping and handling to
get the items to you. We print return labels for you so
once you’re finished with the sample items you pop the
return label on and drop the bag at any UPS store location
or drop box. Preview the standard rental contract identified
by the link on the info page.
I want to reserve to ensure I receive a great deal!
“I have shopped around and your product looks great,
your price is very competitive, and I know Ill be hiring
a professional company.” Great, you have made the correct
decision! You must call us to reserve any linen. A 25%
deposit is required to hold the linen for your event date.
This amounts to your anticipated total. The deposit may
be refundable, review the contract for details. You must
sign the contract and complete all the information and
fax it or mail it to us.
How do I obtain shipping quotes?
Shipping normaly can be approximated at 35.00 per 100 standard
chair covers, 20.00 per 100 standard sashes, 15.00 per 100 lame\satin\sparkle
organza sashes.
Note: Local customers will be billed normal pickup and delivery
charges (non-UPS delivery from 20.00(Palatine) to 70.00(Orland Park)
each way.
How far in advance do I need to reserve linens for my
wedding?
Although, there are no formal restrictions about how
far in advance to order your linens, we do recommend reserving
atleast one month in advance to guarantee availability,
two to three is best.
Can I change the number of chair covers that I have
ordered?
Reserved linens may be adjusted up/down 10% up to two
weeks before your wedding. A representative will contact
you two weeks before to confirm final numbers
How will my linens arrive?
Your linens will arrive neatly pressed and folded in
boxes (National) or hung (Local).
How do I return my linens?
Linens may be returned in the same boxes that they arrived
in to the address below. Linens must be returned the next
business day after an event (example: a Saturday wedding
must be sent back on Monday).
Is there anyway to have someone set them up for us?
Is there a charge? If so, how much?
Installation can be performed if you are in the Chicagoland
area. The installation runs anywhere from 1.00 to 1.50
per chair cover depending on the time allowed to setup,
amount of time allowed to do the setup (smaller window
requires additional crews), and distance to the location
we are setting up.
Can we pick up the linen from your facility?
Yes, you may pick up the items free of charge from our
Elgin, Illinois facility.
Do we need to clean or Iron the items before we return
it to your facility?
No Ironing or cleaning needs to be done to the linen
prior to shipping. You must only remove the food and debris
from all tablecloths and covers. Food left on the linen
will mold (especially if it shipped more than a day from
our facility).
Would there be directions for handling/setting up the
covers & sashes?
Putting the covers onto the chairs are pretty self explanatory.
Talk to one of our counselors if you need assistance.
Tying the sash into a bow is also like tying a shoe but
your counselor can assist you with diagrams and explanations
on how to do elaborate ties (Rosette, Tux, European, Bunch,
etc...).
Could we view the covers beforehand and possible bring
it to the hall to see if they match the table cloths??
You can get a sample of the fabric (small swatch 2 inches
in diameter) at no charge. Click on the order button to
obtain these samples. Enter your information with a request
for the sample fabrics and colors you'd like to see. When
you place a deposit with us, we will automatically send
an actual cover and sash for your approval. This is also
to ensure that the chair cover fits the chair at your
reception site. You can get the cover and sash without
signing a contract, but a fee applies (part of which can
be applied twoards your balance).
What if the chair cover does not fit?
We have several different types of chair covers. Banquet
Round, Square, Scalloped, Large, and Folding. We have
a cover for 99.9% of the chairs out there.
What if the chair has arms?
That is the .1%..we do not have covers that cover chairs
with arms. Not yet anyway!
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