Here’s How & Where To Rent A Home For A Wedding

• Top reasons to rent a home for a wedding
• Questions to consider before you rent a home for a wedding
• How to rent a home for a wedding via Peerspace
• Homes ideal as wedding venues that you can rent on Peerspace

Planning a wedding and looking for a home away from home that’ll make it the memorable, festive celebration you deserve? Then you need to know how to rent a home for a wedding, which we share with you ahead.

Read on for our guide to how and where to rent a home for a wedding. We’ll include the most common and significant reasons for doing so and important questions to ask yourself before you search for a rental. We also provide a step-by-step guide to using Peerspace—the internet’s biggest platform for hourly venue rentals—to find the perfect home rental for your wedding. Let’s get to it!

Top reasons to rent a home for a wedding

Unsure whether renting a home by the hour makes sense for your wedding? Renting a private home for a wedding is actually a fairly common practice since it affords couples many perks. Here are some of the most compelling reasons to rent a home as your wedding venue:

Affordability

Traditional wedding venues are known for being quite pricey. Renting a home for your wedding can be significantly more cost-effective than a standard venue. This is especially true if you’re renting by the hour, as you would with Peerspace.

Many Peerspace properties for rent include amenities like a kitchen and additional outdoor space. These can cut down on your need for costly rentals from third-party sources.

Intimate setting

If you’re having a smaller wedding with close friends and family, a private home is a more intimate, cozy setting for a wedding than a traditional venue. Choose a home as your wedding venue if you’re seeking a warm, inviting atmosphere above all for your wedding.

Time flexibility

An hourly rental gives you more control over exactly how long your wedding ceremony and reception last. You can hold a shorter event or extend the celebration well into the night, depending on your preference.

Outdoor space

Many homes available for rent through Peerspace include stunning outdoor spaces like gardens, patios, and decks. These make unbeatable locations for the ceremony itself, a wedding cocktail hour, al fresco dining, dancing, and more. All of these spaces enhance the overall ambiance of your wedding.

Amazing selection

Peerspace can connect you to tens of thousands of listings located in hundreds of cities in the US, the UK, Australia, Europe, and beyond. Searching for homes in your area on Peerspace, you’re likely to find homes from a range of eras and built in a variety of styles, as well as suited for a range of different budgets.

More control over catering

If the home you rent comes with a fully equipped kitchen, you’ll be able to hire your own catering service. This is unlike many wedding venues, which require you to use their caterers. You can also serve your guests buffet-style, which can help you save a lot of money and also give you tons of control over the food at your wedding.

Speaking of catering, check out our winery wedding tips and tricks to ensure you throw a wedding that keeps your guests literally wined and dined!

Questions to consider before you rent a home for a wedding

We recommend asking yourself the following venue-related questions to make sure you address all the important details before you start searching for a home rental for your wedding:

What kind of home do I want to rent for my wedding?

The category of “home” is an incredibly broad one, and Peerspace’s selection reflects this, with everything from cozy apartments and stylish modern lofts to expansive, luxurious mansions (as well as plenty of different homes in between). All of these will work for different wedding sizes and offer different vibes, so it’s definitely worth considering the type of home you’d prefer to rent before you begin your search.

Where and when will my wedding be taking place?

If you already know that you’re having your wedding in or near where you live, this makes it easy to determine the area of your search. Peerspace’s intuitive search function includes an interactive map tool, allowing you to define the area of your search on the map and zoom in or out to change the search area.

Additionally, although establishing an exact date and time for your wedding isn’t strictly a necessity before you choose a venue, doing so can help you limit your search to logistically viable options.

What amenities, indoor and outdoor spaces, and other features do I need?

Peerspace’s array of different search filters makes it easy to find homes that come with the features, amenities, and spaces you’re seeking, from decks and fire pits to gardens, pools, and lots more. If you have any absolute wedding necessities in mind, figure this out first to make your search for a venue that much easier.

How to rent a home for a wedding via Peerspace

Begin your search by heading to Peerspace’s homepage. From there, you’ll enter the following info into the search bar:

• The type of event you’re planning (in this case, it’ll be a wedding, of course!)
• Where you’re planning it (whether that’s a specific neighborhood, a city, a state/region, or even a whole country)
• The date and time of your wedding (if you already know; this one isn’t required, so you can skip it if you prefer)

Once you click “Search,” you will see a variety of different types of spaces in your search results, not just homes. This is because you haven’t yet specified the types of spaces you’re looking for.

You can do this by clicking “More filters” at the top of the page and checking off the types of spaces you’re considering for your wedding venue (options include “House,” “Mansion,” “Apartment,” and more). This is also a great time to add in other preferences to narrow your search further, such as style, amenities, keywords, instant booking availability, interior/outdoor spaces, etc.

Finally, once you’ve narrowed your search down to your exact specifications, you can start looking through individual listings.

Every Peerspace listing includes high-resolution photos and detailed descriptions of the space in question. Quite a few listings also have honest reviews from those who’ve rented the space in the past.

Choose the space that fits your needs and preferences the best, and request to book/book instantly. Having booked the ideal home venue, you’re one step closer to your perfect wedding!

Found the perfect venue? Start a dialogue with the host using our 8 essential questions to ask a wedding venue before booking so you don’t miss a beat!

Homes ideal as wedding venues that you can rent on Peerspace

So what types of homes can you book through Peerspace for your wedding? We’re so glad you asked! While there are literally several hundred options in cities across the globe, we can still show you a handful of wedding-perfect homes available through our platform so you know what’s out there.

Some of our favorite home rentals ideal for a wedding include:

• This romantic vintage estate in Seattle, WA (pictured above) with space for 50 guests and beautiful spaces inside and out.
• This Belle Aire Mansion in Nashville, TN with space for 80 guests, beautiful architecture, classic Southern furnishings, and indoor and outdoor spaces.
• This secluded Spanish estate in Fallbrook, CA with space for 200 guests, a large, ornate outdoor gazebo, and an optional 1957 Ford Thunderbird car add-on.
• This nostalgic downtown LA penthouse in Los Angeles, CA with space for 45 guests, a speakeasy vibe, and incredible views from the private terrace.
• This huge elegant East Village modern townhouse in New York City, NY with space for 85 guests, an open floor plan, high ceilings, and outdoor space.

Rent a home for a wedding: conclusion

As you can see, it’s easy and rewarding to rent a home for a wedding. Just remember to use Peerspace to ensure you can start a dialogue with the home’s host quickly and be on your way to planning the perfect wedding day, stress free!

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