Bridal Shower AV Equipment Checklist — St. Louis

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Sound Equipment

• PA System (Powered Speakers): Needed for background music, speeches, toasts, and games. Recommended quantity: 2 powered speakers on stands (12" or 15"). Rental range: $150 – $300.
• Wireless Microphones: Essential for the maid of honor's speech, bridal party toasts, and MC announcements. Recommended quantity: 2 handheld wireless mics + 1 backup. Rental range: $75 – $150.
• Stage Monitor: Only needed if live music or live acoustic performance is planned. Recommended quantity: 1 monitor wedge. Rental range: $60 – $120.
• Audio Mixer: Required to balance mics, music, and any live input. Recommended quantity: 1 compact 6- to 8-channel digital mixer. Rental range: $85 – $175.

Lighting

• Uplighting: Sets the mood and transforms any venue into a bridal wonderland. Best in blush, rose gold, champagne, or lavender. Recommended quantity: 8 – 12 wireless LED uplights. Rental range: $200 – $450.
• Dance Floor Lighting: Needed if dancing is part of the evening. Recommended quantity: 2 moving heads + 1 wash light. Rental range: $175 – $350.
• Stage / Spotlight: Needed to light the bride during toasts, gift opening, or games. Recommended quantity: 1 pin-spot or LED ellipsoidal. Rental range: $85 – $175.
• Ambient / Decorative Lighting: String lights, bistro lights, or marquee letters. Recommended quantity: 100 – 200 ft of string lighting. Rental range: $100 – $275.

Video

• Projector & Screen: Perfect for playing a slideshow of the bride's life, childhood photos, or a surprise video message. Recommended quantity: 1 HD projector + 1 tripod screen (8 – 10 ft). Rental range: $225 – $450.
• TV Displays: Great alternative to a projector for smaller, well-lit venues. Recommended quantity: 1 – 2 55" or 65" LED displays on stands. Rental range: $175 – $375 each.

DJ / Music

• DJ Controller: Needed if you have a DJ or a tech-savvy friend running the music. Recommended quantity: 1 Pioneer DDJ-FLX or equivalent. Rental range: $150 – $275.
• Turntables: Only needed for vinyl-only DJs. Recommended quantity: 2 Technics SL-1200s + mixer. Rental range: $275 – $500.
• DJ Booth / Facade: Gives the setup a clean, professional look. Recommended quantity: 1 white or LED-lit facade. Rental range: $125 – $275.

Extras & Show-Stoppers

• Photo Booth: One of the most memorable moments of any bridal shower. Recommended quantity: 1 open-air booth with props + instant prints. Rental range: $450 – $900.
• Fog Machine / Low-Lying Fog: Adds drama during the bride's entrance. Recommended quantity: 1 low-fog machine. Rental range: $100 – $225.
• Confetti Cannon: The grand moment — perfect for the reveal or cake cutting. Recommended quantity: 2 – 4 handheld cannons. Rental range: $50 – $125.

Book Your Bridal Shower Rental Today

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