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Jan Oelke
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Relics Rentals specializes in creative direction, rental solutions, custom fabrication, product sourcing, and staging for events and interiors. Think weddings, galas, parties, brand activations, home staging, holiday staging, whatevs. Done differently. We’re a destination full of inspiration and the ace up your sleeve to planners, designers, real estate professionals, homeowners, art directors, photographers, caterers, party hosts, engaged couples, and more to help you create well-appointed events and edited interiors with our guidance, tools, products, and services. Check out our work and reach out for your next event or project.
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Jan Oelke
Owner
Relics Rentals specializes in creative direction, rental solutions, custom fabrication, product sourcing, and staging for events and interiors. Think weddings, galas, parties, brand activations, home staging, holiday staging, whatevs. Done differently. We’re a destination full of inspiration and the ace up your sleeve to planners, designers, real estate professionals, homeowners, art directors, photographers, caterers, party hosts, engaged couples, and more to help you create well-appointed events and edited interiors with our guidance, tools, products, and services. Check out our work and reach out for your next event or project.
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4.8
out of 5.028 reviews
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Relics Rentals was highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and unique collection of rentals, making wedding visions come to life. They were described as responsive, organized, and punctual, with a keen eye for design expertise that helped centerpieces stand out. The process from initial planning to day-of delivery was smooth and enjoyable, with a special mention of the collaborative efforts that created a cohesive wedding vision. Customers highly recommended Relics Rentals for weddings and appreciated their care in ensuring a happy experience.Review photos
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Tracie J
5.0
12/31/2024
Relics Rentals was so easy to work with! They helped us transform the backyard of a family lake house into the micro wedding venue of our dreams. They were responsive, organized, and punctual. From the initial planning conversations to day-of delivery, we were blown away by what they provided. We would highly recommend using them for your wedding!
Kara M
5.0
11/16/2023
Relics Rentals was everything I hoped for and more! They helped bring my vision to life and it was executed beautifully! Their collection is so unique and their design expertise really helped my centerpieces stand out. I would highly recommend!
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Megx&Syd S
5.0
5/17/2023
We absolutely loved working with Relics! We rented furniture to give our parents VIP seating for our wedding ceremony and then re-purposed it as a lounge space for guests to relax during the reception. Relics has such a cool, large selection of rentals. Our rentals - in collaboration with our amazing florist, MKE Flower Company - really pulled everything together for our wedding vision / vibe. The whole experience from reaching out, scheduling a time around our availability to pick stuff out, (we live out-of-state), booking, to the day of the wedding, working with Relics was so easy and it was clear they sincerely cared about making us happy. Mary and Kell were so wonderful to work with.
Vendor response 05/18/2023
So glad we could be a part of your big day! Thank you for using Relics Rentals and for the...
kind words!
Amanda T
3.0
9/08/2022
Our decor from Relics was beautiful, but the communication process with them was a bit of a struggle. It wasn't clearly communicated to me up-front which parts of our decor plan would be provided by Relics and which parts would be provided by our florist, which ended up increasing our florals bill later on in the planning process. Relics also assumed that our caterer would provide plates to stack on a dessert display, which we had to make a special request for later on.
If you have a very clear vision of what you want your decor to look like and you're going to pick your rental items individually off of Relics' website, then you'd avoid these issues. If you plan to have Relics curate your decor for you, I recommend that you make an in-person appointment with them to clarify which pieces of the decor will need coordination with other vendors. Again, the decor looked great, but the communications issues are why I consider Relics to be "pretty good" rather than "fantastic" or "the best ever".
Lauren M
4.0
2/16/2022
Relics was great! As an out-of-town couple shooting for a sustainable wedding, Relics was so great to find. We were able to rent so much, and it really pulled all the little pieces together. The only frustrating thing is figuring out what you want, because the options are endless!
Vendor response 09/08/2022
Thank you for using Relics Rentals for your big day and thank you for the kind words!
Jaclyn T
5.0
8/03/2021
We loved our furniture we rented for our wedding in Milwaukee. We had some door and some outdoor set ups and all turned out beautifully. The delivery was on time and pick up was smooth. Thank you again!
Vendor response 08/03/2021
Thank you for using Relics Rentals for your big day and thank you for the kind words!
McKinley S
5.0
7/07/2021
My experience with Relics Rentals was fantastic! We got married in Chicago and decided we wanted some lounge seating at the last minute, but all Chicago vendors were booked. Enter Mary from Relics, who literally took me shopping through their warehouse via video call. Miraculously, all the pieces I had on my wishlist were available!
These guys clearly know what they're doing, from sourcing amazing furniture and decor to quick, courteous set up. 10/10 would recommend.
Vendor response 08/03/2021
Thank you for the kind words & we're so happy that we got to be a part of your big day!! C...
ongrats again!!
Jessica T
5.0
10/19/2020
Mary and the Relics team are absolutely amazing! I am so grateful that they were a part of our wedding. First of all, Relics has an AMAZING inventory and we used so many of their pieces, from their candlesticks to their crystal glassware to their lounge items, to bring our vision to life. And everything turned out absolutely picturesque and perfect! Second of all, the customer service and partnership with Relics goes above and beyond. I spent countless phone calls and emails working through every small detail with Mary. She has more energy and positivity than most people, and was so helpful in identifying all the right pieces to bring our vision to life! Her and the rest of the Relics team were extremely professional and ensured that everything for the wedding went off without a hitch. Relics was truly one of the standouts of our vendor team and we cannot recommend them enough. We absolutely will be working with them for our 2021 reception and any other future events!!
Vendor response 10/20/2020
Thank you for using Relics Rentals for your big day and thank you for the kind words! We c...
an't wait to work with you again!
Karissa G
5.0
10/07/2020
Working with Relics Rentals was one of the best decision that I made when it came time to planning my wedding. Not only were there rental pieces of excellent quality but there service was fantastic. As soon as I started working with Mary I immeditately felt that I was going to be well taken care of. I had a few ideas as to what I was thinking for my centerpieces but then gave Mary a few words that I wanted to describe my wedding and she took those words and ran with it! Within 30 minutes of getting off our first phone call she was already sending me photos of centerpieces that I may like and she was spot on. Looking at pictures from my wedding I wouldn't change a single thing. The rental pieces that I received from Relics were absolutely stunning and perfect. On top of that Mary was the absolute best. She was attentive, listened to my needs, made sure that all i's were dotted and t's were crossed. She didn't skip a beat! When it comes time to planning your wedding it truly does make a difference the vendors that you work with. Make sure they are personal and think of this event as their very own. With those two tips you won't be disappointed! Thank you Relics.
Vendor response 10/07/2020
Thank you for using Relics Rentals for your big day and thank you for the kind words!
Katie F
5.0
10/01/2020
Relics Rentals throws the best pop-up weddings! My small wedding was every ounce as beautiful as a huge wedding! Jan and the Relics team are absolutely amazing at what they do! They put together an entire dream wedding and brought together such a great cast of vendors. Highly recommend Relics Rentals for their friendly attitudes and their gorgeous design and vision!
Vendor response 10/07/2020
Thank you for choosing Relics Rentals for your big day and thank you for the kind words!
Ashlea S
5.0
9/17/2020
LOVE LOVE LOVE! Jess and Kelly were absolutely amazing. They truly know how to make every single detail of your day perfect. Their personalities go so well together and they are so kind. You will not be disappointed with their work! <3
Vendor response 10/07/2020
Thank you so much! We can’t wait to work with you in the future! Relics Rentals is always ...
down to collaborate & create!
Deb S
5.0
1/18/2020
All of the Relics staff were first rate: Kelly helped keep things on track, Mary reached out while putting our order together to double check the tiniest details, and Glenn & Bob were careful and patient with us during pick up and drop off. Owner Jan went out of her way to take care of us and was indispensable when another vendor left us in a lurch. She even took the high road when the same vendor left Relics’ property in poor condition: Jan and her entire team were team players. The pricing was more than fair for the condition and uniqueness of the inventory and FABULOUS when you consider the level of service. If we had to do the whole wedding over again we would rent absolutely everything through them; the large rental company recommended by our vendor charged more for institutional quality products and were unresponsive when we reported some mistakes in our order.
Vendor response 10/07/2020
Thank you for using Relics Rentals for your big day and thank you for the kind words!
Liz B
5.0
1/06/2020
I am so grateful to have been recommended to Relics. My husband and I had a very clear vision of the warmth and depth we wished to bring to our celebratory space, and with the help of Relics, we were able to make those dreams a reality. Relics has an utterly incredible collection of vintage pieces to choose from (I want to shop, if not live in their warehouse!), and their setting of the space according to our vision and their creative prowess made for a gorgeous night. With their help, we were able to show our venue’s owner what she had deemed impossible in her space, which felt really exciting. An especially big shout out to Mary for her help in coordinating between Milwaukee and New York!
Vendor response 10/07/2020
Thank you for using Relics Rentals for your big day and thank you for the kind words!
Rachel D
5.0
8/27/2019
It seems harder and harder these days to make your wedding stand out, but never fear! Relics is the perfect way to add a special touch to your big day. For me, I knew I wanted mismatched plates that worked with my color scheme...and they had the perfect rental option! The people at Relics are easy to work with, flexible, and there are so many beautiful pieces available in their inventory. Highly recommended!
Vendor response 08/27/2019
Thank you for using Relics Vintage Rentals for your big day and thank you for the kind wor...
ds!
Brooke W
5.0
8/27/2019
Highly recommend. Went above and beyond for us. Gave them a special request that I would have thought was a bother, but they didn't seem to care one bit! That request really made my wedding stand out, so thank you!!!!!
Vendor response 08/27/2019
Thank you for using Relics Vintage Rentals for your big day and thank you for the kind wor...
ds!
Anna E
5.0
7/01/2019
Highly recommend. Professional and responsive team with a great attitude!
Amanda K
5.0
6/18/2018
Relics provided the perfect decor for our farm wedding a few weeks ago. They delivered, set up and made everything look exactly the way I envisioned it. Wish we could do it all over again!
Vendor response 06/18/2018
So happy to have been a part of your magnificent wedding! Everything looked stunning!
Ashley T
5.0
10/30/2017
I'm a fellow wedding vendor in Milwaukee and I've worked with Relics on several occasions to rent various frames, easels and other decor for my own clients. Their collection of vintage goods helps elevate our design and print work to the next level! The entire crew at Relics is responsive, helpful and has a keen eye for styling. I'd highly recommend their services to couples as well as other vendors!
Erin S
4.0
9/26/2017
The items were beautiful, but we had a hard time settling on a pickup time and getting an idea of what charges to expect. I wish they were a bit more organized on those fronts. I think if they were doing the delivery and setup, but since we did will-call it was hard to coordinate it all.
Vendor response 09/26/2017
Thank you for the feedback! Appointments are necessary for order pickups, returns, & showr...
oom visits. This is an organized way to ensure our clients receive the best possible customer service. Even though we try to accommodate last-minute appointment-change requests, we can have limited availability due to other scheduled appointments. Our clients receive an itemized list of all rentals and services including pricing, policies, pick-up/return appointments before booking with us. We always send updated orders with any changes, including itemized payments, throughout the rental process, and are also available by phone or email to answer any questions you may have.
Salina G
5.0
9/03/2017
Relics offers a wide array of furniture options; I was able to meet with Jan and walk through her inventory! Jan and her team know their products and were able to bring my vision (Cuban flair wedding wth pinks and blue) to life better than I ever imagined! Our guests were thrilled with vibe set by our beautiful decor! Always professional and patient with all my changes as our wedding got progressively larger as the RSVPs kept coming in too! Highly recommend their signage services as well! Last, if you are a bride you are in good hands with Relics!
Vendor response 09/23/2017
Thank you Salina! We so enjoyed working with you and your planner, Events by Melissa and ...
we can't wait to see the photos!
Kassidy Jo W
5.0
8/28/2017
We had a great experience with Relics, their items were just what we were looking for for our rehearsal dinner and wedding. Would definitely recommend!
Vendor response 09/23/2017
Thank you for the kind words!
Katey R
5.0
8/22/2017
Quality items. Super fast response and great service. We rented about $900 worth of items for our wedding. I changed the order about 50 times and they always accommodated. What more could you ask for?
Vendor response 09/23/2017
Thank you for using Relics Vintage Rentals and for the kind words!
Andi C
5.0
6/20/2017
Relics is an incredible resource for Milwaukee and Chicago-based brides and grooms (and bridesmaids!) looking for the perfect touches for the perfect occasion. I used relics for my entire Bridal Shower set up. It was absolutely incredible. Jan, Ethan, Bob and the entire team were incredible. Cannot say enough good things about them!! They helped me create an entire bridal-scape in less than 24 hours. A++ 5 stars. Thank you!!
Vendor response 09/23/2017
Thank you for using Relics Vintage Rentals! It was a blast to throw it together last-minu...
te and it looked gorgeous!
Chalk'd MKE M
5.0
6/07/2017
Relics is such an awesome company which caters to your every need! Jan and her team will go above and beyond to make all of their clients happy! Their inventory is INSANE!! We love working with Jan, she's simply the best!
Vendor response 09/23/2017
Thank you for using Relics Vintage Rentals!
Lisa M
5.0
5/29/2017
Relics Vintage was such a great vendor to work with when planning our wedding. On short notice, they walked me through their (beautiful) showroom, took time to make suggestions and helped make a design plan with the vision I had. Although our order was relatively small, the details made a huge impact on our wedding day. Thank you to Relics for the great pieces and excellent customer service!
Vendor response 09/23/2017
Thank you for using Relics Vintage Rentals!
Kiersten B
5.0
11/23/2016
I am so grateful for Relics Vintage Rentals! We were able to add so much character to our wedding that would have otherwise been close to impossible. Their customer service is great and their selection is huge! Anyone planning a wedding definitely needs to check out Relics!
Vendor response 09/23/2017
Thank you for using Relics Vintage Rentals for your big day and thank you for the kind wor...
ds!
Allie N
3.0
11/14/2016
Relics has some really cool stuff that you can rent for your wedding. From big items like furniture, to small items like candle holders. They also offer custom writing which is really nice; we had two signs made for our wedding and they were beautiful. However, there were 2 spelling errors and ampersand symbols that were backwards. I would recommend them based on the unique items they have, just be sure to read all of the fine print and double check any custom writing.
Vendor response 09/23/2017
Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback! We want everyone to be pleased w...
ith the services we provide. We do apologize for any miscommunication on our end since we considered your onsite approval of the writing to be sufficient. Also, we considered your declining of our offer to correct the error in ample time for your big day to be sufficient.
katherine K
5.0
11/02/2016
Relics Rental is amazing! If you are looking for beautiful inventory then relics rentals is a must!! They were super friendly and very very helpful. 5 star all the way! They are da bomb!
Vendor response 09/23/2017
Thank you for using Relics Vintage Rentals and for the kind words!
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