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Based out of Los Angeles, CA, RENT Poet is a business that offers a live poet writing poems for guests as wedding favors for your wedding day. Owner and operator Brian Sonia-Wallace is an experienced poet who practices his art on a typewriter. This dedicated professional is happy to create custom poetry live during your special festivities.

At your wedding, RENT Poet will provide a live poet to create original custom poems on a typewriter for you and your guests. This service can make a remarkable addition to your reception, with poems created in real-time, as well as creating a one-of-a-kind poem based on your vows. You may call on this service to help make your important day even more special.

Brian has written more than 10,000 poems across the United States and is the author of the book "The Poetry of Strangers." Brian creates his poetry on a typewriter, which he brought on the travels that inspired his book. As well as operating RENT Poet, he is the West Hollywood City Poet Laureate and was granted an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship in 2021.

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Next Day

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Yes

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Brian, a poet, was a unique and memorable addition to multiple weddings. His personalized poems were highly praised by guests and wedding planners alike. Brian's professionalism, talent, and ability to create meaningful poems based on short conversations were noted. His services were described as a highlight of the wedding, providing guests with keepsakes they loved. Overall, Brian's writing skills and ability to connect with guests were highly recommended.

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Brian, a poet, was a unique and memorable addition to multiple weddings. His personalized poems were highly praised by guests and wedding planners alike. Brian's professionalism, talent, and ability to create meaningful poems based on short conversations were noted. His services were described as a highlight of the wedding, providing guests with keepsakes they loved. Overall, Brian's writing skills and ability to connect with guests were highly recommended.

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Paige M. Sent on 01/31/2024
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A HIGE HIT at our wedding

When I was planning my wedding I was in search of something unique that would enhance our guest's experience and offer them something to do other than just dancing. Brian was exactly what we were looking for and was a highlight of our wedding. From the moment we contacted him he was professional, kind, and worked with us to create a custom proposal that fit exactly what we were looking for. On the day of the wedding, he was punctual, and personable, and provided our guests with keepsakes they loved. We had Brian available to write poems for our guests from their arrival at the venue and through the first hour of the reception. After our wedding we had many guests (and our wedding planner) reach out that they loved their poems and were impressed by his ability to take a small conversation and make it into a meaningful poem. He even listened to our ceremony and made us a poem to take home. If you are looking for something unique that guests will remember then I highly highly highly recommend Brian.
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Shannon K. Sent on 10/19/2023
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Perfect addition to our wedding.

If you are considering it- do it! Brian wrote the most beautiful poem for our ceremony and his bespoke poems moved a few of our guests to tears. Everyone loved it! Such a fun and unique experience. Amazing to write that many meaningful poems! Definitely recommend!
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Michael F. Sent on 02/01/2024
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Biran Left a Lasting Touch for our Wedding Guests

Brian was an incredible add-on to our wedding. His poems provided a long-lasting touch for our guests - it felt more personal and unique than a photo booth, or something of the likes. Super talented and easy to work with - we're grateful he was a part of our big day!

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