Question in Preparation for My Sister's Wedding

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 How does one go about finding/buying/making a chuppah?  I'm having a feeling that my sister and her fiance are not real likely to be interested in the tallis option.  I imagine that making one could also just involve some dowels with nails on top and a piece of fabric with loops, but if we did want to buy/rent one, how would we find such a thing?  If we were to make them one, does anyone have any tips? 

My parents sent me the question, and so I in turn am asking you...

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A good idea- I looked at some rentals online, and they were a. very pricey, mostly, and b. not near my family. I still don't really know what my sister is going for, visually- they may enjoy the idea of making one, or letting us make one, or they may be willing to save time and spend money, so we'll see. They don't have a venue yet, but I'm guessing, knowing them, that it is unlikely to be a shul... But one that isn't using their that day might also be a good possible source- thanks for the reminder.