Planning Tips :: Tented Wedding Details

Spring is a perfect season for a tented wedding! Tented weddings can be absolutely gorgeous, and they're the perfect place for a beautiful outdoor celebration no matter the weather. Here are some tips to remember when planning your tented affair!

Most tent rental companies are full service, meaning you can get other needed rental items from them as well (tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, flooring, heating/air-conditioning, etc...). You may be able to get a better price (and more convenience) by getting everything through one company. Once you choose the venue to set up your tent (park, backyard, beach, etc...), have the vendor come check it out. They will be able to assess the area and make a plan for the best place to set up.

There are three tent styles mostly used for this type of occasion - - pole tents, tension tents and frame tents. Pole tents and tension tents are the larger of the two (30ft wide or more). You can always add sections to make it larger if need be. The frame tent is smaller (more in the range of 10ft wide), and you can also add sections to this style to make it larger.

Tents offer a blank slate and tons of flexibility in designing and decorating your wedding. They are essentially a white, blank canvas that can be transformed into any theme or color you want. Lighting and fabrics are often used to soften the hardware involved in a tent wedding, and the flooring can play into your décor design as well!

If you don't want open sides on the tent, or if the weather calls for protection, walls can be added to the tent. White walls are available for privacy, or clear walls and walls with windows are available if you still want the outdoor views.

Plain ground is not usually suggested, especially for dancing. A dancefloor or flooring the entire tent area will be needed. Many guests will be wearing heels, and soft ground may make it uncomfortable for them, not to mention the mess when it rains.

Be sure to go over your contract with a fine toothed comb. It should show a breakdown of what you're ordering and the cost - - all fees and services, time frame for your rental, setup and tear down, deposit info and balance due date, cancellation policy, additional rentals, etc... Also, it's best to make sure the company is covered by liability insurance.

Use this chart to determine sizing for your tent based on your guest count! Remember to cover your bases while planning, and rest easy enjoying a night outdoors under the stars!