Is An Outdoor Venue Right For Your Wedding?

Spring is in the air. And while in Texas, where I live we had a mild winter, spring is always fun because the wildflowers bloom. And of course, there are always the thoughts of the beach and the fun time it brings. 

Spring also marks the beginning of the wedding season, and if you are planning a wedding, then choosing a location is one of your first considerations. 

Just the other day, I was walking with friends on the beach, and we walked by the public beach access where a bride and groom was gathering for a wedding with their families. You could tell this was a very special moment for them. The beach venue made it extra special. Here, couples often hold their weddings on the beach and people respect them and allow them to have their space. 

What time of the year are you planning on having your wedding? The season and of course the weather along with they type of outdoor venue you select is going to play into the decision-making process. Maybe you have a large enough backyard, or maybe there is a public park or some other type of outdoor venue you want to use. The idea here is that there are many ways an outdoor wedding can help save you money. 

There can be certain inconveniences or things that must be left out. In other words, there are pros and cons. You will be watching the weather for sure, but just think about how much fun an outdoor wedding could be. You have a decision to make, so you have to weigh out the differences between an indoor and an outdoor wedding and see what you come up with.

Though one way you can provide comfort to your guests. As well as provide some shelter in case of rain is to have tents. Tents provide shade for the guests in direct sunlight. And when you rent tents from a tent provider, these will be nice tents. Not the dusty camping tents your future in-laws have in their shed in the backyard. 

The great thing about having tents is that you get to experience the outdoors without having to put everyone directly outside. 

And you can set them up practically anywhere. 

For example, at my cousin got married in his parent's spacious backyard. And by spacious, I mean 2 acres. It's built on the last piece of land that was the family farm. And he got married in late summer of Texas. When it was still warm but not exceptionally hot. And more importantly, we didn't have to worry about storms as much. In Temperature, March through May is the best times in Texas. But between the wind and consistent stormy weather, hard to plan for an outdoor wedding. 

And they rented a giant tent to put all of the guests under so that we weren't under the direct glare of the setting Texas sun. And the altar was in the center. We all sat at tables so that we could visit before the ceremony. Then they got married and that is where we had the BBQ dinner reception.

I hope from this article you have gotten some ideas about how to choose to have an outdoor wedding. And see how a tent can help make it a nicer ceremony for your guests. 

This is a guest post by Mark Wilcox of https://www.weddingintro.com where he shares more wedding planning tips.

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3 Ideas for Upcoming Corporate Event Rentals

Tented events and corporate event rentals are our specialties at Tents For Rent. We believe every time of the year has opportunities to celebrate and show appreciation -- especially for employees -- at companies of all sizes. Outdoor events can be the perfect way to do this and with summer right around the corner, the time to start planning was yesterday.

Custom Tents, Our Specialty

Do you need protection from sun, rain, wind, snow or cold? Do you think it's impossible to cover your space with a tent? Think again. Here at Tents For Rent, we are experts at finding solutions that fit your needs. We have access to a large range of tent sizes and styles. If none of those fill your needs, we can always design a tent especially for your needs just like we did for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and other customers as well. We have years of experience in finding the perfect solution for your tenting needs. Our goals is to create a solution that will be safe and secure while serving you well. So, whether you need a tent for your wedding, construction project, or some other type of temporary coverage, contact us today to learn how our custom solution can work for you.

Project Spotlight: Custom Pavilion

At Tents For Rent, we delight in working with you to solve even the most difficult challenges. For Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, we did just that. They had a rooftop patio with a beautiful view. The only problem was that the sun and the rain made it unusable for much of the summer. Before we could install a tent on the patio, there were several challenges that we needed to overcome:

  • The patio was a rooftop and thus needed to remain waterproof.
  • The patio was right in front of the announcer's stand. So, it needed to be very low profile.
  • The roof was not strong enough to support the weights required to secure the tent.
  • The patio had two levels.

Each of these challenges alone would have been difficult to solve. After surveying the location and extensive discussion on what would be the best solution, we worked with Anchor Industries to design a custom tent that all sloped in one direction. This created a solution that gave Mohegan sun the needed space until their new facility was completed. The tent was complete with lighting, heating and all the necessary amenities for a great outdoor event...rain or shine. Do you have a difficult tenting challenge? Contact us today. We'd love to help.

Introducing the Sheer Top Sailcloth Tent

So, you've decided to hold your event outdoors, and you love natural sunlight and breeze. If this is you, then the Aurora sailcloth tent is for you. Its minimalist design, clean lines and translucent fabric are the perfect compliment to your outdoor wedding or other event.

  • In the daytime, it allows sunlight to softly diffuse through the tent.
  • At night, it glows beautifully from the lights inside.
  • Its clean, elegant lines complement any event.

Contact us today to find out more about this amazing sheer top tent.

 

The newly designed Aurora sailcloth tent from Tents For Rent takes the popular sailcloth style tent to the next level in several key ways:

  • It is engineered to withstand up to 65 mph winds. So, it's more than just a "fair weather tent".
  • Its innovative WeatherShield walls keep out wind and rain.
  • Specially designed fabric is stronger and more translucent than other sailcloth tents.

 

Can I Rent a Tent in the Winter?

This article is part of a series of posts with further explanation on many of our frequently asked questions.


Fall is here an winter will be before you know it. Great news, it's not too late to plan an outdoor event. Tents can turn your frosty back yard into a warm, inviting event space. Your next New Year's Eve party could be in a tent. With a little extra planning a winter tent event can be a success.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Plenty of heaters (of course)

  • A walkway to the house, building, parking lot, etc.

  • Flooring, and carpet

  • Tent doors

We make it easy for you to plan a winter event. We'll help you plan a solution just for you. Our heaters have automatic thermostats that keep your event warm even when the weather isn't.

We have extensive experience with winter tenting for Christmas parties and other special events, car sales, temporary storage and much more. Contact us to fill all your winter tenting needs.