Is Your Wedding Reception Site Tent Ready?

Hosting an outdoor wedding or reception with the use of a large, white tent can create a unique and beautiful venue with unsurpassed ambience, intimacy and novelty where it might not otherwise be possible. These reasons and more are why tented weddings are a favorite among brides, grooms, and planners, but as spectacular as the idea sounds, there’s a significant amount of planning and execution that needs to take place for a flawless event. How do you need to prepare your wedding site for a large tent?

Get Venue Details

If you’d like to set up anywhere other than a backyard, you’ll need to learn more about the venue’s rules and restrictions before you book. Do they have size limits? Are there sound restrictions that could impact your entertainment options? Can you stake into the ground? How early can your wedding tent company begin setting up? This is an especially important detail as some designs can take days to set up and prepare.

Securing the Tent

How the tent can be secured to the ground depends on what type of surface is present, and it can make a huge difference in terms of site preparation and set up. If you’re setting up on a natural surface, securing stakes may need to be inserted up to 3 feet into the ground, so existing utility or water lines will need to be clearly marked. If the surface is concrete, the wedding tent supplier may need to use something like water filled weights, but the water needs to be portable or you could be paying for it to be sent to a water treatment facility for remediation after use. 

Consider Cooling

One new popular trend is the use of clear top tents for weddings, but while the see-through structures are a beautiful way to feel like you’re including nature in your event aesthetic, the design could act like a greenhouse, keeping in the heat and raising temperatures. Not only will your guests begin to sweat, your flowers and ice sculptures will begin to wilt and melt. Consider what type of mechanical elements need to be involved to keep air flow cool and fresh under your large white tent.

Figure Out Flooring

Keeping it simple with a lush, green grass floor will save you money, but depending on your event and the expected attire of attendees, grass may not be appropriate. Other options like sisal rugs, astroturf, or wood tile flooring can create a much dressier affair that those in high heels will appreciate.

Seeking a Quality and Reliable Wedding Tent Manufacturer?

Tent Renters Supply has a commitment to quality and customer service, and we carry a large inventory of tents which helps us meet customer demand at a moment’s notice. Contact us today for a beautiful, customized tent for your upcoming special event.