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Options for a Wedding Tent

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:30:54 +0000

Wedding tents come in various sizes and can even be amended for various outdoor conditions by walls or screens added to the sides. But a wedding doesn’t need just one wedding tent, as shown by the CAD video found on YouTube below:

CAD, a computer program used by architects and draftsman to create computer-generated images of buildings and other objects, is used in this instance to give the viewer a full picture of a potential wedding tent set up at an outdoor wedding. For a glimpse of the arrangement of tables and supporting poles inside the wedding tents, the wedding tent canopies in this CAD video are transparent. Wedding tents are used for outdoor ceremonies to shade the guests from the sun and, in this video, multiple canopies are used to create a network of shelters for guests and entertainers at the wedding reception.

Some key design points from the CAD video in regards to designing a wedding reception with wedding tents include:
• Wedding tents are the central area for the guests. In the CAD video, the two largest tents shade all tables and chairs. For a large wedding – in this case, 500 guests – two wedding tents are necessary to provide shade for everyone. Later in the day, the tables and chairs can be moved to create a dance floor under the two wedding tents. A band or DJ can be under the large tents or in a separate, smaller tent.
• Emanating from the two larger tents is a network of smaller tents. Some of these arrangements include several smaller wedding tents attached to each other to form a walkway and other smaller tents scattered about.
• A wedding ceremony for 500 people is bound to be elaborate, with additional catering and entertainment staff. For storage and preparation, other smaller and medium sized wedding tents are used for those assisting the wedding reception.

As wedding receptions can vary with size, so can the number of wedding tents needed. Wedding tents, as seen in this video, can be attached together to create a unique network of outdoor structures. Many options are available to designing an outdoor ceremony, and a wedding tent, or multiple tents, is an common decorative and protective outdoor shelter for guests.

Setting Up a Wedding Tent for a Beach Wedding

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:34:45 +0000

A beach wedding typically isn’t significantly different from any other outdoor weddings, except for the theme and type of ground. One common fixture for many outdoor weddings, including beach weddings, is a wedding tent. A wedding tent often serves as the center point for a wedding reception. The guests often gather under the large wedding tent during the reception, and chairs and tables are set up under this structure for the guests. In the evening, the large tent can become an outdoor dance floor once all tables and chairs have been removed. In addition, smaller wedding tents can be used during the ceremony and wedding reception for caterers, a DJ, or a band.

Wedding tents are temporary structures made of a steel frame and a vinyl or polyester canopy, but, as with all outdoor structures, larger structures take time to set up. As YouTube is a next-to-endless trove of how-to videos, it’s only natural that videos for setting up a wedding tent would be added. One YouTube user filmed a wedding tent being set up for a beach wedding. While the general set up of the metal frame and the canopy are no different for a beach wedding than any other outdoor wedding, creating a firmer foundation to support the tent is necessary for a beach wedding – especially if the tent is directly on the sand as it is in this video. While the set up time is sped up, the steps are still clearly displayed in the video for setting up a wedding tent for a large outdoor ceremony.

Party Tents

admin — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:52:53 +0000

Outdoor events are becoming more common especially for weddings and parties. Party Tents are a great way to celebrate any event in style. Unlike the more functional canopies on the market, Party Tents protect and serve as a part of the overall allure of the event. Party Tents range in many different sizes, colors and styles. Party Tents Depending on the event being held are offered in bright colors that are visually stunning and more conservative colors like those of Wedding Tents. Party Event Tents have the additional option of enclosing the entire structure with side panels which add not only elegance but also add further protection from the elements. Side panels allow for greater versatility in event situations. During the day the side panels can be left off keeping the Party Tent bright and allowing the breeze to enter the tent. Once the event enters into the evening hours the side panels can be attached to provide protection from the cold and to also give a more elegant appearance. Whatever the event or occasion may be, Party Tents are a great and creative alternative to standard events held in buildings.

Party Tents: Temporary Shelter for Outdoor Events

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:26:36 +0000

Need a temporary structure for an outdoor event? A party tent is one option that is easy to put up and offers temporary protection for your event. Whether you’re holding a wedding reception, graduation ceremony, or an outdoor festival, a party tent is necessary to give your guests some shade and, in addition, regardless of what kind of event you’re holding, it creates a centralized location.

Party tents come in a few varieties, and the size varies on the amount of guests you’ll need to support. A typical party tent has a simple frame that supports a vinyl or polyester canopy. This type of party tent is called a frame tent and is used for smaller groups. For a larger group, a pole tent can accommodate a group as large as 500 people. A pole tent has a centralized pole that holds up the party tent structure and the canopy is held in place by tension. Aside from being able to protect a large group, a pole tent can be made to have cathedral-like ceilings inside.

A third option is a pop-up tent, also known as an EZ up tent. A pop-up tent is popular for outdoor family functions, or events like a backyard party in which the group in attendance isn’t large. A pop-up tent, made of the same materials as a larger party tent, only needs one person to put it up. As the structure comes up and down easily, it is very portable and can be taken in the back of a car or truck from a backyard to flea markets, festivals, and the beach for temporary shelter.

For additional protection, screens and walls can be attached to the sides of a party tent. Some options, all of which can easily be installed with a kit from a canopy dealer, include mosquito netting to keep out bugs during an outdoor event and clear plastic walls in case of rain.

Shade Your Wedding Reception Guests with a Wedding Tent

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:25:41 +0000

For a wedding, an outdoor tent is necessary to protect the guests during the reception. As this structure is temporary, the material used for the canopy doesn’t need to be as strong as that for a portable garage. Instead, either vinyl or polyester is enough to protect guests from the sun and other elements and to provide shade.

A wedding tent is available in two formats: as a frame and as a tent with a centralized pole. Larger wedding tents typically have a centralized pole, while frame tents are smaller structures. Other options, as this structure is only temporary, is a pop-up, or EZ up canopy, which only requires one person to set up the structure, or a pole tent, a structure that is held up primarily by tension and can cover up to 500 people. While a larger wedding tent is better for a large crowd during the wedding reception, the frame tents are better wedding tents for your caterers and wedding band or DJ.

While the basic structure of a wedding tent is a pole or metal frame, additions can be made to the tent, such as mosquito netting or clear plastic side sheets to keep out the rain.

A wedding tent is a multi-purpose structure that, while providing shade to all of your guests, can transform from a wedding reception area with tables and folding chairs, into a dance floor with a DJ or band later in the evening. More importantly, for an outdoor wedding in a large, open location, a wedding tent serves as a centralized location for all guests after the ceremony.