Setting up a big white tent in your back yard is impressive all in it self.  Whatever the occasion is, it must be pretty special.  Depending on the event and the size of the event, you can have a flooring put down or you can go for the natural grass that is already there.  Either way, you can decorate the tent to make it even more beautiful and impressive than it already is with a few decorating ideas.

First, go for a color scheme and stick to it.  If this party if for your daughter’s Sweet 16 and her favorite colors are pink and orange, then use those colors throughout the entire party.  For example, go for pink tablecloths, orange napkins, pink and orange flowers, and possibly some signature appetizers and drinks in those pretty colors.  Adding some color under the white tent will make a beautiful first impression for guests as they walk in.

Second, add lots and lots of lights.  You can hang twinkle lights around the top inside of the tent and around surrounding trees and bushes.  Get a bunch of battery operated candles and spread them throughout the guest tables and food/beverage tables.  Maybe get some pink and orange paper lanterns and hang them throughout the area.  As it gets darker outside, the added twinkle lights and candles will add an ambiance that you can’t get from standard lights.  Soon, your tent will be twinkling and shining light on your beautiful pink and orange décor.

Lastly, use common household items such as mason jars to add a little bit of back yard charm to your party.  You can put the battery operated tea candles in the jars and the lights will create a pretty effect, as it gets casted through the glass jar.  You can also use the mason jars for vases for your flowers.  Another idea is to use come up with a pretty pink signature drink, such as pink lemonade. Use the mason jars as drink ware with an orange slice on the side, a spring of mint, and an orange and white striped straw.  This pretty pink and orange drink will add a lasting impression on guests young and old.

There are many small decorating ideas that will leave your tent looking more beautiful than ever for your special event.  Call Tents and Events for your next special backyard party.  No matter the weather, they can create a memorable event for you and your party guests.

When it comes to choosing the right tent or canopy for your scheduled event it is important to consider several factors including the comfort of your guests and how to set a smooth flow of traffic throughout the event. Keep in mind that there are a variety of tents and canopy’s to choose from. Take some time to consider the following tips as you prepare to choose the right tent to meet your needs.

-Ask yourself on what kind of surface the tent will be placed? Will it be on grass, concrete, asphalt, or wood deck?

-What is the amount of space you have to work with? Also what are the dimensions of tent site?

-What is the amount of people you wish to accommodate and in what configuration? For example, will your guest all be seated at tables, will there be partial seating, or will you be hosting a cocktail party setting?

-Make a list of additional items that you would like to have under the tent? Such as DJ, buffet, bar, cake table, dessert table, dance floor, stage, etc.?

-During what time of day and season will the event take place? You may need to consider lighting, or heat?

-Does the event location have a power source at the site? And know what the power requirements are.

-Will you be enclosing any portion of the tent?

-Furthermore, will you need additional adjacent tents for the caterer’s prep station, beverage service station, ice sculpture or wedding cake?

To you give you an idea, below are dimensions of some typical tent sizes you can choose from:

-A 20′ x 40′ tent can provide seating for 100 people seated theater style, or 64 people seated at round tables of 8.

-A 30′ x 60′ tent can accommodate 225 people seated theater style, 144 people seated at round tables of 8, or 180 people seated cafeteria style.

-A 40′ x 60′ tent can seat 120 people on round tables of 8 with a buffet, bar, cake table and dance floor.

Outdoor weddings in autumn are breathtaking, with the natural backdrop of nature in red, yellow, and orange leaves falling from tree branches. Here are a few tips on how to incorporate these colors and decorate for your outdoor fall wedding.

-Choose an outdoor venue such as your backyard, a winery or a park. If it has foliage in the background, it will require less decorating since it will be naturally beautiful. Consider keeping the ceremony in a tent or canopy in case it rains or gets too chilly and windy. Also remember that you may need adequate heating to keep the area warm and comfortable for your guest.

-Use colors such as burgundy, rustic orange, golden yellow and hints of brown throughout the decor, so that the whole theme ties together and there is consistency.

-Place a burgundy aisle runner in the center and scatter colorful leaves along the edges, and  arrange chairs on either side of the runner. If you are using chair covers use fall-colored chair covers and sashes, such as burgundy or orange, or choose white and use a colored sash. Stick a leaf at the center of the sash, above the bow.

-Place a small bare tree with branches in a decorative pot on the table. Then, place a basket full of small leaf cutouts in red, yellow and orange with a hole punched in each leaf. Place another basketful of small ribbons in your color scheme. Make sure to type out and frame the instructions for your guests, directing them to write a message on the leaf and to tie it around the tree branch with the ribbon provided.

-For the reception, rent round tables and place eight to 10 chairs per table. Also use a white tablecloth with a satin burgundy or orange table runner. Create an autumn-themed landscape for your centerpieces. In a medium-sized square tray, place three to four pillar candles of varying heights with candles, and then places small pinecones, cornucopias, mums and fall-themed potpourri around the base of the candles in the tray.

-Choose a fall-themed cake. For example, a white marble cake with leaves coming down in a diagonal direction over the tiers. Make sure to place the cake on a table with white linen and burgundy organza overlay.

One of the best aspects of renting a wedding canopy tent is that it allows you to enjoy the beauty of an outdoor wedding and reception while remaining sheltered from the rain or sun. Furthermore, tents come in a wide variety of sizes and styles, from simple pop-up canopies for a small wedding to large party tents with side walls, windows, floors and even heating and air conditioning units.

Before Renting Your Wedding Canopy Tent Consider The Following Tips:

-Determine what size tent you will need. For a wedding ceremony with guests seated in rows, you will need six square feet per person. For dinner seating, you will need ten square feet per guest if you’re using round tables with ten people per table and eight square feet per person for long rectangular tables. If you are using round tables that only seat six to eight you will need twelve square feet per person. In addition to seating for your guests, you will need an additional two to four square feet per person for dancing, 100 square feet for the bar, 100 square feet for a band or DJ and 100 square feet for each buffet table.

-Find out your venue’s policies on tents. Keep in mind that some locations limit the size of the tent or the locations where you can set up, so ask in advance before considering a tent for your wedding and reception.

-Contact several rental companies for estimates. When contacting rental companies find out what their rental price includes. For example, does the price quoted include professional set up and taking down? Does the tent come with fabric covers to dress up the metal poles? Can you add a marquis entrance or sidewalls to the canopy? It is always a good idea to get more than one estimate since some companies will quote a separate price for each option, while others will offer rental packages that may include chairs, tables and even table linens.

Tips and Warnings to Consider

-If the space you’ll need for guests falls between two tent sizes, choose the larger tent.

-Don’t forget to ask rental companies about heaters, coolers, and dance floors.

-For large tents, compare the cost of buying used to renting.

-Check your local regulations carefully since you may need a building permit and a fire permit for your tent.

Surprise birthday parties are great fun for every birthday boy or girl, but it is probably one of the most challenging accomplishments for the person trying to pull off the big event. Take it from someone who has been on the receiving end of a surprise birthday party before.  When you walk in the door and all of your closest family and friends all scream SURPRISE! at the same time, it can be a joyful experience. However, the big moment can fall flat if the guest of honor is made aware of the plans in advance.  Read this blog to make sure all of your hard work pays off and your cover doesn’t get blown.

 Planning a surprise party for milestone birthdays, such as 16, 21, or 40 is a bad idea.  The more eventful the birthday, the more people will be expecting a surprise party.  To keep them off guard, plan a surprise party for their 15th, 20th, or 39th birthday instead.  They will be expecting something simple, but the unknowing surprise will make them feel special.

Loose-lipped people can destroy the surprise before you even have a chance to salvage the mission.  Some people were just born without the skill of keeping a secret and are left without any friends because of so many parties they have ruined.  Hold off inviting these people just before the event takes place (I’m talking a couple of minutes before the party begins).

Planning a surprise party can be very tricky if you live with the person you are planning the party for.  To get over this hump, make all of the plans at work or at a close friend’s house.  Because of Facebook and other social media outlets, it is easier to keep the surprise a secret.  Rather than hiding phone calls, create a Facebook Event page and block the person from the page.  This is an easier way to invite people and inform them of what is going on.

When the day of the party arrives, you need to keep the guest of honor occupied so that you can make the final preparations such as food, decorations, and getting the guests there on time.  Have a relative or close friend take the guest of honor out for the morning and afternoon while you set things up.  This can be as easy as taking them on a trip to the movies or the mall for a couple of hours.  Before the festivities start, exchange text messages with the person who is occupying the guest of honor.  This will keep you informed on how much time you have left to get things done.  Timing is everything involving the entrance to the surprise party.  A key to a successful entrance is to make sure the party guests get there before the guest of honor.  Yelling the word SURPRISE is way cooler if there are more than five people there.

Want to make a successful surprise party and need some ideas?  Consider Tents and Events!  Get in touch with this premier tent rental company in Philadelphia today, to hear more about what they have to offer!

Summer is nearly here, and it’s getting to be that time where you can start planning those summer holiday parties. So, what better way to welcome summer than by throwing your very own Memorial Day party this year? Memorial Day should be a day of celebration and observation in America, and a party can be the best way to honor those who sacrificed their lives so that we could we could all continue to live safe and free.

Want to throw a great Memorial Day party this year?  Consider some of these ideas when it comes to figuring out where you want it to be held, and what kind of decorations you would want to hang up.

When it comes to figuring out where you want it at…

So, it’s nearly summer, but it’s still spring….the weather can be temperamental around Memorial Day, so here are some places you can consider having your Memorial Day celebration at depending upon the weather:

1.  If it is nice, hot, and sunny weather you can have a party on the beach, or you can host a pool party at your local/community pool.
2.  If it is decent Spring weather you can host an outdoor picnic at your local park, or have a BBQ in your own backyard.

If you live in an apartment, you can still have a small Memorial Day party in your apartment, or on the grounds of your apartment.

When it comes to the decorations…

For Memorial Day, simple decorations will suffice.  In fact, you should use decorations that are colored red, blue, and white (the colors of the American flag) because what is Memorial Day without the colors of the American flag?

You could also get stickers or paper flags and stick them on anything you deem appropriate.  If you want to have some decorative lighting after the sun sets, you can place lights in red, white, and blue indoors or outside around the active party area.

Remember that your American flag should be flying outside!  Having your flag outside honors all of those soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country.

When it comes to the food…

Simply, just craft an easy menu.  You just cannot go wrong with serving some of America’s favorites such as hamburgers, hotdogs, corn on the cob, potato salad, beans, etc.!

Want to plan a Memorial Day party this year but need some help?  Consider Tents & Events!  We are the premier company for any tent rental Philadelphia needs, as well as its surrounding counties deserves!  Get in touch with us today to hear more about what we have to offer you when it comes to planning a holiday party!