Wednesday, June 17, 2015

The Joys and Pains of Tented Weddings


Tents range in size and style; and in function. If you're planning a ceremony outside and fear the weather, tents can be erected to serve as temporary cover. They can also be used to prevent the elements from getting into the appetizers being served during your cocktail hour. And last, tents can be so large that they have to be built to house a room full of guests; dance floor included!

The pros and cons of using Tents:

Pros:
Instant allure! Your guests will be giddy from the anticipation of walking into a tent. Its a unique location usually decorated with nothing but the best. Very high class, very luxurious.
Allows you the benefit of having your wedding anywhere you want. As long as there's level ground, you can have a tent!
Its not some out of date banquet hall room. When you rent a tent, you usually have a budget that allows you the ability to bring in anything and everything you want. A tent is basically an empty canvas, awaiting your masterpiece to come alive.

Cons:
Renting tents is very expensive depending upon how large your reception is going to be. Because they range in size and style, tents could cost you anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.
And after you've spent the money to rent the tent, you have to furnish it! Everything must be brought in...tables, chairs, lighting, dinnerware, generators, decorations, draping, dance floor, and even restrooms! So tented weddings are not readily affordable unless your budget is well over the $50,000 mark.
Tents take time to be installed, anywhere from a few hours for smaller set ups; to 12 plus hours for more elaborate designs! Then once installed, set aside atleast a few more hours for teardown. Crazy!!!
Extreme weather conditions also are a factor. High winds and lightning are not your best friends when it comes to tents.


So in closing, tents are crazy, sexy, cool...yet pricey, labor intensive, and potentially dangerous if not installed properly. Evaluate your budget and the type of guests that are attending. Make sure a tented wedding are right for you and them!

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