Gone are the days when a tented reception meant plain white plastic and a barbeque feel! Creative tented receptions are trending in weddings because it’s an additional outlet for expressing the personalities of the bride and groom, and make a fun experience for wedding guests. Whether the venue is waterfront, on a farm, on a personal property, a tent gives a special ambience to the location choice.
The purpose of featuring a tent is much more than just to have shelter for an outdoor reception, “a tent is to an event what a blank canvas is to a painter – a place to express yourself!” stated Lauri Dixon from Party Plus . There is no such thing as one size fits all when it comes to planning a tented reception. They can be specially styled to match the taste of the bride and groom, and the theme possibilities are endless. Plus, the atmosphere is so much more lively and fun than your typical banquet hall reception – it gives leeway to the guests to also enjoy the beauty of the outdoor venue!
No worries about inclement weather or any other outdoor setbacks – the tent rental companies can provide all necessities to make the party go smoothly including lighting, climate control, window siding, seating, stage floors, and so much more!
Photograph by: Muriel Silva Photography | Tent by: Party Plus
The types of tent options and the decorations to go along seem limitless! Two styles that are great for wedding receptions are the high peaked and clear roof. The high peaked tent gives a wonderful sense of elegance and functions well for hanging lights. And the clear roof tent is so special because it gives a spectacular view to a moonlit sky as your dancing the night away.
The owners at Sugarplum Tenting , a local tent rental company, said their most popular tent style for weddings in the Chesapeake area is the sailcloth tent (pictured below). The sailcloth tent is beautifully detailed with a sunburst pattern and nautical stitching, illuminated by nautical lights and supported by wooden poles. Sailcloth tents are especially popular for waterfront venues because it features “a special ambiance and their lines and details mimic the sails of many of the great sailing vessels of yore.”
So what is it that makes a tented reception worth the extra mile? Everything! The owners at Sugarplum Tenting explained how a tented reception really allows for greater flexibility, even for the vendors catering to the reception. The best thing is that there is little to no time limit for the duration of the night of the wedding party, which would be an issue at most banquet halls. And there is normally the option to keep the tent set up for the weekend – making it a great additional use for a wedding rehearsal dinner or a Sunday brunch following the wedding day!
A tented wedding reception will make the big day much more memorable and special for guests. The possibilities for creativity are exciting and will make the wedding reception one that you always dreamed of!
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