To choose the right event tent, first calculate the necessary size based on your guest count and layout (e.g., 18-20 sq ft/person for seated dinners). Next, assess the location and surface, as pole tents suit grass while frame tents work on concrete. Consider the weather to match your event's theme, ensuring you have space for extras like dance floors and bars, and always round up for comfort.
Will Your marquee be Pegged or Weighted?
First, we need to determine whether the tent can be pegged into the ground, which is preferable. It’s best if the area for your tent rental allows for this. Pegging a tent doesn’t cost extra and is available for all our tent styles.If staking isn’t possible, we have tent styles that can be secured with concrete weights.
Gathering the Details About Your Event
Next, our Event Specialists will gather the information about your event to better understand what will go under the tent, along with the square footage needed. This ultimately helps us determine the best tent rental size for your needs. Here is a list of questions to help narrow down what will go underneath the tent:
Will all your guests be seated? If so, will they be sat on round or rectangular tables? How many guests per table? From there, you can determine how many guest seating tables you require. For weddings, don’t forget to include a head table or sweetheart table. Do you require a dance floor or stage? If so, what size? Do you need tables for a buffet? Will you have a cocktail or bar area under the tent? What additional tables do you require? Some examples include a cake table, gift/card table, or silent auction table(s).
Once this information is gathered, our Event specialist will provide you with a suitable size marquee for your event.