2022 Wedding Trends
April 1st, 2022
A crystal clear evening sky was the ideal backdrop for this incredible tented wedding featuring beautiful tent structures, furnishings and lighting from Encore Events Rentals. Photo courtesy of: Sabine Scherer Photography There’s a reason why so many weddings seem to be cookie-cutter productions. In addition to putting together the biggest party of a couple’s life, […]
Classical Tents satisfies savvy shoppers
April 1st, 2022
Katherine Lockridge bought Classical Tents and Party Goods 27 years ago with co-owner Ben Naylor while completing her Master of Education degree. She didn’t pursue teaching in the traditional sense, but Lockridge has since educated herself on an industry she and Naylor knew nothing about at the time of sale. “Buying the company felt like […]
Eventstar Structures engineers rooftop enclosure
April 1st, 2022
Designing and working around the 60 foot “Demon with Bowl” sculpture by artist Damien Hirst was just one of many challenges of this casino rooftop installation. Photos courtesy of Eventstar Structures In 2018, Eventstar Structures of Medley, Fla., was commissioned to cover the expansive pool deck at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. […]
Tenting the Grey Cup Championship
April 1st, 2022
Premier Event Tent Rentals Inc. installed two 10-by-15-foot Legacy tents to provide warming space for the Grey Cup half-time show artists, as well as AV storage. Photo courtesy Premier Event Tent Rentals Inc. On December 12, 2021, the 108th Grey Cup decided the Canadian Football League (CFL) season championship for the 2021 season at Tim […]
New members
April 1st, 2022
The Tent Rental Division (TRD) represents companies in the commercial tent marketplace, hosts an annual Tent Expo and Conference, promotes safety for the tent installer and the public in tented events, offers member-only access to the valuable ballasting tool, assembles products and services listings and represents members in code committees. To join the only trade […]
Q&A with IFAI board chair Amy Bircher
April 1st, 2022
Q: What are going to be your priorities as IFAI’s new board chair? A: I would like to see the continuation of the strength and growth of IFAI as it has evolved into an association that is much bigger than what it had been historically. And what I mean by that is, IFAI and all […]