The Raj aesthetic: Exotic tents

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Juliana Wallace In Rajasthan, a state in India known for its colorful art and craftwork, the ancient skill of tent-making is still used today. Rajasthani tent companies say that the traditional craft of tent-making has been passed on through generations and is flourishing today, with the help of …
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Working with lighting companies

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Maura Keller While many tent rental companies provide and install their own lighting solutions, others rely on professional lighting companies for certain tent applications. “We have used outside lighting companies for special chandeliers and lighting requests that are beyond our capabiliti…
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Submitting a claim

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Holly O’Dell A qualified insurance representative can guide you through the process of turning in a claim. Maura Paternoster, risk manager for ARA Insurance Services, offers a primer on the measures rental companies should take when submitting a claim to their insurance company. Don’t…
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Ideas for mixing up standard inventory

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Barb Ernster One way to change a standard banquet and reception room scene is to use long tables or square tables instead of the standard round, and put some tables on a stage to create height or in small groups for conversation. It is also becoming popular to hang boards or metal sheets from &he…
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Choosing the right tent

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Abbie Yarger Tent size is determined by available space, type of event, number of attendees and the event budget. Scott Bryant, manager of tents and event rental for Bryant’s Rent-All, Lexington, Ky., provides the following information on common types of tents and their uses: Canopy tents a…
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Forming relationships with tent companies

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Abbie Yarger Building a good relationship with tent companies helps event planners learn to create detailed plans for tented events, resulting in the execution of a successful event. In addition, tented events give planners an appreciation for the tent industry. “I enjoy working with planne…
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Effective outdoor lighting schemes

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Holly O’Dell Lighting a tent’s interior can take an event from bland to bold—but providing a lighting scheme outside the tent can have just as great an effect. “A lot of people spend a little extra money to get the nice cathedral windows in the tents, and it’s beauti…
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Helping clients understand their tent rental needs

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Meleah Maynard Clients always have preconceived notions about tents, and the faster you can help them understand the real ins and outs of tent rental, the better, says Bryan Loane, president of Loane Bros. Inc., Towson, Md. “Even people who have been inside tents haven’t really paid a…
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Eco-friendly tent branding

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Elizabeth Kephart Reisinger Many companies are promoting environmentally friendly practices, and the trend is spilling over to events. Here are some ways to advise your clients on how to brand their tented event as “green.” Print all signage, marketing material and brochures on recycl…
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Lounge spaces help manage event flow

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Maura Keller An increasingly popular request for tented events is sitting areas where guests can enjoy themselves in a relaxed atmosphere with couches, tufted ottomans and cushy chairs aplenty. Beyond the comfort and enjoyment factors, lounge spaces are great for managing event flow. “A goo…
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