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Industry veterans

August 1, 2023  |  Features

In 2022, we spoke with several of our “Leaders under 40” to find out how they viewed the industry and what attracted them to get involved with it. This year, we wanted to talk to some of our industry veterans and we asked readers to nominate individuals they felt should be recognized for their d…
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Retirement planning: The long road to letting go

August 1, 2023  |  Features

Owners of smaller, independent tent and event rental companies face plenty of decisions when contemplating their retirement. One of these is how, or even if, the company will continue after the owner’s exit. There are several possible options. For example, a family-owned business may continue on a…
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Multistory tents

August 1, 2023  |  Features

Shawn Smith is sitting in a tent on the 17th green at TPC Sawgrass, a celebrated golf course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. It’s a typical sunny morning in the middle of February, and Smith, who is responsible for product development and quality control for Shaffer Sports & Events, one of the lead…
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Readers’ Choice Awards 2023

June 1, 2023  |  Awards, Features, Reader's Choice Awards

We asked InTents readers to vote for the best of the best in 15 categories. Which companies, products and services do InTents readers depend on to run their businesses? What tent rental industry supplier always comes through when you need them? Which piece of equipment saves time and labor? And what…
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Extreme challenges of extreme heat

June 1, 2023  |  Features

Headquartered in Atlanta and serving that city and the North Georgia area, TLC Rents is no stranger to the challenges posed by hot, humid weather. As such, the full-service event planning company knows to pay attention when the heat turns extreme—something that’s been happening with greater freq…
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Installations that wow!

June 1, 2023  |  Features

When it comes to tent installations, it’s all about getting clients, customers and attendees to remember the event, the environs and the overall ambience of the experience. Providing installations that “wow” is the core philosophy behind today’s successful tent companies—it’s what makes …
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Now you see it, now you don’t

April 1, 2023  |  Features

The blank slate that is a tent offers event planners plenty of opportunities to create unforgettable environments and experiences for their wedding clients. But at the same time, these structures pose certain challenges. For one thing, depending on the tent, the equipment involved and the client’s…
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Fine furnishings

April 1, 2023  |  Features

While the pandemic changed virtually everything about weddings for a period, the question now is this: What’s gone back to the way it was, and what has remained as the “new norm”?
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Tablescape trends

April 1, 2023  |  Features

For decades, standard white tablecloths and their crisp white napkin counterparts were the classic choice for wedding events of all sizes—and rightfully so, as these timeless table accoutrements often provided the background for both simple and lavish affairs. And while white linens are still a ma…
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On-trend bar and food stations

December 1, 2022  |  Features

After the past several years where holiday parties were decidedly low-key and restrained—if they happened at all—this year’s celebrations have been positively giddy. This is an exciting change for event planners who of course welcome not only the business but also the chance to let their imagi…
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