Coastal charm

April 1, 2014  |  Event Production

A Georgia beach serves as a stunning—and challenging—site for a tented ceremony and reception. It’s easy to fall in love with the idea of a tented beach wedding, unless you are the one charged with executing a flawless installation. Then, thoughts of natural coastal beauty and gent…
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Wedding seasons

April 1, 2014  |  Event Production, Features

Four tented weddings showcase seasonal decor—and preparation for all kinds of weather. By Holly O’Dell Every bride and groom hopes for perfect weather on their wedding day. But tent rental companies know to be prepared for any scenario in any season—strong winds, precipitation, ext…
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Support for America’s Cup

December 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Features, Industry News

A New Zealand company worked across continents to provide world–class tent shelters for America’s Cup racing teams. By Jake Kulju We’ve all heard about the stunning come–from–behind victory at the 2013 America’s Cup by now. Oracle Team USA’s victory drew int…
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Image projection changes a tented experience

December 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Features, Tent Décor

Digital projection transforms tented events into immersive journeys. By Danielle Beurteaux Tents have a sophisticated form all their own. But when you move beyond augmenting their architectural grace with elements such as lights and color washes to digital projection, tents become palettes for talen…
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Lowcountry cool

December 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Industry News

Snyder Events brings personality, professionalism and heart to Charleston, S.C. events. Warm, detailed architecture, angel oak trees, Spanish moss and tree frogs provide the backdrop for Charleston, S.C. In the city that exudes personality and a party atmosphere true to its Lowcountry culture, Keith…
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A clear view

December 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Project Briefs

A Minnesota bride makes a last–minute decision to forgo tent fabric. When the site of a backyard wedding offers a view of Minnesota’s St. Croix River Valley, you can understand a bride’s disinclination to obstruct the view. And when you consider Minnesota’s ever–changi…
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Tricky and trendy feats in flooring

October 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Features, Products, Trend Watch

Challenging surfaces and demand for fresh aesthetics keep tent rental companies busy. By Janice Kleinschmidt When Sur-Loc Flooring Systems LLC of Kearneysville, W.V., installed flooring on a lawn in Washington, D.C., the crew had to hide from view each time the residents passed by. “It took a …
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Start with the right tent

October 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Trend Watch

Which tent style will bring your vision to life? By Melissa Paul In today’s special event market, tents are more than simple canopies. They can be airy, light spaces barely contained by translucent sailcloth or fully-constructed buildings with anterooms and elegant ballrooms. When designing a …
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A world of pink

October 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Project Briefs

Tent structures that look like Barbie’s™ Malibu home invite fans inside. Since May 2013 it seems Barbie™ has been living in a life-sized Malibu Dreamhouse® near Alexanderplatz Square in Berlin, Germany (similar to the exhibit that opened previously in Sawgrass Mills, Sunrise, F…
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Executing the dream wedding

October 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Project Briefs

Chic Event Rentals exceeds a client’s vision for a backyard wedding. You know you’ve done well when a client tells you that she never imagined her backyard could look so great. This was the case for Anthony Karabetyan, owner of Chic Event Rentals of Monterey, Calif., and a May backyard w…
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