Sophisticated tented rehearsal dinner

June 1, 2018  |  Design Spotlight

A tented rehearsal dinner sets the tone for a sophisticated wedding weekend. A destination wedding on Lake Superior’s Madeline Island is as challenging as it is picturesque, with every person and item needing to be ferried to the site. For a July 2017 rehearsal dinner, Après Event Decor & Ten…
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Have fun and fix hazards during Safe + Sound week

June 1, 2018  |  Business

Bring Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 13–19, to your company with fun competition. A systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards is a proactive, ongoing process of identifying and controlling sources of potential injuries or illnesses. This means establishing procedures to collect and review informa…
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A tented wedding with romantic decor and magical details

June 1, 2018  |  Showcase

A magical wedding ceremony begins with a backdrop created with attention to detail. A sunset shimmering with red-and-purple desert heat. A walk down the aisle to a full symphony. A bride’s vision for a “timeless, romantic and magical” wedding. And just the right tenting and decor to make it al…
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David Murray leads Fiesta Tent from horse stalls to innovative structures

June 1, 2018  |  News

Running a business is hard work. There’s always a time when you’ve got to change the way you’re doing things,” says David Murray, founder and president of Fiesta Tents Ltd., Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada. “Every year you have to review your business—you have to review and correct.” The…
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Shatterproof bulb

June 1, 2018  |  Products

New from Tentwares, E27 Edison-style LED medium-based light bulbs are shatter-proof and dimmable. The same size as a standard Edison bulb that is popular in a glass incandescent version, the 130V, 5SMD plastic bulb measures 3½ inches in length, comes in Sun Warm White and provides an average of 30,…
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Wearable panic button

June 1, 2018  |  Products

The Mobile Defender – Model S is a small device that employers can give to employees to use as a panic button during their shifts. It fits in a pocket or can be worn on a lanyard. When the SOS button is pressed, the tiny device functions as a two-way speakerphone so security can hear … <div…
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24/7 events offers Los Angeles area complete event services

June 1, 2018  |  Profile

From small equipment rental business to thriving event rental and production company, 24/7 surpasses customer expectation in the Los Angeles area. In 2002 when Rob Cruikshank purchased an equipment and event rental business in Palmdale, Calif. (A-1 Rentals Inc.), he had no idea that it would one day…
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Overcoming obstructions at installation sites

June 1, 2018  |  Features

Installing tents around obstructions requires tenacity, creativity and know-how. Here, seasoned installers share challenging installations and clever solutions. From overhead power lines to underground utilities to massive tree limbs, obstructions to tent installations are as varied as the tents the…
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Keep guest cool and comfortable under tents

June 1, 2018  |  Features

Cooling technology for event tents helps to ensure that guests stay in their comfort zone. The flexibility of tented environments has always been a selling point for party and event rental companies. Knowing that their event will take place under a properly cooled or heated tent offers clients peace…
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Inspired!

June 1, 2018  |  Inspired!

Newport Tent Company, Portsmouth, R.I., installed this 50-by-70-foot white hybrid tent at South County Flowers Farm in Charlestown, R.I., for a July 2017 wedding. The natural poles complemented the rustic elements of the 100-acre cut-flower farm. Newport Tent also provided tables, chairs and a 20-by…
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