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April 1st, 2021
An 18-by-30-meter Losberger clearspan structure with custom tops by Anchor Industries protected guests from the elements while they dined under a picturesque sky. A tented wedding installation in the time of COVID-19 confronts a pandemic, hot weather and communication barriers to create an event that makes the happy couple—happy. by Sigrid Tornquist Never underestimate the […]
Contemporary and outdoorsy tented wedding
June 1st, 2020
The perfect mix of an outdoorsy western landscape, upscale finishes and a level location for tent anchoring spells an ideal tented wedding for both client and tent provider. by Sigrid Tornquist A client brief that includes a vision to incorporate the property, bring the outside in and create a stylish, contemporary aesthetic may not be […]
Wedding on the rocks
June 1st, 2020
Stamford Tent & Event Services turns a rocky waterfront site into a ‘stunning’ wedding venue. Want to avoid having a marriage get off to a (figurative) rocky start? Call a premarital counselor. But a literal rocky start? Just call in Stamford Tent & Event Services of Stamford, Conn., to fix that. Stamford Tent & Event […]
Establishing your wedding expertise
June 1st, 2020
It’s one thing to install a tent for a wedding. It’s another to create an event venue that honors a couple’s values, heritage and dreams. by Laurie F. Junker Tented weddings never go out of style. Tents are both practical and romantic, sheltering guests from the elements and providing a blank canvas for all kinds […]
Seasonal brilliance with tipi-style tents
October 1st, 2019
Exquisite details delight wedding guests celebrating under tipi-style tents. A fall wedding can take on rich jewel tones and sophistication without the stereotypical motif of orange pumpkins and yellow leaves. Just ask Heather Allen, president and cofounder of Table 6 Productions, a Denver, Colo.-based wedding and event planning company. For a wedding celebrating a second marriage […]
A wedding with a grand entrance
October 1st, 2019
Rain or Shine Tent and Events solves a wedding’s site challenges with a decked tent and an epic staircase. Rain or Shine Tent and Events Co. of Randolph, Vt., has installed numerous tents for weddings at the picturesque Edson Hill resort in the Vermont ski town of Stowe. But the scale of a July 2019 […]
Tent installations that make you say WOW!
December 1st, 2018
Masters at the craft of tenting devise creative solutions for challenging installations. Imagine a theatrical performance where the contribution of every member of the cast and crew is flawless; every costume, set piece and prop functions perfectly; and the sound and lighting come off without a single hitch. As an audience member, you can appreciate […]
Clear-top tent with a view
October 1st, 2018
PEAK Event Services, Woburn, Mass., installed this 40-by-120-foot tent for a summer 2018 wedding in western Massachusetts. The clear tops allowed guests to take in views of a mansion as well as mountain scenery. PEAK also provided the dance floor, most rentals, lounge design and styling and event services. Lights and lanterns by Ryan Designs. […]
Stamford creates magical wedding day
June 1st, 2018
IFAI’s International Achievement Awards (IAA) recognize the skills that drive excellence in the tent industry. Here’s one submission to the 2017 IAA competition that highlights the complexity of a project with a tight timeline. Stamford Tent & Event Services, Stamford, Conn., completed a 15,000-square-foot, multi-tent project with an attached lounge and raised hardwood floor for […]
Sophisticated tented rehearsal dinner
June 1st, 2018
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 & Tent Rental of Minnetonka, Minn., installed […]