Top Tent Tips for Your Next Great Outdoor Party

No matter the season or the occasion you can always celebrate with a tent party! Check out our expert tips below to get you started on planning your next tent event.

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1. Selecting the right tent. There are many different style tents so when selecting your tent option keep in mind the atmosphere you are trying to create as well as the number of  guests you will be accommodating. Work with your tent vendor to provide you with a diagram for your space. Often tent rental companies will provide diagrams of how many people each size tent will seat. These diagrams will make sure that you don’t end up with an empty or crowded space.

2. Spray for bugs at least three weeks prior to your event. You want your guests to be buzzing about your event not the uninvited guests. Most pest control companies now have an organic option. Whether you choose to do it on your own or hire a pest control specialist MTB Pest Control. Spraying is always a good idea!

3.  Make sure you have adequate means of controlling the temperature. If your event is in the colder months you should look into heaters. If your hosting a summer event make sure to have plenty of fans or air-conditioning units. In addition to keeping your guests cool fans will also help keep bugs away. Classic Party Rentals is located in Metro DC and have these items available for rent.

4. Lighting a tent is absolutely crucial to any tent party and can be key to creating an inviting atmosphere. Overhead lighting is a fun and interesting way to add personality to your tent event, keep in mind when adding lighting from above you’re also increasing your budget.  However, there are many clever ways and great options for lighting these days. From lanterns to LED’s, lighting adds to the atmosphere of an event space and guests will appreciate the extra illumination as the evening progresses.

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5. Try decorating the perimeter and interior of the tent.  Overhead lighting or decor can be labor intensive and therefore costly if you don’t have the right equipment.  String lights or ribbons around a tents perimeter can add a fanciful feel and are easy to connect to power cords.  Decorating in and around the tent can save time and money.  Focus on the details by adding interesting linens and chairs that fit your personal style or furniture and lamps for a little extra effect.

6.  Finally, don’t forget the sidewalls.  Not every tent rental includes sidewalls and not every tent company will remind you of this, but we think it’s a crucial item to have on hand.  Whether you are blocking wind, rain or trying to keep the air or heat in.  The few extra bucks you may be charged will make the few bucks you’ve already spent go a little further in keeping your event space exactly how you want it. Dry, comfortable and fabulous!

We would love to hear about your last event! Send us your favorite snapshots from your last tent party!