We are so excited to announce that Kristin & Todd’s August 2012 rustic wedding, which featured two of our beautiful sailcloth tents, farmhouse tables, Chavari chairs, and tables, was highlighted on Style Me Pretty. Photos of the wedding were taken by Birch Blaze Photography. The reception was held at Kristin’s parents’ Belmont, NH, home. The beautiful rustic chic details were the work of Amy Piper, Signature Events. We were excited to be a part of such a stunning event.
As a follow-up to our post, “Wedding Place-Setting 101: Top 5 Questions to Ask,” we found this great infographic on proper table setting and table etiquette. 
Your big day may feel like a circus, but it doesn't have to look like one.
The days leading up to your big day may feel like a circus act, but rest assured, having a wedding tent to shelter your guests will look nothing like a circus…unless, of course, that’s your wedding theme.
I recently encountered a bride-to-be who exclaimed, when asked if she was planning to rent a tent, “I am not getting married in a circus tent!” I wasn’t sure if she’d been to a tented wedding, but I assured her that wedding tents look nothing like circus tents.
Not to stay that the traditional red and white stripes of a circus tent can’t be an inspirational element to your wedding. Check out Stacey & Josh’s circus wedding on Green Wedding Shoes to see first-hand how one couple tied the knot under the big top.
Some tent rental providers do rent circus tents, but we don’t. What we do rent are beautiful, white party tents. We offer several tent styles to fit your location, wedding party size, and budget.
Frame tents offer flexibility for a variety of spaces, and are a budget friendly option. Because there are no center poles to deal with you, can put tables, chairs, dance floors and DJs wherever you want! The inside of the tent looks a little more technical to keep together — you will see cables and a frame, but with the use of lights, the space can be quickly transformed.
High tension pole tents can be a great deal larger than frame tents and have gorgeous peaks. There are center poles—the number of poles is dependent on the size of your tent. Pole tents use standard 7’ metal side poles at the edges. Another option is to use 10’ side poles, which provide a more open, airy feel to the tent and enable guests to more easily see your outdoor venue.
The latest trend in wedding tents is a sail cloth tent. The tent top is made of sailcloth, which is more translucent than a traditional vinyl top. The material allows natural sunlight to brighten the inside of the tent during the day, and at night the tent appears to glow from the interior lighting. The effect is quite stunning. Additionally, the center poles are made of strong wood that offer a more natural, elegant feel, versus traditional metal center poles.
No matter your budget or location, a full-service tent provider can offer a tent that will match the look you want. And look nothing like a circus tent – unless, of course, that is the look you are going for. With beautiful lighting and creative decorating (check out our other blogs for more inspiring ideas) ideas you can make a tent reflect the vision of your day! And we at Lakes Region Tent & Event would be happy to help you build your vision!
We ran this post back in 2011, but the video is so great we just had to share again.
Our crew would be thrilled if putting up a tent took only 60 seconds. Most of our clients never see the time, labor and attention to detail it takes to get a pole tent up and secured. Then once the tent is up we set up the tables, chairs and lights so everything is ready for “beautification” to begin.
Here is a time lapse video created by a tent rental company in Richmond, VA that shows what it takes to put up a large pole tent. We are getting ready to put the “big one” up for the Colby Sawyer College graduation – similar size tent and chair set up as seen in this video. Even our guys were amazed by this video and the birds-eye-view of what they go through several times a week. We hope you enjoy the experience.
Check out more of our wedding tent decoration ideas on Pinterest
Some brides find a pristine white tent top enough. But if you are a creative type and want to go all out, consider decorating the space under your tent.
Here are 7 ways to design a truly enchanted event with your look and feel by maximizing the decorating space under your tent:
For more table setting inspiration visit our Pinterest Board
As a bride, you may feel overwhelmed by the never-ending list of choices you have to make. When it comes to setting your reception tables, not all place settings are created equal.
Do you have vivid memories of being told NOT to put your elbows on the table? Like Julia Roberts’ character Vivian in Pretty Woman, have you been completely overwhelmed with silverware options at a fancy restaurant? You may have heard: “work your way from the outside to the inside,” but don’t know what it means.
Here’s a primer for you on the top 5 questions to ask yourself when planning the table settings for your wedding reception:
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It’s that time again. NH Magazine Bride is hosting its 5th annual Best of Bride online poll to recognize New Hampshire’s bridal industry and the vendors who provide their customers with the best possible service. You can vote in more than 40 categories — Best Jeweler, Best Florist and Best Dance Band, to name a few — from April 1 until May 31.
Lakes Region Tent & Event is up for top honors under the Event Rental and Tent Rental Categories (page 5 of the poll) — but we only win if we get the most votes. So we hope our prior customers, vendor partners and area fans will help us.
When it comes to the ceremony most couples know what they want. Some want a church setting, some envision saying their vows on a beach, and some simply know they want to be outside. If you fall into the latter category and have your heart set on a beautiful, outdoor NH venue for your wedding ceremony, but are nervous about the weather, here are two alternative plans to save the day.
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We are excited to announce that Jessica L. is our official iPad with retina display WINNER!!! Her winning photo features her tented reception under a spectacular night sky.
A big thank you to our customers who entered the contest and shared their wedding photos featuring our products. We look forward to hosting our contest again next year. To see all our photo entries, visit the contest photo album on our Facebook page.
Whether it’s your backyard, an open field or a designated event site there are some considerations to keep in mind if you’re planning to set up a party tent.
The idea spot for a tent is on high, level ground. But that’s not always available. You should, however, plan for the possibility of rain, especially in New Hampshire. Therefore, you should pick a location where rain will not collect. Check the site location after a rainstorm to see if any puddles remain. Most tent rental companies can set up your tent a few days in advance of your event, which will help to keep the area dry if you get a few rain showers before the big day. But if your location is in a low area that collects run off water, no tent can keep the ground from getting soggy.
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