A tented backyard bat mitzvah
Published On: December 1, 2012Categories: Event Production, Project BriefsThis backyard bash was the “party of the year” for Ocean Tents & Party Rentals. There are all sorts of reasons why a hard hat is necessary during any tent installation, but for a New Jersey backyard bat mitzvah install, hard hats were required to protect the crew from a tiny bit of nature—combined with [...]
Massive tenting at the Ryder Cup
Published On: December 1, 2012Categories: Event Production, Features, Project BriefsClassic Tents brings game to the Ryder Cup. By Amir Hussain Long before the U.S. and European teams could begin their match play for the 2012 Ryder Cup, the course had to be prepared with temporary environments that could accommodate players and fans. The popular, biennial golf event—held in 2012 at Medinah Country Club in [...]
More than a floor
Published On: October 1, 2012Categories: Event Production, FeaturesDemand for temporary flooring that’s economical and easy to install is growing, and so are the features these floors offer. By Meleah Maynard It may be underfoot and not as eye-catching as other accessories used for tented events, but flooring plays a key role in determining how people experience everything from weddings and family reunions [...]
Dramatic tents for product launches
Published On: October 1, 2012Categories: Event Production, Features, MarketsTent suppliers boost awareness for their clients’ product launches. By Janice Kleinschmidt Maybe you’re not going to wander into the showroom of your local exotic car dealership. But let’s say you’re at a festival and you see an attractive tent bearing the name and logo of Ferrari, Bugatti or Porsche. Are you just going to [...]
Structures that take creativity to the max
Published On: August 1, 2012Categories: Event Production, FeaturesThree structures show off creativity, reach for new heights and get big results. By Janice Kleinschmidt The Wikipedia entry for the word tent (as accessed in July 2012) stated that “there are only so many ways to drape a simple piece of cloth over a framework” and that George Washington’s soldiers slept in tents that [...]
Raise your game for roof-top installations
Published On: June 1, 2012Categories: Event Production, FeaturesUrban settings often call for rooftop tents—but, first, you have to raise your game. By Janice Kleinschmidt If you think you splurged on your holiday party, consider the host who spent $27,000 for a 20-by-20-foot tent to keep guests out of the December chill (and off his carpet). Okay, the five-figure bill also included flooring [...]
The perfect tent style for every wedding
Published On: June 1, 2012Categories: Event Production, FeaturesBy Jamie Swedberg For some tented weddings, tent choice is straightforward. If a client is trying to fit a large number of guests into a tiny backyard, the renter is obliged to offer the tent in inventory that uses the space most efficiently. Other times, the bride has a specific vision, such as peaked tents [...]
Tenting for graduations
Published On: April 1, 2012Categories: Event Production, Features, MarketsGraduating tenting requires an education in economics, communication, logistics and marketing. By Maura Keller Graduation ceremonies and parties punctuate the end of a long educational journey and celebrate a new stage in life. Rental companies help make these celebrations memorable with crisp tents, upsells such as specialty lighting, and rows and rows—and more rows—of perfectly [...]
Massive tents for massive event
Published On: April 1, 2012Categories: Event ProductionCarpa 10 helped World Youth Day 2011 safely host two million in Madrid. When event organizers expect more than a million attendees, including VIPs of the stature of Pope Benedict XVI and the Spanish royal family, the safety and security for all tent installations is of utmost importance. That was the challenge for tent rental [...]
Ontario rental company is bedrock of the community
Published On: April 1, 2012Categories: Event Production, Industry NewsNiagara Tents and Events provides places to gather in southern Ontario. Niagara Tents and Events is the amalgamation of two companies—Rain or Shine Tent Rentals and All Event Rentals. In 1999, the two small companies joined forces to create an inventory to fill the needs of large festivals in southern Ontario. With its clients divided [...]