On your wedding day the only waterproofing you want to think about is your mascara. A tent is a must for an outdoor wedding, whether you are concerned about the weather, bugs, or simply want to create an intimate setting for your party.
Tent companies provide so much more than just the big top. In addition to the various tent styles that are now available, you also enjoy the benefit of climate control, lighting design, side panel options and custom flooring. Some companies even rent tables and chairs, linens, and important accessories like podiums, bars and more. No matter which tent you choose your event will be beautifully covered.
Sperry Tents
Specializes in beautiful, crisp white Sail Cloth tents in a wide array of sizes that will dazzle your guests. Instead of being concerned with finding decorations to hide the ugly rigging, these tents are a beautiful accessory all on their own. Their center poles are milled to look like wooden sailboat masts. Another signature look of the Sperry Tent is their pennants. Unfurled from each tent peak and waving in the breeze, these pennants are customizable in event-specific colors, shapes, images, or prints. Sperry Tents has a really cool application on their website that allows you to "Design Your Own Tent." You choose the tent size, table size and configuration. Please note that Sperry specializes in tents, custom flooring and lighting. For all other needs Sperry Tents will direct you to preferred companies that will provide table, chairs, linens and accessories.
Strong suit
Gorgeous high-end nautical style sail cloth tents, beautiful custom flooring, and lighting design. They keep their business intimate by not doing too many events in any given weekend. That way they can give each event their full attention.
Cost
For example, a simple tent for a 200 person wedding with a dance floor and a basic lighting package ranges from $5,000 to $10,000. The biggest variable is whether or not they install a custom built full-floor of Southern Yellow Pine to create a seamless New England farmhouse look.
Lead time
Most events are booked 6 months to 1 year in advance. However, if you are planning a last minute event definitely contact them. If they have availability Sperry Tent will gladly cover your event.
Connecticut locations in Greenwich and Mystic. For all CT and NY customers call 203-930-4021 or toll free (877)-SPERRYT for more information.
NH, MA, and ME clients visit their regional website and call 603-570-4857 or toll free (877)-SPERRYT for more information.
Stamford Tent & Event Services
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Founded in 1953 Stamford Tent and Event Services has transitioned from a supply company to focus on superior social and corporate events, even winning 11 International Achievement Awards for Excellence in Tenting. Stamford Tent offers a wide range of equipment and services to their customers. This includes 7 different styles of tents like Structure Tents, Clear Tents, and Spinnaker Tents, canopies, dance floors, staging, platforms, lighting and decor, heating and air conditioning, carpeting, wide plank flooring, and power generation.
Strong suit
Their massive inventory of stunning tents in all sizes from traditional to ultra modern styles that will amaze you.
Cost
For example, a simple tent for a 200 person wedding with a dance floor and basic lighting package ranges from $5,000 to $10,000. Keep in mind a full custom floor will greatly increase the price.
Lead time
Most large events are booked 6 months to 1 year in advance, but they often work on short notice for smaller events.
84 Lenox Avenue in Stamford, CT 06906-2318.
For more information call (203) 324-6222.
Open Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5PM. Available 7 days a week through their answering service.
Fairfield Tent & Party Rental
For intimate events with under 200 guests this rental company has everything you need from tents, tables (including children's tables) and chairs, to linens, lighting, dance floors and a portable bar, as well as, heaters for the winter months.
Strong suit
Perfect for smaller events with great pricing.
Cost
For example a simple tent for a 200 person wedding with a dance floor and basic lighting package ranges from $1,800 to $2,200.
Lead time
Most events are booked 3 – 6 weeks in advance, but they are happy to work with you on a short notice whenever possible.
15 Great Pasture Road, Suite 2 in Danbury, CT 06810.
They serve Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties only. For more information call (203) 533-4698.
Open Monday – Friday 9AM – 9PM and Saturday and Sunday 9AM – 5PM.