Are you planning a one-of-a-kind event? Your long-awaited wedding, your only child’s 18th birthday or your 20th anniversary? Do you want to make it truly memorable and enjoy the outdoors at the same time? In this case, stretch tents will be the perfect choice for you.
Such tents are perfect for any special occasion, being extremely versatile, affordable and durable. They will fit into any venue. Moreover, they will look good. Read this article and find out exactly why stretch event tents are the perfect choice for you!
Stretch tents are a type of tensile structure used during various events. They are really simple, built with only a frame and an elastic material serving as a rooftop. As such, they are quite inexpensive while providing good protection against the elements.
Event stretch tents aren’t big. However, they can still be used to build bigger structures. This is possible due to their modularity—you may attach them to other tensile structures to build a larger setting for your special occasion.
Naturally, there is a downside to this. Unlike ClearSpan structures, which do not need any additional support, you’ll need extra poles to create large stretch-tent-constructions. Nevertheless, they are more than just a viable option for events.
Stretch tents are a great option for any special occasion, but let’s look more closely at their use at weddings. There are quite a few reasons why they make the perfect choice—we have listed them below.
Modularity and the flexibility that comes with it is, undoubtedly, one of the main advantages of wedding stretch tents. Thanks to this, you can install them in almost any venue and adjust their size to the number of guests. Plus, when organising an event, even their downsides become irrelevant.
The need for additional support poles might be a disadvantage for standing events, but when your guests are seated, it’s no longer a problem. You can place the furniture strategically and blend in the additional support, getting the full benefits of stretch tents without any inconveniences.
Stretch tents are no pagoda structures—they aren’t the most beautiful option available. However, they are highly elegant. You can even adjust their colour to match the theme of your wedding, letting your guests immerse themselves in the atmosphere to the fullest.
Planning a memorable wedding is usually expensive, so why add more to that? With stretch tents, you can cut down the costs of organising your event without compromising its quality. After all, you might even use the saved-up cash to book an even more beautiful venue or even better decorations—the sky’s the limit.
Apart from the colour, you can also customise your stretch tents by adding your own wedding lighting or decorations to them. You can create a unique yet uniform decor that will take your guests’ breaths away.
We have explained all the advantages of using stretch tents for weddings, but what about other special occasions? Here, the case is similar, and almost all the pros mentioned above apply!
Naturally, if you plan a standing event, you will need to solve the issue of additional support—in cases where you join several tents together. Nevertheless, it’s a small inconvenience compared to the advantages of such tensile structures.
To add to the mix, we need to mention that stretch tents offer good protection against the elements, whether water, sun or wind. This means that they will be perfect for any special occasions—also those organised in spring or autumn. The only downside is that you might not be able to cover your space with walls, as is the case with other tensile structure designs. This makes such constructions unsuitable for heavy winter.
Naturally, with all of that explained, you might be wondering—are stretch tents always the best for weddings and special occasions? Well, it might depend on what you like.
Poleadions, pagodas or even ClearSpans may also be viable options—it all goes down to the number of guests, type of event and your sense of aesthetics. For instance, some people may prefer pagoda tents due to their high-peaked roofs, while others might find stretch tents more aesthetically pleasing. The same goes for the size—ClearSpans are large and perfect for hosting hundreds of guests, though their width is limited, so they might not fit into any venue. So, base your choice on what you like the most and what suits your event.
Stretch tents are an excellent choice for weddings and special occasions since they provide sufficient space, weather protection, and affordable prices. If you want to hire them for your event, don’t hesitate to contact us at Pavilion—we will be happy to help you organise the event of your life!
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