Some of the most emotionally touching and beautiful weddings and wedding receptions have been those that occur outdoors. Several years ago I attended an outdoor wedding of friends, held at a now-defunct old ski lodge in Woodstock, Connecticut. It was October when the trees were bristling with oranges, browns, yellows, purples and reds. The grass was still deep green and the sky an amazing blue, teal, purple and orange. I am not doing that day justice, but it really was one of the most visually amazing days. The outdoor wedding ceremony was conducted in this awe-inspiring scene and as the “I Dos” were exchanged, a small gust created a shower of colorful leaves raining down on the guests. We then dined and danced under an unusual and cool party tent. It was decorated with the colors of fall, tiny lights, and decorated gravevines everywhere. The experience was one filled with emotion, deep lasting memories and earthly beauty that I’ll never forget.
For some really great ideas, here are a few outdoor wedding blogs and websites to peruse:
White tents. Oh sure they can be beautiful with the right event designer, but for an extraordinary presence, take a look at Velon Designs. I recently stumbled upon this relatively new product that takes the simple white tent to a whole new level. Velon is a vinyl material (or convention taffeta) that is printable as single and multi-color imagery. Tent interiors (and items on the exterior) can be designed with yards of rich colors and patterns, transforming the site to an amazing experience.
High-End on a Cost-Effective Budget
Turn your party tent rental into a showcase! Designers can create truly luscious, high-ends designs economically. Instead of costly fabrics (which can cost about $10 - $15+ per yard, not including flameproofing), you can use Velon instead for about one-fifth of the cost of fabric. You can choose patterns and colors from categories such as
• Flowers • Asian • Modern • Moroccan • Novelty
• Event Themes • Damask • Organic • Holiday
So The Tent is Clear?Jazz It Up!
Velon is also crystal clear and is printable. You could use Crystal Velon patterns on clear tents to enhance the experience and retain the airiness of the clear tent. The Crystal Velon adheres to any smooth surface. And it can be used on glass windows, table tops, mirrors or any other glass décor. If you’re designing an event, want to create a breathtaking site, look into Velon Designs. Check out their library of preprinted patterns, or if you wish, you can use your own designs. This is especialy beautiful for wedding tent rentals - you don’t have to settle for just plain fabric - jazz it up! For more photos, take a look at Velon Designs’s amazing gallery. Velon Designs website: velondesigns.com
Time-lapsed videos of a few different kinds of tent installations are interesting to watch and give you a sense of what to expect. There are different tent rental companies with different structures. From party tents to wedding tent rentals, there’s a lot of videos on sharing sites that offer a glimpse in to how the tent is installed and what it will look like. (If you’d like to have your video here, please contact Tent Rentals Guide.)
This isn’t a tent install video, but I thought you’d like to see the interior design of this marquee tent. There are hundreds of incredible event planners and designers that can help you with your tent rentals and design. Turn a plain white tent into something amazing.
About the Editors: Reese Newman has been working in the event planning and marketing industry since 2002. She has extensive experience with the tent rental industry in particular.
