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5 Steps to Prepare for a Rainy Wedding Day

When day-dreaming about your big day, you can likely picture the beautifully green and sunny outdoors complementing your decorations brilliantly. But, in your daydreams, have you ever imagined what your event would look like sans sun, add rain? Probably not. After all, who wants a rainy wedding day?

You can control a lot of things when it comes to your wedding day. However, the weather is one thing that will always be out of your reach. That’s okay, though, because if you take the time to prepare, you will be ready for any rainy wedding day!

Here are 5 tips to help you keep your guests dry during your outdoor event:

Consider Clear Tent Rentals

The outdoors are beautiful and can make a wonderful backdrop for your celebration. Perhaps it is why so many people choose outdoor destinations! Unfortunately, with the amount of planning and prepping that takes place to pull off an awesome event, the last thing you want to do is leave it to chance. By not taking the weather into consideration, you are doing just that – chancing it.

Why don’t you consider renting a clear tent rental? Event tent rentals will not take away from your outdoor décor. In fact, it will add to it! Tents will give you and your guests a place to take a break from the sun, provide a safe space to decorate and store gifts and food, and, most importantly, provide a dry place should mother nature decide to send some rain your way.

Clear tent rentals are completely customizable so you can be sure to get exactly what you are looking for. These tents can even come equipped with side walls and flooring – which means your guests will be drier than a duck’s back and full of contentment.

Accessorize

Since you cannot stop from having a rainy wedding day, and you can’t fight it, why don’t you just embrace it? Use rain gear to accessorize your big day. For example:

  • If you are expecting a rainy wedding day, why not use umbrellas as party favors and match them to the colors of your wedding? Seeing a sea of umbrellas will be much more pleasing to the eye – and the photographer – if it looks uniform and intentional.
  • Another idea is to provide shawls for everyone – or at least for the ladies. Getting caught in the rain can lead to the chills at times. These shawls will be much appreciated as they keep your guests warm and dry.
  • Ponchos are another option. These may cover up the outfit you and your guests have so carefully planned to wear for this day, but they provide a level of dryness that even shawls and umbrellas can’t touch! Using the same idea as the umbrellas, you can have ponchos pre-printed and passed out as part of the wedding favors!

Anything that you can use to remain dry can be made to look like it was intended to be at the celebration.

Dry Shoes for Wet Feet

There are few things worse than having to stand, dance, and celebrate is soggy, wet shoes. One of those worse things would be walking on muddy, wet ground wearing high heels. Don’t make your guests uncomfortable by placing them in either situation. Instead, offer up a dry pair of shoes for their wet feet.

Discount stores have simple shoes that you can buy in bulk. The point is to not have your guests marinating in their wet ones. So, use whatever funds you can budget and have dry shoes ready. Consider choosing a shoe such as rain boots or flip flops. Either one of these makes exact sizing an insignificant detail.

Tip: Buy a variety of sizes and, again, if possible, keep them uniform in color with your decorations. Set up a table under your tent showing them off and making them easy to access.

Offer Easy Cleanup

If you are running into your house and get caught in a downpour, you grab a towel and dry off. When you are going to someone’s wedding, you don’t generally have that option. Therefore, you must make it an option for your guests.

Rain doesn’t just come at specific times. It may decide to show up pre-celebration, soaking everyone in attendance as they arrive. Provide enough towels for all guests to use if needed. You can even purchase towels to match the décor and display them in neat designs. In other words, turn this necessity into a work of art.

Moistened towelettes or baby wipes can also be of great assistance. With rain, comes mud. One step in the wrong spot and mud can splatter everywhere. These wipes will assist in an easy cleanup.

Choose your Location Wisely

The effect of a rainy wedding day can be amplified by the location you choose – in good ways or bad. Here are some things to keep in mind when deciding on your outdoor venue:

  • Make sure the ground is level. Rain can flow. If your ground isn’t level then you could find yourself in a bit of a puddling situation!
  • Review local records to confirm that the area you choose is not in a flood zone – or that it is not prone to flooding.
  • Avoid areas that have more dirt than grass. What happens to dirt when it gets wet? It turns to mud. And, well, mud can make everything very messy.
  • If your location has any of these issues, obtaining flooring with your tent rental can assist. This flooring is a bit raised from the ground and can provide a more level surface.

Your big day isn’t called a big day for nothing. It is important and special and will be something you will remember for a lifetime. Don’t take shortcuts. Plan for the unexpected – know the rain is coming before it arrives. By using rain gear as accessories to your celebration, it will look like the rain was just another invited guest!

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June is Camping Month – Get a Tent Rental and Glamp!

Summertime days are longer, the nights are shorter, and there just seems to be a bit of summer magic flowing in the air. Many people spend this season on family vacations to faraway lands, swimming with friends, or attending barbecue after barbecue.

Many others turn their summertime into a camping adventure – grabbing a tent and a backpack and heading out into the woods to get lost without a care. Unfortunately, not everyone is so keen on the idea of giving up a bed for a sleeping bag on the ground. Who says you can’t make it a memorable, fun, and extravagant experience?

You can! Just celebrate this beautiful time of year by getting a tent rental to glamp!

What is glamping?

Glamping is a combination of glamour and camping. It is perfect for those individuals who have always wanted to be a bit outdoorsy, but aren’t. Think about it – camping isn’t for everyone. Its outdoors with bugs and dirt. Yikes! All the conveniences of normal day to day life are removed.

This is where glamping comes in.

Glamping doesn’t take away all your indoor, modern-day conveniences. There is no sleeping on the cold, hard ground with mosquitos buzzing around. And, no, you absolutely do not need to eat a can of beans over the campfire for dinner.

Its outdoors.

Its glamorous.

You can be fancy.

Its cozy.

Its glamping!

Where to glamp?

Now that you know you can happily handle a night out glamping, where are you going to set up? Glamping can happen anywhere. You can always…

  • Take to the woods and find a serene location. However, unless you are prepared, this may lead you to roughing it a bit more than you may want to.
  • Pick a destination and check out local campgrounds. This will provide your will available facilities, making outdoor living a bit more enjoyable. Tip: Make sure to research and read reviews before you make your final decision.
  • Stick close to home and pitch a tent in your own backyard. In fact, for your first attempt, this may be your best option. After all, being close to home has its perks. For example, if you forget something, it’s no big deal – just walk into the house! Not to mention that being close to your indoor plumbing should be enough reason to stay close to home – campground facilities just can’t compare! This is a great option for a test run on glamping before you take a more adventurous leap.

Glamping involves a tent and a camper with an eye for décor and the finer things in life. Setting up in the middle of the woods with fluffy pillows and your own personal espresso machine may make some hardcore campers chuckle.

Decide how daring you want to be as a glamper, then, you can get started!

How to glamp?

If you have decided to go glamping, you need to know all the wonderful things that can make your comfortable adventure complete. Whether you decide to stay close to home or venture out into the unknown, these are some ideas to show you how you can finely glamp no matter where you are:

  • A tent. You will need one. The size and type will be determined by where you are going and how many people you will be sharing the tent with. Because of this, choosing to rent a tent may make more sense. Besides – you don’t know if you will even find the great outdoors enjoyable or you may never go again! Renting a tent saves you money and can get you just the tent you are looking for to meet all your needs.
  • A means to maintaining personal hygiene. It’s important, of course. Do some research and find the camping sink that will fit your needs. (Yes, there is a such sink.) These units allow you to wash hands, brush your teeth, etc. Another desirable choice is to purchase a camper toilet. These give you a delightful place to sit your bum without having to just hover over a hole in the ground.
  • A travelling bar. Just because you are on an outdoor adventure doesn’t mean you cannot bring Johnnie and Jim with you! You can purchase one, or just pack up all your bar necessities in a tidy container for a glamping party!
  • Blow up furniture is not just for beds anymore! You can purchase a blow-up couch, loveseat, chaise, chair, etc. In fact, if your tent will allow, you can turn the inside into a comfortable living room! Put a soft, fuzzy throw rug in the middle and – boom – home sweet home.
  • After utilizing the travelling bar, you are going want some coffee when the sun comes up. Find yourself a handheld coffee or espresso maker. Be prepared to get some desiring stares as you brew.
  • You will want light after the sun goes down. Purchase some solar-powered string lights or any solar powered light, for that matter.

There are ways to make even the most unpleasant moments more pleasant. Search camping stores, the camping section in local discount stores, or your own imagination to see how to handle any inconvenience you may face.

Who glamps?

So, who glamps? Anyone who wants to find their inner nature-loving self without having to get too dirty. After all, glamping still involves camping. It means that you will be outside, you will have to walk through grass and dirt, and you will likely see a fly. But, it also means you will have everything you need to combat all those things and so much more!

When should we glamp?

Depending on where you reside, you may choose to go glamping in the summertime. However, you can glamp whenever you prefer. Although you will be bringing along many of your modern-day comforts, you will still need to consider that you will be sleeping outdoors in a tent and must plan your glamp according to what the season brings.

Why not go glamping right now? June is camping month – get yourself a tent rental and glamp!

 

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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Summer Celebration

Ready to celebrate with an outdoor event this summer? Here are 5 ways to get the most out of your summer celebration:

Keep it outdoors

One of the best things about having a summer celebration of any kind is that you can have it outdoors. The days are longer, the weather is warmer. Outdoor events can offer a lot of benefits. For example, since the outdoors are all around us, this increases the amount of options for where to have your party. You could celebrate at the park, you could keep the party in your own backyard, or anywhere that it is open and legal!

It isn’t all about enjoying the outdoors, either. There are other benefits to having an outdoor party:

  • Noise levels can be positively affected by being outdoors. Imagine having a house full of people in full celebration mode – it can get loud, right? Moving the party outdoors takes away the barrier walls, allowing the sound and all the noise to spread out and not seem so overwhelming!
  • Cleanup is easier outside. If the party is outdoors, you will no longer have to worry about spilled drinks, dropped food, sticky icing-caked fingers touching your walls. Outdoors there really isn’t anything that a hose can’t clean!

So, go on – take your party outdoors, turn the music up, and let everyone get as loud and wild and crazy as they want to be!

Outdoor fun

There are more things to do outdoors than indoors when it comes to summer celebration activities. You can play the same games (think pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey) outside that you would play inside. However, you can also play so much more!

  • Have a water balloon fight!
  • Set up water slides, sprinklers, or other water spraying toys.
  • If you have your party near a pool, make it a pool party!
  • In a park, you will likely have access to a playground to keep the kiddies entertained.
  • Play Soda Pong for the young ones.
  • Bring a ton of water guns and fill them up – then pass them out!
  • Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles. Pass them out to everyone to make a magical atmosphere.

Don’t forget classic games of catch, football, baseball, the ability to have bounce houses, etc. Outdoor parties increase the opportunities for fun, whether for kids or adults!

Cool down with sweet treats

When it comes to having an outdoor summer celebration, there is one thing you and all the party goers will be looking for – sweet treats to cool down. Think icy beverages, popsicles, Sno-cones, etc. There are a lot of ideas to make these treats enjoyable while serving the dual purpose of keeping you comfortable and cool.

  • Fill kiddie pools with ice and fill them up with beverages – juice boxes for the kids, adult drinks for the older folks. This not only looks cool, but makes the drinks easily accessible.
  • Stack ice cream bars and/or popsicles in an ice chest or cooler. These will be very welcome treats, no matter who is at your party!
  • Fresh fruit keeps you cool. Create fruit salads, or small fruit cups and have them accessible for your guests. You could take it a step further and make fruit kabobs or watermelon lollipops (use a slice of watermelon on a stick)!
  • Have a beverage of the day – for example, Ocean Water (mix blue fruit punch with lemon-lime soda and serve on ice. Add some gummy fish or sharks to the glass to top off the look!) Or, for the adults, Cucumber Sangria can keep you cool and refreshed.

The idea is to help everyone enjoy beating the summer heat and remain in party mode.

Summertime celebration theme ideas

Summertime parties are best with a theme to make it fun and memorable. There are many themes that allow you to turn the outdoors into a welcoming tropical oasis. Decide what party theme makes your heart skip a beat and then decorate like crazy. Here are a few of the most popular summer celebration theme ideas:

  • Hawaiian Luau. Complete with tiki torches, pineapples, and tropical flowers.
  • Beach theme. Decorate with sand and seashells, pails and shovels. This theme would work well with the Ocean Water beverage mentioned above!
  • Pool Party. If you are fortunate to have a pool (or even if you have a wide array of kiddie pools), blow up floats and beach balls and have them readily available.
  • Mexican fiesta. Decorate with bright colors, hang a piñata, and serve tacos with lime.

Whatever you decide for the theme of your party, make sure to share with your guests ahead of time so that they can participate and even dress in theme to impress!

Create some shade and other safety ideas

The heat can take a toll on outdoor party guests. It is important to make sure they are well and comfortable or else you can bet they will not be enjoying your party! Keep these ideas in mind to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all your guests.

  • The sun is hot and can be very harmful. Make sure to have a place of respite for your guests. In other words – shade! Rent a tent. Have your party outdoors, but have the benefit of the indoors. Tent rentals can give you a chance to cool off and be protected from the sun. These tents can even provide a climate controlled environment. And, in addition to providing a safe-haven for guests, tents can also protect food, electronic equipment, etc.
  • Provide your guests with essentials, such as handheld fans, flip flops, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Anything that can keep your guests cool and safe from the heat will be much welcomed.

Outdoor summer parties are a time to relax and enjoy your friends and family. Take precautions against the heat with some neat drinks, water games to play, and a tent rental to keep your guests comfortable. Following these steps will help you get the most out of your summer celebration!

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Outdoor Events You Don’t Want to Miss in Illinois

Illinois – home of the Chicago Cubs, the Willis Tower (one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers), and deep dish pizza. This state is a melting pot, including a mixture of farmland, urban life, and everything in between. While almost everyone knows someone from Chicago or something about this big city, you may not have paid much attention to the rest of what this state has to offer, or the outdoor events held here every year.

The summer months are coming up and there is no end to the vast number of outdoor events that will be taking place! While the Illinois weather can be a tad bit frosty during the winter months, the summers are full of sunshine, blue skies, and heat!

Pull up a seat under a tent and stay shady and cool at one of these most exciting outdoor events in Illinois!

Country Music Festivals

Ever heard of the Country Lake Shake Festival? It is probably safe to assume that it gets its name from the great lake, Lake Michigan. This country music show is a three-day event packed with musicians. With names like Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts, this is a sure to be a can’t miss event.

Music festivals have a way of bringing people together. Besides, what better way could you think to spend a long summer weekend than under a tent, on the lake, listening to some music?

The Illinois State Fair

This is one of the most popular and nostalgic outdoor events held in Illinois. Rides, cotton candy, balloon darts, and vendors of all kinds is what you will find at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Illinois. The capital city hosts this event every summer and it is packed with visitors. It should be mentioned that this fair has a ton of things to see besides just eating and riding. They have harness races, auto races, a petting zoo and other animal exhibits, and they even have musical guests.

The great news is that, despite the hot August heat, the Illinois State Fair has enough activities that take place under outdoor event tents to keep you shaded and cool. So, in other words, don’t stall your sun due to the summer sun.

Oktoberfest Chicago

Beers and brats. Brats and beers. Oktoberfest Chicago is a huge celebration of the German culture. There is German music galore and let’s not forget to sharpen our dance moves for the chicken dance!

Despite the substantial number of people these October celebrations bring out, there is something fun, about hanging out in long lines with friends and strangers, under the shade of an event tent.

Grand Illinois Bike Tour

Up for a bike ride? How about a really, really long bike ride? Then check out the Grand Illinois Bike Tour. This is an annual 300-mile, six-day bike ride that takes place in various places within the state of Illinois. This year the bike tour is travelling through the river valleys of the Rock River and the Mississippi River.

Are you into biking an average of 51 miles per day? The Illinois summer sun will be shining and the heat will be upon you, but that only means that you will fill with joy as you stumble upon the water tents. Set up to give you a break, these tents can offer you shade and much needed hydration!

DeKalb Corn Fest

Corn, corn, and more corn. The DeKalb Corn Fest brings corn galore! And people, too! This is one of Illinois’ annual outdoor events. In addition to corn, it is full of entertainment and music, carnival games and rides, as well as tent after tent of vendors and crafters. The corn boil is something you will not want to miss.

Why are these outdoor events so much fun?

Some people prefer to stay indoors in the comfort of their own home. However, many others love to hit the road to check out the latest and greatest outdoor events. Whether music festivals, corn festivals, food and wine festivals, or the state fair, being outdoors with others and taking in the sights and sounds can be thrilling. Why is that?

  • The cold Illinois weather causes us to stay indoors more than not. The sun almost seems to disappear during the winter months. However, when the summer months hit and the sun finally shows its face again, the atmosphere really heats up. Outdoor tent events give residents a chance to get outdoors but have a place to catch some much-needed shade, too!
  • Tents seem to always bring something fun. For example, at the Oktoberfest celebrations, there will almost always be beer tents. You will have a fun-loving group of individuals just enjoying their beer or waiting in line for another one. At the Illinois State Fair, tents are used for housing all kinds of animals! From pig races to goats in the petting zoo – everyone loves the animal tents!
  • At many festivals, outdoor tents house food – and lots of it! The tents protect the food from the weather elements, bugs, and other potential hazards or disasters. Food cookoffs, German food, Italian food, fresh pizza, sno-cone machines, cotton candy, deep fried Oreos, and donut burgers. These and many more are the types of foods you will find under the tent at an outdoor event. The food you eat may not necessarily be good for you, but the vendors are good to the food by keeping it safe under the tent!

You could choose to head out of town for a while this summer.  Or you can choose to fill up your calendar with festivals and events found all throughout the State of Illinois.

Thanks to tents, these outdoor events can still be enjoyable, despite the hot summer weather Illinois usually brings. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and family, decide what it is that suits your taste – the fair rides, the corn tasting, scenic bike rides, etc. – and hit the road!

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Planning and Celebrating an Easter Event

Easter is almost here! Have you decided what you are going to do to celebrate? Instead of the same old Easter morning routine, why not host an Easter event? No, no – don’t brush off the idea. With a little planning, you could be the talk of the town.

So, go ahead — get your friends and family together for some new holiday memories. Make sure you add in each of these key ingredients for an amazing Easter event!

Rent a fabric structure for an outdoor location

Spring time is a time to be outdoors. The flowers are in full bloom, the trees are coming back to life, and the sun has found its way out again. So, you will want to have your Easter event outdoors. Not so quick – Spring also brings a lot of rain and wet weather. Lucky for you, there is a solution that allows you to be outdoors and remain dry: a fabric structure.

Utilize your backyard (or any other vacant outdoor area) and erect a fabric structure that is suitable for your guests and your planned activities. Fabric structures are completely customizable, ensuring that you get what you need while your guests and event remain dry and comfortable. They come with side walls, flooring, and even climate control. There is no need to make mother nature force you indoors for another second!

Baskets for the kids (and adults, too)

By now, department stores, grocery stores, and discount stores everywhere are stocked up on Easter baskets, candy, toys, games, stuffed animals, etc. Every kid looks forward to waking up and discovering the treat left by the big ol’ Easter Bunny himself. Why not add some of this excitement to your event?

Here are some ideas for creating Easter baskets for all your guests. (Hey – adults like goodies, too!)

For the kids:

  • Bubbles
  • Books
  • Small stuffed animal
  • Coloring books
  • Legos
  • Puzzles
  • Play-Doh
  • Character toothbrush or band-aids
  • Funny socks

For the adults:

  • Miniature bottles of alcohol
  • Small bottle of wine or bottle of beer
  • Nail polish
  • Mini first aid kit
  • Book
  • Notepad
  • Gift cards
  • Trail mix

And let’s not forget that people of all ages like candy. So, make sure to include some jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, and caramel eggs to the mix!

You can purchase baskets or festive tins at any discount store or your local dollar store. Of course you want them to look cute, but it’s the goodies inside the basket that will leave the lasting impression.

Plan the best Easter event: an egg hunt

What is the one thing you always do on Easter? You have an Easter egg hunt! This could potentially be the best part of your Easter event. You must decide if you are having the egg hunt just for the kids – or for the adults, too. Once you know who you are hiding eggs for, then you will be better able to determine what you are going to put in them and where you are going to hide them. For instance, if you are hiding eggs for small kids, you will want to make them a bit easier to discover. If you are hiding eggs for teenagers or even adults, you will want to let the trickery come out and hide those eggs in discreet, yet clever, places.

Still not sure what to put into the plastic eggs? Here are some helpful hints:

For kids:

  • Candy
  • Coins
  • Cool shoe laces
  • Stickers or temporary tattoos
  • Miniature cards or games
  • Crayons

For teenagers:

  • Lip gloss
  • Candy
  • Gift cards
  • Money
  • Hand sanitizer

For adults:

  • Miniature bottles of alcohol
  • Gift cards
  • Money
  • Candy
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Scratch off lottery tickets

You have many options when it comes to the Easter egg hunt. The key is to make sure you plan it out, rather than wing it. Know what you are doing in advance to make sure the hunt is executed flawlessly!

Brunch for your guests

You are going to want to feed your guests. Since most Easter events take place in the late morning, early afternoon – consider serving brunch. It is entirely up to you whether you want to make this a formal event or a come-as-you-are type of shindig. But, whatever you choose, your food choices should match.

Brunch is intended to be a light, cool meal containing a mixture of breakfast and light lunch items. You may decide to serve omelets or quiche, salads (such as potato salad, macaroni salad, etc), or French toast and fresh fruit. You can even serve all the above!

It is important to keep in mind that you will be serving the food and consuming it – outdoors. You will want to prepare something that will survive in the outdoor conditions, especially if you are going to be offering a buffet.  If something does require a continuous flow of heat or cold, make sure you plan accordingly.

A visit from the Easter bunny himself!

No Easter event is complete without a visit from the big guy – the Easter Bunny! Imagine the delight in the faces of all the kids when they see him hop right on in and pick up a plate of pancakes and sausage! Find a friend – or hire someone – who is willing to engage the kids (and even the adults) by playing goofy games, dancing around (i.e. doing the Bunny Hop), and livening up the place.

He doesn’t have to stay for the entire time, but his visit may be the highlight for the little ones. Make sure you set up a place in the fabric structure for kids to have some one on one time with the Easter bunny. In addition, the parents will have a chance to snap some photos.

Organizing and planning an Easter event doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It is a time for friends and family to get together and celebrate. Making the decision to have it outdoors in a fabric structure can bring a sense of peace, calmness, and renewal – thanks to beautiful Springtime. Throwing in some candy, games, an egg hunt, and a visit with the Easter Bunny? You will have the perfect combination for a wonderful Easter event.

 

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Welcome Spring With an Outdoor Event

Spring time is fast approaching. That means it is time for the winter weather to find its way out of town and for the warmer festivities to commence! This time of year is almost symbolic of renewal, as the outdoors seem to breathe out a new sense of life. It is colorful and embracing. If you find yourself stuck in the house doing your “spring cleaning,” why not gather all your friends, family, and an event structure to join nature and welcome Spring? Think about it — a an outdoor event for Spring sounds like more fun!

An outdoor event structure makes the perfect space

Unfortunately, as much as you are ready to enjoy the warmer air outdoors, “April showers bring May flowers”which can make outside activities a bit wet. Don’t let that stop you from celebrating! It is easy to keep things moving with an outdoor event structure.

Outdoor event structures can offer you the best space to hold your spring time celebration. Depending on the size of your space at the park or even your backyard, these outdoor tents can be customized to meet your exact specifications. In fact, you can specify the size, the layout, the flooring, sidewalls, etc.

Climate control for these buildings is also an option. They are a surefire way to have all your guests over to enjoy the fresh air, while also being safe from any lingering not-so-friendly weather elements.

Spring time party ideas

Having a Spring time party isn’t necessarily the most common thing to do so you may need a few ideas to get you started. Here are a few themes and ideas to get your guests out of the house and into your backyard:

  • The idea is to be outside after spending a winter cooped up inside. Make sure to plan your party for the daytime so everyone can enjoy the outdoors and, of course, the sunshine.
  • Make it a brunch! It’s the start of a new day – the morning is crisp and bright, and brunch doesn’t mean your guests must get up too
  • Since Spring is all about flowers, why not have a garden party? You can still use your tent or event structure and no, you don’t need to have an actual garden. Instead, create your space to meet your party. It’s all about effect.
  • Have a floral arrangement party. Hire an expert to come and give a tutorial to you and your guests on how to create a beautiful floral arrangement. This is a time to come together to socialize, learn a new skill, and get something special to take home.
  • Go tropical and have a luau. You can even request that your guests come dressed in theme! Fire up the grill and get your limbo stick ready. Oh, and don’t forget the grass skirts!

There are many things that you can do to ring in Spring. It doesn’t have to be formal or extravagant – it just has to be fun and relaxing! So, keep your eye on that when planning.

Decorating your space

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an outdoor event for Spring? Flowers, of course! After all, isn’t that what Spring is all about? All the flowers and trees and plants come back to life, showing off their bright colored hues of reds, pinks, purples, yellows, oranges, etc. Why not choose to decorate based on this refreshing burst?

Use bright dishes, silverware, and table cloths. Line your outdoor event with bright flowers, such as the Tulip, Daffodil, Pansy, Hyacinth, Sweet Pea, Lilac, Peony, or Amaryllis. You may even want to hang some of these plants from the ceiling — to lift the color up against the white ceiling.

Make sure you create centerpieces, as well, for your tables. Depending on your theme, combining flowers with simple craft projects can leave your guests in awe. For example, adding food coloring to a clear vase and inserting a couple white Daffodils. Mix up the food coloring to keep the area colorful! Simple and fun.

Planning the menu

You have got to make some good food. You have invited your guests to take part in your Spring fling, they are going to want some goodies, too. Here are a few ideas to get you going in the kitchen:

  • Grill out! Make it an informal dining experience by firing up the grill and cooking the food while your guests are arriving. Let’s face it – the smell of food on the grill gets everyone in the outdoor party mode. Have sides prepared in advance and keep them simple – salads, chips, fruit, etc. Choosing to go this route gives you more time to focus on your guests.
  • Combine breakfast and lunch and have brunch! Serve both breakfast foods and small lunch items. You can even get nifty and create an omelet station.
  • Keep the food light as it is day time get together, not a heavy seven-course sit-down dinner.
  • Allow your guests the chance to serve themselves buffet-style can also create a more informal setting.
  • Offer a set selection of beverages to choose from, such as water, coffee, tea, lemonade, or juice. You can also create a light, signature, bright-colored adult beverage of the day.

Plan activities

Now that you have everyone together, what will you do? First, mingle. Spend time with the people you may not have seen for a while due to the cold, the holidays, etc. and chow down on some good food. If the rain holds off, you can always play some fun yard games. For example – cornhole, horseshoes, croquet, football, baseball, or even volleyball or Badminton! If games aren’t your thing, then put on some music and dance.

The whole idea is to come together and enjoy the freshness and the clean, crisp air. Breathe in the aromas and the colors of spring while surrounded by the people who make your life happy. Having a Spring get together should be fun, not tedious. If you include elements of the season and combine them with your outdoor setting and an outdoor event structure, your guests are in for a real treat.

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Extreme Weather Tents to Protect Your Event

Extreme weather happens and there isn’t a thing you can do about it. Well, let’s just say you cannot stop it or change it, but you can adapt. For example, you can change your routine. If you know the weather is supposed to be extreme in the evening, you can make sure you complete what you need to do early so you are out of the rough weather when it hits. You can also decide to switch up your wardrobe to match the weather conditions – sweaters, raincoats, boots, shorts, umbrellas, etc. Or, of course, you can just stay indoors and avoid the weather altogether.

But, what can you do when that isn’t an option? You can find extreme weather tents that will keep you safe and let you accomplish what you need to – despite Mother Nature’s plan!

Types of extreme weather

Weather conditions can vary, depending on location. However, each type can become extreme – wind, rain, snow, cold. Here are a few of the most extreme weather conditions that can put a damper on any outdoor events or jobs:

  • Hurricanes – From June through November, hurricanes are a real risk along the east coast of the U.S. Many people need to arrange outdoor activities to avoid any tropical disturbance.
  • Snowstorms – For those individuals in the north, snowstorms can wreak havoc on outdoor activities, including events and job sites. Whether one inch or one foot, some of the white stuff goes a long way.
  • Ice storms – These storms hurt communities all throughout the north. They take down power lines and make driving less than ideal – and downright dangerous!
  • Heavy rains – These rains can lead to flooding. They can come down by the inches within mere minutes and wash out any outdoor activity.
  • Winds – Winds can make the outdoors frustrating. Not only is it difficult to walk or ride a bike against the wind, it is also difficult to try to accomplish any projects when the wind is blowing out of control.
  • Tornadoes–These suckers are scary and can happen in an instant. Depending on the strength of them, there may be nothing you can do to prepare and avoid catastrophic damage.

All weather patterns can range from minor to extreme.

Although we cannot control the weather, we can rent extreme weather tents. These protect you from the terrible weather outside, and allow your party to continue.

Who faces challenges by extreme weather?

When thinking of who deals with the trials and struggles relating to outdoor weather conditions, it will most definitely be those who must be outside during them. Or those who need to be outside to complete a project, but can’t due to the extreme weather. For example, construction companies, sports teams and athletes, contractors, farmers, etc.

Weather can even affect those who are throwing a party or having an event. It isn’t always possible to move an entire wedding party indoors when heavy rainstorms threaten. Therefore, they will face the challenge of having to potentially come face to face with extreme weather or scramble for shelter.

How renting extreme weather tents can help

Many times, weather can make or break a project. It can disrupt a construction site with flooding waters, high winds, or a heavy snowfall. Not only does it slow the progress and push back the completion date, but it also can lead to an unhappy customer. For farmers, the weather can mean the difference between a high crop yield and sufficient payday or a loss of crop and income.

With that being said – how can renting extreme weather tents help ward off the terrible weather?

  • A tent rental can allow construction workers and contractors to continue working despite the outdoor conditions.
  • It can allow companies to meet deadlines, rather than lose out on work.
  • Large tent rentals can save crops from potential devastating damage due to extremeweather conditions.

Losberger tents

Losberger tents offer a perfect solution for those who weather the outdoor elements day in and day out. These tents can solve so many problems that can halt a project or an event – without a lot of fuss. They are very easily erected, which means they can be moved around from site to site with ease.

The Losberger extreme weather tents are large – offering protection for your entire crew and project. Or, if you are having an outdoor event that is getting slammed by unexpected weather conditions, there will be plenty of room to bring it inside.

Surprisingly, these tent rentals withhold hurricane force winds and are sturdy enough to hold fallen snow without collapsing. In addition, the climate control is ideal for keeping guests and workers warm (or cool) and allowing farmers to grow crops in the most ideal conditions.

Additional perks of a Losberger tent

Now you are aware of how you can manage to keep your productivity up, your guests or crew healthy and safe, and that, believe it or not, it is a tent that can make all of that happen. What else can a Losberger tent do? There are even more perks to check out:

  • It is important to know that Losberger tents require very little maintenance. Once they are erected, they are fully functional without any difficult maintenance or repairs – allowing you to solely focus on your event or project.
  • There are no poles. Who wants a wide-open space with poles in the way? Poles make it difficult to move machinery or erect large structures underneath without causing damage to the tent. Because these tents come sans poles, you will have less to worry about.
  • Tents can be customized to meet any size requirements – and they can be very large, to meet the needs of your project, crop or event.
  • Power is not a foreign concept when it comes to tents, either. With proper planning, temporary power can be delivered under the tent to make everything that you may need run smoothly.

When you face extreme weather, there are many things that you can do to protect your plans and keep moving forward. Be smart and prepared by renting extreme weather tents – don’t let the weather slow you down.

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Planning an Outdoor Summer Wedding

So, you have decided to have an outdoor summer wedding. Here is all you need to get started on piecing it together to make sure your special day is just that – special. From finding the perfect venue in a clear span tent to sending out the save-the-date invitations, read below to learn how to plan the perfect outdoor wedding.

Save-the-dates

Having a wedding during the summer means having to plan with and around the schedules of many. Since kids are out of school in the summer, most families plan vacations during that time. If you want to have a summer wedding and you want to make sure you have guests attend, you will want to make sure you send out save-the-date invitations to your guests.

Save-the-dates can be sent out six to eight months prior to the scheduled wedding date. This will provide ample time for your future guests to arrange their schedule so they will be able to see you tie the knot.

Don’t overlook this step in your preparation. You want a wedding – and you want guests to celebrate your day with you!

Use a clear span tent for the perfect outdoor venue

Okay, so you don’t have to have an outdoor summer wedding, but why wouldn’t you want to? Nature and the outdoors brings such a welcoming place for a celebration. Most people try to fill indoor venues with flowers – but, you can have your wedding outside amongst the flowers! Besides, having an outdoor wedding gives you ample amount of choices for location. You can rent a clear span tent and have it erected in a large backyard, an open field, a park, the beach – you name it!

Clear span tent rentals come in all shapes and sizes. You can customize your wedding tent to meet your exact needs, depending on the size of your wedding and the events you plan to partake in on your special day. For example, you are going to want to likely have seating, a food serving/prep area, dance floor and DJ location, etc.

Food for thought – best ideas for an outdoor summer wedding

There is something about eating a heavy meal on a hot day and then feeling miserable – heavy food and outdoor heat do not mix. If you are holding your wedding outdoors during summertime, it is best to go for a light meal that will not weigh your guests down and spoil any potential fun. Here are a few ideas to consider when planning your menu:

  • Offer a mixture of light salads on a salad bar, such as crisp tossed salad, chicken salad, fruit salad, etc.
  • Go barbecue style. Have ribs, chicken, burgers, etc. on the grill, along with all the fixins’ – potato salad, coleslaw, or chips.
  • How about a cool down station? A sundae bar, popsicle stand, or a shaved ice cart.
  • Like seafood? How about serving crab, sushi, shrimp cocktail, or a crawfish boil?
  • How about serving finger foods or appetizers to keep it a light menu?

Food isn’t the only thing you want to keep light. Have you considered the beverages you will serve? An outdoor summer wedding requires staying hydrated. However, there are many light and refreshing beverages and cocktails that your guests will appreciate. Use this list to get you started:

  • Have a drink station of pre-made beverages – Fill dispensers with a ton of ice and then fill them up with things like lemonade, iced tea, sangria, fruit spritzers. To add a decorative flair, add fresh fruit to the dispensers, too.
  • Fruit-infused waters add a lovely touch to wedding receptions, as well. Water is necessary on a hot day, but the fruit spruces it up a bit.

Decide what it is you and your guests will enjoy and then make it happen. Keep it cool, light, easy, and tasty.

Make your guests comfortable

Just because you chose to have a wedding outside, in the middle of summer, does not mean that your guests should suffer. It’s going to be hot. Depending on where you live, it could also be humid. While your friends and family may be fans of you, they may not be fans of the heat and the sun. So, treat them and make them comfortable on your special day.

Providing fans is one of the most important things you can do for your guests. Although, clear span tent rentals can be climate controlled, when you have a lot of people in an outdoor space in the summer, it may get a little sticky. Providing area fans throughout your celebration, as well as decorative hand-held fans can add a bit of relief. If you are feeling up to the spending, purchasing personal fans for your guests will likely be much appreciated.

Sunglasses and flip flops are other things that will help guests be more relaxed. Perhaps they spent their time dressing for a wedding, rather than remembering things such as sunglasses to protect their eyes or the fact that heels and grass don’t mix. These items are cheap to purchase in bulk and can make a big, welcoming impact.

All in all, make sure your guests are protected from the elements and are staying hydrated and cool throughout the festivities.

Don’t overlook the little things

You cannot please everyone, but you sure can try. There are lots of little things that you don’t want to overlook when planning your outdoor summer wedding. Make sure you take into consideration the venue and the pesky things that may lead to irritable guests.

For example, bugs. Your clear span tent can have side walls that will help keep a lot of the pests away. However, with so many guests coming in and out, the bugs are likely to find their way in. That doesn’t mean they must feel welcome when they get in. Make sure you use repellent and spray the area prior to the party. Then, provide your guests with repellent wipes to stay bug-free throughout the day!

Something else you will not want to overlook is hot guests. You want them to dance and let loose, but you don’t want them passing out from heat exhaustion. Therefore, providing your guests with ice rags to put on their necks can cool them down and keep them dancing!

Put yourself in your guests’ shoes and decide what would make you most comfortable – then provide that for your guests.

An outdoor summer wedding can be fun and beautiful. Plan to make it memorable – and enjoyable – for all involved.

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Construction Tent Rental to Stay Dry During Winter Construction Projects

Just because the weather isn’t so pleasant, doesn’t mean you can stop working. Rain weather is one of the top reasons for construction delays. This can include snow – in its frozen and melting form. However, your winter project cannot stop – you have deadlines to meet and customers to satisfy. So, how do you stay dry during the winter? With a construction tent rental!

The best thing to do is to take steps to prevent the weather from affecting your construction project to begin with. Keep reading for some tips on staying dry and finishing that project on time!

Rain and Snow Can Ruin a Project

Rain is good for a lot of things. It can water our flowers, trees, and crops. It can also add to our lakes and water reservoirs, as well as provide the best source of groundwater. However, when you are working on a construction project that requires a dry area, rain is not so welcome. In fact, it can wreak havoc on your project and cause a heap of delays. For example:

  • If working with wood, wet weather can cause the wood to warp and even crack. Wood can absorb water like a sponge, damaging it before your project is even finished.
  • Metal is strong and usually has a long life. However, excessive rains can cause rusting. When the rain gets to the metal at the earliest stage of construction, it can shorten the overall life of the structure.
  • When working construction, building requires sturdy placement within the ground. Heavy rains and especially localized flooding can wash away the soil, causing a questionable foundation.

These are just a few of the things that can cause delays when you do not keep your winter project area dry. There are ways, however, to avoid these costly delays.

Take Cover

One of the smartest moves you can make when working your winter project is to protect yourself and your project site from the rain – and other weather conditions. So how should you protect yourself? With something overhead, of course! You need protection over your project that will not get in the way of what you need to do to complete it. Taking your winter project indoors isn’t really a feasible option, so let’s look at what is…

Use a Construction Tent Rental

Many construction crews opt for tarps to protect themselves and their project from wet weather. However, that is not necessarily the best route to go. Tarps can come loose or collapse under winds or heavy rain or snowfall. In addition, you will need to make sure you have specific landscape or your own poles for hanging up your tarp. Let’s not even mention how you need to make sure you can even tie it up successfully!

On the other hand, we have the possibility of using a tent. A construction tent rental can protect your project from the elements and the detrimental effects of them. It’s a good thing that construction tent rentals come in all shapes and sizes and are completely customizable to your needs. Also, if you need some serious protection from the wintry weather, you can take the extra step and get walls for your construction tent. For these reasons, you are likely to have better luck with a tent, rather than a tarp.

If you find yourself with a project that is beyond the realms of construction tent rental protection, you can, at the very least, protect your tools, machinery, and supplies with a dry place. Plus, you have a place to hide out when the rain gets to be too much!

Protective Clothing Can Help

Since holding an umbrella isn’t practical on construction sites, individuals can wear special clothing and accessories to keep dry while working in the wet winter weather. Items such as waterproof boots can keep your feet dry. In addition, waterproof pants or overalls, waterproof construction jackets (yes, they even come in bright colors to be seen by passersby), and helmets with waterproof lining. Plus, it is your lucky day – you can even find waterproof gloves and socks!

The point is that clothing manufacturers know that some people must be outdoors, despite the weatherconditions so they have created a line of rugged outdoor wear that will withstand the wintry elements so you can complete that project.

Staying Warm and Dry 

Winter months can bring all kinds of weather. When you combine wetness and cold together, it can create a mess – especially for those who are in the outdoors every day for extended periods of time. With a little planning, there are ways to stay safe, warm and dry as you try to complete your winter project. Here are a few tips to get you started:

  • Dress in layers. The more layers you wear, the warmer you are, the more you may sweat. Once you take a break, the sweat may lower your body temperature. Find what works for your body.
  • Look for clothing made of wool, polyester fleece, or polypropylene. These fabrics retain warmth – even when they are wet!
  • Wear Gaiters. These go on the outside of the boot and cover the pant leg, as well. It keeps water and snow from entering your boots.
  • Have a shelter handy. Set up a construction tent with sidewalls to gain shelter from the elements. This creates a warm, dry place to seek refuge during rough, wintry weather.

The key to staying dry during winter projects is to plan and be ready for the wet and cold weather when it hits. It is inevitable – as is the outdoor job of a construction worker. It’s tough with the outdoors as your office. However, with the help of overhead covering, such as a construction tent rental, and waterproof clothing, you can make sure your project gets completed on time and in a proper manner.

 

 

 

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Using Fabric Structures for an Outdoor Gathering

When the weather is perfect outside, that last thing you want to do is stay indoors. So, when you decide to have a gathering with friends and family, are you going to pile everyone in your house, staying cooped up? No – you will want to bask in the outdoor freshness.

Think about it — outdoor gatherings have a ton of perks: natural scenery, lots of space to mingle, you don’t have to worry about cleaning your house before or after the party. However, there are downfalls, as well: the weather is completely unpredictable, there may be pesky pests around and a lack of indoor comforts.

Fortunately with fabric structures, there is a way to enjoy the pros and avoid the cons of outdoor parties and have a blast at your next outdoor gathering.

Universal Fabric Structures

Just because you are outside, doesn’t mean you have to give up your indoor comforts. In fact, there is a way to have the indoors brought outdoors for you! Renting tent structures can be the way to go. Why?

  • You have a place for your guests to take cover from the sun and its hot rays.
  • If mother nature wants to rain on your parade, tell her to go ahead. If you rented a canopy, then you have cover and protection.
  • Wind won’t be a problem, either. If its windy – or windy and rainy – you can simply drop down the sidewalls to your canopy. Voila! You are dry and so is the rest of your party.
  • You will not need to worry about claustrophobic guests, either, as the sidewalls of these canopies have windows!
  • Believe it or not, fabric structures can be customized – you can make them as big or small as you need, you may be able to have flooring (allowing you to avoid having your guests walk on grass or dirt), and you can even splurge for climate control.

Protect attendees from pests

When you take your party outdoors, you are entering the natural habitat of so many insects and creatures. That doesn’t mean you must invite them to the party. Here are a few ways to control the pest population so you and your guests can continue to get your groove on:

  • Use citronella. These come in the form of candles and lighter fluid. Place candles in all areas where your guests will be mingling. You may also use Tiki Torches filled with citronella to give a great outdoor look while also serving a purpose.
  • Make use of your canopy sidewalls. Putting them down will allow a barrier between your guests and the pests.
  • Ahead of time, spray the canopy and its walls with repellent to try to keep the insects at bay.
  • Offer insect repellant spray and wipes for your guests. Many will be very appreciative for this little convenience.
  • Dry up any standing water that may draw mosquitoes.
  • Add fans throughout the fabric structures gathering area to deter smaller insects from invading your space.

Safety first!

To have an outdoor gathering, you are likely going to need to get some sort of electricity for lighting or music and entertainment purposes. You will, however, want to make sure that you take precaution and watch out for extension cords.

Putting a note or taping them down may not be enough to avoid someone tripping or causing injury. It is best to be overcautious: Put up a sign, tape the cords down, and cover them with a rug.

Also — you will likely be using a fire pit and/or grill. Fire can be deadly – especially when you have a large group of people partying and having a good time. Make sure you have a nearby water source and a fire extinguisher. Also, make sure the person manning each of these items is experienced and able to handle the task.

Prepare the space

Just because you are taking your gathering outdoors does not mean you can avoid your home’s cleanliness altogether. Your guests may not be hanging out in there, but it doesn’t mean they will not be, at the very least, walking through. When your guests arrive, they may come through your front door. Many may come into your kitchen to help with food preparation or to grab something from your refrigerator. Lastly, you can bank on each of your guests having to use your restroom – at least once. So, when preparing your outdoors for your party, you may want to tidy up these indoor areas, as well.

You may want to make your backyard presentable, too. It would be good for you to mow your lawn (as no one wants to put boots on to trek through your overgrown yard) and clean up any garbage or miscellaneous items.

Do what you need to do to make the space presentable and welcoming – your guests will thank you.

Provide comfort for your guests

Last, but certainly not least, go above and beyond to make your guests feel comfortable in such fabric structures. You are moving the party outside, so do something a little extra to make sure you aren’t taking anything away from your guests by keeping them out of your house! Here are a few things you can do that will win you the title of “Host of the Year.”

  • Provide blankets. If your party is going to carry over into the evening and night hours, have blankets available for your guests to bundle up should it get cooler.
  • If it is hot outside, provide personal fans. Your sweating guests will be thankful that you did.
  • Buy flip flops for your guests. You can find cheap flip flops at discount stores. Many people dress up to go to parties but may not enjoy wearing dress shoes in the grass and dirt.
  • Sunglasses can be a welcome – and healthy – thing to provide for your guests. Buy them in bulk and pass them out.

Having an outdoor gathering can be a fun and relaxing time for your friends and family. Just be prepared with fabric structures and be safety conscious and it will be the talk of the town!

 

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