How to Choose Suitable Tents for Wedding?
Nowadays, it is very popular to have outdoor weddings. Whether the wedding is held in a courtyard, on a mountain, or by a lake, you can’t afford to be without a proper wedding tent. Because wedding tents are an important part of ensuring the wedding runs smoothly. It not only provides comfort and practicality to the wedding venue, but also creates a romantic and unique environment for the couple and their guests.Different Types of Wedding Tents
The following four different styles of tents can meet any of your needs. Let’s see their differences.
Atrium Wedding Tents |
Orangery Wedding Tents |
Small Wedding Pole Tents |
Clear Wedding Frame Tents |
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| Framework Material | Aluminum alloy frame | Steel | Aluminum alloy frame | Aluminum alloy frame |
| Cover Material | 950GSM Clear PVC | 850GSM Opaque PVC | 430g PVC Sandwich Mesh | 430g PVC Sandwich Mesh / 600GSM Clear PVC |
| Features | UV Coated/ Flame Resistant | UV Coated / Flame Resistant | UV Coated / Flame Resistant | UV Coated / Flame Resistant |
| Span Width | 9 to 30 Meters | 12 to 30 Meters | 3 to 9 Meters | 3 to 9 Meters |
| Best For | Grass, Asphalt, Concrete | Grass, Asphalt, Concrete | Grass, Asphalt, Concrete | Grass, Asphalt, Concrete |
| Recommended For | High-end, Elegant Events | Garden or Botanical-themed Weddings | Rustic and Country-style Weddings | Modern Weddings with Flexible Layouts |
Atrium Wedding Tents
Atrium wedding tent is a large, bright space that resembles a large greenhouse, also known as a “conservatory marquee”. The centerpiece is high and spacious, similar to a hall or atrium, and is surrounded by lounge areas covered with drapery or tent walls. This type of wedding tent is ideal for outdoor venues or places with large open spaces, such as outdoor gardens or courtyards, countryside or manor houses, waterfronts or lakeshores. It not only creates an impressive sense of space, but also provides an elegant and comfortable environment. Atrium wedding tent differs from the small wedding pole tent and clear wedding frame tent. Because it has a beautiful appearance and can provide comfort and a very wide space, creating an elegant and romantic atmosphere. Pros：- The frame material is aluminum alloy, which differs from large span orangery wedding tent. Aluminum is lighter compared to steel. So this atrium wedding tent is lighter compared to orangery tents, and the aluminum alloy frame is safe and strong, corrosion resistant, and has good thermal conductivity.
- Atrium wedding tents occupy a large area, with a maximum span of up to 30 meters.
- Erecting and dismantling require more time and labor, which is relatively costly.
- It has a large span and footprint, and limited by space. So it is not suitable for small events
Orangery Wedding Tents
Orangery wedding tent is a unique and charming wedding venue option that is equally suitable for outdoor venues or places with large open spaces. You can choose to have this kind of wedding in a beautiful countryside or farmhouse, at the beach, meadow or garden of a resort, in a winery or a vineyard. This kind of tent can maximize integration with the natural environment, adding freshness and vitality to the wedding and providing an unforgettable wedding experience.
Pros:
- The maximum span is also able to reach 30 meters, which provides a large indoor space.
- The main material structure is pure iron, which is low cost and easy to process and form.
- Compatible with the natural environment, which enables guests to maximize the feeling of nature and form a unique atmosphere.
Cons:
- If the side wall is made of modular glass wall, the transportation will be more complicated. So it needs to be handled carefully and the cost will be increased.
- It has a large footprint, uses more materials. So it requires more labor and construction costs.
Small Wedding Pole Tents
Small wedding pole tent is a type of tent suitable for small weddings. This type of tent has a pole-supported structure and a natural design, making it more flexible in terms of space utilization and arrangement. It can provide a comfortable and warm atmosphere for guests. This type of tent is well suited to natural environments such as outdoors, countryside and gardens.
And it provides a comfortable and intimate space for smaller weddings, as well as for specific themed weddings. Moreover, adding personality and a romantic atmosphere to the event.
The small wedding pole tent differs from atrium wedding tent and orangery wedding tent in its minimalist and lightweight design. It has a simple structure and uses less material. Therefore, it’s easy to install and suitable for small weddings or events.
Pros:
- The frame material is aluminum alloy, and it is mechanically certified to ensure that wind-resistance reaches 100km/h and snow-resistance reaches 0.5 kn/m². Therefore, it is safe and solid, corrosion-resistant and has good thermal conductivity.
- Erecting and dismantling require less time and manpower, relatively low cost.
- Light weight, easy to transport.
- Simple and flexible structure, easy to build.
Cons:
- Smaller space, not suitable for large events. But the cost is lower than atrium and orangery wedding tents. If you don’t pursue aesthetics, you can customize a few more to expand the space.
- With fewer choices for arrangement and decoration, it can’t realize some large-scale arrangements and decorative effects.
- When facing inclement weather (strong winds or torrential rains), it is not as solid as large tents, but it can be reinforced by tightening the reinforcement.
Clear Wedding Frame Tents
Clear wedding frame tent is a specially designed tent that features a 430GSM PVC sandwich mesh on the exterior or part of the structure of the tent, allowing the interior environment to be clearly visible. This tent has a sturdy aluminum frame support that provides a stable structure for weddings. And it has a sense of open and bright space with the addition of clear exterior material. The tent is very suitable for a clear night, seaside or lakeside, garden or courtyard, farm or countryside and other environments, which can create a romantic wedding atmosphere.
Clear wedding frame tents differ from atrium wedding tents and orangery wedding tents in that the design is highly contemporary, with a flexible layout that allows you to utilize your own creativity to design the space. Moreover, it combines natural light as well as the surroundings.
Pros:
- Our main structural material is 6061-T6 aluminum alloy. The general characteristics of 6061 include excellent interface characteristics, easy to coat, high strength, good serviceability and corrosion resistance. Besides, T6 state refers to the aluminum alloy after solid solution heat treatment and artificial aging to obtain. So it has excellent strength, processability and corrosion resistance.
- Compared with other similar materials, PVC sandwich mesh is cheap. Meanwhile, it has high strength, good abrasion resistance, good waterproof and moisture resistance. Therefore, it is cost-effective, which can provide excellent performance.
- The design is modern and creates a fashionable, high-end atmosphere.
Cons:
- At low temperatures, PVC sandwich mesh may stiffen, which leads to installation and removal more difficult. And it increases the risk of material breakage.
- Frequent folding and unfolding of PVC sandwich mesh can leave creases more easily than other materials, thus affecting transparency and aesthetics.
In brief, the above four wedding tents have their own styles, advantages and disadvantages. You can choose your favorite wedding tent according to your budget and preferences.
Budget:
- If you have enough budget, you can choose an atrium wedding tent or an orangery wedding tent, they are both large span wedding tents that can provide a wide event space and have a very beautiful appearance.
- If you have less budget, you can choose a small wedding pole tent or a clear frame wedding tent, they have less material, a simple and flexible structure, and are easy to set up.
Personal preference: - If you like elegant and atmospheric style, you can choose an atrium wedding tent.
- If you like unique and natural styles, you can choose orangery wedding tents.
- If you like field and country styles, you can choose small pole wedding tents.
- If you like a more modern style, you can choose transparent frame wedding tents.
Tips for Choosing Tent Wedding
After you have understood the above four wedding tents, you also need to know the considerations when choosing a wedding tent. And the considerations include when to book, booking rules and safety precautions.
When to Book Your Wedding Tent
Tent availability depends on the date chosen for the wedding. If the busiest months are chosen, such as June to August, the tent will need to be booked as early as possible.
Once a date has been confirmed, it is advisable to obtain a quote and discuss the equipment required with the supplier immediately, while a non-refundable or partially non-refundable deposit may be required in order to reserve the tent.
Overall, it is vital to plan early and stay in communication with your marquee supplier to ensure that your wedding runs smoothly and you are satisfied with the service.
Wedding Venue’s Tenting Rules
You need to know in advance about the factors that are “suitable for setting up a tent” and understand the rules before booking a tent.
- Permit Required
Before setting up a wedding tent, you need to know whether you need a permit if you want to set up a temporary structure. Because in some places, you cannot set up a temporary structure without a permit.
- Noise
You also need to know the rules about noise impact, ask your local venue about noise ordinances or other rules for tented weddings. Generally, it’s fine to hold a tented event, but some venues will require that all music played for the event end by 10:00 PM.
- Setting up in advance
For wedding planning, it’s a good idea to find out in advance if you can start setting up your tent a few days before the wedding, or if the venue you’re at will charge you if you set it up early. In addition, a fire inspection and lighting test will be required the day before the wedding. This means that most tents will require at least two days of set-up time before the wedding and one day of dismantling after the wedding.
Safety Precautions
- Weather warning
Pay close attention to the weather forecast, especially storms, heavy rain and other severe weather conditions. And take timely measures, such as reinforcing tents and evacuating people, to ensure safety.
- Structural stability
Ensure that the structure of the tent is stable and reliable. Appropriate support and fixing methods should be selected according to the site conditions. Because it can prevent the tent from being blown down or moved by the wind.
- Safety inspection
Before setting up the tent and during its use, you should conduct a comprehensive safety inspection. Checking whether the tent frame, support poles, tarpaulin and other components are intact, and ensuring that there are no sharp edges or protruding objects.
Conclusion
When choosing the right tent for your wedding, you need to consider whether you need a tent as well as the type of tent. Moreover, you should consider your budget, the time of booking, venue regulations and safety precautions. Considering all these factors together can help you choose the right wedding tent. And it will provide the ideal venue and atmosphere for your wedding event.
Finding a trusted tent vendor is the most important part of ensuring the success of your event. No matter what type and style of wedding tent you are looking to customize, Shelter can customize a solution to fit your unique needs. Take action now!
