3 bonnes raisons d’investir dans une tente de réception

Tentes de réception : chic et confort

Tentes d’appoint ou tentes de réception, simples ou sophistiquées, heureusement qu’elles existent ! Voici 3 exemples qui confirment les avantages d’avoir à dispo une de ces tentes.

Farniente d’été

L’été, le Sud est écrasé de soleil. Aussi, quel bonheur de lézarder sur un transat bien à l’abri des ardeurs du soleil sous une jolie tente blanche. Nous avons installé la nôtre sur la pelouse, près des buissons de lavandes… pour leur odeur incomparable. Mon mari n’était pas trop d’accord pour acheter la moustiquaire en plus, mais les insectes venus butiner la lavande l’ont bien vite convaincu de son utilité. Nous passons de longues heures sous cette tente que nous avons aménagé comme une petite pièce à vivre. Nous avons lesté les pieds avec des poids pour la stabilité, le côté le plus exposé au vent est protégé par une toile opaque. La nuit une lampe solaire fournit l’éclairage, les insectes nocturnes restent à l’extérieur de la moustiquaire et pour décourager les plus téméraires nous avons vaporisé une barrière à insectes efficace plusieurs semaines. Les soirées d’été se prolongent tard et c’est vraiment le top !

Vide grenier arrosé

Je ne suis pas un professionnel de la brocante mais j’aime l’ambiance bon enfant des vide greniers. Celui auquel je participais avait lieu en avril. Le ciel semblait dégagé… jusqu’aux nuages menaçants suivis d’une pluie fine et persitante vers onze heures du matin. Les amis avec qui je partageais le stand ont alors sorti du coffre de la voiture un sac rayé blanc et vert, du quel est sorti une espèce de grand parapluie plié muni de 6 pieds. En à peine dix minutes la tente était dépliée, montée, le côté le plus exposé à la pluie protégé par une toile imperméable. Wouah, génial!

Anniversaire pluvieux

La soirée avait bien commencé, les invités allaient et venaient entre le jardin et la terrasse. Sur le coup de 22 heures les premières gouttes sont apparues. Pas question que la pluie nous gâche un anniversaire préparé 3 mois à l’avance… Dans l’après midi et sur les conseils d’un voisin qui nous la prêtait, nous avons monté une grande tente de réception à proximité. La pluie ne s’arrêtant pas et pour plus de confort, notre voisin et ami est allé cherché 2 côtés de tente contre lesquels nous avons placé quelques sièges. La fête s’est déplacée tout naturellement sous cet abri opportun et les invités ont continué la fête comme si de rien n’était.

La vente de tentes de réception: Acheter une tente pour le jardin est un très bon investissement pour ceux qui aiment les événements extérieurs.

Source URL: https://blog.provence-outillage.fr/3-bonnes-raisons-dinvestir-dans-une-tente-de-reception/

Why stretch tents are a must

The Bedouin-inspired look of tents has ensured that they have a truly unique and memorable look to them. They literally have helped to banish the boxy special events marquees of the past and are available in almost any shape, size or color that you can think of.

One of the first things that anyone notices is the wide selection of different sized stretch structures that offered by stretch tent manufacturers. This is because Tentickle Stretch Fabric Tents are easy to join together to create a covered space of unlimited size. All these tented spaces are waterproof, fire retardant and immune to almost all types of weather the elements can throw at it.

All of stretch tent structures can be custom-branded to bring your product or company branding to life. This will help raise the awareness of what it is you offer, but it will also allow you to do it with style and comfort, showing confidence in your company.

All are able to be used on a variety of different ground types, be it a flat field, a terraced garden, a steep hillside or even inside an existing permanent structure. Furthermore, the look of the tent can be altered at a whim as there is the option to leave the sides up to let in more light and fresh air in summer, or to keep the sides down in winter for a warmer atmosphere.

Not only do stretch tents look the part, but they are also made from some of the most advanced tent fabric in the world. They are 100% waterproof, UV resistant and include fire retardant features to ensure you and your guest’s comfort and safety at all time.

Stretch tents are affordable, luxurious and most of all stylish unlike any other, stretch tents for hire, by stretch tent manufacturers, like Tentickle Stretch Tents, is your roof over your event.

Article source: https://tentsavvy.weebly.com/blog/why-stretch-tents-are-a-must

Predicted 2018 Trends for Corporate Parties

When a client commits budget to organising a corporate party or event, that budget is likely to be a significant amount. From the venue hire and catering to the event design, entertainment and the overall experience, they want to see value for their money at every level. Ultimately, they want to see that the event has had a positive impact on the morale, relationships and attitudes of those who attended. No pressure then.

Mike Walker is Managing Director of MGN Events, one of the UK’s leading corporate party planners. He has been designing and managing corporate events for national and international brands since 2008. Here are his predictions for what he thinks will be big in 2018.

Get the ‘why’ right and the rest will follow

Smarter thinking is the way forward. Even if a client says they simply want to throw a party, it’s important to take a strategic approach at the planning stage and to understand their business objectives – you may even have to help define them in some cases. Once clarified, use those objectives as the criteria for how the budget is spent – the focus, of course, has to be on attendee engagement.

Unique venues

No real surprise here – booking a hotel or conference centre is no longer enough. Making do with mediocre won’t excite anyone. The wow factor starts with the venue and an unusual setting immediately makes a statement and helps to create a fantastic experience. Expect to see even more non-traditional venues popping up – places that will create a real buzz across the event industry. Just like Airbnb has disrupted the hospitality market, we fully expect to see something similar happening in our industry. There are already whispers of exciting plans developing and 2018 will undoubtedly see some interesting developments. Event tents, already growing in popularity, always allows for a unique and fun event and experience.

Technology to enhance the experience

It’s an exciting time to be in the events industry. Advances in technology mean there are so many ‘toys’ to play with and use creatively within corporate parties. Used well, technology should enhance engagement at an event and help to create a truly immersive experience. Imagine a corporate event whereby different teams and people from regional or overseas offices come together. Handing out name badges and a glass of prosecco really isn’t going to get the party started. But you can use technology to encourage interaction between relative strangers – this very effective icebreaker encourages conversations and can also become part of the corporate messaging. Apps, gamification, RFID, virtual reality activities are all examples of technology which will have an increasingly bigger role to play over the next 12 months and beyond.

Turning a party into a memorable event

Providing an amazing experience that is memorable is an obvious ROI, but it can never be overstated. It’s all about taking care of every last detail to ensure that the party is on brand and the corporate messages are effectively conveyed. Attendees need to come away having had a brilliant time and in no doubt as to what it was all about and why they were there.

Food, glorious food!

As the backbone of any event, catering expectations are always high. The onus will be on caterers and event designers to continue to push creativity and develop exciting menus. Whether it’s edible cocktails that match the client’s corporate brand colours or creating inspiring food stations, catering will no longer be just a matter of taste. It will also become more integral to the event theme and food will help create a sense of theatre, leading to a more memorable experience and creating yet another talking point for attendees.

Content is key, but so is simplicity

In contrast to the advanced technology that surrounds an event, we see a paring back in terms of how content is displayed. The days of all-singing, all-dancing slide decks are numbered – perhaps due to waning attention spans – and there is a move towards simpler presentation. In 2018, less will be more. It will be all about getting the message across simply and directly. It is a party, after all, and people don’t want to have to analyse information in any great depth. Deliver the message in a way that is easily digestible and easy to recall the next day, the next week or even a month later.

Chatting with the chatbots

Expect chatbots to become a ‘must have’ element on event registration sites in 2018. Already in use on messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger, the use of chatbots is growing as the technology becomes ever more sophisticated. We anticipate that they will start appearing on event websites with a view to entering into a dialogue with attendees and answering questions traditionally covered by FAQs. It’s only a matter of time before chatbots become the norm within the event industry. Watch this space.

Think industrial

MGN’s Artistic Director, Matthew Strange, always has a great sense of the next big thing and, when it comes to design, he has spotted a trend towards industrial themes. It’s a trend that’s apparent in some of the hottest venues around London – forget highly finished interiors and, instead, embrace concrete, steel and exposed structures that have a strange beauty all of their own. Complementing this will be colour palettes of greys and metallic, along with plenty of texture. A great alternative is hiring event tents to host your swaray - tried and tested Tentickle International Tents offer fantastic event tents for a great, and more cost effective way, to throw a spectacular event!

Insects

Small creatures will be big in 2018. We’re just saying.

Article source: https://stretchtentdesign.tumblr.com/post/169845606839/predicted-2018-trends-for-corporate-parties

OUTDOOR WEDDING - DREAM OR NIGHTMARE?

Let’s face it, there’s nothing more beautiful or romantic than tying the knot in the great outdoors, surrounded by your closest friends and family; and while you may think you have it all covered and nothing’s going to spoil your big day, there’s always that one lady who marches to the beat of her own drum: Mother Nature. And she sure knows how to throw a whole lot of unforeseen stuff your way.

Since we’re in the business of outdoor events, we understand just how destructive our darling Mother Nature can be. But we also know how important your occasion is, so we’ve come up with a few ideas to help save the day...

• Plan B: Be smart so that if the weather doesn’t work in your favour on your big day you have a Plan B to fall back on. (Your Plan B might be arranging things so that you can pull things indoors quickly. Or you could also just throw everything into the swimming pool on the assumption that once everything is sodden, it can’t get any wetter. But that might not suit Anal Aunt Alice.)

• The weather over there: If you’re planning a destination wedding, don’t forget to learn as much as you can about the weather in that destination. That dirts cheap airline ticket to a tropical island? Could be because it’s hurricane season. Although you might be looking forward to partying up a typhoon, you don’t want to plan your wedding on a tropical island during hurricane season. Trust us on this one.

• Booking business: Always check the venue’s cancellation and postponements policies, and pay attention to policies regarding postponements due to natural disasters or ‘acts of god.’ How far in advance can you cancel or postpone, and how far in advance are they required to notify you if they cannot fulfil their contract? (And no, you probably won’t be able to cancel if you suddenly discover that you’re wearing the wrong undies as you’re walking up the aisle.)

• Insurance assurance: One way to safeguard your big day: invest in wedding insurance. Research the available policies, and always read the fine print. Your special day is likely to be a major financial investment so choose a policy that’s appropriate for you, your location and your peace of mind. Don’t skimp on the insurance; when in doubt always, always… *always* safeguard yourself and your day!

• Make a list. Check it twice: Always make sure that you have an updated and accurate hard-copy of your master list - which should include contact information of all wedding vendors, guests and members of the wedding party, and make sure that both you and your right-hand person (maid-of-honour, wedding planner, mum, best friend) have copies of this list. This way, any last minute changes in venue can quickly be communicated to all vendors and guests

• Use the technology: There are numerous flight-tracking, road travel and weather applications that will help you stay on top of schedules, changes in weather and delays in travel. Forewarned is forearmed.

• Calm, Cool, Collected: It’s happening - and there is nothing you can do about it. The weather’s worsening - or maybe disaster’s already struck - but you need to stay calm, cool and collected. The important thing to remember is that none of us can control ol’ Mother Nature - but we can prepare for her. So stop, breathe, and rely on your vendors and the people who have planned your day to help you weather the storm. And remember that Tentickle marquee tent manufacturers, UK based, high-quality tent suppliers,  provide peace of mind because there tents can withstand some of the most harrowing weather and wind speeds up to 40 knots.

Hopefully you won’t need to use any of these tips, but whether you do or you don’t, we hope that your day will be full of love, happiness and memories that’ll last forever - no matter what Mother Nature might have in store.

Original source: https://www.mavericktents.co.za/new-blog/outdoor-weddings-dream-or-nightmare/

12 conseils pour organiser un mariage chez soi

[Note from the blogger:

Every once in a while we try to accommodate our global readers and today we found this great article for our ‘comrades-in-tents’ in France. Thank you, Clémentine Marchal, from www.leblogdemadamec for a fantastic read!]

Se marier chez soi, au milieu de ses souvenirs d’enfant et à la belle étoile un soir d’été, nombreux en rêveraient. Dans beaucoup d’esprits, le fait d’organiser un mariage chez soi permettrait de faire des économies.

De mon expérience en qualité de wedding-planner fraîchement retraitée, cela ne s’applique que pour les mariages en petit comité. Pour les réceptions au-delà de 50 convives, la logistique inhérente à l’accueil devient très vite plus lourde. Il faut donc penser à chaque détail avant de se lancer dans l’aventure. J’ai listé pour vous mes 10 conseils pour organiser un mariage chez soi.

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Bien définir les espaces et les plans B

Rêver de son mariage dans le parc ou le sous-bois de la maison de famille, cela met des étoiles plein les yeux mais est-ce vraiment réalisable ? Oui, ce serait tellement poétique d’échanger vos voeux à l’ombre du grand chêne centenaire puis de dîner sous les étoiles, mais peut-on vraiment prendre le risque que la noce soit gâchée si la météo nous joue des tours ? Afin d’éliminer tout stress, il faudra anticiper vos plans B pour chaque temps de votre journée et budgétiser le coût de ces infrastructures éphémères.

Prévoir une tente

Si vous ne disposez pas d’une grange ou d’un espace réceptif couvert suffisamment grand, il faudra opter pour la location de tente de réception. Alors oui, elle ne fait pas vraiment rêver cette tente blanche cubique toute poupou à l’ossature de fer. Mais elle devient un poste incontournable à votre organisation en cas de pluie ou de vent violent.

Dans ce cas vous pourrez choisir entre :

  - Le barnum classique,
  - La tente cristal,
  - La tente nomade

Il faudra prévoir 1M2/pers assise pour l’espace de réception et 0,5 m2/pers pour la piste de danse

Les options supplémentaires :

   - avec ou sans parquet
   - si barnum, avec ou sans velum
   - avec ou sans guirlandes lumineuses

Règle d’or n°1 :

Toujours envoyer plusieurs demandes de devis et organiser un repérage sur place avec le professionnel retenu, avant de signer le contrat.

Règle d’or n°2 :

Pour éviter toute mauvaise surprise, toujours faire un plan d’implantation de la tente dans l’espace.

Prévoir un Office Traiteur

Afin d’assurer un service de qualité, le traiteur devra disposer d’un office raccordé à l’eau et l’électricité. Si votre cuisine est trop éloignée de l’espace dinatoire ou qu’elle est de petite taille, il faudra prévoir l’infrastructure nécessaire au bon déroulement de votre dîner. En quel cas, il faudra prévoir une ou deux pagodes et des buffets pour que le chef puisse dresser ses assiettes et les envoyer.
Prévoir des toilettes

Pour le confort de vos invités, la location de toilettes mobiles est nécessaire. Au cocktail, c’est rigolo de traverser le jardin vers la maison pour chercher les toilettes. Au dîner, cela devient juste pénible. Optez pour des toilettes sèches ou une caravane, bien plus sympathique que les toilettes de chantier :)

Prévoir l’éclairage intérieur et extérieur

Les bougies, c’est intimiste mais cela ne suffit pas à éclairer en qualité suffisante votre repas. Il faudra alors penser à votre éclairage. Des guirlandes guinguette, de beaux lustres ou des leds, selon votre ambiance et votre budget, vous pourrez ajuster ce poste. N’oubliez pas de prévoir les éclairages extérieurs jusqu’au Parking afin d’éviter de petits accidents de fin de soirée.
Evaluer les besoins électriques de votre réception

Organiser une réception chez soi nécessite des besoins électriques. Demandez au préalable à chaque prestataire ses besoins en Watts afin de vous assurer que les plombs de la maison ne sauteront pas. Et pour ceux qui ne veulent prendre aucun risque, louer un groupe électrogène. Il en existe aujourd’hui des ultra silencieux.

Prévoir un parking

Recevoir plus d’une centaine de convives, nécessite un espace de stationnement à proximité du lieu de la fête. Si le lieu n’en dispose pas, il faudra s’adresser à la mairie pour entrevoir des solutions annexes ou mettre en place un service de navettes.

Penser aux accès

Notamment pour vos prestataires et en priorité le traiteur et le tentiste. Il faut s’assurer qu’ils puissent accèdent à la maison avec leur camion.

Penser aux nuisances sonores

Il est impératif de prévenir le voisinage de cette réception exceptionnelle, ainsi que votre gendarmerie de quartier et les pompiers.
Penser au dortoir des petits

A moins de ne pas avoir d’enfants parmi les invités, il faudra prévoir la logistique des baby-sitters, des repas et du dodo. L’anticiper permet à tous de passer une soirée plus sereine. Il faudra du coup réserver dans la maison un endroit dédié au couchage. Charge aux parents d’amener leurs lits parapluie.

Pour pense-bête, prévoyez en nombre suffisant les professionnels en charge des petits et assurez-vous de leurs références :

  -  1  personne qualifiée pour 7 enfants âgés de +3 à 12 ans
  - 1  personne qualifiée pour 3 enfants âgés de +1 à 3 ans
  - 1  personne qualifiée pour 2 bébés de 0 à 1 an

Si piscine, embaucher un maître nageur

Une piscine est toujours un visuel charmant mais il apporte son lot de dangers. Dans le contexte d’une fête, il est important de veiller à la sécurité de vos convives. Un accident est si vite arrivé.

Penser aux navettes

Pour que la fête se termine dans la joie et la bonne humeur, je recommanderai la mise en place d’un service de navettes. Soit en utilisant votre propre véhicule et en embauchant un chauffeur privé, soit en faisant appel à un service de navettes en bus ou mini-bus. Et pour ceux qui ne souhaitent ou ne peuvent pas investir dans ce poste, une affichette avec le contact de 2 à 4 taxis du coin sera utile.

Author: Clémentine Marchal

Source: http://covertheworldintents.postach.io/post/12-conseils-pour-organiser-un-mariage-chez-soi

Top Tips to Choosing the Right Tents for Hire for Your Corporate Event

Been tasked with organising a big corporate outdoor bash in Johannesburg? If you’re planning on having an outdoor corporate event, there are a million and one reasons to hire a tent. From the location, unpredictable weather, cost effectiveness, labour and serving staff, to flexible spacing and the ambience – tents have a way of offering it all. Having come a long way over the past 20 years, today’s tents offer much more than just four legs and a tarp.

Offering limitless possibilities, they come with walls, floors and even doors. While you may have already decided that tent hire is the way to go, the hard part is choosing the right type of tent for your corporate event. If you’re in the dark about what to hire – here are a few tips to get you going on your quest for the right tent.

#1 Determine Your Venue and Budget

When you are considering tent hire, as opposed to purchasing or even renting out a hall, country club, beach venue or restaurant, an outdoor tent wins hands down. Although tent hire varies in price amongst tent hire companies, the cheapest type of tent for hire is the peg and pole marquee. However, what can add up are the tables, chairs, lights, heating, dance floor, cutlery and catering. Fortunately, most companies that offer tent hire also offer draping, décor and catering services.

An enormous job that involves a lot more than just hiring a couple of chairs and tables, when you allow a tent hire company to take care of the catering, bar, décor and service, you won’t need to worry about anything. Your only job as the host will be to show up, smile and have a brilliant time.

#2 Decide What You Want from Your Tent

Once you’ve established your location and budget, you can now decide on the type of tent to hire. Most tent companies carry a variety of tent types, but the most common are Bedouin, frame and marquee tents. All boasting different features and prices, here is a basic breakdown of each.

• Aluminium Frame Tents – distinguished for its “A” shape design and it's clear-span aluminium frame, these tents are durable and waterproof. Contemporary, sophisticated and easily erected, they are ideal for hard surfaces and tight spaces. A little more expensive than marquees, frame tents can be joined with other structures, which means that you have more options when it comes to the shape/configuration

• Bedouin/Free-Form Tents – a South African invention that originated from the outdoor trance dance scene in the early 90s, Bedouin tents can transform the dullest of locations into magical spaces. Ideal for any venue where the ground is soft enough to be rigged, using creative rigging techniques, free-form tents can create the most incredible range of organic, curvaceous sculpted shapes. A durable and waterproof winner used by those who demand a backdrop, not only can they be left open or partially closed, but they can also be attached to other tents or fixed structures to create extra space if required.

• Peg and Pole Marquee Tents – durable, flexible, waterproof, and a whole lot cheaper than frame or free-form tents, marquee tents are best suited for grass and beach sand. Durable and aesthetically pleasing, marquees have centre pole obstructions and will require a clearance on all sides for stakes and anchor ropes. Never failing to deliver, marquee tents bring a sense of security and comfort to those who use them.

From peg and pole marquees to frame tents and curvaceous Bedouin free-form stretch tents that boast organic sculpted shapes – tent hire is and will always be celebrated for unforgettable outdoor experiences in different outdoor locations and settings. Make your corporate event one of a kind with the tents for hire at Tentickle Tents UK.

Article source: http://www.tentworx.co.za/top-tips-to-choosing-the-right-tents-for-hire-for-your-corporate-event/