Facts On A Canopy Tent

Deciding to use a tent for your event is one of the smartest things you may do in planning.  If you are planning a small to medium event outdoors, a canopy tent is your best option.  A canopy tent is an outdoor party tent that is made of light weighted material.  One signature feature, or lack thereof, of a canopy tent is that it has no sides.  It is basically what its name suggests, a canopy used as a tent.

Occasions

Although a canopy tent can be used indoors if the arena is large enough, it is suggested to use the canopy tent outdoors.  Although a canopy tent will provide adequate shade from the sun and light rain, it will not be effective in downpours of heavy rain.  Therefore, a canopy tent is best used in warm and dry weather. 

A canopy tent is perfect for a small wedding reception.  Brides can decorate under the canopy tent for their big day. Another reason to use a canopy tent is for a birthday party.  The canopy tent is perfect for shading small children from the treacherous sun during the festivities. 

Charity events are another type of party that can call for a canopy tent.  A canopy tent can protect outdoor auctions and sales as well.  Using a small canopy tent at craft fairs is a vendor’s best option.  The canopy tent can protect merchandise, saving the vendor money.

Sizes

Just like other party tents, the canopy tent comes in a variety of sizes.  The best way to choose a size for your canopy tent is to roughly measure the area in which it will be placed.  Use this as your main decision maker when choosing the canopy tent.  After all, a canopy tent that does not fit into the area is a waste.

Next, decide how many guests you expect and take that into consideration when choosing your canopy tent.  Using the measurement of the space and the guest count, you’ll be on your way to canopy tent success.

Prices

A canopy tent is usually priced by size.  Most tents are rented by the day.  A small 10 x 10 canopy tent can start at around $75 a day.  A larger canopy tent usually costs around $250 a day.  Additional charges may apply if you want the tent company to set your canopy tent up for you.  Most people can set up a canopy tent on their own, but if you are too busy to make the attempt, it is worth the extra charge by the company.

Take these things into consideration and consider using a canopy tent to make your next event a success.