Purchasing Resources for Party Tents

Party Tents

How to find party tents for sale before your next event
By Lesley Graybeal Party tents are great resources for both outdoor events and to mark off smaller spaces at indoor events. They can also be as economical to purchase as to rent, so you can buy party tents rather than rent them.

If you're looking for party tents for sale, you will need to look at frame tents as well as pole and canopy tents to decide what type of tent meets your needs.  Tents come in a number of different sizes, so before you buy party tents decide on a few things:

1. Determine your size needs for the party tent. 
2. Decide if you want your party tent to be enclosed. Enclosed tents can block noise, wind, and weather if necessary.
3. Look for event appropriate tents to match the color and aesthetic of your needs.
4. Check out new and used party tents, as well as party tent rentals, to decide on your best cost option.

Get the right size party tents

Party tents come in so many different sizes and dimensions that you'll need to have a very specific measurement in mind when shopping.
Try:  If you're not sure what size tent you need, try seating capacity if the event is seated. Use the occupancy to figure out the dimensions you need, and then rent with the option of having portable dance floor installed as well.  Or use BC Tent and Awning's tent size calculator to enter the number of people attending your event and the types of tables or floors you need to determine tent size.

Choose the features you need in party tents

Party tents generally come either open air or enclosed. Most sizes will be available for sale or rent in either option.
Try:  Shop with companies that offer enclosed or open air options for all party tents for sale or rent, or shop for party tents with removable walls for versatility. Enclosed tents are especially helpful if you're looking for catering tents or wedding tents.

Match your tent's look to your needs

If you're shopping for wedding tents, look for white options with window cut-outs or dance floors. If you're in need of party tents for a carnival, look for bright colors and patterns.
Try:  Use the free My Party Planner search feature to search for rental vendors for your specific party.  Vendors will often rent not only party tents, but also equipment like tables and chairs, karaoke or other games, and even catering.  When shopping for wedding tents, local sale and rental companies are often a good choice because they can provide more flexible service for your needs and may be more familiar with your venue. Find a wedding tent rental service near you for the best service.

Shop new and used when you buy party tents

Maximize your cost effectiveness by looking for new and used party tents for sale as well as party tent rentals.
Try:  Many vendors sell new tents as well as used party tents because of the prevalence of used tents on the market. Shop with a party tent vendor that offers used prices on all sizes. When renting, find party tent rentals near you for the best rental service, since you rely on a vendor for delivery and assembly services.

• If you want to buy party tents rather than rent, make sure that you have all the necessary equipment to hold the frame or poles in place. You may need a variety of hardware or ropes depending on the type of tent.
• Learn about the weather resistance of any tent you are buying or renting. Not all outdoor party tents are weather resistant, and you will need to know what purposes your tent can realistically serve and when to postpone.

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