Reasons to hire a stretch tent or pagoda for your next garden party
With more and more events being held in beautiful gardens and gorgeous grounds, we always suggest a stretch tent or pagoda.
Before exploring the reasons that stretch tent hire is a must for your next garden party, we’ll answer another question our customers ask:
What are stretch tents?
Stretch tents provide a flexible and dynamic outdoor space. Instead of using a single fixed point like a traditional marquee, stretch tents are built with a single piece of waterproof fabric that is stretched to form shapes – allowing for a number of different configurations, shapes and heights.
Their sides are open which makes them ideal for garden parties and they can be stand alone or against a structure – such as your home – perfectly melding your indoor space with your outdoor space.
Why choose a stretch tent?
Time Marquees is an experienced marquee rental company that supplies a range of quality stretch tent hire options for private parties across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and the surrounding areas.
Here are a few reasons why a stretch tent is perfect for your garden party…
- Adapt your party space – easily configurable, you can decide on the day of your stretch tent installation how you’d like it set up which ensures any changes to your guest list won’t be a headache
- Choose your view – this style of marquee allows you to have all the sides up, all the sides down, or a mixture of the two, so you don’t need to stress about the weather forecast
- Create a stylishly relaxed vibe – stretch tents offer something completely different visually from the standard clearspan marquee, with a more laid back and rustic feel
We offer a number of size options with our stretch tents. The smallest is a 7.5m x 10m, which can fit up to 40 guests seated or up to 50 guests standing.
What can I put into a stretch tent?
With stretch tents, you have scope for a variety of lighting options, depending on what you are using the stretch tent for and what time of day your party is happening. From simple uplighting to magical fairy lights and hanging lanterns, our creative team can advise you on what will work best for the type of party atmosphere you’d like to conjure up – and source the lighting you desire.
A range of furniture can also be sourced from our network of trusted suppliers. The ever-versatile stretch tent can be adapted to accommodate dining tables and chairs, as well as other seating. The open sides will give an al fresco touch to your lunch or dinner, but with the comfort of cover and shade above.
If you aren’t having a sit-down meal, then we still recommend hiring some furniture for guests to place their cocktails or relax for a chat. Poseur tables, for example, are high cocktail tables made from stainless steel with optional stretch covers in white or black, also available in a lit ‘glow’ version for some extra party wow-factor.
Giant bean bags, sofas and round trestle tables with chairs are also available with stretch tent hire from Time Marquees.
How does a pagoda differ from a stretch tent?
Pagodas are instantly recognisable due to their high, peaked rooves. That’s why they’re also known as Chinese hats.
At Time Marquees we have vast experience in both pagoda and stretch tent hire. We offer you a full range of sizes, including 3, 5 and 6 metre squares or a rectangular 3m x 5m. As a rough guide, the 3 x 3m can fit up to 10 people standing, and the 6 x 6m can accommodate up to 32 guests seated.
Pagodas are loved by our team and clients alike because of their variety of applications. Use one alone as an entrance, cloakroom or bar tent – or link them together throughout your garden to form a larger undercover structure suitable for drinking, chatting, relaxing and dancing.
The benefits of hiring a pagoda
As with stretch tents, pagodas are versatile and add an aura of sophistication to any outdoor event.
More than that, you’ll love them because:
- Pagodas can be arranged to offer as little or as much cover as your garden party budget and requirements demand
- Their discreet and elegant style allows you to show off your garden in all its blooming glory, while still providing shade and shelter where needed
- Weights secure the structure (e.g. on a patio) for robust cover that is subtle and non-intrusive
We also offer other services, such as furniture and lighting options to complement your pagoda. From interior linings to wooden flooring.
What next? Send out the invites
So, how much does a stretch tent cost?
At Time Marquees we have marquee hire options to fit budgets and garden parties of all shapes and sizes, including pagodas, stretch tents and our larger clear span marquees.
A full consultation with our experts will help you find the best pagoda, stretch tent or other structure for your outdoor space. Our friendly team will visit your garden and advise ways to incorporate garden features like ponds, slopes, steps, statues, trees, shrubs and sheds.
We’ll always provide a comprehensive quote with clear itemised details of any added extras you might want or need.
We recommend booking as soon as possible – an ideal lead time is around 12 weeks, but we will do our best to accommodate as best as we can at shorter notice.
Get in touch with us today – we’re ready to help.
