Vendor Spotlight: Flatland Equipment
Planning a backyard wedding? Look no further than Flatland Equipments for all your tent needs. With top-notch tents and exceptional service, they've got you covered. Keep reading to explore what Flatland Equipments has to offer!
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When do you recommend booking the tent?
We recommend booking your tent at the beginning of the year, for example if you are getting married in 2025, booking your tent in the late fall of 2024 to early winter in 2025 will be fine. If you are planning on getting married in 2024, please book as soon as possible.
What do couples need to know prior to booking a tent?
Space of the tent location, most tents require a 7ft perimeter around the tent and the guest list. These are a good place to start.
How do you determine what size tent to secure for the wedding day?
Guest amount, dance floor size and the type of tables. Round tables require more tent space than rectangular tables.
How far in advance do you set up and tear down?
Our goal is to come in the day before the event and then the following working day. For example, if the wedding is on a Saturday, we will setup on the Friday and take it down on the Monday. There is flexibility in this, if the couple would like an earlier setup and it fits into our schedule, we can do that at no charge.
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What are some common misconceptions about tent weddings?
The amount of space you need for the tent, for example if you ordered a 40ft x 40ft tent, we need a 55ft x55ft space to setup. Smaller isn’t always better. Your guests want space to move around and so do. You can’t decorate. If the decoration wont damage the tent, you are more than welcomed to be as creative as you want. Tent walls will cost more. We firmly believe that tent walls should not be an additional cost.
How can people find you? Do you offer consultations?
We do offer consultations for a fee, as well as a discount if you book with us after that consultation. A consultation appointment is where we come in and measure your yard, talk about what you want for that day and how you would like the tent setup. We take the time to talk through what your vision is for your event and how we can help make the day go smoothly.