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Creative, affordable, trendy, expert advice,
prompt, efficient and friendly service because Your Day should be
Your Way!
Renting is a great solution to fulfilling your party
requirements! Whether it’s tents, tables, chairs, china, linens
or chaircovers, and anything in between, Prior Engagements
will work with you to organize a great event, impress your guests
and create lasting memories.
To view our products, please visit the Products
& Services section. Over the next few months we will be
increasing our brand new inventory! Please check back or let us
know what your specific need will be and we will do our best to
accommodate!
We are getting married and would love to have our
ceremony and reception outside… where do I start?
Prior Engagements will work with you to sort
out all the details:
| ...your location to determine any tenting
requirements |
| ...what your special day looks
like to you (potential number of guests, reception with dancing,
buffet or served dinner, getting married by the lake, in the
living room, wherever!, and overall logistics of your location
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| and then we will offer some options. This
consultation and/or site visit is at no cost to you, it is part
of our service to make your day great! |
Are there restrictions as to where you can put
a tent?
Standard practice and necessity is to stake tents
in to the ground, anywhere from 18”- 36”down, depending
on tent size. Prior to booking, we look at proximity to bedrock,
septic systems, underground irrigation systems, asphalt, and overhead
wires. It is the renters responsibility to provide us with accurate
information as to underground services. Homeowners must be present
when tents are installed.
Our trucks need to be in close proximity to set up
site as many of the components are very heavy.
To assist you with your set-up, tents are installed
a minimum of one day prior to your event.
How do I know what size tent I will need?
Industry standards are as follows:
| Theatre / Ceremony
Seating (chairs in rows) |
6ft square per person, not
including aisles |
| Dinner Seating |
8ft rectangular tables - 8-10 sq. ft.
per person
6ft round tables - 12-14 sq. ft. per person
5ft round tables - 10-12 sq. ft. per person |
| Standing / Cocktail Receptions |
6 ft square per person |
| Dance Floor |
4 ft square per person |
| Bar Area |
100 square feet per 60 – 75 guests |
| Entertainment & DJ |
needs vary from 80 ft square to 200 ft
square |
It is, however, important to look at your individual
event requirements – for example – is the ceremony under
the dining tent if it rains, where does the buffet go, where does
the caterer work from, will there be dancing, what style of tables
would you like?. These questions and more need to be thought out
before committing to a tent size.
What about tent accessories?
Flooring, dance floors, lighting and drapery can be
customized to your tent configuration.
Are there restrictions as to where you can put
a tent?
Standard practice and necessity is to stake tents
in to the ground, anywhere from 18”- 36”down, depending
on tent size. Prior to booking, we look at proximity to bedrock,
septic systems, underground irrigation systems, asphalt, and overhead
wires. Homeowners must be present when tents are installed.
To assist you with your set-up, tents are installed
a minimum of one day prior to your event.
How do I get more information?
We are happy to answer your specific questions via
email at sarah@priorengagements.ca,
over the phone at 613.366.2161 or we can arrange a meeting.
You may also go to our Request
a Quotation section and fill in the worksheet. We will get back
to you in one business day.
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We are happy to work with you to
select the tent size and style that will work best for your function.
Some of the more popular options are shown below.
Interior of 30' wide tent
Interior of 40' wide tent
40' x 80' tent with posts and drapings
40' x 80' tent with entrance canopy
80' x 100' pole tent
Tip for the Bride and Groom
You spend hours planning your special day, and by
midnight when the celebration is winding down, who will be looking
after the clean up? Not you!! It is a good idea to have someone
in charge of returning rentals and other items. Give them a list
of everything that needs to be returned, whether to the florist,
decorator, rental company, caterer – it will save you time,
the headache on return from your honeymoon, and late return fees!
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