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Making your event tent ‘summery’!

Monday 03 July 2023 by Amazing News Editor

As well as large events and festivals, a smaller summer celebration can be the perfect way to party – weddings, birthdays, corporate fun days, engagements, and christening parties can all be enjoyed in a Saddlespan. Make the most of the warmer weather and create a fun, beautiful environment for your colleagues, friends, and family.

Here’s our top tips for planning your exceptional event this summer in one of our unique structures: 

  • Choosing the right size SaddleSpan – before ordering, consider the number of guests you are hosting and the type of party. Is it a sit-down event with food and drinks? Will you want to dance under the stars or be covered by a canopy? 
  • Decoration is key – weddings and christenings might be lighter décor with chandeliers, and an engagement or birthday party might be themed to suit the couple or birthday person’s interests. We have many contacts in the tent interiors business who can guide you with these choices. 
  • Would you like a side with that? – for a family fun day you might opt for a circus or Hawaiian theme, so why not remove the sides from the #Saddlespan for flexibility and room for fun. Whether it’s juggling or hula-ing! This is also a good option for wedding receptions, so your guests can easily mingle inside and outside.  
  • Don’t forget the lights – if you’re planning to party into the evening, you will need to ensure that you have adequate lighting set up to keep the party going. We can help with this too.
  • Furniture – do you need tables and chairs for sit-down dining, or a relaxed seating area near the bar? Depending on the theme and ‘feel’ of your event there are many options to be considered. 

Do get in touch with us when you’re planning your summer party and we’ll help guide you towards a spectacular summer celebration: (0)7778 835 207 / enquiries@amazingtent.co.uk 

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Adding sparkle to your corporate Christmas event

Friday 02 December 2022 by Amazing News Editor

Saddlespans are extremely adaptable for multiple uses. One element that a SaddleSpan lends itself to, is a good bit of themed decorating. At this time of year, we’re not just talking about a tatty bit of tinsel, oh no. The festive fun of corporate events, parties, and balls in December means that the Amazing Tent team can ‘elf’ you create some Christmas Magic – whether you’re treating your employees or delighting your customers.  

This blog explores some of our Christmas transformation ideas – you’ll have a Winter Wonderland, Santa’s Grotto or an Après Ski setting in no time. Especially by combining your knowledge of how to ‘turn up the heat’ in your SaddleSpan (as covered in our November blog).  

The SaddleSpan canopy can keep you covered for an exclusive skating rink party by simply removing the sides – leaving you protected from the elements, whilst still providing the perfect outdoor ice-skating experience. Alternatively, the space can be divided by themed decoration, physical divides, or various activity areas – one for each part of your corporate Christmas event. For example you could create: 

  • a catering space for a Gingerbread house decorating competition  
  • a cocktail mixology class 
  • an intimate area for activities like a Festive Quiz or a ‘Never have I ever’ ice breaker 

There’s also plenty of room for:   

  • a casino – for your colleagues to have a festive flutter
  • a karaoke night – to belt out your favourite Christmas tunes   
  • a photo booth – to pose in front of a wintery backdrop 
  • a visit from Father Christmas and his elves  – to find out if you’ve been naughty or nice! 

These are all great photo opportunities which will continue for weeks to be a hilarious talking point around the office water cooler. 

Once you have decided what celebratory atmosphere you are aiming for and the functionality you need, we will guide you through the structure and canopy size of the SaddleSpan. We also supply the relevant risk assessments and advise on any adverse weather conditions, to help ensure your festive fun is exactly that.   

 

 

 

 

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Tips for planning a party for friends and family

Thursday 15 July 2021 by Amazing News Editor

From 19 July COVID19 restrictions are due to be relaxed, allowing larger gatherings.

For over a year we’ve all stayed away from large gatherings and missed out on celebrating those big birthdays and milestones with friends and family. From 19 July 2021, when restrictions are due to be lifted, we can look forward to getting our family and friends together to make up for lost time. Planning an event for a large number of people can be daunting, especially after a year of lockdowns and limited social contact, so we’ve put together a list of things to consider to make your catchup celebration one to remember for all the right reasons!

Plan for the British weather
At Amazing Tents we supply event structures for large festivals, but our smaller configurations are perfect for family parties and weddings too. These provide much needed shade and rain cover to keep your party going whatever the weather, and save needing to find an indoor space large enough.

Arrange catering
Preparing food for a large gathering can be quite a feat, so hiring in outside catering can be a great way to reduce the stress of organising a party. There are plenty of options to suit every budget from supermarket food platters to hiring a personal chef! If you bring in outside caterers to work at the party we can provide marquees and tents to accommodate food preparation areas.

Keep your guests hydrated
Its easy to get carried away thinking about alcoholic options like wine and cocktails for parties, but don’t forget to plan non alcoholic drinks for those avoiding alcohol, children and to keep guests hydrated between alcoholic drinks too. Jugs of water with fruit and ice are a great option to keep guests hydrated but also look great and can add to your decoration.

Provide entertainment
Music and other entertainment can be a great way to get the party atmosphere started. It doesn’t have to be expensive, a mobile phone or tablet connected to a speaker is a great option. You could also consider a local band or musician to bring that special touch to your gathering.

Think about the kids
Many family parties will include children, and keeping them entertained means a well-earned break for their parents! Bouncy castles, garden games such as croquet, and organised activities like scavenger hunts are a great way to keep them busy. You might also want to consider a separate marquee or tent to give children a covered space just for them.

A small saddlespan tent configuration for garden partyParty with a saddlespan tent

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WIN! 5 tickets to the Time Out London 50th birthday party

Friday 21 September 2018 by Amazing News Editor

Time Out magazine is turning 50 and to celebrate it’s throwing a massive party. Amazing Tent Co is pleased to be providing the temporary event cover for this event in London, on September 29.

We have five tickets to give-away to a lucky person and their friends – instructions via Facebook and Twitter.

The party takes place in Granary Square, King’s Cross on Saturday, September 29 – a one-night birthday bonanza celebrating the very best of London across food, drink, performance, comedy and music.

 

Tuck into the city’s most amazing street food, handpicked by Time Out London’s Food editor and brought to you by Kerb. Grab a cocktail from their curated bar, featuring the city’s finest drinking institutions and former winners of the Time Out Bar Awards. Then feast your eyes and ears on boundary-pushing, soul-enriching performances, and finish the night shaking it to some ace London DJs.

Tickets cost £30, including a welcome drink. Find out more about the event via Time Out Magazine here.

 

Prize draw to win 5 tickets to the Time Out 50th Party – Terms and Conditions

The closing date for entries to the prize draw is 26th September 2018. Entries received after this date will not be entered into the competition.

One winner will receive the prize of 5 tickets to the Time Out 50th Party. There is no alternative prize and no interest is payable.

All prizes are subject to availability, and Amazing Tent Co Ltd reserves the right to replace the prize with an alternative product of equal or higher value if necessary at its discretion.

No purchase necessary.

The prize draw is open to everyone, except employees and contractors of Amazing Tent Co Ltd, who is a UK resident aged 18 years or over.

The winner will be selected at random after the closing date by an independent judge from all entries. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The winner will be notified by direct message by Thursday 27th September 2018. Following such notification, the winner will be required to contact Amazing Tent Co with their full name and names of four people they nominate to join them

If Amazing Tent Co cannot: (i) contact the winner (via email, phone or messaging) within a reasonable period of time (to be established at Amazing Tent Co Ltd’s sole discretion); or (ii) the winner does not respond with their contact details, Amazing Tent Co Ltd reserves the right to re-draw winners and thereafter until another winner on these terms is found.

It is a condition of entry that the winner’s name will be used for promotional purposes. This will only be in summary.

Unless otherwise stated, the promoter is Amazing Tent Co Ltd, a limited company.

 

 

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