You have decided after much deliberation that your wedding is going to be outdoors. You’ve pictured a garden-themed wedding, with flowers, the warm sun and all the work, but you have to take into consideration the unpredictable weather.
You never really can tell what the weather’s countenance would be on that day, so you decide to get a wedding tent as well.
The only hitch is that you don’t even know the sort of tent you’d want, what your options are (are there even any), and how much a wedding tent costs. Lucky for you, you will find that out in a few seconds.
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Types of Wedding Tents
Yes, dears, there are different types of tents. Not all tents are the same poled canopies. There are various options available to you with their unique features.
- Pole tents: This is the usual type everyone pictures. It mostly goes on grass and has to be staked to the earth. The good thing about tents is that you can find different options within one type. You could have the normal open-poled tent, or you can switch it up a bit and go for a poled tent with French windows. It gives your tent a whole different vibe. This is a nice option, but there are others that you should explore.
- Frame tents: This is like a super tent compared to the poled tents because it isn’t restricted to just grass. You can mount it on any surface: concrete, bricks, decks, wherever you want. Usually, most frame tents have walls and square footage, but if you want them to seem more open without the need for fans, heaters, or air conditioners, you can opt for a clear or open-frame tent. You retain the square shape on whatever surface you want, and you are not closed in by synthetic walls.
- Fabric tents: This, by far, is the most unique tent out there. It is called a Sperry tent by many, and it’s made from traditional vinyl.
Your choice of tent may not be solely decided by your preference but also by the amount of space you have; pole tents need wider spaces than frame tents do. So you will have to consider your space as well.
How much do wedding tents cost?
There isn’t a particular known price for wedding tents; however, based on geography, you could narrow a few estimates down.
- In Ghana, for example, on the Jiji website, you could find tents for 150-5000GHC, all based on the capacity of guests it can take as well as tent type.
- In Nigeria, on the same website, 200,000-700,000 Naira.
These prices may vary depending on the state of the country and could be much cheaper if you choose to rent instead. Going into the local markets or getting from a wholesaler is much cheaper than the online option.
Do keep in mind that the price of wedding tents varies from place to place. So you will have to set your wedding tent budget to the capacity of guests and the type of tent you prefer.
