If you had an outdoor wedding with a tent............

melliott09 · August 2010

How early did you reserve your tent/table/chairs, etc.

Also, did you try to bargain with the vendor, and what kind of response did you get?

FutureMrsDudley55 · August 2010

I would probably reserve them and arrange a deposit for them at the same time that I booked the tent, most likely. Then, I would receive a final head count for how many tables and chairs I would actually need, and then pay off the remaining balance on them. Or you could just wait until you have your final head count and order them then, but you run the risk of the company potentially not having enough at the time of your wedding.

travellerlisa · August 2010

We booked our tent in January and the tables/chairs in March or April - the wedding's in two weeks.

bbyckes · August 2010

We booked our tent 10 days before the wedding. Seriously. I would definitely not recommend doing this. haha

I actually did try and bargain and we got a larger "framed" tent for the "pulled" tent price. Be careful when ordering your tent - if you don't want poles in your tent, ask for a framed tent and not a pulled tent.

I booked my table and chairs way in advance. In January for a July wedding.

[Deleted User] · August 2010

I would recommend calling around and asking when the company recommends booking. I got a quote from a bigger rental company and they wanted me to reserve at 4 months out. A smaller company (which I ended up using) only needed 2 months' notice.

I also recommend waiting until you have a firm headcount. Not necessarily when all your RSVPs are in, but when you have a better idea so you dn't end up getting a tent you don't need.

Sue-n-Kevin · August 2010

I have over a year until my wedding, but have already researched online the prices that companies around here charge. I made a spreadsheet with their prices for tent, linens, tableware and dancefloor. My venue provides the tables and chairs. I just googled "tent rentals" and added city & state.

I probably won't lock them in for a few months, but wanted to get an idea, as I've also asked my caterers for the fees they charge to supply this stuff. We are booking caterers soon, so I wanted a comparison. Most caterers can supply this stuff, but based on the quotes I have, they charge more.

Good luck. Hope that helps.

subdola · August 2010

I booked in January for a July wedding, and yes we tried to haggle a bit, it got us nowhere but their prices were fair. I think this all depends on the company you use. We gave a final headcount (for tables/chairs etc) 10 days before.

awick14 · August 2010

For our chairs they recommended at least 4-6 months in advance and you had to have your final head count in by 7 days before the wedding. Up to 2 days before you could add on more if needed but not take away.

clbo1984 · August 2010

We booked our caterer and SHE worked with the rental company to get a percentage off, and I didn't have to worry about it!

emango83 · August 2010

Not sure if you've seen these - but the Raj Tents are absolutely drool worthy...so gorgeous!

http://www.my-wedding-concierge.com/Wedding-Trends/Raj%20Tents

davenia7 · August 2010

Here in Charleston you have to book early. Especially for peak seasons. We've had bookings at the tent rental company up to a year and a half in advance. Therefore if in a destination wedding location and in peak season, the earlier the better.

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