So, you decided to have an outdoor party this year, called a tent rental company and ordered a tent for your big bash. Now that you have that all squared away, you need to send out the invites and find a catering company. But, what if the tent isn’t big enough to hold everyone who RSVPs? What if the food cannot fit underneath the tent? Unfortunately, these are all questions that you should have answered before you ordered a tent. After all, there are many more things to think about besides whether or not your guests stay dry at your party!

If you want to guarantee that you have the perfect outdoor tent event, here are a few things that you need to do before you call a rental service:

Have the guest list finalized, and send out the invitations.

The success of your event will always be dependent on how well you plan ahead. And, having as close as an idea as possible of who will be attending is very important. In fact, if you do not have a rough idea, you may find yourself with a tent that is either too small, or end up paying for one that is too big.

Know where your budget lies.

Never plan any party without a budget. If you are unwilling to set a budget, you may find yourself spending too much money on things at certain places (including the tent) that many other places might have available cheaper. Therefore, it is also important to keep a list of how much everything costs!

Make sure you have enough space for everything and everyone!

It is likely that the majority of the people on your guest list will not have a great time if they are unable to move around. After all, going to a party implies that you can “party.” If your guest are stuck underneath a tent all night and in a chair, it is unlikely that they will come to another party like that again!

Inevitably, there are so many things that you can do to ensure you host the perfect party. If you would like to find the right tent, as well as get some help planning your event, we are definitely ready to help here at Tents & Events.