It’s not just the heat and humidity outside your enclosed, outdoor-wedding tent—or the steamy love fest going on between you and your new husband—that will have your guests guzzling down all the cold beverages they can grab and slowly stripping themselves of the their evening wear. The air temperature, DJ or band equipment, the fresh-from-the-oven food and the body heat of all your guests all work together to make it a hot time in the old tent tonight! I have four words for you—portable air conditioning, baby!
I imagine you don’t want to swelter and drip beads of sweat down your gown during your first dance either. If your tented wedding reception is set for a melting-hot month, a portable air conditioner is not merely a luxury—it’s a necessity.
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW…
when you shop for a rental tents and portable air conditioning. I did some research of my own. Here’s what I learned:
- White event tents with clear, plastic windows may look more attractive to you, but they’re less efficient at keeping out the heat of the sun’s rays, so air conditioning should be strongly considered.
- An insulated (or black-out) tent has a layer of insulation between the white tent fabric to prevent the transfer of heat through the tent wall, keeping the space somewhat cooler. Insulated tents may have a slightly higher rental rate. (As with all of your wedding needs, shop around!)
- When shopping for your tent, you need to know the approximate number of people attending, if yours is a buffet or served dinner, whether you’re having a DJ, a band or neither and if you need space for a dance floor. This will help determine the square-footage you require.
- A tented wedding venue with a seated dinner requires about 15 square feet per person.
- A typical 40′ x 60′ tent, with a dance floor, has a seating capacity of approximately 150-160 people. (Capacity numbers may vary based on the tent company.)
- A 40′ x 60′ tent requires at 20-ton portable air conditioner. I found a 20-ton portable AC with a weekend rental rate of $2,500, which includes delivery, set up/retrieval and a generator.
- Don’t be afraid to negotiate!
And, of course, always stay cool!
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it’s a very good ideal, how can i get some say 25 in number
Yeah they are essential when it’s hot, there’s nothing worse than being in a hot tent with no fresh air when you’re wearing your suit.