Describe the reception you want to host
Start by deciding what will happen under the canopy. Drinks and conversation, a seated meal and an evening party each need a different layout. For a reception in Macclesfield or Prestbury, give the team the exact event address and explain whether the tent is the main event space or an addition to an indoor venue.
List the total number of guests and the number who need a dining seat at the same time. Include the bar, buffet and entertainment in that first brief. A guest count on its own does not show how much usable space your event needs.
Use current sizes as a starting point
The current quote builder lists stretch tents at 7.5 × 5m, 7.5 × 10m, 10.5 × 15m and 22.5 × 15m. These are product dimensions, not a guarantee of usable floor area or the complete installation footprint. The final configuration must be assessed for your site.
Share the table style you prefer and any fixed furniture already on the property. Ask the team to explain pole positions, edges and the proposed entrance before you settle the seating plan. Avoid choosing a size from a photograph of a different event.
Plan the connection to the rest of the event
Walk the route from the house or venue to the tent, then to the toilets and guest collection point. Decide where drinks will be served and how food will reach the tables. Discuss lighting and accessible movement with the relevant suppliers.
If you want the tent beside a terrace or building, send photographs showing the whole area and its approach. Do not assume it can be attached to the building. Any connection, anchoring and clearance requirements need the supplier’s assessment and the property owner’s agreement.
Discuss the proposed shelter before booking
Ask what the proposed setup means for open sides, flooring and your event season. Share the event timings so the team can discuss the period when guests will be using the space. Weather limitations and any contingency arrangements should be agreed before you confirm the booking.
Keep the final plan in one place and share relevant details with the caterer and entertainment supplier. If you add guests or change the furniture, ask for the layout to be reviewed rather than adding items to the edge of the original drawing.
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