When planning an outdoor event, it’s important to consider renting a tent. Tents can provide shelter from the rain, provide shade for your guests, and can add to the look and feel of your event.
There are two main types of rental tents; there is the frame tent and the pole tent.
Pole tents require at least one center pole to support the tent. These tents have poles around the perimeter with ropes that connect the tent skin to the ground.
Frame tents are built using aluminum poles which connect together to create a frame for the tent to go on. When staked into the ground, frame tents are the most secure tent rental option. Frame tents do not require center poles, so there is nothing to obstruct or interfere with your décor. Because of this, all BRAVO! tents are frame tents.
Within our frame tents, we have three styles of tents:
- High Peak
- Hip
- Gable
The High Peak style is only available on our smaller tents: 10’x10’, 15’x15’, 20’x20’, and 20’x40’
Hip tents have a sloped roof with all four sides coming together in the center.
Gable tents have sides which are flat and 40’ wide. From the gable end, tent sections are added in 15’ increments. So, you could have a 40’x15’, 40’x30’, 40’x45’ and so forth. Though, a 40’x15’ would look a little strange.
We also offer band shell tents, which are used to cover a stage and performance.
Tent Accessories:
Leg Covers: Fabric that drapes around the poles to cover the legs of the tent.
Side Walls: Walls with or without windows which are used to enclose the tent. They are perfect for colder weather, and can be seen in the picture of the gable tent.
Tent Liners: Fabric that is draped from the ceiling to cover the frame of the tent. This adds an elegant and soft look to your tent.
Before looking into tents, come prepared. A few things you will be asked:
- How many guests?
- What all is going under the tent? Chairs, tables, dance floor
- Do you need a stage for a band or DJ?
- Will you need lighting and/or climate control ex: heaters, fans, AC?
Knowing the answers to these questions will make your tent planning experience go much smoother.
As always, if you have any questions…give us a call 843.413.0525






Very informative blog. I just got into renting tents and think this is a great article to explain different styles of tents to your customers.