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February 3, 2011

Good to Know: Super Sperry Tents

Posted by Shira Savada

We love Sperry Tents, and we’re excited that they’re now available in 15 states! Their sailcloth tents come in all shapes and sizes — you’ll surely find a perfect fit for your outdoor wedding. Plus, they can customize the shade of their flag tops to match your event’s color palette.

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Action! A Dodge Ram Television Commercial Features Zephyr Tents

We had our television debut this summer starring in a nationwide Dodge Ram truck commercial.  The folks producing the bit searched all over California for the perfect tent for their concept and they found Zephyr Tents.  Our crew had a good time with this one – the guys were even hired as extras!

Check it out here: Flickr Video

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Zephyr Tents Now Offers Hardwood Flooring for Events!

Introducing beautiful lay-down pine-plank hardwood flooring for your next event under the stars or under a tent. This environmentally-friendly flooring option is aesthetically pleasing and “greener” than carpeting or installing astroturf.  The floor is reusable unlike the floor coverings that ultimately end up in the landfill.

Our pine-plank floor turns your event space into a elegant dining room. And because your entire event will be on hardwood, there is no need for the added cost of a dance floor.

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photos courtesy of Sperry Tents Seacoast.

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Let it Rain – Sperry Tents are Weatherproof

I’ve heard the rumors…”Their tents aren’t rain proof”  Huh?  Where does this come from?   Our tents are built on the east coast by an experienced sail-maker and have weathered some serious hurricane seasons.  We have experienced our own windy, stormy weekends where traditional frame tents have come down and our handcrafted sailcloth tents withstood the elements.  I love this video our friends in Virginia shot under a Sperry Tent in a nasty storm on an exposed hilltop.   Bottom Line – Sperry Tents do not leak – check it out for yourselves!

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Daily Candy Recommends Sperry Tents in their Spring Wedding Planning Guide!

Congratulations to our Sperry Tents family for their mention in Daily Candy this month!

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Planning a Wedding Spring 2010

It’s your day, so it should be your way. Here are some ideas to ensure it’s extra special.

Model Bride
Sometimes something old is better than something new. If vintage is your thing, The Vintage Bride will rock your nostalgic world (there’s a fab flapper dress up for grabs). Put a twist on modern tradition with Twigs & Honey’s creamy lace crown, a perfect alternative to a veil.

emersonmade!Maid Service
Be kind to your attendants: Let them wear the black dress of their choice and outfit them inEmersonMade flower sashes for pops of color.Calendar bracelets that feature the date of your nuptials are perfect tokens of your appreciation.

franklin + gower!Main Man

It’s his day, too; a pair ofFranklin + Gower’s custom trousers will make him feel equally decked out. If you’ve got deep pockets, surprise him with custom initial cuff links.

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Finger on the Pulse

You’ll be wearing that piece forever, so ensure it’s really special. St. Kilda jewelry, designed by Nora Kogan, is new to the bridal market and makes extraordinary engagement and wedding rings (think pink sapphire eternity band and snake-head settings).

sperry tents!Take Cover
A tent is a tent, right? Wrong. Boutique Tents has eight styles of outdoor cover in a plethora of color schemes and edges; the pros’ll create one custom if none suit your fancy. East Coasters will thrill at the sight of stunning Sperry Tents’s hand-sewn sailcloth pavilions.

smitten sticks!It’s the Little Things
Whether you take off on a boat, bobsled, or Bentley,“Just Married” kits really make a charming statement. Hand out Smitten Sticks to guests, set up a photo booth, and great shots are guaranteed.

chewing the cud!Write on Track
Keep the invitation process simple and stylish with Chewing the Cud’s just-launched e-commerce site. With cheeky and cheerful letterpress and flat options, there’s something to suit everyone’s style.

charleston crepe company!
Cut Through the Layers
In lieu of a traditional cake, opt for Charleston Crepe Company’s brand newtiered wedding treats, available with chocolate or vanilla cream between layers of crepe.



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Zephyr Tents’ Farm Table Lands on the Cover of Martha Stewart Weddings Spring 2010!

msw spring 2010 cover

It’s sort of like the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue of the wedding industry!

Tod Owsley of Zephyr Tents designed and built these beautiful tables.  Here is a photo of our warehouse during production:

farm table production photo

Within the magazine, there is a huge spread on Eunice Moyle of Hello!Lucky and Daniel James’ amazing wedding.  Their whimsical and creative celebration was unlike any other – no detail was left undone.  Below are some photos of our wares.

benches with flowers

We love the aisle decor on our benches!

eunice daniel ceremony stage

Tod and crew built the reclaimed wood stage and the dance floor

hello! lucky farm table setting

gorgeous floral centerpiece by Sharla Flock Designs

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Eunice and Sabrina Moyle dyed the coffee filters for these lovely pink pom-pom garlands.

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Photos by Gia Canali and Sara Remington

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The Outdoor Bridal Suite

A bridal tent is a great solution for those reception sites that don’t have a private area designated for the bride and bridesmaids to ready themselves.   Applying make-up in natural light is always a good idea and fresh air will calm those pre-ceremony butterflies.  Furnish the tent with lounge-type furniture, have something cold to drink (with bubbles perhaps?), and maybe even a framed photo of the husband-to-be.

16'round bride

A 16′ round bridal tent complete with sub-floor and sisal carpet.  We love the Manzanita branches on the tent poles.

hello lucky bridal tent

A bride makes her debut from our bridal tent.  Photo source – Martha Stewart Weddings

16round bridal tent

This bride chose to have her hair and make-up done al fresco.

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A Black Tie Wedding on a West Marin Dairy Farm

We were delighted to work with Green Girl Events on an intimate wedding in Tomales, just north of Point Reyes Station.  The site was bare when we arrived – just a hill on a cow pasture with a view of the bay.  Lucky cows.

Several hours later, the farmland was transformed with a carpeted sub-floor, tents and lighting.  The guests arrived dressed in formal attire and enjoyed a performance by professional opera singers, fine food by Inverness caterer, Indian Peach, and dancing into the wee hours.

Photos graciously shared by Paige Green Photography.

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GG adirondack chairs

GG tents

GG farm tableGG entrance

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GG bride and groom first danceGG band in tent

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GG round bar tentGG italian bistro lights

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A Tent Creates an Outdoor Room for your Wedding Ceremony

Rebecca Feeney, of Custom Event Group, recently shared some lovely images of a wedding on which we collaborated.    The ceremony and cocktail reception were held under a 46×80′ tent.  Too often in California, wedding guests sit in the hot sun hoping the wedding vows will commence before the heat becomes unbearable.  A tent can be incorporated into a natural setting without obstructing views and provide a retreat for your guests from that afternoon summer sun.

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Custom Event Group 8

Designer Kathy Hoffman once again wows us with her style – love the use of vibrant yellows and oranges.

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Above photos by Sara Remington

Martha Stewart ceremony tent

This photo was featured in the 2010 Winter issue of Martha Stewart Weddings, Anniversary Edition.  The chuppah was adorned with olive branches and magnolia leaves.

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For this wedding at di Rosa Preserva in Napa, the tent was used as shelter from the rain.  Designer, Kathy Hoffman created a beautiful contemporary floral design.

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Highlights from the 2009 Wedding Season

We have a passion for weddings and it’s a good thing since weddings make up the majority of our business.  From great locations, wood furniture, custom built walkways and new round chandeliers, looking back on last year’s wedding season, here are some of the highlights.

1.  GREAT Locations!

Borden day

Stinson Beach – an idyllic setting.  We built a wood sub floor on the beach and constructed a walkway up through the dunes to the house.

Borden night

Once guests were in the tent for dinner, we had our crew place our custom cordless wood LED pathway lights for the guests to exit the tent safely.

Zion

An intimate wedding in Zion National Park, Utah.  Our tents fit gracefully into even the most natural of settings.

Durango bridge

Wedding Planner, Rebecca Reategui, invited our tents and lighting to Durango, Colorado.    Durango inside day

Also in Durango, floral designer, Ariella Chezar, provided gorgeous centerpieces and decor.

Durango night outside

Zephyr Tents installed a custom gobo wash on the dance floor as well as over 100 Japanese lanterns hung above the tables.  Suspended lanterns in the trees provided decorative pathway lighting for the guests.

2.  Our Farm Tables, Benches & Wood Bar were VERY well received.

Autry farm tables

Our tables down on the farm in Winters, CA

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Custom wood bar and Adirondack furniture at a wedding in Sonoma Valley

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Farm tables featured at a wedding in Geyserville

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Benches set-up for a ceremony in the lavender field at Bear Flag Farm

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Farm Tables at a wedding in Petaluma

3.  Custom Wood Walkway

We love to build stuff!  We constructed this gorgeous walkway for a Menlo Circus Club wedding planned by Zest Productions and designer J Floral Art. These wood structures are individual 8′ sections and can be made any length.  They are quite versatile – a structure over a bar or food station, a chuppah, a canopy over a long dining table….whatever strikes your fancy!

menlo circus club walkway

4.  Arrondi Chandeliers – designed by Tod Owsley of Zephyr Tents

These beautiful 48″ round chandeliers can be installed under a tent or in a reception room.  They are illuminated with exposed filament bulbs or LED pillar candles.

durham ranch chandeliers

Wedding designed by Alison Events at Durham Ranch in Calistoga

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A wedding produced by Green Girl Events in Point Reyes debuted the chandeliers with LED candles.

We are gearing up for this year’s weddings and cannot wait to see what 2010 will bring!


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