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Martha Stewart Weddings Loves Sperry Tents!

Jen Owsley — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:10:10 +0000

And we love a Martha Stewart Weddings endorsement!

February 3, 2011

Good to Know: Super Sperry Tents

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.

Action! A Dodge Ram Television Commercial Features Zephyr Tents

Jen Owsley — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:39:17 +0000

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: Click here to view the embedded video.

Zephyr Tents Now Offers Hardwood Flooring for Events!

Jen Owsley — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:29:19 +0000

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.

photos courtesy of Sperry Tents Seacoast.

Let it Rain – Sperry Tents are Weatherproof

Jen Owsley — Tue, 11 May 2010 03:13:05 +0000

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!

Click here to view the embedded video.

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

Jen Owsley — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:19:55 +0000

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

Walk the Wed Carpet

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Black Tie Wedding on a West Marin Dairy Farm

Jen Owsley — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:26:50 +0000

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.

A Word From the Sperry Tents Family – A Tidewater Tent is Simply Not a Sperry Tent

Jen Owsley — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:26:43 +0000

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

As many of you are the first to receive a call from a newly engaged bride, or any individual that is planning to host an event, we would like to reacquaint you with Sperry Tents. Most of you are familiar with our tents but you may not be aware of the evolution of the product or of the fact that we just finished and moved into a new 10,000 square foot warehouse and manufacturing facility in Rochester, MA (stop by, it’s the big wooden barn in the center of town). We also want to address a matter of immediate concern regarding what an authentic Sperry Tent is and where you can rent them.

I had hoped to save this letter for the “off-season”, but there is already enough confusion out there that I feel we should create some clarity regarding the matter before we are in the midst of the September and October wedding madness and all of the sudden it is November. It is often said that “imitation is the ultimate form of flattery”, and that “if you are going to be original, you can expect to be copied”. Well, as you may or may not be aware, there is now a ‘knock-off’ version of our tent designs out there that is being promoted as “sailcloth tents” for “fair-weather events”.

Our obvious concern – in fact it has happened – is that people are going to confuse these new tents with ours and we will be associated with tents that cannot stand up to the elements. Or worse, these tents will fail in heavy weather and people will assume all sailcloth tents are fragile, leaky structures. With over 30 years of innovation and refinement in response to the demands of both our customers and the Mother Nature on the coast of New England, we are highly confident in our tents and the event services we provide. Along with the new facility we have also invested in a new computer cutting machine and state of the art machines for sealing the reinforcement patches and the seams, all of which contribute to a product that is both durable and watertight. We are not building ‘fair-weather’ tents.

We want people to understand that this new product is not a Sperry Tent, and that the only place you can find an authentic Sperry Tent is from the licensed Sperry Tent companies found on our website (please see www.sperrytents.com for locations). Something being called a sailcloth tent from anyone other than a licensed Sperry Tents rental company is simply not a Sperry Tent.

I appreciate you taking the time to read this. We look forward to continuing to work together with you.

Best Wishes,

Tim Sperry