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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!

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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.

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.

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

Jen Owsley — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:56:00 +0000

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:

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.

We love the aisle decor on our benches!

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

gorgeous floral centerpiece by Sharla Flock Designs

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

Photos by Gia Canali and Sara Remington

The Outdoor Bridal Suite

Jen Owsley — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:14:12 +0000

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.

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

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

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

A Tent Creates an Outdoor Room for your Wedding Ceremony

Jen Owsley — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:58:02 +0000

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.

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

Above photos by Sara Remington

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.

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.

Highlights from the 2009 Wedding Season

Jen Owsley — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:02:40 +0000

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Our tables down on the farm in Winters, CA

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

Farm tables featured at a wedding in Geyserville

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

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!

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.

Wedding designed by Alison Events at Durham Ranch in Calistoga

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!

A Grand Wedding at the Menlo Circus Club

Jen Owsley — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:55:41 +0000

In mid-August, we had the pleasure of working at the Penninsula’s Menlo Circus Club for an incredible wedding with Cay Lemon of Zest Productions and Jeffrey Adair of J. Floral Art. We installed a 64′x124′ tent (our largest) on the polo field to accommodate 400 wedding guests. In order to create a seamless and elegant entry into our tent, we designed and built a custom wood structure, 80 feet in length, that coordinated with our tent’s wood poles. J. Floral Art draped sheer white fabric over the top of the covered walkway, then gathered each section at the support poles with roses. He completed the approach with two beautiful floral arrangements flanking the entrance.

During the daylight hours, the interior of the tent was designed with shades of white with pink accents, including custom pennants on each tent peak. As night fell, Zephyr Tents pattern-washed the canopy and dining room in pink swirls creating a dramatic atmosphere for the after-dark festivities. As a personal touch, we projected the bride and groom’s monogram on the center of the white dancefloor.

The guests enjoyed a late-night dj lounge in the club and were treated to a pink spotlit exit from the bride and groom as they drove away via Rolls Royce. A grand ending to a beautiful event.

A Beautiful June Wedding on a Geyserville Ranch

Jen Owsley — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:24:36 +0000

On a perfect early summer day, the bride readied herself beneath a small canopy at her family ranch in Geyserville. Guests sat on hay bales for the exchange of vows under a large Oak tree surrounded by vineyards. Horse-drawn wagons transported guests to cocktails at the barn adorned with a beautiful wreath and garland created by Valerie Arelt. There Jimtown Catering served delicious hor d’oeuvres and signature cocktails. The bride and groom welcomed everyone to the tent to dine at farm tables tastefully decorated with ivory runners and gorgeous persimmon roses. Guests danced late into the evening under the glow of Japanese lanterns and uplighting on surrounding trees. We were so honored to be a part of creating another beautiful celebration!

Featured Wedding Venue – Bear Flag Farm

Jen Owsley — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:52:15 +0000

We are fortunate to visit many special places and wanted to share some recent photos from one of our favorites. Bear Flag Farm is a Northern California organic farm specializing in beautiful weddings. Tina Reikes, farmer girl and wedding designer, creates gorgeous events together with her clients and vendors. Lavendar fields, sunflowers, olives, vineyards, stone fruit trees and heirloom tomatoes – what better place to celebrate life, love and food. We especially enjoy seeing the changes on the farm throughout the seasons.

Thank you to Cooper Carras, Gene Higa & Ann Hamilton for the beautiful photos!

A Russian River Wedding with Moroccan Flair

Jen Owsley — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:38:03 +0000

Along the Russian River, there’s an unassuming location, perfect for a couple with a vision. Parker’s Resort is a campground in Guerneville and rents out for private events. The bride and groom chose a Moroccan theme – the dinner tent was adorned with Moroccan hanging lanterns (rented from Raj Tents) and colorful paper lanterns were hung in the blue star lounge tent complete with Moroccan furnishings. The guests danced into the wee hours al fresco under a canopy of bistro lights. Just another testament to our tents’ ability to transform a space and act as a blank canvas for a variety of motifs.

A Wedding Down Under in Sonoma Valley

Jen Owsley — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:26:16 +0000

This Aussie-inspired wedding was one of our first and still remains a favorite. The manzanita branches were clustered together on the center poles to make “trees”. Natural sisal carpet, wood tables, and unique chairs created an elegant outback setting. With native flowers and a menu filled with Aussie nods, guests were transported down under.