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Event Planning Resources
Four decades of setup knowledge, written down. No fluff — the same advice we give on the phone.
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The questions every event planner asks us, answered properly.
What Size Tent Do I Need? A Guest-Count Guide
Tent sizing by guest count — from 20-guest backyard parties to 200+ guest weddings. Square footage rules of thumb and real examples from a Southern Illinois rental company.
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Pole Tent vs. Frame Tent: Which One Does Your Event Need?
The practical differences between pole tents and frame tents — surfaces, anchoring, interior space, and looks — explained by a Southern Illinois tent rental company.
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The Southern Illinois Backyard Wedding Checklist
Everything a backyard wedding needs that a venue would normally provide — tent, flooring, power, restrooms, parking, and a rain plan — from a rental company that's set up hundreds of them.
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How to Build a Rain Plan for an Outdoor Event
A practical rain plan for outdoor events in Southern Illinois: decision deadlines, tent and sidewall options, ground protection, and what to do about wind.
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