e tents' beauty may be what first attracts customers, but what is
perhaps more impressive is how well the tents stand up to the elements.
Wind and rain can cause leaks and send guests scattering, and while this
may be memorable, most brides would rather the memories be of the
glamour of the event and not the disaster.
For its ability to hold up in bad weather, Sperry Tents stands behind
their product as they know firsthand what they can sustain. "Tropical
Storm Hanna (2008) was pretty severe. Our tents held strong. Various
unnamed micro-bursts and sustained wind come to mind. We babysat
a Sperry Tent all night in Cape May with winds over 55mph. e tent
performed very well, and the wedding (the next day) was a huge success,"
Larkin said.
e company offers unique tents as well, like a dark blue tent with
white stars. According to Larkin, his New Jersey customers oen
request the larger, antique white tents. He regularly supplies tents to
accommodate 300 people but has rented ones large enough to cover 500
guests. "is means we have to be creative when we're installing around
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