Tented Weddings:
Open Sky, Intimate Setting, Every Detail Handled
A tented wedding has a feeling that's hard to replicate — open sky overhead, soft light through canvas, the energy of a celebration that's entirely your own. The planning behind it is more complex than most couples expect. That's exactly what we're here for.
Why Tented Weddings?
Tented weddings offer something most fixed venues can't: complete design freedom. The layout, the lighting, the entire atmosphere is built from the ground up around your vision. Couples exploring tent wedding venues often discover the planning complexity after they've already fallen in love with the idea. Done right, the result is a setting that couldn't exist anywhere else.
What We Do That Most Couples Don't Expect
We're not a tent company. We're the team that makes a tented wedding work — finding the right supplier, coordinating every vendor on the same timeline, and handling every logistical and administrative detail, including permits, so none of it lands on you.
Supplier Vetting
We work with tent rental companies we've seen perform well — structurally sound, properly insured, and experienced with the pace of a wedding day.
Site Assessment
Not every location is tent-ready. We evaluate ground conditions, power access, and delivery logistics before anything gets confirmed.
Vendor Coordination
Your florist, caterer, lighting designer, and tent crew all need to operate on the same schedule. We build that schedule and hold everyone to it.
Planning
What Happens If It Rains?
Every couple asks us this. The answer isn't "don't worry" — it's a plan we build before you even sign a vendor contract. The right tent structure for your season, sidewall decisions confirmed in advance, a clear protocol for the days leading up to the event. We've already thought it through.
Designing the Day
GUIDANCE
A tent doesn't come with a built-in kitchen, and that changes everything from service flow to bar placement to power needs. We coordinate between your caterer and your tent supplier so those logistics are invisible on the day — guests just experience a beautifully run dinner.
Catering in a Tented Setting
The tent structure is the beginning, not the end. We coordinate with florists and lighting designers who know how to work with canvas and height — people who've planned events like this before and do it well.
Lighting
Lighting is what separates a beautiful tented wedding from a remarkable one. Chandeliers, bistro strings, uplighting — we work with designers who treat the canvas ceiling as the feature it is.
Florals & Installations
Height and scale read differently under a tent. We work with florists who design for it — installations that make the structure feel intentional, not incidental.
Layout & Flow
From the ceremony through to the last dance, we design the floor plan around how the night should feel for you and your guests.
"A tented wedding gives us something most venues can't — a true blank canvas. Every element, from where the dance floor sits to how the light falls at dinner, is a decision we make together with the couple. That's what makes them so personal. And honestly, the ones I'm most proud to have planned."
— Tionna van Gundy, Founder & Owner, Wedicity
COORDINATION
What Our Couples Say
"Every wedding I've shot that they've planned is like stepping into a dream — everything just flows. What really strikes me about the Wedicity team is their heart. They pour so much love and attention into each wedding, making sure every detail reflects the couple's story. It's not just their incredible organization; it's the warmth and genuine care they show to everyone involved."
— Lauren Ashley Studios, Wedding Photographer
"Kristina and the Wedicity team did an amazing job helping us bring our vision to life. From recommending vendors to creating a manageable timeline to managing all vendor communications and finally executing the day — we wouldn't have been able to do it without them. The cost is well worth the peace of mind that comes with knowing a team is handling everything."
— Brian Cancian
Ready?! Let's Plan Together
Next Steps
Inquire
Complete our inquiry form, and we'll get back to you promptly to schedule a 30-minute consultation discovery call — where we can connect and learn about your wedding dreams.
Consultation Discovery Call
During your discovery session, we’ll get to know you and your fiancé, discuss what’s most important to you, the level of planning and design you’re seeking, and start envisioning your dream wedding weekend. You'll also learn about our approach, and if we’re a good fit, we’ll schedule a proposal review to move forward.
Proposal Review
In the Proposal Review, we’ll outline what you can expect working with us, go over our full planning and design process, and answer all your questions. You’ll leave this meeting feeling excited, confident, and ready to move forward with a trusted partner by your side!
On-Boarding & Kick-Off Call
The Wedicity Planning Experience officially begins! We’ll get you onboarded into our planning platform and schedule an initial Kick-Off Call. Prior to the call, you'll complete our Wedding Party Questionnaire and Wedding Foundation Guide — helping us get to know you, your priorities, and vision for your day.
Let's Create Something Beautiful Together!
Ready to start planning your unforgettable wedding weekend? Contact Wedicity today to schedule your personalized consultation.
Tented Weddings Frequently asked questions
What is a tented wedding?
An outdoor celebration held under a temporary tent structure — open-air atmosphere with protection from the elements. Common styles include sailcloth, clear-span, and marquee tents, each with different aesthetics and structural strengths.
How much does a tented wedding cost?
Costs vary based on tent style, flooring, lighting, and climate control. For current benchmarks, see Zola's tent rental cost guide or WeddingWire's wedding rentals guide. Wedicity helps couples build a realistic budget across every supplier involved.
Do we need a permit for a tented wedding?
Often yes, and requirements vary by location. The Wedicity team handles all permitting so it never lands on your plate.
What happens if it rains?
We plan for it from day one — the right structure for the season, sidewall decisions confirmed in advance, and a clear protocol for the days leading up to the event.
Is a tented wedding harder to plan than an indoor wedding?
More moving parts, yes — which is exactly why an experienced coordinator matters. The vendor list is longer, but the result is a setting that's entirely yours.
What makes working with Wedicity different from hiring a tent company directly?
A tent company delivers a structure. Wedicity builds the whole event around it — every vendor, every timeline, every what-if, handled.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Wedicity, diversity, inclusion, and love in all forms are at the heart of what we do.
We are proud to be a LGBTQ+ Friendly, Denomination-Wide, and Racially/Culturally Inclusive wedding planning team — leading with a service-first mentality and a passion for creating joyful, meaningful celebrations.
Hate has no place here. Love is Love!
Our Locations
At Wedicity, as a destination Wedding planning service, we offer our services across the country and in various worldwide destinations from coast to coast, including New York, Southern California, Aspen, Italy, Amalfi Coast, and Paris. Our team of expert wedding planners and event designers are ready to create unforgettable experiences for you and your guests.
Chicago & US Based Weddings
To learn more about our planning and design services and how we can help you plan your dream wedding, please contact us using the form above. Our team is based out of Chicago and services weddings from City to Coast!
Looking to get away for an intimate wedding celebration or bring the entire family to a destination wedding abroad? Pack your bags and we'll take care of the rest! Serving the US and beyond.
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