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2026 Wedding Color Trends for Tented Weddings in Delaware, PA & Eastern Shore MD
As couples across Delaware, Eastern Shore Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Southern New Jersey plan their 2026 weddings, color palettes are becoming bolder, warmer, and far more expressive — especially for tented weddings. From coastal estates in Cape May to countryside…
Transformative Teal: The 2026 Wedding Color Trend You’ll Be Seeing Everywhere
Every year, the design world waits for the Pantone Color of the Year — but for 2026, trend forecasters WGSN and Coloro are already ahead of the curve with their prediction: Transformative Teal. This deep, elegant teal-green shade — a blend of blue’s serenity and…
Planning an Early Spring Wedding? Here’s How to Embrace the Season’s Fresh Start
Planning a wedding in early spring brings a sense of renewal, hope, and fresh possibilities. It’s the perfect time to incorporate nature’s awakening into your celebration—from blossoms and color palettes to the subtle warmth that signals the end of winter. Here are…
Clear Vinyl Tents in Winter: What You Need to Know
Why Clear Vinyl Tenting Requires Extra Care in Winter Clear top tents and sidewalls have become a popular choice for outdoor events, offering a sleek, modern look that lets natural light shine through. They create a beautiful, open atmosphere, making them especially…
Mocha Mousse: The 2025 Wedding Color Trend You’ll Want to Embrace
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is turning heads—and inspiring weddings everywhere. Meet Mocha Mousse, a rich, earthy neutral that blends timeless elegance with cozy warmth. Imagine the comforting hues of a perfectly crafted latte meeting upscale sophistication. Th…
Introducing Our New Twin Center Pole 66’ Wide Sailcloth Tent
One of the standout features of sailcloth tents is their natural wood center poles and side poles, which bring a touch of natural elegance to any event.
Top Outdoor Event Ideas
Hosting an event outdoors offers endless possibilities to make your gathering memorable. Here are some of the top outdoor event ideas to bring people together in unique, engaging ways. 1. Outdoor Weddings Outdoor weddings have become popular as couples seek…
Top Reasons to Host an Outdoor Event
Outdoor events offer guests a fresh and memorable experience, where they can enjoy nature while celebrating together. Whether you are hosting a trade show, artisan festival, College Commencement, or company party; Here are five top benefits of taking your next event…
Tips to Master Your Wedding Tent Layout
Make the best use of your tent layout by organizing functional areas—such as dining tables, dance floors, and bars—so they work together effortlessly.
Creating Your Perfect Wedding Theme
Creating the perfect wedding theme goes far beyond color palettes and décor—it’s about evoking the desired atmosphere, personality, and style. With the right rental selections, couples can seamlessly craft a theme that aligns with their vision.
How to Incorporate Rentals Into Your Next Inauguration Party
Planning an inauguration party is an exciting opportunity to showcase a new venture, celebrate achievements, and make a lasting impression. Whether you’re opening a new office, launching a business, or unveiling a community project, creating the right atmosphere is…
Trendy Wedding Ideas for 2025
Hey there, lovebirds! Planning your big day? Well, buckle up because we’ve got the inside scoop on the hottest wedding trends for 2024. From sustainable celebrations to mouthwatering menus, here’s how you can make your wedding stand out from the crowd
5 Tips for Stress-Free Wedding Planning
Planning a wedding can be one of the most joyous yet stressful times in a couple’s life. With countless details to consider and decisions to make, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, with the right strategies in place, wedding planning can become a more manageable a…
Planning an Outdoor Corporate Event: Tips and Trends
In the realm of corporate events, there’s a growing inclination towards embracing the great outdoors. Whether it’s a team-building retreat, a product launch, or an annual conference, outdoor venues offer a unique and invigorating atmosphere that can elevate any event.
Guest Counts and Event Rental Success
Planning an event, whether it’s a wedding, corporate gathering, or a large family reunion, involves a myriad of details. One crucial piece of information that rental companies always ask for during the quoting process is the maximum number of guests you expect. You…
5 Reasons To Rent a Marquee Tent
Using a marquee tent for your event offers several advantages, read about them here!
Planning a Sustainable Wedding: The Case for Renting Tableware
So, you’re in the midst of planning your dream wedding, and you want it to be not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly. Well, we’ve got some good news for you – sustainable weddings are totally in!
Wedding Head Table Styles
Wedding Head Tables come in many styles and options. Choose the head table style best suited for your special day!
Table Linens 101: Choosing the Right Linens for Your Event
Selecting the right table linens can elevate the ambiance of your wedding or event, tying together your theme and décor seamlessly. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when making your choice.
Rental Chair Options: From Classic to Contemporary
Choosing the right chairs for your wedding reception can really tie your whole décor together. But with so many options out there, how do you pick the perfect one?
What is a Marquee Tent and Why You Need One?
Marquee tents are invaluable additions to any event or venue, offering versatile solutions for various needs. Acting as tented hallways, they provide protection from the elements when moving between tents or buildings.
Why You Need a Tent Attendant
During your wedding, the last thing you should be concerned with is your rental equipment. Items like generators, tent heaters, sidewalls or lighting. When you hire a Tent Attendant, your worries are gone!
We Know the Beach!
After decades of tenting throughout Delaware, eastern shore Maryland and southern New Jersey, we have hard earned our coastal tenting qualifications
What’s the Difference? Tents Edition.
The #1 question our sales team gets is asking what the differences are between a sailcloth tent, a pole tent, and a frame tent are. So let’s break it down for you! High Peak Pole Tents Our pole tents are made of 100% block-out vinyl. They require center poles and…
Pro Tip: Aspects of Wedding Planning Often Overlooked
There are dozens or things to think about, timelines to create, vendor contracts to sign, save the dates and invitations to send out, dresses to purchase, wedding party to select and ask – the list goes on. There are many critical key aspects of planning a wedding tha…
2024 Star Wedding Planner Feature
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Capital Gazette 2024 Weddings Guide
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Why You Need a Sailcloth Tent for Your Next Event
At Collective Event Group, we understand that your special event deserves nothing but the best. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our stunning sailcloth tents, the epitome of elegance and functionality, perfect for weddings, parties, and any outdoor gathering where…
Clear Top Tent Rentals for Events: Pros and Cons
Clear Top Tents are a popular option for events of all types. Their see-through appearance allows natural light, while still providing shelter from the elements.
How Big Should a Dance Floor be?
When planning a wedding, dance floor sizing is important; you don’t want the area too small, when guests can’t seem to find a space or too large and the floor feels empty! Over the 50 years of experience, we have come up with a solid formula in order to calculate th…
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