Contemporary event space for weddings, the framed marquee tent.
Marquee Tents are fast becoming the go-to modern and contemporary venue option for a wedding.
South African weddings are known to be outdoorsy, large and loud. Making this the perfect option to host the crowd.
Framed marquee tents are known for having uninterrupted space because it does not need an internal support pole. This design concept creates a blank canvas for any event. A stage or dance floor can easily be set up anywhere within the tent.
With the correct permissions, you can have a tent erected at your dream location. Whether it be the beach, river, farm, sports field, or your own backyard.
6 Reasons why a frame tent is perfect for your wedding:
Lovely contemporary space
Versatile and adaptable structure
Can be used any time of the year
Can be erected on hard surfaces, lawns and sand
Uninterrupted space inside
Internal lining can be used to hide the internal metal structure
Affordable
Tents are adaptable to the number of guests
Weather resistant
Framed tents are flexible and adaptable. The modular design offers up a wide variety of size and shape options. The length of the tent is made up of multiples of three-metre lengths, this means that in theory there is no maximum length.
The designs allow us to add extra marquee sections to the side of the main marquee to create space for a separate activity e.g. catering, child care, bar etc.
Rams Hiring End-to-end Marquee Tent service We deliver what you need to create the perfect marquee tent wedding venue.
We have flooring, lighting, tables, chairs and more. Our efficient team will quickly set it up and hand it over to the dedicated wedding organiser to work their magic.
They will be on-site again after the party to efficiently pack it up – no mess, no fuss.
We have your wedding covered! You call, we deliver, always on time.
Eased Covid-19 Restrictions boost sports and entertainment in SA
A stir of excitement has erupted in SA. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Tuesday morning regarding the ease of Covid-19 regulation. South Africans can once again become spectators at their beloved sports events and gather in larger groups as they did once before.
In the announcement, it was confirmed that both indoor and outdoor venues will be allowed to fill up to half of their capacity. These relaxed Covid-19 regulations will greatly benefit the sporting, cultural, entertainment and event industries – as well as the country’s morale.
If you are vaccinated, or recently tested negative for Covid-19, you will be able to attend sporting events at stadiums, music concerts, theatre performances, and conferences.
Funerals are allowed to host up to 200 people, and masks are no longer required at outdoor events. With many social and cultural activities resuming, it seems that we might be able to live as we lived before the pandemic.
Rams Hiring Solutions is ready and set to deliver marquee tents, chairs, tables and more to all events. Although marquee tent hire has been a perfect solution during the pandemic for a variety of events as well:
Large
Open
Indoor/Outdoor capability
Easy to clean
Can be placed almost anywhere on a flat surface
As activities resume, be sure to book your hiring requirements ahead of time, as there are sure to be more than an average amount of events taking place to stimulate the economy again.
This winter is also sure to be a cold, wet one – so if your event is outdoors, it will be key to have a backup sheltering plan for your guests to weather guard the day.
Benefits of marquee tents as a venue option amid Covid-19
Weather safe
Maximum airflow
Affordable
Easy to clean
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As South Africans there are certain places we love and love to spend time at. Outdoorsy places that shout, ‘local is lekker’. Fortunately, when it comes to wedding venues, this statement is no different with our variety for choice in our beautiful country. From elegant country houses, luxury game lodges, cozy inns, seaside resorts, rustic barns, romantic castles, to exclusive, luxurious hotels and resorts.
Needless to say, these types of venues are quite pricey and certainly not attainable for the regular person. We have a few suggestions that will grasp your South African’ness, incorporate magic and beauty, all the while staying cost effective for the average Jo. Most of these will be local, which means travelling costs for you and your guests will be minimal too.
Farm and Game Farm Weddings
Everybody knows somebody who has a farm or lives on a farm. A nice open flat piece of terrain will suffice as a good spot to pitch a marquee tent and have your rustic country style wedding vision come to life. Time your nuptials perfectly and you will have a picture-perfect African sunset as a backdrop to your two silhouettes as you exchange vows in the ‘veldt’.
Beachside Weddings
Living by the coast has its advantages, you are fortunate to have a plethora of beauty at your disposal for free. If you envisioned sunny-skies, salty breeze and sandy toes for your big day, it is doable. Should your budget for decoration be low, get the sea behind you and you are done! A strategically placed gazebo, some light snacks and refreshments – creates a casual, easy-going wedding that is suitable to your pocket.
Tips: First contact your local municipality for permissions and etiquette. Also keep an eye on the weather conditions in the season you are planning to get married.
A Park or Garden
A wedding space that allows flexibility in terms of décor and saving money is most definitely a garden or park wedding. Ideal for small, intimate wedding setups. Ask a friend with a spacious or beautiful garden to host you there. Hire a marquee tent, chairs and tables, outsource the food and voilà! Hassle free, intimate, gorgeous and cost effective. Most cities have public parks, look for your favorite one – call the authorities for permission and follow the same principle – marquee tent, chairs, tables, outsource the food and voilà! South African gardens and parks boast with luscious greenery, your forever snaps will have a majestic settings even in the most humble of venues.
Whatever your dream South African wedding location might be, whether it is a quaint river side do, or an elaborate shindig at a Sport Stadium, we have more than enough options to create a dream event even on a tight budget.
For all your marquee tent, chair and table hire contact Rams Hiring Solutions. Situated in East London, South Africa and in business for over 50 years, we are always ready and waiting to assist with your event needs.
info@ramshiring.co.za Rishi – 083 457 6043 Lance Street, Baysville, East London (by appointment)
It is that time of year again, annual holiday parties are around the corner. We are all starved for some festive spirit as the year ends. If you are a host, you probably want to keep it interesting and upbeat. To help you in your event planning journey for the year end festivities, we have compiled a list of our favorite event ideas, themes and activities. These are just some ways to ensure that your guests do not watch the clock or find themselves bored and ready to go home. After all the aim is to entertain, spread some holiday cheer and build some team spirit in the process, whether it is for family, friends or colleagues.
The following games, themes, activities and ideas can be minimised, supersized and are basically perfect for every type of event and venue:
Small office Christmas parties
Corporate Christmas parties
Friend and family Christmas gatherings
Client appreciation events
Games
Children are not the only ones that love games, adults love them too! Incorporate on of these top Christmas games for some extra entertainment and fun.
Holiday Bingo
Simply Head on over to Google and search Free Christmas Bingo printable. This is an easy, cost-effective game to play during your party.
Tree Decorating Competition
What better way to encourage teamwork and togetherness, than with a good tree decorating session?
Christmas tree decorating
How it works?
You will need Mini Christmas trees and assorted decorations
Split your guests into teams
Give them 15 minutes to decorate their tree
Each team explain their design
Creativity wins the prize!
Gingerbread House Build-off
Find a local baker to supply you with some gingerbread kits that include frosting and fun candies for decorating.
Allocate a time limit, work in teams or as individuals (see how many gingerbread kits your budget allows), snap plenty of pics and declare a winner with the most skill in gingerbread house building.
Ginger Bread House Building
Never ho-ho-have I ever
If you are not familiar with the traditional game of “never have I ever” it is an icebreaker game that has players fess up to past deeds. Never ho-ho-have I Ever is the Christmas version of that game.
The game starts with players holding up ten fingers, or “reindeer antlers.” Participants take turns making statements that start with “neer have I ever…” Player who are guilt of commiting the act must lower one finger. The game continues until only one player remains, or , if playing with a larger group, after a certain number of rounds.
Prompt ideas, Never have I ever…
Regifted a present
Ruined a Christmas surprise ecuase I snooped
Kissed someone under mistletoe
Broken up with someone on Christmas day
Been to the hospital on Christmas
Accidentally drank alcoholic punch
Enjoyed fruit cake
Dressed up like an elf
Forgotten to buy somebody a gift
Watched ‘home alone’ on Christmas eve
Threatended my children tha Santa was not coming
This or That
An effective, get to know each other game. In this game the participants choose between two related, typically opposite options. They can move to one side of the room or communicate the choice.
Some holiday This or That prompts:
Store bought presents or homemade gifts
Gingerbread or sugar cookies
Snoop for presents or wait to be surprised
Open presents the night before Christmas or Christmas morning
Christmas tree up in November or December
Travel or stay home for the holidays
Christmas shopping done months in advance or day before shopping
Themes
Christmas Around the World
With inclusivity in mind, this theme highlights ways different cultures celebrate the holiday.Research celebrations in different nations. Gather appropriate foods and drinks, decorations, entertainment and music ( eg. Christmas carols in different languages)
Not Quite new Years
Instead of a Christmas party, you can have a New Years themed bash for your office party. It is a more inclusive option and is also a way to end the current year and start a new one.
Champagne, noisemakers, resolutions and maybe even a faux countdown.
New Years party
Christmas carnival
If you are big on Christmas parties and want to include the entire family, your colleagues coworkers and everybody you know, this is for you.
Think Christmas Themed Game booths, jumping castles, tractor rides, petting zoos, Christmas village out of plywood, photo-booths, Christmas outfits and resounding festive music.
Merry Movie night
A party that is low-key, but social and not high pressure. Everybody loves a good Christmas movie and popcorn!
Set up a projector in a marquee tent with some comfortable seating and snacks, party sorted. This idea is especially great when including the kiddies
Movie suggestions:
Home alone
Klaus
Jingle Jangle
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
Christmas in Connecticut
Movie Night
Activities and ideas
Take your event to the next level with these activities:
* Holiday Miracles
Because Christmas is all about giving.
Hold a silent auction with proceeds that go to worthy community organization Or hold a toy and clothing drive amongst your guests. This could even be a volunteering event for half a day at a local old age home, animal welfare centre or homeless shelter.
* White elephant exchange
Ditch the secret Santa swaps. White elephant exchange are fun and participants also have the option of stealing gifts from other players.
* Holiday photo-booth
* Card Crafting
Set up a card crafting station. This adds a handson element and guest get to take home a souvenir to send to family or friends.
* Gourmet Hot Cocoa bar
* Candy Bar/Cookie Bar
Candy Bar
Why go through all the effort? Going above and beyond at your event will show your employees, friends or family that they are loved and appreciated. What more could we ask for, then knowing we have brought cheer into another persons life.
From our Rams Hiring family to yours, we hope to have inspired you in creating a warm, loving, fun atmosphere at your next event.
For all your event equipment hire including marquee tents, gazebos, chairs, tables, jumping castles and more, contact Rams Hiring Solutions. Situated in East London, South Africa always waiting and ready to deliver.
If you are looking for the perfect theme for your party and truly make it a unique experience, a hired marquee provides the perfect blank canvas to work with. Today we are sharing some classic-themed party ideas with you. Whatever the occasion, there are plenty of local event providers who can help develop your theme into reality. Whether you are going with a masquerade, Vegas, or Bollywood theme, a marquee can be transformed into the venue of your dreams.
Who doesn’t like a good-themed party to look forward to during the festive season?
Masquerade Ball Theme
Should you prefer a more sophisticated party atmosphere, a masquerade ball theme is ideal. Think beautiful lighting, flowing linens, classy dresses, and elegant masks.
Decades Theme
Brightly colored cocktails, cheesy pop music, leggings, and leather jackets. Everybody has a decade that speaks to their soul. Popular party decades are the 60’s, 80’s and 90’s, take your pick and turn your marquee into the decade of your choice. Use a mobile disco or live band delivering the playlist inspired by that era.
Bollywood Theme
Ivory or white linings with opulent orange, gold, and red lighting. Saris, draped gazebos, flower garlands, Bollywood sign, Taj Mahal feature images, gold pots, and beads. Consider a local Bollywood Band and Bollywood Dancers to bring the Raj to your event.
Vegas Casino Theme
Red and gold lighting. Your guests can fancy dress or just dress fancy. Décor can include giant playing cards, dice, large glittery money props, and casino signs. If you really want to get wild, hire a Casino table and dealers.
With plenty of local event service providers that can help you create the theme of your choice and one of our marquees as a blank canvas to build on, all you have to do is choose your location.
Situated in Lance Street, Baysville, Rams Hiring Solutions satisfies a variety of your party hiring needs. Tables, chairs, covers, gazebos, jumping castles, marquee tents, and more. Give us a call today. You call, we deliver, always on time.
The coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted our ability to safely gather with others. Our inherent human need, however, is to have community and interact. Many people have been forced to cancel important gatherings and events such as weddings, parties, ceremonies, and traditional family get-togethers. Alas, there might be a way to compromise and still safely host your gathering within guidelines and protocols. Being informed, when making decisions about planning or attending an event, is your greatest power in this season.
Please note that in the Covid19 context, there is no ‘zero risks’ gathering. We should rather take precautions to protect ourselves and others from getting infected.
Regardless of the size of your gathering, the virus can spread, especially in poorly ventilated settings. As a starting point, we would suggest planning a gathering outdoors ensuring lots of ventilation. Marquee tents and gazebos are great ways to host your guest outdoors.
Marquee tents are a great way to host gatherings outdoors. Most of these structures allow the sides to open up.
Have a little speech where you include the proper way to sneeze and cough
Make sure alcohol-based sanitizer is easily available at entrances and exits
Ensure a sufficient supply of soap/handwash in your bathrooms, as well as tissues and paddle step bins with lids.
Keep your gathering as small as possible
Limit the timeline of your event
Encourage verbal greetings, rather than physical touch.
The past year and a half have been tough on us South Africans because we are notoriously social creatures. This too shall pass, but for now, let us keep each other safe and explore new ways in which we can engage with one another.
Are you planning a socially distanced event or gathering? Will you be using chairs? Then this article is for you! We aim to provide a few points to consider regarding social distancing and hygiene when setting up such an event or gathering.
Chairs are clearly absolute essentials when arranging an event. Your guests will need a place to sit during speeches, ceremonies, and throughout the reception, but the types of chairs you choose can also influence your compliance with Covid19 regulations.
If you do not have a sufficient supply of chairs or if your venue does not offer chairs in-house or if you want to consider your options, the best place to look is by researching hire solution companies in your area. Once you have found a vendor you are interested in, ask if they have a showroom you can visit to check out your options in person. Considering that we are living in a pandemic, it might be safer to discuss options telephonically.
Along with chairs, most event rental specialists will provide other event rentals you might need. Think tents, gazebo, tables, table covers, etc.
Top 3 chair considerations to be Covid19 compliant and stylish if needs be.
1. How easy are the chairs to clean?
You want to consider easy to clean chairs, meaning something that you can sanitize quite easily by wiping it off. Chairs with fabrics are best avoided, plastic or wooden chairs will be easy to clean before, during, and after your gathering.
2. Can you maintain optimal distancing with your seating option?
Single, free-standing chairs will be ideal in order to effectively socially distance guests during seating. Benches on the other hand might be more of a liability when trying to create visible guides for your guests to follow. Also, the chairs that interconnect with one another to create rows are not aesthetically pleasing when separated.
3. Does the chair match the event aesthetic?
With so many chairs options available, there is surely a chair for every event. Below are three types of chairs, for three different event aesthetics and that still can successfully comply with Covid19 protocol.
Standard plastic chair – perfect for events such as funerals or informal gatherings.
Fold up tennis chair – deal for semi-formal outdoor seating
Classic banquet chair – timeless and elegant, must have for more formal events like weddings.
There you have it our 5 cents about seating and Covid19 protocol consideration for your event.
Rams Hiring Solution is a specialist in the event equipment rental field and can supply you with chairs, tents, tables, gazebos, and more. Contact us today for professional advice, quality service, and effective help.
Situated in the beautiful city of East London, South Africa, we always deliver on time!
South Africa is all about being outdoors, braaiing, socializing and celebrating. With the recent onset of Covid-19 many people, businesses and organizations have felt frustrated and deprived, because they are not able to live life and share the spirit that comes so naturally to us.
We have had to adapt and become accustomed to only the odd get together, because keeping your distance might not always be possible if the space you occupy is limited and more so in winter when we are ushered indoors by our chill.
An often-overlooked alternative is a garden sized marquee tent to create extra usable indoor/outdoor space. “Extra room” for your home, office, business, or organization with enough coverage to protect us from weather and enough ventilation to help us avoid potentially spreading the dreaded virus is a clever way to make small gatherings possible and a little more special.
It could also be useful for businesses to collaborate and invest in a marquee as a shared resource for their gatherings, or as an asset to sub-hire for events.
We find it noteworthy to realize how useful and flexible such an area can be and how necessary it is now. Investing in a temporary or permanent tent structure as an extension on your property will provide a comfortable and elegant space for you, your family, your guests, your customers, and colleagues to enjoy and engage.
Now, let us share some simple, affordable ideas to make those small get togethers in your marquee tent a little bit more special.
Lustrous Lighting and lanterns – your space can instantly be transformed into a spectacular venue by clever use of lights. And elegance does not have to be expensive – strung fairy lights are effective and easily manipulated to create a magical overhead canopy. Birdcage lanterns positioned around a marquee or open floor is equally dramatic.
Simple paper lanterns hung from the ceiling is another cost-effective way to create the wow factor.
Balloons and Bunting – harness a theme or colour scheme with DIY bunting and some helium balloons to add glamour to an occasion.Balloon arches work well at an entrance.
Framed tents are easy add-ons to existing structures and absolutely no drilling is required because it is free standing. It will instantly give you much needed space and neatly fitted over any door. It is literally like having an extra room.
Speak to us, we have been in the business for about 50 years. Rams hiring solution can give your advice on sizing, costs, delivery, and erection options. Click here to contact us.
Quick garden party idea:
A garden marquee could be a perfect setting for a ‘secret cinema’ using a projector and sound bar, bean bags and some popcorn.
Wedding marquee tents are a trend in South Africa in 2021 because of the warm, outdoorsy atmosphere it creates. Wondering if your wedding budget will allow this alternative venue style?
