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8606 Miramar Road, San Diego, CA 92126  |  5850 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 858-689-7368  Fax: 858-689-8040
Welcome to Raphael's Party Rentals!

Tents Make Memorable Event Settings

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Create the perfect setting for your event. By the lake, at the park or on your lawn, canopies / tents accessories make your event memorable.

Types of Canopies / Tents

Do you want your event to be open and airy, or more private? You can rent a tent with open sides, or one with sidewalls and windows. When you choose your style and size, there's so much you can add to make your day unique. Here are the basic tent shapes usually available.

Party Canopy

This is a lightweight overhead shelter that protects guests from sun or light rain. It is inexpensive to rent, and most customers can erect and take down most canopies themselves. Canopy installation includes set up of one or more center poles.

Pop-up Canopy

A pop-up is a small, lightweight, collapsible-frame fabric canopy. This style provides shelter and protection from light rain. It is typically a do-it-yourself rental that can be erected and removed quickly.

Frame Canopy

A frame Canopy has a metal frame and no center poles. We will install this style of tent.

Pole Tent

A heavy-duty tent supported by poles around the perimeter and in the center. Pole tents are great shelters against most bad weather. We will install this style of tent.

Accessories You Can Rent For Your Event

We have flooring, heaters, walkways, air conditioners, and much more accessory options:

  • Air conditioning
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banners
  • Carpeting
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Crystal
  • Dance floors
  • Decorations
  • Fans
  • Flooring
  • Heating
  • Registers
  • Lighting
  • Linens and table skirting
  • Platforms
  • Portable bars
  • Sidewalls
  • Staging
  • Tables
  • Table settings
  • Walkways

Tent Seating Arrangements

To maximize use of interior tent space, several seating arrangements are easy to accomplish. The following allowances are approximate.

Theater Seating

  • All chairs in rows: Allow 6 square feet per person

Banquet Seating

  • Oblong/rectangular tables: Allow 8 square feet per person
  • Round tables seating 10: Allow 10 square feet per person
  • Round tables of 6, 8 or 12: Allow 12 square feet per person

Cocktail Parties & Receptions

  • With all guests standing: Allow 6 square feet per person
  • Some seated: Allow 8 square feet per person

Additional Space Allowances

  • Dance area: Allow 2-4 square feet per person
  • Bar area: Allow 100 square feet
  • Buffet area per table: Allow 100 square feet
  • Piano:
  • Spinet: Allow 50 square feet
  • Grand: Allow 100 square feet
  • Band: Allow 100 square feet