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Pop-up Gazebo
Ancillary: bar, welcome, service area
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Garden party tent hire
A bespoke structure, set up and taken down by our teams. Free response within 24 h.
Garden reception
— Garden partyEvent brief
Garden reception
Tent hire
Garden party
- Typical guests
- 30 to 150 people
- Duration
- 4 to 8h, often in the afternoon
- Season
- Mainly May to September
- Key use
- Garden cocktail or lunch
Typical use cases
Summer garden party◆Garden cocktail◆Country-style reception◆Outdoor birthday drinks◆End-of-school-year tea party
A garden party makes nature and the garden the main backdrop — the tent must respect that intent, offering a discreet, bright cover rather than an imposing shell. Lycra sail, stretch tent, folding pop-up gazebo and pagoda tent are our favourite formats.
Our recommendation
For a garden party, the aim is not to overwhelm the garden: a Lycra sail for the shaded area, a folding pop-up gazebo for the bar, a stretch tent for a light main structure. Avoid heavy marquees that spoil the garden spirit.
Worth keeping in mind
Sun and wind are your two adversaries: plan shade (canvas closed at the top) and anchoring (ballast on a terrace). In July-August, anticipate a heatwave plan (misting fans, fans).
Structures we offer
The structures we offer for a garden party
Quickly compare the most relevant formats for this type of event.
Capacity
Which structure for which headcount?
The right setup depends first on the number of guests expected. Here are our recommendations by headcount band for a garden party.
CapacityScenarioRecommended structures
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30 – 60 guests
Intimate garden party, cocktail or lunch
Folding pop-up gazebo 5×10m or stretch tent ~75 m² — setup in 2h.
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60 – 120 guests
Family or company garden party
Stretch tent ~130 m² or pop-up gazebo 10×12m.
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120 – 200 guests
Prestige garden party
Bamboo marquee or orangery 10×18m.
Indicative budget
Price ranges for a garden party
These ballpark figures include the structure, the setup and the takedown. The final quote depends on the venue, the options and the season — a tailored reply within 24 h.
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Garden party for 50 guests — pop-up gazebo + sail
Estimated budget1 500 – 3 000 €
- Pop-up gazebo 5×10m + Lycra sail
- No flooring
- Basic lighting
- Setup/takedown
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Garden party for 100 guests — stretch tent
Estimated budget3 500 – 6 000 €
- Stretch tent ~130 m²
- Partial flooring
- String lighting
- Crystal-clear walls optional
These ranges are indicative. Transport costs are added according to distance. The detailed response is free, with no obligation, provided within 24 h.
Réalisations
Réalisations récentes across France
Un aperçu concret de nos installations, du dîner privé aux événements à forte capacité.
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Enclosable stretch-tent wedding at the château
Voir l'installation
crystal walls
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Floral crystal-tent wedding
Voir l'installation
160 guests
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Port de Béthune opening under pagoda tents
Voir l'installation
3 units
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Orangery reception — venue with character
Voir l'installation
120 guests
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Grand banquet under an arched marquee
Voir l'installation
250 guests
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Twin-pitch reception
Voir l'installation
100 guests
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Lounge evening under a lycra sail — patio
Voir l'installation
60 guests
Client case
Examples of garden party we have set up
Île-de-France
Company garden party
120 staff, summer cocktail by the pool, bar pop-up gazebo + Lycra sail lounge area.
- Capacity
- 120 guests
- Duration
- Friday 6pm to 11pm
Setup
1 pop-up gazebo 6×12m bar, 1 Lycra sail 50 m² lounge, garden furniture, string lighting.
Preparation
Garden party checklist — 5 key points
The points to settle ahead of a garden party so it goes off without a hitch.
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Preserve the garden feel
Discreet structures, sails rather than marquees, blending into the landscape.
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Shade plan
Lycra sail, parasols, positioning under trees for comfort in full daylight.
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Weather plan B
Crystal-clear walls as an option, move indoors if needed.
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Anchoring
Stakes on the lawn, ballast on a terrace — respecting the garden.
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Garden coordination
Protecting the flower beds, lorry access, restoring the lawn.
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events set up per year
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guaranteed quote response
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types of structure
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setup & takedown included
Our team supports event organisers across France with a complete tent hire offer garden party. The garden party is the art of entertaining in the garden with elegance: folding pop-up gazebo, lycra sail, velum tent, stretch tent or canopy to provide protection without partitioning the green space. The result must stay airy, bright and natural, in keeping with the planting and the architecture of the venue. We operate across the whole country, with teams that can be mobilised quickly to coordinate the setup, the access and the technical equipment. For an outdoor wedding, a corporate cocktail reception or a private reception, we size the structure, the guest flow and the technical options (flooring, lighting, heating, lining) to deliver a result that is durable, clear and consistent with your budget.
Why hire a tent for garden party
Holding a garden party under a sail or velum tent lets you enjoy the garden while protecting yourself from the intense summer sun or an unexpected shower, without imposing a massive structure that would spoil the outdoor setting.
The garden party format showcases the outdoors: the structure must step back to let the nature, the garden furniture and the floral or planted decoration speak.
Our offer for garden party
For a garden party, we offer folding pop-up gazebos (easy to deploy for spontaneous parties), lycra sails or velum tents (aerial cover in a garden), the stretch tent (premium organic silhouette), the canopy or the pagoda tent for very targeted spaces.
Additional equipment covers garden furniture (high tables, poseur tables, benches, sun loungers), suspended lighting (festoons, lanterns), cooling by misting systems or fans and a dressed bar in the open air.
We adapt the colour of the fabrics (white, beige, linen) to the planting atmosphere and the decorative style of the garden.
Prices and budget for garden party
The budget for a garden party stays moderate for simple formats (pop-up gazebo plus furniture) and moves up the range for stretch or multi-velum configurations with full scenography.
We offer turnkey packages (structure plus furniture plus lighting) to simplify planning and optimise logistics costs.
For a tent hire service garden party in France, you receive a full estimate within 24 h including delivery, setup, takedown and logistics coordination.
Setup, installation and logistics
Our teams handle the installation and delivery across the whole country, with a precise schedule agreed in advance with your reception venue.
Setup is quick and low-impact for the garden: 1 to 4 hours depending on the configuration. Anchoring uses stakes or ballast depending on the nature of the ground.
Takedown the next day leaves few traces on the garden. We carry out a full visual check to make sure the site is restored.
Related guides
Planning your garden party: our practical guides
Recommended reading to frame your project, anticipate regulations and compare offers.
Wedding
Outdoor wedding: the technical equipment checklist
Structure, rain plan B, ground, electricity, lighting, heating, toilet units: the complete technical equipment checklist for an outdoor wedding.
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Sizing
Wedding tent size for 100 people
The recommended area according to your format: cocktail, seated meal, buffet, dance floor, catering area and guest circulation.
Read the article
Decoration
Furnishing and decorating a reception tent
Floor plan, furniture, lighting and decoration: the method to turn a bare tent into an unforgettable reception venue.
Read the article
Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project garden party
Confirm the feasibility, the installation schedule and the technical constraints of your site. Reply within 24 h, with no obligation.
How it works
Let's build your event in 3 steps
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Étude & repérage
On analyse votre terrain, votre jauge et les contraintes d'accès. Pas de devis à l'aveugle, pas de mauvaise surprise sur place.
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Sélection & réponse sous 24 h
On valide la structure, les options et un planning clair. Devis détaillé — transport, montage et démontage inclus.
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Montage la veille, démontage après
Nos équipes installent avant l'arrivée des invités, démontent une fois l'événement terminé. Le jour J vous appartient.
FAQ
Everything to know before hiring a tent for a garden party
8 targeted answers to prepare your garden party project: capacities, prices, regulations, logistics.
For 80 guests at a standing cocktail in a garden, allow 60 to 80 m² of usable space. A stretch tent ~100 m² or a pop-up gazebo 6×12m is enough. You can also combine a bar pop-up gazebo + a Lycra sail for the shaded area — more in the garden-party spirit.
Not if the installation is done properly. Stake anchoring leaves 30 cm holes that close up in 2-3 weeks. On a fragile or new lawn, ballast can be used instead. And in case of rain/heavy footfall, a temporary fabric mat can be laid to protect the grass.
In peak season (May to September, especially for weddings), we recommend booking 4 to 6 months ahead to have the full choice of the catalogue. In low season or for corporate events, 4 to 8 weeks is generally enough. For urgent projects, we assess availability case by case and send a detailed response within 24 h with a realistic execution plan.
Our catalogue covers every format: glass marquee and cathedral glass marquee (signature prestige), orangery (grand-style prestige), marquee from 5 to 20 m wide, nomadic stretch tent (Berber tent) from 50 to over 500 m², transparent crystal tent, silhouette tent (sailcloth), bamboo marquee, reception tipi, velum tent, arched tent, modular pagoda tents (3×3 m to 6×12 m), pop-up gazebos, folding tents, rooftop tents, decked-platform structures, canopies, as well as demountable halls, storage tents and large-span structures for B2B uses. Capacity from 20 to over 2,000 people.
We operate across the whole of France, with priority coverage of the major conurbations (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Lille, Nice…) and their outskirts within a 50 km radius. Transport and logistics coordination are included in every quote, with no hidden costs.
Yes. Our services systematically include delivery, secure setup by a team of professional technicians, and takedown at the end of the event. The quote breaks down the three items separately for a clear reading. Each step is planned in advance with your venue and your providers (caterer, decorator, DJ).
As a rough guide, expect between 15 and 40 € excl. VAT per m² for the installed structure depending on the range. A private event of 80 to 120 people usually sits between 2,000 and 5,500 €, a corporate project of 150 to 250 people between 4,500 and 12,000 €, and a large festival-type event above 12,000 €. The final price depends on the type of structure, the duration, the options (flooring, lighting, heating) and the season.
For an event of 100 guests, the usual ranges are: 1,800 to 3,800 € for a standing cocktail reception (80-110 m²), 2,500 to 6,000 € for a seated meal under a marquee (120-150 m²), 3,500 to 8,000 € with a dance floor and bar (150-180 m²), and 4,000 to 10,000 € for a premium transparent tent. The price includes structure, transport, setup and takedown. The options (wooden flooring, lighting, heating, fabric lining) are quoted separately.