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Free-standing Stretch Tent
Weddings, premium cocktails
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Christening tent hire
A bespoke structure, set up and taken down by our teams. Free quote within 24 h.
Family reception
— ChristeningEvent brief
Family reception
Tent hire
Christening
A christening — civil or religious — is an intimate family event, often during the day, in a private garden or at an estate. The format is more contained than a wedding (30 to 200 guests), with a moderate budget, a concentrated timing (lunch + afternoon) and particular care over welcoming the children. The most-used structures: stretch tent, pop-up gazebo, reception tent and pagoda tent.
- Typical guests
- 30 to 200 people
- Duration
- 4 to 8h, daytime
- Season
- Mainly April to October
- Key use
- Lunch + tea + activities
Typical use cases
Civil christening◆Religious christening (Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox)◆First communion◆Garden reception after the ceremony◆Family celebration for a child
Our recommendation
For a daytime christening, you plan a seated lunch + a children's corner + a shaded chill-out area. The stretch tent and pop-up gazebo cover most needs for 30-150 guests. Allow 1.2 m² per guest for the seated lunch. The children's space (play area, nap area for the youngest) needs 15-20 m² extra.
Worth keeping in mind
Three specifics: child safety (stable ground, no exposed cables, supervised area), heat during the day (ventilation, shade, misting fans in summer), short timing (the children leave early, plan activities through to tea time). The format is simpler than a wedding but does not forgive discomfort.
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 baptême.
CapacityScenarioRecommended structures
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30 – 60 guests
Intimate christening, close family
Stretch tent ~75 m² or pop-up gazebo 5×10m — lunch + children's corner + lounge.
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60 – 120 guests
Standard christening, extended family
Stretch tent 130 m² or marquee 8×15m — lunch + activities + tea.
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120 – 200 guests
Large family celebration
Marquee 10×21m or stretch tent 220 m² — multi-zone for 200 guests.
Indicative budget
Price ranges for a baptême
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.
Intimate christening for 50 guests — stretch tent
1 800 – 3 500 €
- Stretch tent ~100 m²
- Partial flooring
- Lunch furniture
- Toilets if needed
Christening for 100 guests — dressed marquee
3 500 – 7 000 €
- Marquee 8×15m
- Full flooring
- Light lighting
- Toilets, 1 unit
Large celebration for 180 guests
7 500 – 14 000 €
- Marquee 10×21m + children's pagoda tent
- Flooring + toilets
- Lighting + heating
- Coordination
These ranges are indicative. Transport costs are added according to distance. The detailed quote 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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Folding gazebos at the Mécamax circuit — Yamaha
Voir l'installation
16 stands
05
Lit evening under pop-up gazebos — château
Voir l'installation
180 guests
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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
08
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 baptême we have set up
Christening in a private garden — Bordeaux
90 guests, seated lunch + children's activities + tea under canvas, boho-chic atmosphere.
- Capacity
- 90 guests
- Duration
- 6h day
- Format
- Family reception
Setup
Stretch tent ~130 m², partial flooring, string lights, supervised children's corner, toilets.
Preparation
Christening checklist — 7 points to confirm
The points to settle ahead of a baptême so it goes off without a hitch.
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Child safety
Stable ground, cables buried or taped, a clearly visible supervised area.
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Children's corner
A dedicated space for games/activities + a nap area for toddlers (15-20 m²).
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Shade and coolness
Ventilation, misting fans in summer, a closable tent if there is a heatwave.
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Activity timing
Activities until tea time (3-4pm) — adapt to the children's rhythm.
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Family toilets
1 unit 2.5×5m for 80 guests — comfort for families with children.
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Weather and plan B
A closable tent is essential — rain possible in any season.
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Family parking
Easy access, clear paths, parking close by for grandparents.
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Our team supports event organisers across France with a complete tent hire offer baptême. A christening — civil or religious — is an intimate family event, often during the day, in a private garden or an estate. The format is more contained than a wedding (30 to 200 guests), with a moderate budget, concentrated timing (lunch plus afternoon) and particular care for welcoming children. The most used structures: stretch tent, pop-up gazebo, reception tent and pagoda tent. 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 baptême
Hiring a tent for a christening lets you organise a family reception at home (private garden) or in a venue with character (estate, wine estate) with complete freedom over the caterer, the decoration and the entertainment.
The christening format is simpler than a wedding but does not forgive discomfort: children, grandparents, young parents. A suitable structure (stable ground, shade, secure children's corner, family toilet units) guarantees a smooth day.
Our offer for baptême
For a christening, we offer the stretch tent (contemporary silhouette, warm atmosphere 30-150 guests), the dressed marquee (medium capacity with a dance floor 80-200), the modular pop-up gazebo (economical format, quick setup) or the pagoda tent for very intimate celebrations.
The equipment covers partial or full flooring, sociable lunch furniture (long tables, Tiffany chairs), a lively children's corner, family toilet units and light lighting (a mainly daytime event).
For christenings in a private garden, we carry out a prior survey to confirm feasibility (vehicle access, flat area, no utilities in the anchoring zone).
Prices and budget for baptême
The price of a christening remains more affordable than a wedding of equivalent capacity: for 80 guests under a stretch with partial flooring, furniture and toilet units, the budget sits in the mid range. Large celebrations of 150-200 guests under a premium marquee move up the range slightly.
We price each item separately (structure, flooring, furniture, toilet units) to allow adjustments according to the allocated family budget.
For a tent hire service baptême 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 for a christening is scheduled the day before the event to allow the decorator and the caterer to finalise their setup. For stretch or pop-up gazebo configurations, 3 to 5 hours of setup are enough.
Takedown is quick (2 to 4 hours) and scheduled the next morning or in the middle of the afternoon depending on the venue's constraints (estate, private property).
Related guides
Planning your baptême: our practical guides
Recommended reading to frame your project, anticipate regulations and compare offers.
Wedding
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Sizing
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Decoration
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Floor plan, furniture, lighting and decoration: the method to turn a bare tent into an unforgettable reception venue.
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Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project baptême
Confirm the feasibility, the installation schedule and the technical constraints of your site. Reply within 24 h, with no obligation.
Design your event in 3D
Compose your tent and its layout, with an instant interactive plan.
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 & devis 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 christening
8 targeted answers to prepare your christening project: capacities, prices, regulations, logistics.
For 80 guests at a seated lunch with a children's corner, allow 110-130 m². A marquee 8×15m (120 m²) or a stretch tent ~130 m² comfortably covers this capacity. If you plan activities beyond lunch, add 30 m² for the chill-out area.
Yes, it is in fact the most common format for a christening. Conditions: vehicle access for transport (2.5m minimum width), a flat surface, with no pipes or surface roots in the anchoring area. We carry out a prior survey to confirm feasibility.
3 to 4 months ahead is enough for most christenings. In peak season (May-June and September, weekends), allow 4 to 6 months to have a choice of premium structures. Off-season christenings (March-April, October-November) are easier to book.
For a christening of 50 guests under a stretch tent with partial flooring, allow 1,800 to 3,500 €. For 100 guests under a dressed marquee with lighting and toilets, 3,500 to 7,000 €. Large celebrations (150-200 guests) rise to 7,500-14,000 €. A christening remains a more budget-friendly format than a wedding.
Three key measures: stable ground (flooring or dry grass, no sharp gravel), buried cables or cables protected by cable ramps, a dedicated children's area that is clearly visible and supervised by a designated adult. Also avoid protruding anchoring stakes — our teams always make these safe.
En haute saison (mai à septembre, surtout pour les mariages), nous recommandons de réserver 4 à 6 mois à l'avance pour avoir le choix complet du catalogue. En basse saison ou pour les événements corporate, 4 à 8 semaines suffisent généralement. Pour les projets urgents, nous évaluons les disponibilités au cas par cas et envoyons un devis détaillé sous 24h avec un plan d'exécution réaliste.
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