Katherine Hayes is an event planner turned editorial writer. Over more than a decade of full-service planning, she coordinated 200+ tented events across the US — backyard and barn weddings, destination ceremonies, corporate product launches, outdoor fundraisers, and multi-day festivals. She has walked venues with rental reps, negotiated sidewall add-ons in a rainstorm, and argued with fire marshals about tent-anchoring diagrams. She writes for Tent Rentals Directory on sizing, tent types, event insurance, and vendor selection, grounding every guide in real field experience rather than generic advice.
Background
- 10+ years as an independent event planner
- Coordinated 200+ tented weddings and corporate events
- Has worked with tent rental companies across 20+ US states
- Writes on sizing, tent types, event insurance, and vendor selection
Editorial approach
Every planning guide on this site is grounded in field experience with tent rental companies — not generic article rewrites. Pricing ranges reflect industry-typical numbers from the 2,200+ providers listed in our directory; permit and insurance guidance always defers to local fire marshals, city code, and licensed carriers. We disclose affiliate relationships on every page that contains them and do not accept payment to feature or rank specific providers in our city directory.
Articles & tools
Tent Size Calculator
Interactive sizing tool — enter guest count, dance floor, bar, buffet, and stage to get the exact square footage.
Tent Types Guide
Frame, pole, sailcloth, pop-up, and clear-top — what each style does well and where it falls short.
Tent Accessories Guide
What a standard rental includes and what you'll need to add on your own — stakes, lighting, heaters, sidewalls, flooring, generators.
Event Insurance Guide
What event liability covers, typical cost, and where to get a single-event or wedding policy.