Sperry Tents Seacoast and Sperry Tents Greenwich always provides our clients with one-of-a-kind sailcloth tents, hand-crafted center poles and impeccable flooring options. But by far, our greatest offering is our leveled-floor installations. These works of art allow us to tent even the most uneven and rocky locations creating amazing views and jaw-dropping photos. The master behind the strata floor is our very own Captain Strata…. Jesse! But every great man has a team to support him and Jesse has created a stellar crew of intelligent, respectable and skilled young men who create these works of art. And we are looking for the next key player to join the Sperry team and jump on board the strata train as a carpenter starting this season…

The ideal candidate will:
* possess a experience in building and carpentry
* be able to travel frequently with our team to out of state locations. Sometimes for a week at a time.
* have experience working with high-end clientele.
* be able to work within tight time and budget restraints. 
* have experience working well with other team members under pressure.
* have a valid drivers license and clean driving record.
* be comfortable driving trucks & trailers. Having a CDL would be a bonus but not required.
* candidate must be able to work long hours and be able to meet the demands of a constantly changing schedule. 
* candidate must be able to quickly & independently be able to solve problems in the field under pressure.

We run a fast pace operation that caters to an extremely demanding clientele. Safety & customer service are our primary objectives. We have a wonderful team in place and we are looking to find the next key player. This is a SEASONAL position (June 1st – October) on our team.

Compensation: hourly rate of $16-18/ hour depending on experience. Some weeks we will work 30-70 hours. Over time rates of 1.5 are paid for over 40.

Please email resumes to info@sperrytentsseacoast.com and include a cover letter. We will be holding interviews over the next 2 weeks and making our hiring decision by Friday May 25. Job starts June 1st. We look forward to meeting with all of you wonderful people and securing the final puzzle piece to this season’s success. Let the resume reviewing begin!

Earlier this year, Sperry Tents Greenwich had the amazing opportunity to work with Vanda High of Vanda High Events on a spectacular leveled-floor tented event at a private residence in Wilton, CT. From the up-lighted tree in the center of the dining tent by the fabulous Katherine at KD&J Botanica, to the clear dancing floor over the pool, no detail went over-looked for this special wedding. Check out this gorgeous photo courtesy of Melani Lust Photography capturing the tents, the decor, the property and most importantly, some of the happy guests!  Congratulations Christine and Josh!

Which is exactly what this young couple had in mind! These two Aussies found the perfect location for their rustic New England wedding. Lake Falls Lodge near Keene, NH offers an Adirondack lodge, designed by Augustus Shephard, which is completely off the utility grid. The three-day extravaganza was powered entirely by solar power and natural gas and used the beautiful landscape as the the stage for all of their events from the lobster bake rehearsal dinner, to the outdoor ceremony and a cozy tented reception. (Talk about an eco-friendly wedding.) The bride designed all of the signage for the celebration and the kiddies had the distinct pleasure of decorating the wedding cake! From the Vera Wang gown to the New England themed cookie cutter favors, this fun red, white and tangerine wedding will melt your heart… I promise!

For more photos of this stunning wedding and hear the story told by the incredibly talented Grazier Photography, check out the full post on Style Me Pretty.

Wedding Photography: Grazier Photography
Wedding Cinematography: Jeremy White
Wedding Florals: Tangerine Creations
Wedding Venue: Lake Falls Lodge
Graphic Design: Nicole Parker Design
Printing: invitations, letterpress: Colormark in Carrollton, TX
Large Signage: VGS (Visual Graphics Systems)
Small Print Items: MEG Group and Doremus
Wedding Dress: Vera Wang
Bridesmaid Dresses: BCBG
Groom and Groomsmen Suits: Custom-made in India
Handbag: Clara Kasavina
Wedding Cake: Ronna Dendron
Wedding Catering: Max Ultimate Food
Wedding Lighting:Boston Uplights
Wedding Band: Tim Pike Band
Tent: Sperry Tents Seacoast

Sperry Tents Seacoast proudly sponsored the SASS 5k to Keep Kids Safe this past April 15th and eagerly support the organization and their very important mission. Thank you for your kind words Kathy and we look forward to partnering again in the near future!

I love the little girls in this photo! Is that little peanut shaking her fist at me?

Photos by: Orchard Cove Photography
Venue: Ox Ridge Hunt Club
Tent: Sperry Tents Greenwich
Band: Tuey & the Corduroy
Wedding Planner: Katie Hays –  katie.erich.hays@gmail.com
Flowers: Flowers & Flowers
Bride’s Dress: J.Crew
Flowergirl’s Dresses: J.Crew
Hair & Makeup: Lanphier
Dessert Bar: Dough*Girl Baking
Invitations: Hello! Lucky

For more photos and details, check out the full Style Me Pretty blog.

To say that Kate and Andy are a fun-loving couple who were overjoyed on their wedding day simply because they both knew they were marrying their best friend is an understatement. I honestly can say I don’t think I have ever seen a more elated, fun-loving and in love couple.

Case in point.

Their wedding day was sandwiched between a picture-perfect wedding rehearsal and a stunning photo shoot around Portsmouth, NH the day after the wedding.  Not only do Kate and Andy love each other and the camera, but the camera loves them! Andy and Kate were married at the Wentworth Country Club with a tear-inducing ceremony and a personality filled reception. No detail was overlooked from the Kate Spade wedding shoes to the surprise birthday cake during the wedding rehearsal for their photographer’s birthday! (Who is the incredibly talented Brian Ambrose by the way.) This is one stunning blue and white seaside wedding you do not want to miss. Congratulations Kate and Andy and thank you for sharing your special wedding weekend with us!

With a rousing day of Paintball of course!

Here are some highlights of the one day out of the year when it’s appropriate for Sperry to sport camo clothes, put paint on our faces and shoot at each other.

Picca just getting some work done before the fight

There are three guys in this photo... you probably can only see one because the other two are so well camouflaged

Suiting up for battle

Picca, Banks and Cal all dressed up and ready for paintballin'

Plotting a strategy

Somehow this doesn't seem like enough protection....

A pensive moment for Capt. Strata before the fight begins

She was alarmingly good with that thing

"The things they carried were largely determined by necessity. Among necessities or near-necessities were p-38 can openers, pocket knives, heat tabs, wristwatches, dog tags, mosquito repellent, chewing gum, candy, cigarettes...."

The location of the battle

"I thought it was going to be bigger...?"

Team "Pink Ribbons"

Mr. Greenwich in his pink bows

The aftermath

SASS (Sexual Assault Support Services) in New Hampshire started in 1979 as a 24-hour hotline and one staff member providing support to the entire state of New Hampshire by training volunteer advocates to accompany victims at hospital emergency rooms, police investigations, and court appointments. “For over three decades, the agency’s work has expanded to serve adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, as well as their non-offending parents, partners and friends,” says their web site. The program is constantly evolving to meet the needs of their community providing more tailored support programs, scaffolding educational seminars for all ages from preschoolers to high schoolers as well as for the work place. Unfortunately, finding people who need their support isn’t difficult, but drumming up the funding to support toe program is, so SASS holds various events throughout the year to raise funds for the non-profit, provide fun events for their community, and raise awareness of the issue.

This Sunday April 15th is the 5th Annual 5K to Keep Kids Safe at Martin’s Point Health Care on the Pease Tradeport in Portsmouth, NH. Registration for the run is the main source of funds for this event, and with 200 participants in 2011, the proceeds played a crucial role in supporting their Safe Kids, Strong Teens program. With entertainment by Music on Wheels with DJ Mike, refreshments donated by The Meat House and Margaritas and a Kids Corner with t-shirt coloring and face painting, there is something to entertain the whole family. And If you don’t feel like running, you can join the festivities and support the runners and SASS with a simple donation.

Sperry Tents Seacoast is proud to be a sponsor of this event, along with many other local establishments, and help raise awareness and provide support for the victims of abuse and their friends and relatives who are also affected.

If you’d like to get involved in SASS, they have many volunteer and internship opportunities. And if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted or stalked, contact SASS immediately and a certified ambassador will provide information, support and guidance.

But the next question is how to incorporate these four-legged creatures into our special day. If I had it my way, I would have my dog walk me down the aisle, but that might be a bit too much for most people. The classic incorporation of our dogs into our wedding is Spike as the ring bearer. Just make sure the rings are very securely tied to a pillow or a collar or firmly placed in a basket. Your pooch shouldn’t be responsible for missing rings. (If you’re going this route, I’d also be sure that the dog has been walked prior to making the big walk down the aisle so no unnecessary ‘business’ crops up during the ceremony.)

Seriously, what is cuter than a wiener dog wearing a ring pillow??

And if you can’t trust your pup to make it down the aisle safely without being distracted by people, flashing lights, and food, you can always just invite them to the reception and the photo ops. (They honestly won’t know the difference.) A wedding is your day to celebrate your love and your new union as a family. And if you consider your dog as important – if not more so – than your third cousin from Tennessee that you haven’t seen in 3 years who is sitting at table 5, then you will find the perfect way to bring your dog into your special day.

Photo by Dalke Studios http://www.dalkestudios.com/

If you do choose to dress your dog up to match the decor of your wedding, please remember that your dog has feelings too, and they’d like to keep their dignity intact, so maybe you should pass on that custom tux.

For more resources on how to make your dog an important part of your wedding, check out Martha Stewart’s guide. And if you truly can’t imagine your pooch without accessories, The Wedding Dog will custom create your pooch’s look to work with your decor! So how many of you are planning to have your dog at your wedding?

And while the majority of the east coast rushed to our big box stores to purchase bottled water, cat food and flashlights, there were a handful of brides and grooms who had planned on celebrating their nuptials outdoors, and were now nervously trying to deal with the most unwelcome of wedding crashers – Hurricane Irene. Some brides purchased umbrellas in bulk, moved their celebration indoors or even cancelled the whole wedding. But there were a few who tackled the storm head on with a smile and a sense of adventure. Leander Krulis and William Matos celebrated their love under a Sperry tent in Kennebunkport, mere hours before the hurricane pummeled the coast with heavy rain and winds. Not even Irene could have put a damper on this lovely couple’s happiness though. Every photo from their day shows a smiling face, dancing feet or two people madly in love.

Everyone at Sperry worked tirelessly to make sure all of our weddings and events could carry on as planned even with the threat of Hurricane Irene, as long as no guests or vendors were in danger. At the end of this wonderful wedding full of starfish, seashells and personal serenades, our Sperry boys spent the night taking down the tent just in time for Irene to strike. And this could not have been orchestrated without the help and assistance of all the incredible vendors – especially Melanie at Blissful Beginnings! Thank you for helping us make Leander and William’s wishes come true.

And for more of Leander and William’s wedding, check out Style Me Pretty’s post.

Vendor List:

Photography: Meghann Gregory Photography
Wedding Planning and Coordination: Melanie Voros, Blissful Beginnings
Flowers: Floraventures
Ceremony: St. Ann’s Church
Tent: Sperry Tents Seacoast
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited
Catering: The White Apron
Invitations: The Green Kangaroo
Wedding Gown: Mikaella from Madeleine’s Daughter
Makeup: Making Faces
Cake: Beach Pea Baking Co.