ZephyrTents – Sperry Sailcloth Tents for California weddings & special events

The Shade Structure – A Tenting Alternative

Jen Owsley — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 20:36:49 +0000

We love the clean and classic look of a Sperry Tent but we also adore a good shade structure. Working together with Alicia K Designs at the beautiful Annadel Estate Winery in Sonoma, we fabricated a 40×60 wood structure to cover 200 guests for dinner. The result was really lovely and captured so well by the talented Carlie Statsky.

Custom Bar Creations for Hermès

Jen Owsley — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:30:48 +0000

This past September, we received a request from Paula LeDuc Fine Catering for a last minute fabrication. The client was the world renowned boutique, Hermès, and they came with very specific expectations. Naturally, we were honored to be considered for this project. Their special event, Festival des Metiers, required custom seamless bars. This festival of crafts is a celebration of the Hermès tradition of luxury craftsmanship where guests can meet the artisans who create its coveted goods. Within a few days time, Zephyr Tents produced and delivered the bars. Post event, they were shipped off for the festival’s next stop, Houston. Fabricating specialty furniture is how our original farm table was born – we look forward to seeing the design ideas that will be brought to life for future events.

photo credit – Drew Altizer

Northern California Ranch Wedding

Jen Owsley — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:03:49 +0000

Nestled in the Sacramento Valley lies one of the last Mexican land grant properties in California AND the most perfect spot for a ranch wedding – Llano Seco Rancho. The groom’s family owns this amazing property where they raise pigs and cows organically – Llano Seco Meats. As you may have guessed, this wedding reception did not disappoint in the protein department.

The day began with an intimate lake-side ceremony followed by a cocktail reception featuring a Charcuterie station under a 16’round canopy. Guests were encouraged to watch the The Whole Beast cook up Llano Seco meat on an open fire built out of cinder blocks with a custom meat clamp. They then feasted at our farm tables with bistro lights strung overhead. Bacio Catering executed the service and side dishes which complemented the hearty family-style entrees. Dancing was held under a 46′ x 64′ canopy illuminated with Arrondi Chandeliers. Designer Sharla Flock beautified the day and wedding planner Laura McDonald of LMM events made the entire event seem effortless.

Winter Cocktail Party in Marin

Jen Owsley — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:21:21 +0000

Once the wedding season comes to a close, we switch gears and go into a bit of an event hibernation. During this time, there’s a ton of planning for the next season’s weddings, projects to catch up on, and new products to develop. We enjoy the slower pace for a while and then start itching for the busier months. To keep us satiated, we have a number of smaller scale events in which we participate. This minimilast winter cocktail party in Marin utilized our 20×20 frame tent on the deck for additional party space. The client not only loved the tent but hired one of our charming crew members to bartend!

Martha Stewart Weddings Loves Sperry Tents!

Jen Owsley — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:10:10 +0000

And we love a Martha Stewart Weddings endorsement!

February 3, 2011

Good to Know: Super Sperry Tents

Posted by Shira Savada

We love Sperry Tents, and we’re excited that they’re now available in 15 states! Their sailcloth tents come in all shapes and sizes — you’ll surely find a perfect fit for your outdoor wedding. Plus, they can customize the shade of their flag tops to match your event’s color palette.

Action! A Dodge Ram Television Commercial Features Zephyr Tents

Jen Owsley — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:39:17 +0000

We had our television debut this summer starring in a nationwide Dodge Ram truck commercial. The folks producing the bit searched all over California for the perfect tent for their concept and they found Zephyr Tents. Our crew had a good time with this one – the guys were even hired as extras!

Check it out here:

Zephyr Tents Now Offers Hardwood Flooring for Events!

Jen Owsley — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:29:19 +0000

Introducing beautiful lay-down pine-plank hardwood flooring for your next event under the stars or under a tent. This environmentally-friendly flooring option is aesthetically pleasing and “greener” than carpeting or installing astroturf. The floor is reusable unlike the floor coverings that ultimately end up in the landfill.

Our pine-plank floor turns your event space into a elegant dining room. And because your entire event will be on hardwood, there is no need for the added cost of a dance floor.

photos courtesy of Sperry Tents Seacoast.

Zephyr Tents’ Farm Table Lands on the Cover of Martha Stewart Weddings Spring 2010!

Jen Owsley — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:56:00 +0000

It’s sort of like the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue of the wedding industry!

Tod Owsley of Zephyr Tents designed and built these beautiful tables. Here is a photo of our warehouse during production:

Within the magazine, there is a huge spread on Eunice Moyle of Hello!Lucky and Daniel James’ amazing wedding. Their whimsical and creative celebration was unlike any other – no detail was left undone. Below are some photos of our wares.

We love the aisle decor on our benches!

Tod and crew built the reclaimed wood stage and the dance floor

gorgeous floral centerpiece by Sharla Flock Designs

Eunice and Sabrina Moyle dyed the coffee filters for these lovely pink pom-pom garlands.

Photos by Gia Canali and Sara Remington

The Outdoor Bridal Suite

Jen Owsley — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:14:12 +0000

A bridal tent is a great solution for those reception sites that don’t have a private area designated for the bride and bridesmaids to ready themselves. Applying make-up in natural light is always a good idea and fresh air will calm those pre-ceremony butterflies. Furnish the tent with lounge-type furniture, have something cold to drink (with bubbles perhaps?), and maybe even a framed photo of the husband-to-be.

A 16′ round bridal tent complete with sub-floor and sisal carpet. We love the Manzanita branches on the tent poles.

A bride makes her debut from our bridal tent. Photo source – Martha Stewart Weddings

This bride chose to have her hair and make-up done al fresco.

A Black Tie Wedding on a West Marin Dairy Farm

Jen Owsley — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:26:50 +0000

We were delighted to work with Green Girl Events on an intimate wedding in Tomales, just north of Point Reyes Station. The site was bare when we arrived – just a hill on a cow pasture with a view of the bay. Lucky cows.

Several hours later, the farmland was transformed with a carpeted sub-floor, tents and lighting. The guests arrived dressed in formal attire and enjoyed a performance by professional opera singers, fine food by Inverness caterer, Indian Peach, and dancing into the wee hours.

Photos graciously shared by Paige Green Photography.