Planning an outdoor event in Surrey means planning around the weather, and that's exactly what a good tent takes off your plate. Whether you need marquees and tents for a wedding reception, a corporate event, a birthday party, or a backyard gathering, Black N White Tent Rentals supplies, delivers, and sets up the structure your event is built around.
We offer a range of marquee and tent options for events of different sizes, from smaller backyard gatherings to larger weddings, celebrations, and community events.
We also carry A-frame tents in clear, white, and half-clear styles for anyone who wants a more finished, framed look. If you're comparing marquees tents for an upcoming event in Surrey or anywhere in the Lower Mainland, this page walks you through what's available, how to size a tent to your guest count, and how the rental process works.
A marquee tent is basically a large structure, usually open-sided or partially walled, that turns an outdoor space into somewhere you can actually host people. Instead of booking a hall or banquet room, you're working with your own backyard, a parking lot, a field, or a friend's property, and the tent is what makes that space usable regardless of sun, wind, or rain.
What makes marquees a strong option is their flexibility. You're not stuck with a fixed room shape the way you would be indoors. We can size the tent to your guest count and handle the full tent setup wherever makes sense for your property, whether that's a lawn in South Surrey or an open lot in Newton.
People come to us for marquee tents for all kinds of things:
Once the tent's up, you've got a defined space to work with, so you can plan your seating, dance floor, and lighting inside it and not worry about the weather changing your plans halfway through the day.
If a standard marquee feels a little too casual for what you're picturing, an A-frame tent is usually the better call. They've got a peaked roofline and a cleaner, more structured shape, which tends to look sharper in photos, so a lot of our wedding and corporate clients go this route.
We offer three finishes:
We’ll go into more detail on when each one makes sense a bit further down. If you're on the fence, that's completely normal; most people are until we talk through their specific event.
This comes down to two things, really: how many people you're hosting, and how you're using the space. A seated dinner needs more room per guest than a standing reception, and adding a dance floor or buffet table eats into your usable space fast.
Here's what we currently have available. Treat the guest numbers as a starting point rather than a hard rule, since your actual layout, whether you're doing banquet seating or cocktail style, and whether there's a dance floor involved all change the math. When you reach out, we'll go through your specific event and land on the right size together.
| Tent Size | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| 10 x 10 | Small backyard gatherings, an entrance or welcome tent, a food or vendor station |
| 10 x 20 | Small parties, ceremony coverage, or extra seating alongside a main tent |
| 15 x 15 | Backyard parties, smaller family events |
| 20 x 20 | Medium backyard weddings or birthday parties |
| 20 x 30 | Medium receptions with seating and some open floor space |
| 20 x 40 | Larger receptions, seated dinners, room for a dance floor |
| 20 x 60 | Larger weddings and corporate events |
| 20 x 80 or 40 x 40 | Large weddings, community events, bigger corporate functions |
As a general planning guideline, a seated dinner typically requires more space per guest than a standing or cocktail-style event. The final space needed will also depend on your seating arrangement, dance floor, bar, buffet, and other event requirements.
A few things worth thinking about before you call us:
Not Sure Which Size Fits? Send Us Your Guest Count
This is one of the most common questions we get asked, and there's no single right answer; it really depends on your timing and the look you're after.
Clear tends to work better for:
White tends to work better for:
Half-white, half-clear is the middle ground; you get a bit of structure and shade on one side, and an open, clear section for light or evening atmosphere on the other.
If it's a wedding, this usually comes down to timing. Morning and early-afternoon events tend to suit white for the shade, while evening receptions lean toward clear so the string lighting and night sky actually show.
Every event's a bit different, so what's included depends on the tent size, where it's going, and what else you're adding on. We're hands-on from delivery through pickup; this isn't a drop-it-off-and-good-luck situation. When you get in touch, we'll walk through exactly what's included for your booking.
If you've got questions about anchoring for your specific surface; grass, concrete, gravel, or whether sidewalls make sense for your tent, ask us directly when you reach out. It varies enough by tent and location that we’d rather talk it through with you than guess.
A tent by itself is just a covered space. What actually makes it feel like an event is what you put inside it. Depending on your event, you can also add rental items such as:
Booking your tables and chairs alongside your tent means one delivery instead of juggling separate vendors. If you're ready to look at seating, our Table and Chair Rentals section covers what we've got and how to figure out how many you'll need.
We're a family-owned business based right here in Surrey, and we've been renting out marquees and tents locally since 2022. We serve customers across Surrey, the Lower Mainland, and surrounding areas.
Doesn't matter if it's a backyard wedding, a corporate event at a rented venue, or a community gathering in a park, the process is the same either way. If you're not sure whether your location falls in our service area, just send us your address and event date, and we'll confirm.
We plan each booking around your event date and set up requirements to help ensure everything is ready before your guests arrive. Since 2022, we've been providing tent and event rental services to customers across Surrey and the Lower Mainland.
Here's how it actually works when you book with us:
If anything changes after you book, for instance, your guest count, the forecast, whatever, just tell us. We'd rather adjust the plan with you than have you stuck with the wrong setup on the day that matters.
Planning a wedding, party, or corporate event in Surrey or the Lower Mainland? Share your event date, guest count, and location with us. We’ll help you choose the right tent for your space and make sure your setup fits your event.
Get a Tent Recommendation for Your EventTell me your guest count and how you're using the space, seated, standing, or a mix, and we’ll help you land on the right size. As a rough starting point, seated events need more room per guest than standing ones, but your specific layout matters too.
Clear lets natural light in and shows off the sky or evening lighting, so it works well for night events. White gives more shade and a more classic look, which tends to suit daytime events better. Half-and-half gives you a bit of each.
We handle setup and teardown as part of the rental. We'll confirm exactly what's included for your tent and event when you reach out.
That's the whole point of the tent. Our tents are designed to provide covered outdoor space in changing weather conditions. We'll help you choose a suitable tent and setup based on your event and location.
We work across different surfaces. Just let us know what you're working with when you enquire, and we'll confirm what applies.
For weddings and bigger events, a few months out is a good idea, especially during Surrey's busier event season. Smaller parties can usually work with a few weeks' notice, but earlier is always safer if you've got a specific date in mind.
Yes, and most people do. It's easier to have everything delivered and set up together.
Yes. Our tent rentals can provide covered space for backyard weddings, parties, family gatherings, and other outdoor events. Share your location, guest count, and event details, and we can help you choose a suitable tent.
Yes. You can add tables and chairs to your tent rental to create a complete event setup. We offer different seating options to suit your guest count and event layout.
We’ll need your event date, location, approximate guest count, and the type of event you’re planning. It’s also helpful to know how you’ll use the tent, such as for seated dining, a ceremony, or a reception.
