Merry Ray Tents

01/06/2024

01/06/2024

We have been in the Tent Rentals Party Equipment Rentals business for 30 years in Maryland, and relocated in 2021 to Florida. We specialize in private parties and weddings, but we are available for all occasions. We offer a complete service, from meeting with you at the site location through to coordinating with your other vendors, to organize your event and make sure everything runs like clockwork. We carry tents to accommodate all of your needs however big or small. Whether it’s one small tent or a larger multiple design, we have the experience to tailor the set-up to your exact requirements.
352-400-9626

We have tent rentals in all sizes, for Parties, Weddings, Picnics, Graduations & more. Equipment rentals, lighting, decor, dance floor, tables, and chairs.

04/29/2023

A beautiful tent decorated with a handmade rustic chandelier with led lights, and swags.
Congratulations to Rachel and Galvin

04/29/2023

Congratulations to Elaina and Anthony who are getting married today.
The location is beautiful, right next to the river.

08/31/2022

Do You Need a Frame or Pole Tent?


We are asked many times about the differences of pole and frame tents, where these tents can be situated, and about the aesthetic differences, so here is a quick overview to explain the differences of a frame tent and a pole tent.

A pole tent is secured and supported by driving stakes into the ground; and so, it is not suitable to put a pole tent on concrete or asphalt surfaces. (Unless we are allowed to stake into the hard surface).

Pole tents mostly go on grass areas.

There will be at least 1 center pole inside a pole tent. Some clients like to use the poles as a feature, decorating them with vines, plants, fabric, or flowers. For others, the poles are an inconvenience, obstructing table layouts and views.

Most people think that a pole tent is more pleasing to look at from the outside, as it creates peaks and dips in the overall shape of the tent, and on the insides there are no metal pipes visible.

A frame tent is free standing and can go on grass, asphalt, concrete or a deck. It does not have any poles inside the tent, and so, the square footage isn’t compromised at all by having to plan around the inside poles.

The frame tent is generally more expensive to rent because of the labor involved in setting up the tent, and the actual cost of purchase.

The actual frame of this tent is aluminum pipes, which are visible on the inside of the tent, they can easily be covered if you prefer, by simply putting on white pipe liners, or by lining the whole tent with an elegant fabric liner.

When it comes to cost the pole tent is a little more economical.

We use our knowledge and expertise to recommend the right tent for you and your event, depending on your requirements, ground surface, and available space.

08/30/2022

Merry Ray Tents is a family owned and run business located in Homosassa Florida. Greg Dockery has over 30 years of experience in the rental industry, and started his first company,Totally Tents in 1992 We specialize in private parties and weddings, but we are available for all occasions. We offer a complete service, from meeting with you at the site location through to coordinating with your other vendors, to organize your event and make sure everything runs like clockwork. We carry tents to accommodate all of your needs however big or small. Whether it’s one small tent or a larger multiple design, we have the experience to tailor the set-up to your exact requirements. We aspire to make your event as individual as you are. We start by coming out to meet you at your event site location, and go over every detail. From the type of tent you would like and where to situate it, through to lighting and your décor needs. From a small backyard family picnic requiring some much needed shade, to weddings at site facilities, banquets, corporate functions, and black tie dinners, our goal is to make your occasion run as smoothly as possible.

07/07/2022

Free Consultation for Tent Rentals

We offer a free consultation at the event site to go over all of the details of your event, then we'll send an itemized proposal, without any obligation on your part.

Call us for options & pricing
Greg at Merry Ray Tents
352-400-9626

06/05/2022

Plan the perfect party for Fathers Day on June 19th, reserve your tent, tables, chairs, and fans.
352-400-9626
www.merryrayrentals.com.com
[email protected]

05/30/2022

05/29/2022

When deciding the size of tent that you need, there are various things to consider, to get the right size for your event.
The first questions you will need to ask yourself are:

1. Where is the tent going be set up?
2. Are there any size restrictions for that area? Overhanging branches, decks, pools etc.
3. Is the tent going on concrete/asphalt, or on grass?

To help us with your quote, and get the right size tent for you, it will help if you can measure the area and take some photos. (Or why not make it easy on yourself, and we’ll come and do this for you, free of charge, and without any obligation on your part). 😊
There is a form on our website for you to answer all of these questions, again if you’d rather we come out to discuss everything with you instead, just let us know, we’ll schedule a good time to meet.
https://merryraytents.com/contact-us

1. How many guests are you expecting?
2. Will they all be seated at once or will it be more a cocktail style reception with mixed standing and seating? Would you like round, or rectangular tables. Banquet style seating, and/or cocktail tables?
3. Are you having a dance floor, or space for dancing?
4. A band? How many are in the band, and do they need a stage?
5. A DJ?
6. Bar/beverage service area?
7. Buffet tables, cake table, or food stations?
8. A table for a guest book, gifts, or guest favors?
9. Is there anything else that needs to be covered?
There's lots to think about when planning an event under a tent. We’ve been doing this for over 30 years and we can help to make this as easy as possible for you. Give us a call 352-400-9626

Tent rentals in all sizes, for all events.

05/29/2022

When deciding the size of tent that you need, there are various things to consider, to get the right size for your event. Where is the tent going be set up? Are there any size restrictions for that area? Overhanging branches, decks, pools etc. Is the tent going on concrete/asphalt, or on grass? To h...

05/20/2022

We can help you plan you event from start to finish. We will meet with you at your event location to see where you would like the tent to go. We'll match the size, so your tent isn't too big, or too small. We set up the tent and take it down, you don't need to lift a thing! http://merryraytents.com....

05/20/2022

05/16/2022

Amazing set up for My birthday/wedding party...had about 112 guests. Very pleased with Merry Ray Tents. Was an amazing day and could not have done it without the tent... thanks again

★★★★★ "Amazing set up for My birthday/wedding party...had about 112 guests. Very pleased with Merry Ray Tents. Was an amazing day and could not have done it without the tent... thanks again..."

05/05/2022

We specialize in private parties and weddings, but we are available for all occasions. We offer a complete service, from meeting with you at the site location through to coordinating with your other vendors, to organize your event and make sure everything runs like clockwork.

We carry tents to accommodate all of your needs however big or small. Whether it’s one small tent or a larger multiple design, we have the experience to tailor the set-up to your exact requirements.

We aspire to make your event as individual as you are. We start by coming out to meet you at your event site location, and go over every detail. From the type of tent you would like and where to situate it, through to lighting and your décor needs.

From a small backyard family picnic requiring some much needed shade, to weddings at site facilities, banquets, corporate functions, and black tie dinners, our goal is to make your occasion run as smoothly as possible.

Call Merry Ray Tents for a free quote.
352-400-9626

05/05/2022

We specialize in private parties and weddings, but we are available for all occasions. We offer a complete service, from meeting with you at the site location through to coordinating with your other vendors, to organize your event and make sure everything runs like clockwork. We carry tents to accom...

03/02/2022

Planning A Tent For your Wedding.
Don’t wait until the last minute to book your tent .
If you are planning a tent for your wedding, the best time to choose your tent is sooner rather than later. Chances are if you’re planning a wedding outdoors and think rain is potentially an issue, or shade is needed, so too are other couples. Adequate planning will ensure you get the style and size that you need.
We recommend calling us as soon as your date is set, we'll come out, go over everything with you, take a look where the tent is going, and help you decide on lighting options and your decor.

Call Lindsey or Greg
352-400-9626
or email us
[email protected]

01/27/2022

Now is the time to start planning a tent rental for your wedding. Call us to discuss your needs or fill in the form on our web site. We will go over all of the details with you, send you a proposal, and come out and meet you at the event location to see where the tent is going. 352-400-9626 https://...

01/25/2022

Valentines Day is just around the corner, reserve the date, for your tent rental. Call us on 352-400-9626 or fill out our contact form https://merryrayrentals.com/contact-us-tent-rentals

01/19/2022

We are now renting tents as well as our storage units. We moved our tent company from Maryland to Florida, as we are now in Florida full time.
It was hard work, and time consuming moving the equipment down to Florida, especially with COVID restrictions.
No job is too big or too small, and we'll be happy to come and meet you at your event location to go over the details, and make recommendations.
Between us we have over 50 years of experience in the tent rental business, with 48 of those owning our own company.
Call us on
352-400-9626

11/12/2021

Don't forget to order a tent for Christmas or New years Eve. Call 352 400 9626

10/29/2021

Tent Rentals now available We are fully booked for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Order early for Christmas Call us 352-400-9626

09/24/2021

We provide tent rentals and party accessory rentals for a wide variety of special events and special days, including birthday parties, weddings and ceremonies, family reunions, picnics, festivals, corporate events, bar and bat mitzvahs and church functions. Check out our 'Tents' page and fill in the...

09/17/2021

Merry Ray Rentals is now renting tents.
We provide tent rentals and party accessory rentals for a wide variety of special events and special days, including birthday parties, weddings and ceremonies, family reunions, picnics, festivals, corporate events, bar and bat mitzvahs and church functions.

Having a party outside - like a ground breaking or ribbon cutting ceremony? What about an outdoor wedding, rehearsal dinner or anniversary party? Our frame tents and pole tents come in a variety of sizes, perfect for any size gathering.

We also offer other services such as tables and chairs, linens, lighting, dance floors and more.

Give us a call when planning your next outdoor event. If you already have some particulars, feel free to use the contact form on our web site.
www.merryrayrentals.com
352-400-9626

02/03/2021

Imagine you see a weather report calling for freezing temperatures and realize that all your cold-weather clothing is in storage. With temperatures plummeting and the wind whipping, you make the trip to your unit and s...