Frequenty Asked Questions

Q: What is the reservation and payment schedule?
A: A 25 % deposit and the signature on the last page of the contract are required before your rentals are secure. The balance will be due prior to delivery unless credit is established in advanced. Forms of payment include: cash, check, MasterCard or Visa.

Q: What does the damage waiver cover?
A: The damage waiver covers the customary and expected damage that will occur during the event. This may not cover your full liability in the case of excessive damage or unanticipated labor. Charges will be imposed for excessive shortages, damaged items and/or unanticipated labor.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?
A: If the event is cancelled 30 days before the event, the deposit will be returned in full. If the event is cancelled 30-15 before the event, the deposit will be kept. If cancelled 15-0 days before the event, payment in full is due.

Q: How do I figure out what size tent I need?
A: We recommend 20 square feet per person if you are planning on everyone seated, buffet, bar and dancing. (Example: 200 guests X 20 sq ft = 4000sq ft ~ 40x100 tent) If you are not having a dancefloor we recommend 15 square feet per person. (Example: 200 guests X 15 sq ft = 3000 sq ft ~ 40x80 tent). For a ceremony we recommend 10 square feet per person.

Q: When do I need to finalize my order?
A: Typically for a Saturday event we will need your final adjustments 8 days prior. We will be in contact with you at that time to go over any final adjustments, final payment and delivery and pick up details which will be determined by Mahaiwe Tent. We deliver Wed-Fri. for Sat events and pick up on Mon. or Tues. It is recommended that the rentals be counted in after delivery. Please call immediately if you have any questions or problems with the order 413-528-5945.

Q: How do I need to return the rentals?
A: Due to sanitary regulations all rentals must be rinsed. Rinse and re-crate rentals in their proper crates/racks as they were delivered. Please keep rentals dry and protected while in your possession.

Q: How do I prepare for delivery?
A: Please make sure that that the tent site has been mowed and cleared of any lawn furniture etc. at least one day before the event.

 

Mahaiwe Tent  17 Humphrey Street  Great Barrington MA 01230  413.528.5945  800.879.8155
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