Tom Burke and Helen Whytock, owners of Burke’s Tent Rentals, offer tents and accessories for all types of events but have built a reputation in the wedding industry— and not without good reason. Quality product, superior service and product availability are three things that brides say set Burke's apart in the field.
It's clear that with their elegant style and top quality products, the team at Burke's makes it their mission to ensure that your wedding day is flawless, unique and personalized. What’s not to love?
Here's more on Burke's Tent Rentals.....
Personally speaking
The currently established company started unintentionally. Tom purchased a tent to use for various events with his previous business but in turn found a need for this type of rental in the area. With this in mind he purchased another tent and then yet another to keep up with the demand. The rest is, as they say, is history.
The company has been open since 2002 and they’ve serviced the wedding industry since the early beginnings. Weddings now account for a large part of their business.
They have done 1000 weddings since the company started and over 200 in the past year alone.
The team at Burke’s continues to find the business rewarding and there is such a fun party atmosphere among their clients.
“To help someone create special memories and transform a basic backyard into a beautiful wedding backdrop is exciting. The variety and challenges we encounter make it anything but dull.”
Tom’s knowledge of the industry was gathered through his 26 years in customer service and many years in management. He also got a taste of weddings and big events through prior catering experience.
“The big payoff is all the great compliments we receive from grateful customers.”
Versatile style that pops
They roll with the style of the brides that come to them keeping in mind each couple is unique and has their own personal preferences. Their décor can accommodate traditional, simplistic or “celeb-style weddings,” but their most requested look is elegant and well-groomed.
The team at Burke’s Tent Rentals says customers often show genuine appreciation and compliment the friendly, efficient staff and service.
“Most brides come to us through word-of-mouth based on previous clients recommendations. Our past brides have expressed satisfaction with our accommodating staff and their attentive service, our efforts to carry or attain the products they require, and our clean quality product.”
A forecast for tent trends
Tom says some of his brides who are more concerned about weather issues are now opting to take the tent style wedding indoors.
“We have been transforming more halls, arenas, sheds, and old buildings recently than ever before. We offer various options to them with different lighting effects, curtains around the perimeter of the room, draping in some ceilings and even tents inside the building. “
He adds that the latest trend for the company in table coverings is spandex, which gives a “clean fitted look” to the tables. Tom predicts this stretchy trend will be a popular item this year.
Pricing and Packages
They carry a wide variety of tent sizes and styles, ceiling liners and pole drapes, lighting and heating systems, dance floors and event flooring, staging, tables, chairs, portable bars, curtained backdrops, audio equipment, linen, and more.
Tom says their most popular items are their ceiling liners and lighting systems.
“We have several lighting options but our LED lighting offers something unique and can be dramatic or fun.”
They install the liner for you, which creates a beautiful look and minimizes decorating duties for the bride—freeing your hands for more important matters on the big day.
Tent with Decorative Liner Package (sample pricing)
(Package includes Tent, Ceiling Liner, Pole Draping, and Twinkle Lights)
• 50 guests 30 x 30 $1100
• 100 guests 30 x 60 $1855
• 200 guests 40 x 100 $3745
• 300 guests 60 x 90 $5830
Complete LED Lighting Package $1400
Includes:
o Colour Wash on walls of hall, arena, or tent
o Pinspotting each table centerpiece to make it pop
o Personalized Gobo Image with Bride and Grooms name
Walking you through it
Once you contact the company requesting information or a quote you might follow up with an office visit, ask for an inspection of your site location, or continue corresponding by phone or email until all the requirements or details of your order is covered.
You can request pictures, CAD drawings and references so there are no surprises.
When you do book, the company can provides you with a Party Cad drawing if necessary to show a visual of your layout and ensure adequate space for your event.
Two to three weeks before your set up date, the company will go over all the details and final quantities, and schedule delivery times and any preparations you require.
The tents are installed a minimum of two days prior to the event, which allows you some time to prepare, decorate and get everything ready for your special day.
A day or two later someone will come back to remove the items you rented and dismantle the tent that held all your happy guests a couple days previous.
Weddings in public settings are usually arranged for the same day, and trained staff is on site with plenty of time to spare to make sure everything runs smoothly.
In other words...
“From the first time we met with Burke's Tent Rentals, to the day the crew came to clean up with tent we could not have been more satisfied with the service we were provided. A task as large as ours, planning a wedding for more than 300 guests, was very daunting. The team, along with Tom, were professional, confident and such a joy to be around! The tent, tables, chairs, lightening and everything else that Burke's provided to us was everything we hoped it would be and more. It made our day, our vision, the best it could possibly be. We are still getting compliments about how beautiful the tent was! Burke's Tent Rentals is definitely a business that we have recommended to our friends as they prepare for their weddings as well.“ - Scott & Danielle
“Thank you for making our wedding day so perfect. The tents were beautiful and the ceiling liner is still being talked about. You were so easy to work with and made everything stress free. It was a dream come true. Look forward to working with you again.” - Morgan & Derek
“Thank you so much for the AMAZING tent! I cannot believe how beautiful it looked. We had an amazing wedding in that big white tent. I am so happy with the way everything turned out.” - Melissa & Jeremy
“We were so impressed with Tom and everyone at Burke's. We had wanted to rent the portable bar for our wedding and were a bit disappointed to find that none were available. A couple of days before the wedding, Tom showed up with the bar! He said someone had cancelled and offered us the bar free of cost! What a wonderful surprise! Our 2 tents were gorgeous and the set-up crew was great (we really appreciated the time they took to help us decide what walls to put up).” - Melissa and Steven
Details, details, details
Burke’s recommends you book the items you desire six to twelve months before your wedding. One third of the deposit is required when you book.
You can get a quote and an initial consultation at no cost. If you would like Burke’s to arrange a site inspection there is a small fee, which is 100 per cent refundable if you end up booking with them.
Contacting Burke’s Tent Rentals
Brides and their grooms can contact the company in whichever form they feel most comfortable with. They can be reached by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 1-800-219-2947. You can also visit Burke’s Tent Rentals online at www.burkestentrentals.com.
