Why More Florida Event Planners Are Choosing Open-Layout Tent Designs

Lakeland, United States – May 26, 2026 / A&G Tent and Event Solutions /

LAKELAND, FL. — May 2026 — A&G Tent and Event Solutions reports growing interest in open-layout tent configurations as outdoor venues across Central Florida prepare for a busy late-spring and summer event season.

According to the Lakeland-based tent rental company, planners and venues are placing greater attention on layout flexibility, guest movement, and unobstructed interior space when evaluating temporary event structures for weddings, corporate functions, and private gatherings.

Frame tent installations, which use perimeter-supported construction rather than interior center poles, are increasingly being selected for venues where visibility and adaptable floor plans are priorities during event setup planning.

Outdoor Venues Continue Prioritizing Flexible Layouts

The shift comes as many venues continue balancing ceremony staging, dining layouts, entertainment placement, weather preparation, and guest flow within outdoor event spaces.

A&G Tent and Event Solutions noted that frame tent structures are often used at waterfront properties, estate venues, paved locations, and other sites where traditional center-pole layouts may limit configuration options.

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The company also observed that planners are reviewing setup logistics earlier in the planning process, particularly for events scheduled during Florida’s warmer months when weather timing and site coordination become larger operational considerations.

Information about frame tent layouts for outdoor events is available on the website.

Planning Conversations Are Becoming More Operational

Rather than focusing solely on tent size, planners are increasingly discussing how structures interact with catering access, entertainment staging, seating arrangements, and venue restrictions.

“People are asking more detailed setup questions earlier in the process,” said Jamarl Payton, co-founder of A&G Tent and Event Solutions. “A lot of the conversation now centers around how the layout functions throughout the event, not just how the tent looks once it’s installed.”

The company stated that open-layout tent structures are commonly requested for events requiring clear sightlines for ceremonies, presentations, or large dining arrangements.