The Sperry Arch is a striking addition to the Sperry Tents lineup—designed to elevate any event with its signature laminated bent wood arches and genuine sailcloth canopy. As a certified Sperry Tents provider, The Greenwich Tent Company offers exclusive access to these handcrafted, nautical-inspired structures—renowned for their elegance and craftsmanship. The Sperry Arch enhances both design and scale, offering a stunning focal point for ceremonies, lounges, or entrances. With endless creative possibilities, here are three ways we love seeing Connecticut and New York wedding planners incorporate the Sperry Arch into their event designs.
Broaden Your Footprint
Whether you want to “bump out” an area of your tent for an additional bar or specialty food station like a raw bar, the Sperry arch is a great option to do so. The arch, which comes in three sizes, can stand alone outside the footprint of your tent to give guests an area to congregate, or be brought underneath a tented area to ground the space and create a designated area in the blueprint.
Situate a Stand Alone Canopy
With its high-quality wood frame and luxurious ivory aesthetic, you may want to consider the arch for more than just connecting tents. With the largest sizes spanning 10 x 20 – the arch can comfortably seat up to 15 for dinner but is also modular, meaning we can place them together in 10-foot increments creating a weather-proof configuration. Since the arch can be installed on patios, decks and other hardscape sites where staking is not an option, this has become a great tent rental option for family reunions, dinner parties or social gatherings. A bonus? It can be fully enclosed with clear or solid walls to provide shelter from the elements or protection from summer’s pesky insects.
Architect a Grand Entrance
One of the most popular and impactful ways we see the Sperry Arch used is as a grand entrance and exit to wedding receptions. This elegant structure offers a natural focal point that sets the tone as guests transition into the celebration space. Left untouched, the Sperry Arch beautifully complements rustic, coastal, or nautical design aesthetics with its clean sailcloth lines and bent wood frame. For couples looking to make a statement, the arch can be dressed in cascading florals, flowing greenery, or ambient lighting to create a romantic, picture-perfect entrance that gives guests their first glimpse into the wedding’s overall look and feel.
If you’d like to know about Sperry’s unique product offerings – specifically the Sperry Arch – and how it can be used to accentuate your next wedding or social celebration, feel free to contact our team, here. We’re happy to offer a complimentary consultation and share more innovative ways to utilize the canopy.
