Classical Tents & Party Goods

Event Rentals Done, Effortlessly!

Berkshires, Hudson Valley, Southern VT

Service area

4.8

Verified reviews from real couples

Classical Tents is just the best. I've never worked with a group of people who are more responsive, helpful, detail-oriented, and just so lovely! They helped make sure we had absolutely everything we needed for a perfect wedding -- thinking of the details my husband and I never would have thought about. From start to finish, they helped us bring our vision to life. And as a plus, the guys who set up and took down our tent were the BEST. What an excellent group of people! We can't recommend them more. Photo credit to Abigail Fenton.

Rebecca P.

5.0

Absolutely loved working with the Classical Tent team, truly outstanding from start to finish. Liz was incredible, going above and beyond every step of the way. Their communication was prompt and clear, and they remained flexible and accommodating through every change and update. On the day of the event, they worked seamlessly behind the scenes, making everything feel effortless. I can't recommend them highly enough!

Danny M.

5.0

Michele Hotchkin

COORDINATOR

AWARD WINNER (2X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Classical Tents & Party Goods is a wedding and event rental company based in the Berkshires in Pittsfield, MA. Offering premium rentals for all aspects of your celebration, the team here is ready to help make your ideas a reality and support a smooth planning process along the way. Classical Tents & Party Goods first opened in 1986 and is locally owned and operated. The team here believes in the importance of top-notch customer service, product safety, cleanliness, and will go above and beyond to help you in whatever way they can. They're on hand to answer any questions you might have and are ready to help you find the right items for your needs. They also have an impressive background in engineering and are particularly skilled at setting up tents in unique and complex spaces. Classical Tents & Party Goods is available to deliver and set up event rentals at weddings in certain areas of Massachusetts, New York, Southern Vermont, and Western Connecticut. Some of the tents on offer include Sailcloth styles, as well as Clear Structure Tents that will let you make the most of a beautiful landscape. Other rental items the company can provide include tables, tabletop, linens, dance floors, full flooring, catering supplies, and furniture. Photo Credits: Alex Gordias Photography Tricia McCormack Photography Dear Edith and Lilly Photography Christopher Duggan Photography Chelsea Proulx Photography Eric Limon Photography Leila Brewster Photography LH Photography + Film Lindsey Nicole Photography Lindsay Hackney Photography Nato Tuke Photography Mark Spooner Photographer Meredith Jane Photography

Woman-owned Business

Details

Rentals & Equipment

Chairs

Benches

Chiavari Chairs

Cross-back Chairs

Folding Chairs

Sweetheart Chairs

Dance Floor

Dinnerware

Equipment

Generators

Heating & Cooling Equipment

Flatware

Glassware

Lighting

Linens

Lounge Furniture

On-Site Delivery & Setup

Stages

Tables

Cocktail Tables

Dessert Table

Dining Tables

Farm Tables

Round Tables

Sweetheart Tables

Tear Down

Tents

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2024.2023.

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Liz Chapman
Rental Coordinator
Elizabeth is a Rental Coordinator at Classical Tents and Party Goods, where she specializes in managing rental orders from inception through to event execution. With a focus on precision and client satisfaction, she guides couples through the planning process—coordinating showroom appointments and helping curate customized rental selections that reflect each client’s unique wedding or event vision. Elizabeth’s organized, detail-oriented approach ensures a seamless and elevated experience from the initial consultation to the wedding day.
Ben Naylor
Owner
Ben hasn’t met a site yet that he can’t successfully put a tent on! Our technical guru of tents, Ben gained lots of practical know-how while growing up on a farm in Vermont, and later earned a degree in engineering. He helped one of the largest tent companies in the Unites States design a new line of tents, and has installed tents, staging, flooring, and more in a variety of cities and for an array of clients, including AT&T, New York Fashion Week, Lindt Chocolate, and Bar Harbor Yacht Club, as well as for hundreds of weddings and family events in the Berkshires. A mechanical expert, Ben can fix almost any machine, and has the uncanny ability to problem-solve the most challenging sites. Ben lives in the Williamstown area, and when weather and work allow, you can find him on his mountain bike on the gnarliest trails, or whizzing down the slopes of a local ski area with friends and family.
Trevor Hotchkin
Operational Manager
One of Classical Tents’ longest-standing team members, Trevor has been providing top-shelf management since 2000. Currently our operations manager, he rose through the ranks, first as a truck packer and then as a crew chief, thanks to his depth of knowledge, work ethic, friendly nature, and ability to stay calm under the pressure of unexpected challenges. Trevor has nearly two decades’ worth of experience in rental management and customer service via his work at Classical Tents. Trevor lives in Pittsfield with his wife, Michele, and his son. In his free time, he enjoys dipping his kayak into local waters, taking a road trip to New Hampshire to visit his parents, meeting new people, and spending time with friends.
Win Rutledge
Personnel Manager
Originally from Lenox, Win is a classically trained chef who worked herself out of the Berkshires by the time that she was 23. Seeking to learn as much as she could, she landed in Boston, where she spent over 30 years working for the best companies that she could find or develop, honing her skills as a chef, a senior manager and the co-owner of 2 award winning catering companies. Win moved back to the Berkshires several years ago, and split her time between Lenox and Boston until the spring of 2017, when she stopped her wanderings and joined the team of Classical Tents and Party Goods, coming full circle around on her quest for excellence! Win lives in Lenox with her great Pyrenees, two cats and a lot of gardens. She, along with her twin brother founded a trust and purchased the house that they grew up in, so you can usually find her building or fixing something there, until time and weather allow her to flit up to her cabin on the shores of New Brunswick, where she spends her days hiking, kayaking, reading, building or fixing something else!
Markes Rodriguez
Dish Room Supervisor
Markes has been the dish room supervisor since 2015 and his upbeat spirit is infectious. We often see Markes bopping to Hip Hop, pop, or rock music as he does his work. Markes grew up, as a teen, living in Brooklyn, NY and Puerto Rico. He misses Puerto Rico, and rarely gets there these days. He has two beautiful daughters who keep him busy in the Berkshires. What he loved about living in Puerto Rico was the people’s ‘Can do’ spirit despite adversity. Hobbies for Markes include fishing and Basketball. His favorite food is Italian.
Matt Meunier
Warehouse Supervisor
Matt just transitioned to being the Classical Tents Vinyl Room Manager after a few years of working as a Crew Chief. Many years ago Matt worked at Classical Tents until he and his wife decided to relocate to Florida. While there, he worked in the party rental business. In 2017 he returned to the Berkshires and we were very happy to rehire him. Matt is thoughtful and cares about the work he does. He invests time in thinking through the work he is doing. Hobbies for Matt include golf, skiing, and he loves a bottle of good whiskey! You might see Matt flying past you at a local ski area in the Berkshires.
Wayne Palmer
Daily Production Supervisor
Wayne has been a Crew Chief at Classical Tents since 2014. Wayne is quiet most of the time unless he has something important to say! We appreciate Wayne’s steadiness, promptness and hard work. Wayne grew up in Lee, Ma and lives there now with his family and two American Bulldogs ( but they are part of the family ). The Viking way of thinking has always appealed to Wayne because they had to work for what they wanted and needed; there were no hand outs. Wayne loves pizza and his favorite pizza place is on Cape Cod. He is a tinkerer and loves to work on mechanical things like engines.
Porter The Dog
Loveable Mascot
Our customers seem to love being greeted by Porter when arriving to our offices—he is the most lovable team member we have here at Classical Tents! Porter is originally from the Berkshires and really appreciates all the area has to offer. He loves to go for long walks in the woods, visit job sites with his dad, Trevor, and play with new friends he meets along the way. He’s always sniffing out the best local spots to go for a run and has made it his personal mission to visit every historical home in the Berkshires.

4.8

out of 5.0

67 reviews

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Classical Tents & Party Goods is praised for responsive, detail-oriented service and professionalism from planning through setup. Their broad inventory—tents, tables, linens, china, and more—plus easy showroom visits, delivery, and teardown made events effortless. Highly recommended for site-only and Berkshire-area weddings.

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Rebecca P

Classical Tents is just the best. I've never worked with a group of people who are more responsive, helpful, detail-oriented, and just so lovely! They helped make sure we had absol...

utely everything we needed for a perfect wedding -- thinking of the details my husband and I never would have thought about. From start to finish, they helped us bring our vision to life. And as a plus, the guys who set up and took down our tent were the BEST. What an excellent group of people! We can't recommend them more. Photo credit to Abigail Fenton.

Danny M

Absolutely loved working with the Classical Tent team, truly outstanding from start to finish. Liz was incredible, going above and beyond every step of the way. Their communication...

was prompt and clear, and they remained flexible and accommodating through every change and update. On the day of the event, they worked seamlessly behind the scenes, making everything feel effortless. I can't recommend them highly enough!

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Nicole D

We feel it’s important to share what happened during our May 2025 wedding after hiring Classical Tents for a 40x80 “engineered” pole tent. During dinner, a sudden wind gust dislodg...

ed two perimeter poles. One pole flew into a guest table, struck someone in the shoulder, and shattered glassware across the table. Another began to collapse inward before guests stepped in to stabilize it. After inspecting the site, we confirmed the poles had not been anchored to the ground—they were simply resting on wooden planks. There were no stakes, no ground-secured base plates, and no mechanism to prevent them from sliding or rotating under wind pressure. This is a basic safety expectation for tent installations, particularly under the “engineered” label. We reached out to Classical Tents privately and provided photographic documentation. We asked for a formal engineering review, a written safety protocol, and a plan to prevent this from happening to future clients. The company ultimately declined to take any action, stating their installation met “industry standards.” We’re sharing this not out of anger, but so others can make informed decisions and prioritize the safety of their guests. If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, especially at a site exposed to wind, we strongly recommend asking how your tent will be anchored—and confirming that in writing.

Kayla D

Classical Tents and Party Goods exemplifies what true professional excellence looks like in the event industry. My experience with their team, particularly Liz and Michele, went fa...

r beyond simply providing rental items – they became trusted partners in bringing our wedding vision to life. Liz's patience and dedication throughout the planning process were remarkable. She handled countless revisions to our order with grace and precision, each time providing updated estimates promptly and clearly. Her attention to detail ensured that every modification was accurately documented, giving my husband and I complete confidence in our selections. The way she kept us on track with timeline reminders and estimate updates made what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable and organized. Michele proved to be an invaluable resource when we encountered incredible challenges during our wedding day and the aftermath. Her wealth of experience and forthright communication style were exactly what we needed during an insanely agonizing and mentally and physically distressing situation that erupted with our wedding planner. Michele provided specific, actionable guidance while maintaining the utmost professionalism, helping us navigate complicated logistics with clarity and confidence. What truly sets Classical Tents apart is their team's commitment to their clients' success. Every interaction reflected their deep understanding of how important each detail is to a wedding day. Their responsiveness to questions, transparent communication, and willingness to go above and beyond standard service made us feel valued and supported throughout the entire process. For anyone planning an event in the area, Classical Tents and Party Goods is an absolute must. Their combination of exceptional service, extensive expertise, and unwavering professionalism creates an experience that gives you complete peace of mind. Liz and Michele, thank you for your extraordinary dedication and for being such a reliable, steadfast presence throughout our planning journey.

Allie W

We searched high and low for the right rental vendor that could service our venue, and when we couldn’t find the perfect fit in town, we were lucky to find one not too far away tha...

t had everything we were looking for. It was important to us to pick items that blended a vintage look with a classic, modern feel, and they delivered exactly that. From the two beautiful stoneware plates we used as a less traditional charger option to the farm tables that created an intimate dining experience for a few of our special guests, everything came together perfectly.

Annie H

Our daughter was married on June 21st 2024 in Dorset, VT. We were delighted with our experience with Classical Tents out of Pittsfield, MA. We discovered Classical Tents when loo...

king for more elevated china and crystal options. We ended up mixing and matching a couple of beautiful china patterns along with a lovely crystal pattern that ended up looking just stunning. We also use their table linens for the tablecloths and napkins as well as their flatware. Liz was our coordinator and graciously and patiently me with me more than once in order to arrive at just the right combination of pieces. She also put together various combinations of place settings, took photos and sent them over to us for review as we changed our minds. She made multiple changes to our order as the menu evolved and scrambled to help us secure additional napkins at the last minute after an error with another vendor left us short. The entire process of working with Classical Tents was as effortless as it could be and we would highly recommend them to anyone considering a wedding rental company.

Robbie B

Classical Tents provided a perfect tent for our outdoor wedding - even with last minute changes! The tent was spacious and warm on a chilly autumn evening; we could not have been h...

appier with the tent. Highly recommend working with them!

Taylor H

We used Classical for all of our rentals for our October wedding, from the tent down to the napkins and space heaters. We were so impressed by their wide selection of items and tra...

nsparency about pricing off the bat. They also allowed us to come into the showroom multiple times to test different table settings because we couldn't make up our minds! The team was so friendly, communicative, and easy to work with - both leading up to the wedding and on the day of. THE go-to for any Berkshires weddings (or beyond!).

Rose S

We had a site-only venue, and rented EVERYTHING for our wedding (from tables and chairs to linens and flatware) through Classical Tents. They are communicative, professional, and e...

asy to work with!

Emily M

We ordered all of our rentals through Classical Tents, and we had a great experience. They were great and easy to communicate with, and offered helpful suggestions along the way. W...

e were very happy with their selection of rentals, and we were easily able to find everything that we need in our budget. Pickup and delivery were easy! Highly recommended.