Practical issues should never be discounted in the name of frivolous design. However, at the same time there is no reason that a practical solution or necessity has to be plain and simplistic either. Take for example a party where you want to provide for many guests, but where you do not have the space inside. One way to ensure you have shelter is to erect a temporary marquee. This tent does not have to be a stand-alone feature though and you can add on lots of extras to make this space all singing and dancing, or at least encourage the guests to be all singing and all dancing. If you want to play tunes then you will want to charge up with an iPod Docking Station and also have speakers included in this system. To boost the sound you may want some type of bass output or 3D sound, with an enhancement feature, to give the music a richer, deeper tone.
As your playlist entertains the guests you can add features to your marquee too to make it look sophisticated, modern and as classically timeless as the event. This can be done with flooring, lighting and furniture. A basic marquee might do the essential job of sheltering guests, just as a charger gives batteries a boost, but it seems to make practical sense to use this as a way of playing out your tunes too. For a marquee you want shelter and a space for a celebration as well.
