With it being 2023 and the cost of living crisis in full swing you may think that a marquee wedding is out of the question. In fact, it’s well within reach and at much less than you would expect. One of the best solutions to a smaller, budget wedding is to purchase your own marquee […]
Marquee Layouts, Power & Decor
Inspiration and technical guides for marquee interiors. Discover best practices for installing dance floors, electrical power, lighting, linings, and optimal seating arrangements for events and weddings.
Advice for marquees in the snowy conditions
This one should be relatively short and sweet; just like snowfall in the UK! The first think you need to know is that no marquee however big or strong is designed for snow-loading. The weight of all that frozen water is just too much! The second thing you need to know is that there are […]
Do I need a licence for my marquee wedding or event?
“Do I need a licence for my marquee wedding or event? This is one of the most common questions we get asked by our marquee hire clients and it’s not surprising really as a lot of the information available on the internet is contradictory and confusing and none of us want our perfect day to […]
Can you have a marquee wedding on a budget?
Just about every job is a compromise between what your client wants and what their budget is. So is it possible to have a marquee wedding on a budget? Yes absolutely but there’s things you need to make your customer aware of. The main way for them to save money is to have an unlined […]
Different types of top tables in marquees
As a marquee hire company you need to offer your customers choice. One particular decision is what type of top table to use. Not only do you need to offer different options but you also need to be able to discuss the pros and cons of each: Traditional long table: Usually made up of 3 […]
How much space is required in my marquee?
When you plan a marquee event you need to know how much space to allow for furniture and other features. As a rough guide use 3x3m boxes: Also consider leaving some space clear when people first walk in and in front of any catering entrance if you have the space to do so. Of course […]
How to position window sides in a marquee
The good thing about a quality marquee with interchangeable side panels is your customer can decide where they want the windows when you erect the marquee. The bad thing about a quality marquee with interchangeable side panels is your customer can decide where they want the windows when you erect the marquee! Your customers views […]
Tips for wedding marquees:
This is in addition to marquee wedding articles written by us for confetti.co.uk Furniture: Dance Floors: Other: We are always happy to offer more customised advice for your event, please contact us giving a few details of the event you are planning (type of event, space available, number of guests and diagrams/photographs of the site if possible) and we […]
Marquee Lining Terminology:
The terminology used for marquee linings is pretty straight forward but there are a few industry-specific descriptions: 1. Roof linings. These are available in: 2. Eave lining, used to hide the join between the roof and walls. Available as: 3. Curtain linings. Used to hide the metal legs ‘curtains’ are essentially leg covers and not […]
Marquee Dance Floor Options:
The Hire cost of a marquee is usually between a third and a half of the purchase price, for this reason if you are using a marquee more than once it is often more practical to buy rather than hire. Dance floors and furniture are different, the hire charge is usually around a tenth of […]