Our DIY Marquees like most commercial quality ones can be erected on hard standing. There is the small issue of how to anchor the marquee down (answer: longer tie downs to a nearby soft surface, bolting or use heavy weights) but otherwise it is easily done. There is one small issue which you should make […]
Marquee Setup & Weather Advice
Practical advice on site preparation, anchoring techniques, and safely securing your marquee on various surfaces. Includes essential tips for managing wind, rain, snow, and heating.
Can I use a DIY Marquee as a smoking shelter?
Yes, you can use one of our DIY Marquees as a smoking shelter but only with some precautions/conditions: Will the marquee smell? No, not really. The PVC will not absorb smells so as long as it well ventilated the marquee will not smell and could be used for alternative purposes at other times. If you […]
Case study: Brian owns a pub that isn’t large enough to hold weddings
Brian is a landlord in a pub, the currently host parties and small wedding but their main function room has a maximum capacity of 50 so isn’t suitable for most weddings. Brian approached us to discuss how he could use marquees to help him accommodate larger functions and weddings in particular. Points that Brian raised: […]
Case study: Joanne wants to hold an informal wedding in a field
Joanne and her fiancé approached us about their wedding. Her parents have a field they thought would be suitable but they wanted a very informal occasion whilst still having people seated under cover in poor weather and space for dancing in the evening. Points that Joanne raised: DIY Marquees response: Other points to consider: DIY […]
Tips for daytime party marquees:
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 will be more than happy to advise on your options. If […]
Tips for evening party marquees:
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 will be more than happy to advise on your options. If […]
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 […]
How to heat your marquee
During Spring and summer months heating is generally only required to take the chill off later in the evening. During autumn and especially winter you should heat the marquee for a reasonable time before guests arrive to ensure a successful event. Do: Don’t: LPG Blower/Space Heaters (photograph c/o HSS Hire) Blower or Space heaters require gas […]
How to connect your marquee to a house
There are usually two ways of connecting a marquee to a house:i. butting the marquee directly up to the house so guests walk straight from one in to the other orii.using a walkway to connect the two together Butting the marquee directly up to the house: Using a walkway: We are always happy to offer more customised […]
How to choose where to erect your marquee
We don’t all have bowling green lawns so what should you keep in mind when looking at where to erect your marquee? The lay of the land: Where to put the marquee in your garden: We are always happy to offer more customised advice for your event, please contact us giving a few details of the event […]