Marquee FAQs

We provide a variety of marquees, including clear-span and stretch tents. We find that these types of marques are the best for the vast majority of events providing excellent amenities and best value for money. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or private party, we’ll certainly have the perfect marquee to suit your needs.

Yes, we provide a full range of services, including flooring, lighting, furniture, heating, and decorative elements. We can also assist with coordinating catering areas and dance floors to complete your event setup.

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As a rule of thumb for 100 guests we recommend for 100 guests, allow roughly 9m×24m for a wedding, including space for dancing and catering, 12m x 24m for 150 guests and 15m x 27m for 200. You would allow around 0.8sqm – 1sqm per guest for the reception space and 1.2sqm for the dining room.

We’ll help you choose the best possible size when we meet you. Our team will assess your event details, such as guest numbers, space available, and layout requirements, to recommend the ideal marquee size for your occasion.

Yes, our frame marquees can be installed on uneven or hard surfaces such as patios or driveways. We’ll carry out a site assessment to ensure a secure and professional setup.

We recommend booking at least 3–6 months in advance, particularly during peak seasons like summer and Christmas. However, we do our best to accommodate last-minute bookings when possible.

We will be as flexible as possible to suit your event and the venue, but the timing for installation and removal really depends on your circumstances.

If you are planning on erecting a marquee in your garden and want extra time for decorating, we can usually install the marquee a few days in advance.

After the event, many clients ask us to allow them to keep the marquee for an extra day to host a relaxed post-event gathering. This is something we’ll be happy to accommodate when possible.

Yes! Most marquees can be heated using indirect heaters placed outside the marquee, that blow warm air into the marquee. We manage the heaters depending on the size of the marquee, the time of year and even the weather forecast.

Yes, in marquees with PVC panoramic windows, opening is quick and straightforward. We’ll demonstrate this to you before the event.

In other marquees, the walls are attached to the canopy using Velcro. This makes them relatively easy to remove or adjust if ventilation is needed.

Where there are no obstructions, we can usually find a way to position a marquee close to your home, including directly close to doors and patio doors. Alternatively, we can usually install a covered walkway between the space between your home and the marquee.

The lighting and heating systems we use use very little electricity and are usually powered via a cable from your home or nearby building.

However, if you’re planning to have music with a live band, DJ, or caterers that need ovens or other electric kitchen equipment, you may need a generator for the extra power needed. We’ll cover this during your site visit, where we’ll look at suitable power sources and see exactly what’s needed to make your event successful.

Many couples choose to do the legal, short civil ceremony at a registry office a few days earlier, then hold the main ceremony/celebration in a marquee. The wedding breakfast and wedding reception are absolutely allowed to be held in a marquee!

All of our marquees can include a pleated ivory lining. This will create an elegant and neutral setting for your event. We’re happy to recommend professional decorators who can help bring your vision to life if you need a more elaborate layout. However, in our experience, most brides and clients prefer to create a personal atmosphere themselves.

Most marquees can be set up in half a day to a full day depending on size and complexity. For larger or more elaborate structures, we may need additional time. Dismantling typically takes less time and is usually completed the day after your event, unless otherwise arranged.

Grass usually recovers quickly, though it may turn slightly yellow for a short time if the marquee is in place for over a week.

Marquees are waterproof, and PVC walls provide protection. Any solid flooring installed will prevent water from seeping under edges.

We can provide a wide range of lighting effects to suit any mood or occasion, such as entertainment colour-changing LEDs, or chandeliers for elegance or a traditional feel. Let us know the mood you wish to achieve, and we’ll help and advise on the best lighting to bring your marquee to life.

Costs vary depending on size, location, duration, and any extras such as flooring, lighting, or furniture. We provide tailored quotes based on your specific requirements.

Yes, we typically require a deposit to confirm your booking, with the remaining balance due closer to the event date.

Our cancellation terms depend on how close to the event date the booking is cancelled. Full details will be outlined in your booking agreement.