DIY Wedding - Marquee Style - Maple Weddings and EventsA marquee can be a versatile and elegant setting for a variety of events. If you’re planning to hire a marquee for an event, here is some marquee hire advice that could be useful.

Consider the type of event you’re planning: The type of event you’re hosting will determine the size and style of marquee you need. For example, a wedding may require a more formal and elegant marquee, while a festival or outdoor party may require a more casual and laid-back marquee.

Choose a suitable location: You’ll need to find a location that’s suitable for your marquee. Make sure the area is level and has adequate drainage. Check if there are any underground utilities or obstacles that could interfere with the marquee’s installation.

Determine the size of the marquee: Knowing how many guests you’re expecting will help you determine the size of the marquee you need. You’ll also need to consider other factors such as the furniture, staging, and dance floor that you’ll be using.

Plan for weather conditions: You should prepare for various weather conditions by renting heaters, fans, or air conditioning units depending on the time of year. Consider adding extra side panels to your marquee in case of rain or wind.

With careful planning and attention to detail, hiring a marquee can be a great way to create a memorable and unique event.

When considering how to to clean your marquee, can be a bit of a challenge, but it’s important to keep it clean and well-maintained to ensure its longevity and usability. General steps you can follow to clean your marquee include preparing a cleaning solution by mixing a mild cleaning solution in a bucket of warm water and using a mild detergent or a specialized tent cleaning solution. Avoid using harsh chemicals, bleach or abrasive cleaners as they can damage the material.

Once you have your cleaning solution, remove any loose debris by sweep the exterior of the marquee with a broom or use a soft-bristled brush to remove any loose dirt, leaves, or debris. Wet down the exterior of the marquee starting at the top and working your way down. This will help remove any remaining debris and prepare the surface for cleaning. Using a soft-bristled brush or a sponge, gently scrub the exterior of the marquee with the cleaning solution, paying attention to any areas with stains or mildew. Be careful not to apply too much pressure as this can damage the fabric. Rinse thoroughly with a hose to remove any soap residue.

Once you’ve finished cleaning, allow the marquee to air dry completely before storing it away. Once the marquee is completely dry, fold it carefully and store it in a cool, dry place. Avoid storing it in a damp or humid area as this can lead to mould growth. Regular cleaning and maintenance can help extend the life of your marquee and ensure that it’s always in good condition for your next event.

 

Starting a marquee hire business is a fantastic entrepreneurial opportunity to become self-employed and enjoy the freedom of being your own boss. Plus, it provides variety as no customer will come with the same requirements for their specific event. Marquees provide an alternative to your usual venues and create a sense of style all their own, bringing a special quality which standard venues cannot bring. For those looking for marquees for more of a business purpose, marquees provide the business owner with an affordable option which comes with a lot of flexibility. When starting a marquee hire business there are aspects to consider and DIY Marquees have both the experience plus a variety of options of marquee sizes, types and accessories to help you to choose the best Premium tents for sale.

Marquee erecting videos from DIY Marquees

DIY marquees stand out from the competitors for the way in which they assist marquee hire companies coupled with their extensive range of high-quality and durable Professional tents for sale which, if you are thinking of starting your marquee hire business, would provide you with excellent options for any occasion or event. DIY Marquee can advise on every facet of marquees from flooring, go lighting, décor, as well as how to add heating and electricity. Buyers can be assured they will receive the most honest and good quality advice to help them business their grow and succeed.

If, as a buyer, you are wondering “What size of marquee do I need?” then all you need do is reach out to DIY for assistance. The main thing to do is decide what size(s) of marquee you require. Once you have established this, then you can decide which range of marquee(s) would be most suitable for your business.

There are several considerations to be made, including size of the garden, or space. If space is limited or if the garden is an awkward size, consider using more than one marquee which can be connected to cover the full area. Multiple marquees require additional planning however DIY Marquees professionals can answer all your queries regarding the most effective and efficient methods of joining marquees. If you need help in picturing the layout of a marquee, use the interactive marquee planner where you can experiment with various layouts. The is also a size guide which can be found on the website which will assist buyers to find the right size marquees. Once the decision regarding sizes is made, it will be easier to decide on which type of marquees you are in the market for.

One extra aspect to consider when starting your marquee hire business, is how to electrify the area in the most effective way. This will enable you to support your clients when it comes time for them to set their marquees up for their business event or for parties where plug points are required for things such as heating, lighting, sound, catering and so on. DIY offers Marquee Electrical Courses which is a one-day workshop, specifically aimed at those working in the Marquee& Events industry. Candidates will be guided through best practises in installing electrical and lighting systems in short-term structures for events, including how to steer clear of some obvious, and some not so obvious, pitfalls.

 

 

JF marquees have done it again! They know how to ensure a function goes smoothly with the perfect marquee for the occasion. Collaborating with Lady W, Darling Magazine and NC Supper Clubs get together with a beautiful starlit marquee. The ultimate Christmas party and birthday bash.

There can only be one way to celebrate Lady Wimbledon’s birthday and the festive season with the biggest party of the year.

Wimbledon’s finest came together including the Mayor of Merton, Eyes of Lady W bloggers, Darling Magazine editors Karine Torr and Marja-Leena, and Wimbledon Brewery, with celeb guests such as Big Brother winner Jason Burrill and music artists Malory Torr, So Solid’s Twin MCs, Lord TCO and Wordz, this party was the place to be – even if it was only a Wednesday night.

With a beautiful Trafalgar marquees that seamlessly became an extension out from the venue, guests were able to dance the night away as well as chill out on the sofas inside the marquee under the romantic chandelier and starlit roof lighting.

The venue was decked out in festive decor with Christmas wreath and floral arrangements by Brian Kirkby and light up trees by Room Remedies.

Brilliant catering team of NC Supper Clubs put together a delicious menu for the crowd to enjoy. The collaboration between chefs Anjula Devi and Elizabeth Brown of Coco Labelle was flawless.  To book your special occasion in Sussex or Surrey and find out what exquisite marquees are available get in touch with JF marquee hire Sussex and JF marquee hire Surrey.

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Marquee Hire loved being part of beautiful bride Angela’s wedding to Neil on the 26th August 2017. Angela designed her own wedding dress, which we made to measure to fit her perfectly, in champagne satin and gold lace.  From the moment we first met this relaxed and charming bride-to-be, Angela was an absolute pleasure to work with.

Providing the marquee for such a happy occasion and be part of making special couples dream come true. The finishing touches were chosen to add to the occasion, ensuring every detail was taken care of. As they were married in August, the floral designer put together the most glorious summer bouquets, table decorations and flower arch in gorgeous pink and white roses.

Angela and Neil chose to marry at St Lawrence’s Church in Lurgashall, followed by a relaxed reception in a stunning marquee from Marquee Hire Cobham.

Marquee Hire cover areas in Surrey, Sussex and Marquee Hire Oxshott and always work with you to ensure your wedding day is a memorable occasion, and that your wedding marquee is a part of this. Their dedicated team has years of experience in a huge variety of weddings and civil ceremonies to draw upon to ensure you can enjoy your day.

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Marquee Hire recently provided the marquee and furniture for Buckland Park Lake photoshoot, a new and exclusive winter wedding venues Surrey. Buckland Park Lake is set within the Surrey Hills Area, between Reigate and Dorking, is a unique new wedding space, which blends tranquillity with dramatic, breath-taking views.

This beautiful venue is perfect for a winter wedding as it offers bespoke weddings for couples looking for a beautiful, natural and magical space to celebrate in, Buckland Park Lake ticks all the boxes.

The 2,000 square metre landscaped and level lawn offers the perfect location for wedding marquee hire, with plenty of space for catering tent, posh toilets, outdoor seating and space for guests to mingle and enjoy the unique space. The intimate walkways and viewpoints beyond the tree line offer guests view over the sparkling lake and couples a stunning backdrop for their photos.

The lawn is level and landscaped, with viewing terraces over the lake. The venue can provide power and water on site along with secure parking. There is also disabled access.

Buckland Park Lake offers everything you need for the perfect wedding, you can choose from the many marquees themed marquees for hire as well as heating and lighting making the occasion an intimate. Memorable wedding to remember.

HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT LAYOUT FOR MY MARQUEE?

Celebrate that special occasion as you would like, with marquee Hire’s large selection of marquees, you can choose the size depending on how many guests you wish to attend. This is particularly useful when you planning your wedding.

When considering marquee layouts, and what seating to choose, there is a large amount of choice available especially if you are having a marquee wedding Sussex; a certain aspect will be dictated by the type of function and whether it is a fully seated, part seating, or standing function.

Marquee Hire stock a wide variety of furniture, it is key to consider what atmosphere you are trying to create in your marquee, so that the furniture can be used to help add to this.

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For fully seated functions they would recommend either 8 guests sat at 5ft round tables or 10 guests sat at 5ft 6″ round tables, allowing a 3x3m space for each table. They also stock 6ft round tables to seat 12 guests, however these are suited for more formal functions, as due to the size it makes it much harder for guests to speak to each other across the table.

For top tables, for more traditional events such as weddings, they have long tables (4ft or 6ft long), and oval tables to suit a varying number of guests. Of course, like all of their marquees and events, none of this is set in stone, they can fine tune the furniture and marquee to suit your finer requirements.

For an informal function or part seated buffet using a range of table sizes works very well. It also breaks down the structure to create a more informal atmosphere. 3ft round tables work particularly well. Marquee Hire also have a variety of other seating available for hire including cubed seats, sofas, poseur tables; which can all add to the atmosphere, and create another area in the marquee, please feel free to browse the furniture available.

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WONDERFUL MARQUEES FOR WEDDINGS, PARTIES & OCCASIONS

Planning your wedding and need ideas for the perfect wedding theme and venue. With Marquee Hire Sussex, the professionals with years of experience you won’t go wrong. They offer excellent honest advice and can help make your dream a reality.

Marquee for 21st Birthday Party with seating for guests and starlight lining over dance floor.

Here are some reasons why hiring a marquee from marquee hire Surrey is a great idea for a perfect wedding:

You’ll have plenty of time – if you have ever organised an event before, no matter what the size or nature of the ‘do’ you’ll probably have felt pushed for time at some point.  Organising venues, guest lists, catering, furniture and entertainment (to name but a few tasks) is very time consuming, so by getting started now ready for your 2015 spring, summer or autumn events you will give yourself the gift of time.

You can spread the cost of your event – when organising a family party or wedding it will help to ease the burden if you can spread the cost over several months.   By booking your venue now and getting the deposit or full amount paid, you’ll then have plenty of time to replenish your funds ready for the additional costs of catering and entertainment.

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You’ll get a better choice – by booking your events early it stands to reason that you will have more choice.  Availability for any event venue or service is generally better when booking in advance.  If you are choosing a marquee for your venue, you’ll have an improved choice of size and style on your given date if you book now rather than waiting until nearer the time.

You’ll get a better turnout – as soon as you have booked your venue you can start inviting your guests.  The earlier you get your invites out, the better your turnout should be as people aren’t generally booked up for events that far in advance.

Get in touch with Marquee Hire today!

Marquee Hire have many years in the marquee industry; having provided commercial use marquee for just about every occasion; from product launches, parties and ball’s means that they offer a wealth of expertise and knowledge regarding successful marquee hire and event services ensuring the success of your event in Surrey, London, the Home Counties and the Southeast.

With Marquee Hire’s track record of consistently delivering fantastic corporate events on time and on budget to a variety of organisations, many organisations have come to trust them to deliver their entire portfolio of corporate functions.

Marquee for an event for Goldsmiths College, University of London. Marquee with open side.

Don’t just take their word for it… this is what they have to say….

‘You may have seen us on Channel 4, London Live and read about us in The Guardian, and it’s often said that our proven track record in the delivery of outstanding events and marquee hire is unsurpassed. But don’t take our word for it, see what our clients say’

Marquee with starlight roof lining.

“It was a wonderful celebration and everything worked so well – spacewise, thanks hugely to your amazing patience with us! and your constant guiding advice. Above all, the care, helpfulness and can-do Spirit, displayed by every member of your team made the whole experience so positive. I can assure you James, that any opportunity we get to recommend Trafalgar/ J F Marquees, we will have no hesitation in doing so” Michael & Nikki September 2016 

David Attenborough in one of our marquees for the launce of Woodberry Wetlands.

“Thank you ever so much for your support of the Naming Ceremony on Monday 28 September. The day couldn’t have gone any better and our key stakeholders were extremely pleased with how the event went. The marquee looked brilliant and you were so brilliant in the run up. I very much look forward to working with you again soon.”  Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity

Contact Marquee Hire today for more on their commercial marquee hire

Marquee Hire meets every need of its customers, offering sound and reliable service in equipment hire and function co-ordination. The company has grown over the many years and now offers a range so vast there is little reason to go elsewhere. That coupled with the friendly, efficient staff makes Marquee Hire an industry leader.

Marquee with peaked roof for corporate event in Surrey.

Marquee Hire are renowned for their expertise, professionalism and high quality commercial use marquee to elegantly draped marquees. Their extensive range and supreme versatility means that they have the right marquee to suit your event.

Read a recent case study on a project at NO 1 Hyde Park

Build of bespoke marquee in No 1 Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, London.

THE EVENT

Building project, the refurbishment of flooring in two hall ways. 

THE CHALLENGE

Marquee Hire were approached by international engineering firm, Laing O’Rourke to provide a covering for stonemason’s whilst they were refitting flooring in the prestigious No 1 Hyde Park development in Knightsbridge for several weeks.

Not only was it imperative that the existing fixtures and fittings were to remain in situ and to be protected, the build time was limited to several days, to reduce impact to residents.

THE SOLUTION

After meeting the client onsite, we worked with our skilled in house team and supply chain to design deliver two bespoke temporary structures to be built and fitted within the hall ways.

After refining both structures in our warehouse, we were ready to install these following a tight 2 day build schedule, with both structures being dismantled 2 months later to again, in a one day take down. The project as a huge success, staying on time and on budget with no impact on existing fixtures and fittings in situ.

Contact Marquee Hire today for allcommercial marquee hire solutions

 

 

Winter isn’t a month where people hold off on parties, weddings and functions; functions continue all year round and Marquee Hire find themselves as busy as ever with popularity of hiring a marquee has risen by 10% in the winter months. Beautiful peaked marquee during the winter   Lighting over black and white dance floor.

Marquee Hire are flexible and able to adapt to almost any reasonable request by a client especially in the case of commercial use marquee.  With their bespoke range of marquees and structures from covered swimming pools, construction spaces (including basement dig outs, created bespoke spaces for film shoots, warehousing, exhibitions and much more. Marquee Hire is a company that has grown from strength to strength over the many years; they pride themselves in achieving many prestigious awards and often featured in the news or magazine.

This is a recent article that has been written about the popularity of marquees in the winter months.

“Whilst marquees often conjure up thoughts of a beautiful (or indeed rainy) British Summer, we continue to supply our marquees and temporary structures for a wide range of events throughout London, Surrey and Sussex during the often cool and chilly winter. Such has been the continued success of our marquee hire during the winter months, we excited to be featured in The Surrey Chambers of Commerce magazine announcing the growth of our winter business by 10%” Summer Chambers of Commerce Magazine

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