Your ultimate guide to hiring a marquee for your wedding or event

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Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or family celebration, a marquee offers a versatile and stylish solution. From creating a unique atmosphere to accommodating large guest lists, a marquee can transform any event into a memorable occasion. Here’s everything you need to know about hiring a marquee for your next big event.

Why hire a marquee?

One of the main advantages of hiring a marquee is the flexibility it offers. You can customise the space to fit your specific needs, whether it’s the layout, size, or décor. Unlike traditional venues, we can set your marquee up in a wide range of locations, giving you the freedom to choose your perfect setting, be it a picturesque garden, a scenic field, or your ven own garden! Ideally, the ground should be level and accessible for setup – if not, give us a call for a free site check.

Weather protection

Marquees provide excellent protection against the great British weather. With options for heating, air conditioning and solid flooring, your guests can stay comfortable regardless of what is happening outside. Plus, our marquees can be fitted with large clear panels and windows, so you can still enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without worrying about the elements.

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Perfect atmosphere

One of our marquees allows you to create a unique atmosphere tailored to your event. Whether you’re going for a rustic, elegant, or contemporary look, we can help you transform the blank canvas of your marquee to match your vision perfectly. We can provide everything lighting to furniture, linings to dancefloors – and even the loos making the possibilities endless and planning easier.

Flexible size

When you have determined the number of guests you’re expecting we can help you determine the size of marquee to comfortably accomodate everyone. Consider addiitonal space for dining, dancing and other accivities – but don’t worry if the numbers keep changing, we can easily increase or reduce the size of your marquee right up to the week before your event. 

Our three top tips

Ready to take the next step? Here are our top three tips when talking to us.

  1. Plan Ahead: Book your marquee well in advance, especially during peak sesasons. 
  2. Visit the site: If possible arrange a visit to site with us early in you your planning process to discuss set up and bounce some ideas around. 
  3. Communicate your vision: Share your ideas clearly so we can understand your vision – and can give you ideas on how to relalise your dream.

Hiring a marquee for your wedding or event can really provide a stunning and functional space for your guests to enjoy – often without the constraints of a fixed venue. 

Want to know more? 

Here at Devon & Somerset Marquees, we work to ensure that you have all you require which is why we offer a number of services including: a range of marquees, interior and exterior design, and furniture and equipment hire.

If you would like a little help, call our friendly team today, Contact Chris or Kim on on 01398 351210 or enquiries@dsmarquees.co.uk to find out more.

We work throughout Exeter, Taunton, Barnstaple, Tiverton, Ilfracombe and Minehead.  See our marquees at Devon County Show, Somerset County Show, Mid and North Devon Shows, Honiton Show, Taunton Flower Festival and more!

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