Choosing a marquee hire company

There are a wealth of marquee designs available, but a good marquee hire specialist will listen to your requirements and make suggestions of which marquee tent hire you should go for, making the process easier for you.

What can a marquee hire company offer me?
Marquee hire companies can help you choose the best marquee for your wedding, party or event by offering the following:

• Brochures illustrating the different marquee designs and prices available;
• Advice on the size of marquee you will need for the number of guests coming to your wedding, party or event;
• Discussion of the best internal layout for the marquee;
  Erection and dismantling of the marquee within your specified timescales;
• Some marquee hire companies will enable you to choose your design with the help of a computer package that helps you visualise what the marquee will look like with your furniture and flooring in place;
• Some companies will supply specialist lighting, flooring and furniture as well as the marquee itself.

Helpful hints

• Contact several companies and arrange to get an idea of the different marquee designs and prices available.
• Ensure you choose the right size to be comfortable for the number of guests you are expecting in the marquee.
• Take seating arrangements, dance floors, music equipment, bar areas, and table arrangements into consideration.
• Consider practicalities such as transporting food and drink to and from the marquee, and whether you will require heating equipment.
• Check when the marquee will be put up and taken down, and ensure any relevant permissions and arrangements are in place for this.
• If your marquee is being hired for a summer event, you may want to choose one with walls that can be opened up and tied back.
• Ask the marquee hire supplier whether they offer different colours for the interior linings or the exterior, if required.
• Ensure the marquee hire company is fully insured and that the marquee conforms to British Standards specifications.