Marquee Hire - The Benefits

Nov 16
18:02

2010

Friedel Coetsee

Friedel Coetsee

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Hiring a marquee for an outdoor function is very beneficial as it is not only beautiful, it provides shelter against sun, wind and rain. Some people prefer to hold only their wedding reception inside the tent while others would like the whole day including the party afterwards inside the marquee.

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If you hire a marquee you have the freedom of choosing your day’s flow.  If you do not use a marquee you are so to say confined in a closed room being the hall where the wedding will take place.  With a marquee tent,Marquee Hire - The Benefits Articles even if it rains you can still have a elegant, fabulous time outside and if it doesn’t rain you are free to move around between the garden and the tent.

Some people choose to have the marquee set up at a hotel or lodge so that the hotel has full responsibility of setting up and service before, during and after the function.   This way you do not have to worry about the catering, décor, music, entertainment or clearing of plates etc.  This is a perfect way of managing a large wedding where hundreds of guests are involved, it gives you more time to socialize with your guests.  It gives you more time to relax and enjoy your special day.  You will also be assisting the hotel by guests making use of their accommodation and facilities and referring their friends to the establishment in the future.

For those who have access to a large garden or venue to put up their marquee tend to organize and manage everything themselves.  This could be more time consuming and stressful but it allows your creativity to flow and you can have every little thing in its place exactly as you want it. This is especially good for the bride that is very organized and a good planner.  There is nothing more frustrating than the end result different from the one you had in mind.

Having a marquee set up for your function at your home or own venue allows for control over last minute changes.  If more people arrive than expected, one can always cater for them as well.  If the weather turns bad, you could always accommodate your guests indoors at your home.  Another benefit is that your guests can overnight at your house, saving them accommodation fees, leaving them with more cash to give to the brides pair as a gift!

Organising Wedding Marquees

Before arranging for the tent, first you have to be sure of all details like how many guests you will have, what furniture and décor you prefer, size of the dancefloor and how many tables you would like to fit in. 

Be prepared to pre book your tent about six months in advance to avoid disappointment.  Especially if you are having your wedding in the summer as this is the time when most weddings are held. 

Although summer is the most popular time to have a wedding ceremony, some people prefer the winter, as the tent can be made cozy with the help of heaters that you can hire from the company as well.  Autumn colours can also be used for décor, lending to a more intimate and warm atmosphere.

Marquees are usually set up a few days before and taken down a few days after the event, so make sure you calculate this into your budget as well

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