Maidmans Marquees Hire Event marquee hire – things to consider
Are you planning a marquee event?
Whether its a wedding, small garden party or large festival, we’ve outlined a few things for you to consider when starting to plan.
Space available
Our clearspan marquees come in 3m widths and 3m lengths; eg we start at 3m x 3m and go up to 12m x 30m or larger. Think about your available space and access to that space – we will always come and measure up before we take a booking so can double check your measurements!
Surface available
Is your event marquee going to be sited on grass or hard standing? Are we able to drive stakes into the grass and/or can we make small bolt holes in the hard standing areas. If not, we can still accommodate you but may need to supply some heavy weights to keep the marquee safe and stable. The surface the marquee will be standing on will also affect the type of flooring we recommend, as an uneven or wet surface may need a solid all-weather floor under the carpet.
Guest list
How many people do you need to accommodate in the marquee and are they to be seated, standing or a bit of both? We can supply round tables in various sizes, 6 foot trestle tables, poseur type tables and many different types of chairs, sofas and other furniture. Also consider if you want a dance floor, bar area, catering tent or chill-out area. Once we know how many guests you are planning for your event and answers to the above questions, we can advise on the best size and format for the marquee(s). As well as the marquee we can supply generators, luxury toilets and PA equipment – a one-stop shop approach will mean that you won’t have to liaise with multiple suppliers.
Styling of the marquee
Have you got a particular theme or effect you wish to create in the event marquee? Is there a colour scheme we can work with? Whether you are wanting a relaxed festival type feel to your party or a more formal sit down dinner and dance, we can advise on lighting effects, layout and other features to help bring your ideas to life. We can also provide a scale plan of the marquee, so you can see exactly what can go where.
Time of year
If you are planning a winter event, there may be some essential extras you may want to consider. Thermostatically controlled heating is a must in the chillier months and you may need wooden entrance doors to keep the heat in. A solid floor will be ideal to help keep guests toasty and you may need outdoor lighting on a dark evening.
Marquees are not just for the Summer but on a lovely hot day you may want to open up the sides of your marquee, you may need further smaller gazebos to create shade and you may need extra refrigeration. We will discuss all the options available to you.
If you are concerned about the amount of things you need to think about for your particular event, please don’t worry. Our experienced team will always conduct a site visit and can show you photos, discuss ideas, draw up plans and recommend solutions. Please do get in touch and we can arrange this initial process at a time that suits you.
Good luck!
Photo above courtesy of Bridle Photography