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Marquee hire is becoming ever popular with couples organising their wedding celebrations - they allow you to have so much more flexibility when planning your event and can be suitable for the smallest to the largest of events.
If you'd like to get married in your local town or village but can't find a suitable venue, you could enquire about renting a local farmer's field or even speak to the local council about renting a suitable area, such as the village green - staying local may help reduce the amount of transport required - remember to check that the area you choose is accessible to all your guests, including those who are disabled.
You can have an adjoining catering tent added to your marquee set up so you don't have to worry about where all the food will be prepared. - You'll have the flexibility of choosing your own caterers who use local, seasonal and organic produce. The same goes for your beverages which can be purchased from merchants who provide organic, vegan, fair trade and British varieties of wines, champagnes, beers and soft drinks.
You can even hire luxury mobile toilet cubicles for your outdoor event - eco-friendly options are available from companies who use environmentally friendly chemicals and cleaning products.
If you've found the perfect venue but it's just not big enough to cater for all your guests a marquee in the venue grounds may just be the answer. This could be either a stand-alone marquee, to house all your guests, or it could be positioned next to the venue's banqueting room if this leads into the gardens, effectively enlarging the dining and entertainment area available to you.
You might be lucky enough to have a large garden which would be ideal for setting up a marquee to entertain all your guests right on your doorstep - or maybe a family member would be willing to have a marquee sited in their garden?
Wherever you choose to site your marquee, you will also have so much more flexibility in how you choose to decorate the interior, allowing you to create a very personal space for your special day.
Key Points to Consider
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 You can choose from a range of marquee styles to suit your needs.
You'll be able to choose from a wide range of wall and ceiling drapes to enhance your interior decoration.
Heating and lighting (including special lighting effects) can usually be supplied as required.
A suspended wooden floor is usually fitted which, as well as looking good, will solve any problems with the ground being uneven. You might also like to have it carpeted and incorporate a separate wooden dance floor area.
Most marquee hire companies can supply all your furniture requirements, from tables and chairs to bar areas, to raised stage areas for your entertainment band.
You could have the side panels up during the day if the weather is good, allowing for the feel of an outdoor celebration.
You might find that the cost of hiring a marquee and renting a piece of land (or your chosen venue's grounds) works out cheaper than some venue room-hire costs, so it could pay to get some quotes.
You will have more control over the whole proceedings of your event and will ultimately be able to create your own unique venue.
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Situating a marquee locally may help reduce the amount of transport required.