Tips On Working Out Marquee Hire Surrey Prices

More and more people are choosing to hire a marquee for their event.  Whether they are organising a wedding, a family party, a corporate event or perhaps a summer fete, then ensuring they stay within the set budget is often crucial.

Marquee hire Surrey prices will vary according to the size of the marquee.  Generally speaking, events which require guests to be seated will require 15 square feet per person and events where guests will be mingling will require just 8 square feet per person.  Of course, the purpose of the marquee will also affect which size would be most suitable, as a marquee which will be used to house stalls for a summer fete will require lots of room for large numbers of guests to be able to move around comfortably.

When looking to hire a marquee, it’s important to establish the approximate costs before deciding which package would be most suitable.  Some packages will include the hire of the appropriate flooring, heating and lighting, whereas other packages will charge those as additional items.  Specially designed dance floors can also be hired if needed, and the cost of this will again depend on the size of the marquee.

Most marquee hire Surrey prices will include the setting up and then dismantling of the marquee.  For smaller marquees this will take less than a day, however larger marquees may take a day or two longer.  Constructing marquees takes skill and knowledge and therefore needs to be carried out by professionals who can ensure they are put up safely.  Many marquee hire companies will put up the marquee a few days before the event if possible, to allow for time to decorate the interior.

Marquees can vary hugely in price, with some costing just £400 whereas others can cost thousands of pounds.  The average cost of a marquee will cost between £20 and £30 per guest, so multiplying that figure by the number of guests will give you an approximate guide as to the cost of the marquee hire.

If you would like to hire a marquee and need to find out an estimate of marquee hire Surrey prices then contact us via the Trafalgar Marquees website.

The Freedom of Marquee Weddings

Marquees have grown to be one of the most popular wedding venues chosen by couples in the United Kingdom, the main reason being that a marquee practically presents you with a blank canvas to create your ideal wedding event. As well as giving almost unlimited choice in terms of decorations, marquee weddings also give you the flexibility to pitch your venue wherever you like, within reason (as long as the ground is flat and level).

Decorating a marquee for a wedding can be a lot of fun as it offers you a great deal of freedom. As wedding marquee hire tents are most commonly white, they are quite literally a blank canvas for your creativity, giving you a lot of room to establish your own personality in the décor of your special venue. A plain, white marquee gives you the perfect opportunity to fill it with colour, from furniture, to lighting, coloured fabric or even balloons.

Wedding marquee hire companies usually have extensive options when it comes to decorating your wedding marquee, and can therefore offer a completely bespoke service, catering for your personality and tastes by providing all of the elements that you want for your big day. Marquee weddings allow you to arrange furniture however you wish, perhaps even creating different areas within a marquee. As well as tables and seating, you could also include a chill out area for guests, decorated with comfy sofas and pictures of the bride and groom.

One of the biggest draws of marquee weddings is that they allow you a diverse choice of setting, so it very likely that you can choose a really beautiful place to get married. A marquee can be put up practically anywhere with fairly flat and level ground, on both grass and hard surfaces, providing there is enough room. Many people choose to get married in a large garden, or a field, but the possibilities of location are huge. Clearspan marquees have no central poles, allowing marquees to be erected around small trees, or even a pond, swimming pool or water feature to act as a central focal point of the marquee.

For a particularly striking wedding setting, you could consider having your wedding marquee erected in a place with a sea view, or perhaps a backdrop of natural beauty. Marquees with large clear sides or even an open marquee can help you to make the most of the view.

For more information on wedding marquee hire, you can get in touch with Trafalgar Marquees.

The Different Designs Of Wedding Marquees

Many people do not give a second thought as to the different designs of marquees.  However when it comes to choosing a marquee for a specific event, such as a wedding, there are actually a whole range of designs which can benefit different scenarios.  For example, a traditional marquee usually has beautiful swooping lines and is held up with two supporting poles on the inside which can be decorated accordingly. This gives a very romantic setting to the event and is commonly used for wedding receptions. 

A Chinese hat marquee is a little smaller and very often doesn’t have walls, meaning they can be accessed by guests very easily.  A large wedding reception may require a Chinese hat marquee to be placed in front of or to the side of the main marquee – this is particularly useful if the couple are having a feature such as an evening hog roast or a BBQ at a summer reception where guests may prefer to be outdoors.

Alternatively, framed marquees may be hired.  This means that the marquee is held up using an aluminium frame as opposed to the traditional centre poles and ropes.  The advantage to this method is that the guests have an unobstructed view of the inside of the marquee, which is fantastic for wedding speeches.  Optimum space can be used as no guy ropes are needed, which in effect means the framed marquee can be set up anywhere, including courtyards and even roof terraces.

Most wedding marquee hire Sussex firms, including ourselves, will utilise traditional marquees for customer events.  Marquees can come in a variety of sizes and should be hired according to the number of guests who will be invited to the event.  The marquees provide an enclosed space for the guests to protect them from the elements, yet the plastic windows within the walls means that as much natural light as possible can be allowed to infiltrate the marquee.  Only 5 feet of space will be needed around the perimeter of the marquee to allow for the guy ropes and pegs. 

To find out more about our wedding marquees, please visit the Trafalgar Marquees website or get in touch on 01798 343568.

Organising Your Corporate Event with a Marquee Hire Company

When organising a corporate event, you will no doubt have a number of specific requirements, so it is important to consult a corporate marquee hire company that have the experience to make your corporate needs a reality.

In order to create a successful corporate event, it is advisable to involve a corporate marquee hire company from the initial concept stage, right through the disassembly of your marquee. The passion of a marquee hire team is to be working with you at every step of the way throughout the event project, so that they can take the time to properly understand the specifics and intricacies of the event, and your overall objectives of what you would like the event to achieve.

Once your team member has a full understanding of your project requirements, they can then communicate them clearly to their team to ensure that your corporate marquee at the very least meets your expectations. It may be that you are unsure about some elements of planning your event, and on these occasions, corporate event companies can use their extensive experience and expertise to make suggestions to guide you in the right direction.

Most successful marquee hire companies have an extremely vast variety of options when it comes to marquees and equipment. For example, as well as having access to marquees of many different sizes to suit all types of events, most marquee hire firms will be able to provide extensive choice in furniture and soft furnishings, lighting, flooring and other decorations, ranging from bars to staging and dance floors.

A good corporate marquee hire company builds their business on being able to provide everything you need, no matter what special requirements you may have for your corporate event. To make sure that everything goes to plan, they will be accessible at all times in case there is a need to make changes to the event at the last minute, or even to make minor changes on site.

For more information on corporate marquee hire, you can visit the Trafalgar Marquees website. 

Welcome to the Trafalgar Marquees blog, where you can find out about the kind of events that we specialise in and take inspiration from our event planning tips.

Our team have over 30 years of experience in delivering highly successful marquee events for any occasion. Whether you are planning a party, corporate event or even your wedding, our team are experts in working with you to create the perfect event venue. From a field, to a courtyard or carpark, or even your own back garden, we have the experience and facilities to create the ideal party venue almost anywhere, providing there is flat ground and enough space.

For more information on our services, you can visit trafalgar-marquees.co.uk.