When planning an event, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is the choice of venue. It sounds obvious, but it's true, and there are a tonne of options to choose from.
While traditional indoor spaces like halls and hotels are popular options, hiring a marquee offers a flexible and unique alternative that a lot of people might not think of right away.
Whether it's for a wedding, corporate gathering, birthday party, charity event, or pretty much anything else that you could think of doing outdoors, marquees bring something special to the table, and if you hire one for your next occasion, these are just some of the benefits that come along with it.
1. Flexibility in Location
Without a doubt, first and foremost, one of the biggest benefits of hiring a marquee is the fact that you can hold your event practically anywhere. Fields, indoors, stadiums, beaches, patios, businesses… The list is endless. This flexibility gives you the chance to create a truly unique experience for your guests and usually makes the organiser's life a lot easier in the process.
2. Customisable Space
Marquees are flexible by design. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and when hiring one, you’ll have a long list of customisation options to choose from to find the best fit for your event. Whether you want an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, the marquee can be tailored in size and layout, giving you complete control over seating arrangements, dance floors, stages, and more.
3. Weather Protection
It goes without saying, but the British weather is something of a hazard to event planning. Add an outdoor aspect to the event, and you’re risking a lot. A marquee mitigates that risk nearly entirely. Having these customisable marquees on hand walled or open gives you complete flexibility to be comfortable in any scenario, but still enjoy the sunnier days too.
4. Budget-Friendly
Hiring a marquee means that you are hiring something that fits your specific needs. More so, you're not hiring a big venue that’s often over priced and comes with a range of upselling. Especially if it means you don’t have to buy a marquee, hiring one can mean huge cost savings over a typical venue and ensure that you’re getting a quality marquee everytime you need it, without having to lay out for it, store it, or maintain it. They’re extremely cost-effective
5. Non-committal (Huge bonus)
Marquees that you hire in particular have another unique benefit; you aren’t tied to them. It might sound like it goes without saying, but it’s a huge benefit. Having something that you can use one time and have a completely different style/design at another event or even the same one next time around can save a fortune in needing to make edits or leave a bought marquee less useful. It’s incredibly diverse & convenient for any occasion requirement.
6. Flexibility
If you’re unsure about your guest list or expect a last-minute change in attendance, marquees offer an easy solution. Unlike traditional venues, where space is fixed, marquees can be expanded or even exchanged, if you’re hiring one, to accommodate larger numbers. This makes them perfect for growing guest lists without the hassle of changing venues and can prevent any costly surprises along the way.
7. Connect with Nature
For events that want to highlight nature, such as garden parties, outdoor weddings, or festivals, a marquee allows you to enjoy the great outdoors without worrying about the elements. With open sides or transparent walls, you can take full advantage of stunning views and natural surroundings, while still offering shelter and comfort for your guests. It’s the best of both worlds, especially in colder seasons.
8. Exclusive Use of Space
When you hire a marquee, you are not sharing the space with other events or strangers, which often happens at hotels or conference centres. You get exclusive use of the entire area, allowing for a more private and personalised experience. This gives you the freedom to control everything from the music volume to the schedule without worrying about noise restrictions or curfews and generally helps to make the event your own.