{"id":46023,"date":"2016-11-25T07:11:49","date_gmt":"2016-11-25T07:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wdie.wedding-dates.com\/?p=46023"},"modified":"2016-11-15T12:14:06","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T12:14:06","slug":"marquee-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/marquee-weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips For Planning An Epic Marquee Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re planning a summer or winter wedding, marquee venues are becoming increasingly popular \u2013 a blank canvas that you can really put your own stamp on.<\/p>\n

There are lots of things to consider when hiring a marquee for your wedding. The art to a successful celebration is definitely all down to military precision planning! Here are some essential tips for planning your perfect marquee wedding.<\/p>\n

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Marquee Style<\/h2>\n

Try to choose your marquee style early on, as it\u2019s the centrepiece and will have an influence over every other decision you make. If you\u2019re sticking to a traditional wedding you may want to choose a traditional marquee with a dining area and dance floor. If you want something a little alternative, perhaps a festival, or winter wonderland theme, consider <\/span>tipi hire<\/span><\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s like a marquee, but more magical! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider the location of your wedding \u2013 this may determine what marquee style is available to you. Many marquee providers host open days, so it is recommended to attend one of these for a real taste of the venue. This will also help you to suss out any extras that may be required, such as lighting, decor\u00a0and floral arrangements. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Caterers<\/h2>\n

Catering is difficult as you have to consider what your guests will like the most. But remember, your wedding is all about you, and you can\u2019t please everyone! If you want a sit-down meal with waiter service, ensure that your marquee will allow for this. You may need access to water and a generator near the marquee area.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going down the route of a food truck, hog roast, BBQ, or buffet, find out what space is available next to, or within your marquee site. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Table Plans<\/h2>\n

Not having a strict table plan can work wonders, but if you don\u2019t want to risk your guests standing around, a seating plan of some kind is advisable. <\/span><\/p>\n

Long trestle tables of around 20-30 guests are a popular and on-trend choice for marquee weddings and they are also a sure-fire way to avoid offending anyone with controversial seating arrangements. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Lighting & Design<\/h2>\n

Your marquee provider will be able to provide many of the lights and tables you require, however, it\u2019s the little extras, like fairy lights, tea lights, and candles that will make your wedding unique to you!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want tea lights, why not ask your family and friends to collect jars in the run up to the wedding. Host a DIY session and <\/span>vamp up your jars<\/span><\/a> some ribbon and burlap material. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Toilets<\/h2>\n

These are often supplied by your marquee company, but find out what kind of facilities are available. Will you be comfortable expecting your guests to use a port-a-loo, or will you need something a little more up-market?<\/span><\/p>\n

Walkway<\/h2>\n

If your marquee is in a field, make sure there are adequate paths to your venue \u2013 FYI mud and heels are not a good mix! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Entertainment<\/h2>\n

Whether you are opting for a brass band, a DJ or a string quartet, find out what facilities and equipment they need and put provisions in place to ensure their music can fill your venue. Ask for a trial run \u2013 many marquee companies will happily set up a few days before your wedding. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Marquee weddings are absolutely beautiful, but they need just as much planning as a standard wedding venue. Make sure you spend some time with your other half weighing up exactly what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n

When looking to <\/span>budget for a wedding<\/span><\/a> \u2013 marquees and tipis can give a great amount of flexibility. The venue cost can vary greatly depending on the location of the marquee, the size and d\u00e9cor. But, you can easily save thousands compared to more traditional venues.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best thing you can do is be organised but flexible (if possible). Have a plan and a detailed budget set out from the offset and your marquee style wedding is bound to be a great success. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are getting married during the winter, you can usually get a substantial discount on marquee-hire. With modern flooring and heating available, you can create a wonderful, warm and snug winter wonderland atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Whether you\u2019re planning a summer or winter wedding, marquee venues are becoming increasingly popular \u2013 a blank canvas that you can really put your own stamp on. There are lots of things to consider when hiring a marquee for your wedding. The art to a successful celebration is definitely all down to military precision planning! Here are some essential tips for planning your perfect marquee wedding. Marquee Style Try to choose your marquee style early on, as it\u2019s the centrepiece […]","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":46025,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46023","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-planning-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46023","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46023"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46023\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46023"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}