Marquee weddings are not as simple and budget-friendly as they seem to be. In fact arranging a marquee wedding can be an extremely hectic and arduous task while compared to weddings that are arranged in a hotel or a rented venue.
If you are planning for a summer marquee wedding, here are some tips which can be of great help:
1. Decide the style that you want for the marquee wedding
It is important for you to know the style of marquee wedding that you want. This will help in choosing the shape, size and style of marquee and the location where the marquee will be set. Setting of the marquee will vary for wedding styles – for traditional weddings, settings will be different from that of a fun-party mood wedding.
2. Access for large vehicles to the venue
Suppliers for various things for the event will generally come in large vehicles. It can be the caterer, the decorator or the supplier of event equipment hire. The venue of marquee wedding should be able to provide easy access to such vehicles.
3. Arrangements of toilets
Mobile toilets are mandatory for marquee weddings. Since most of these weddings are hosted at open grounds, gardens, farmhouses etc., having mobile toilets is important. Modern and stylish options are available and they can fit well with the main marquee setting. The toilets should be installed at a favorable distance from the main wedding/reception area.
4. Catering arrangements
Have detailed discussion with your caterer so that you can have an idea as how much space they need for keeping and serving food at the wedding. While some caterers will adjust in the same marquee; some might need a separate small tent. The caterer should also have easy access to the venue for carrying things conveniently. Most importantly, there should be access to fresh drinking water.
5. Parking facilities
When the wedding is hosted at a proper venue, there are parking facilities available. But in marquee wedding, this can be a problem. It is recommended to check for parking facilities in nearby areas so that guests can park their cars and come and attend the wedding function. If the parking is across a field, try and make a temporary walkway so that guests can walk on it.
6. Power arrangements
In marquee weddings, making proper arrangements for power supply is very important. Arrange for lighting tower hire if the wedding is in an open space. With such towers, a large area can be illuminated at one go. There is no need of installing small lights across the place. Also, for power backup, generator hire is recommended.
7. Concentrate on the ceiling of the marquee
The grand height of the marquee gives you ample scope of decorating the same without disturbing the guests in any manner. You can hang a chandelier, paper lanterns, twinkling lights, bunting, paper crafts etc. from the ceiling. In fact you can mix and match the ceiling décor as per situation and create a beautiful ambience.
8. Lighting arrangements
No wedding venue looks complete without the right kinds of lighting arrangements. Proper lighting can create the perfect mood for the occasion and make the known venue look new. The marquee vendor is the best person who can suggest suitable lighting options and arrangements that can be made for the summer marquee wedding.
9. Seating arrangements and table placing
For marquee weddings, generally round tables are used. But now people love experimenting with table placing and seating arrangements. Long banqueting tables are a preferred choice with people nowadays as they help in saving space and can be decorated in different manners too. Seating arrangements with such table settings are also casual.
10. Hire a professional for the job
Hiring a professional marquee wedding planner is the last suggestion that one can come up with. Right from choosing the marquee to catering, from lighting to other arrangements – everything will be handled by the professional planner. He knows the tricks of the trade and will surely make your wedding a grand successful event.
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