Many people assume that when you have a smaller wedding, it is to keep the cost low. However, if you are planning a wedding with fewer guests and a smaller venue, then you might be trying to figure out how you can make it an event to remember, without having to spend a fortune.

We realise that planning a wedding of any size can be a daunting task. If you are aiming to have a marquee on your big day, we have marquees across a range of sizes that will help you and your guests have a great time, even if it rains.

Small Marquee Wedding Ideas In London for Intimate Celebrations

There are many reasons why couples choose to have a smaller wedding. It can include having smaller social circles, not having an enormous budget to spend on renting out the town hall, which can add immense costs if you are in London, or simply wanting to have something more intimate. If you are planning something on the smaller side, small wedding marquee hire in London is the way to go.

If you are aiming for a spring or summer wedding, then you may want to look into an outdoor setting to keep everyone entertained and to shelter them from the weather. At Dynamic Marquees, we can offer you a range of different marquees, while aiming to keep your needs and your budget in mind.

5 Core Pros of Hiring a Marquee for your wedding

We know the drill. With access to weather apps on every smartphone, you may look a week ahead and think it’s not going to rain on the day of your wedding, so why do you need to have a marquee?

Even in ideal weather conditions, there are many advantages of booking a marquee, even if it is a micro wedding marquee.

1.     Weather Ready

Being able to predict the weather accurately in the UK it is very tricky.

So, even if it is predicted to be bright and sunny on your wedding day, having a marquee up will ensure that you and your guests are protected from volatile weather. Plus, even when it’s sunny and bright, it’s good to have some shade. You don’t want to take new sunburn on your honeymoon.

2.     Cost-Effective

Suppose your more intimate wedding is taking place in your home, or you are planning to have the reception in your back garden. By choosing a marquee, you can reduce the costs of your big day, solely because it is cheaper than renting a venue. Also, intimate marquee weddings UK allow you to hire your own catering, which can be a set part of the hiring cost of a traditional wedding venue. This helps you to save money in this area; you can even opt for a potluck option, helping your guests to choose and contribute to the catering.

3.     Flexibility

A micro wedding marquee also has the advantage of giving you the flexibility you may need for your smaller wedding. As long as there is enough room for the marquee, we can put it up for you, whether it is in the garden of a venue or simply in a back garden. If you would like to have one of our marquees in your back garden, please note that the smallest size we offer is 3 metres wide.

If you are aiming to have one of our marquees at a private venue, then you will need to obtain permission before we can set it up. There may also be limitations with venues relating to noise or a curfew on how long the marquee can stand. So, check ahead, and our team will do our best to accommodate your needs.

4.     Blank Slate

Whether you want to hang string lights or decorate the exterior of the marquee with faux ivy, with our marquees, you are guaranteed a blank slate to work from. This will help you to match the setting to the theme of your wedding. You will also have more control over the space, allowing you to incorporate anything from a dancing area, a dining area, and even a catering centre point, like a chocolate fountain.

5.     Adjustable Layout

The good thing about a marquee is that it has to be on flat ground, or it will lean. So, if you have any family members who use wheelchairs, have issues with their balance, or even if you are inviting young children and toddlers to your wedding, the adjustable layout of the marquee will allow you to make space for everyone. There are no tight doorways to get through for wheelchair users, no stairs that could cause discomfort for older guests, and, if you need to, you can simply move the furniture outside of the space to make more room.

Small Wedding Ideas for your Marquee

When you are trying to decide how to dress or style your marquee for the big day, you may be feeling a bit of pressure.

This is normal. After all, the marquee will likely be in the photos and is also likely to be where you and your partner take your first dance as a married couple. Our team has offered our small marquee wedding ideas London to many couples planning their wedding, so here are some ideas to think over.

Focal Point

To help break up the space a bit and to provide a point for photos, why not set up a focal point in the marquee?

Depending on your wedding theme, this could be an ornate vase with a huge floral display or even the wedding cake. A focal point will draw the eyes of your guests and can even be something personal to you and your partner, adding to the customisation of the space.

Dance Floor and Seating Area

This will vary depending on who is attending your smaller wedding. If you have family and friends who like to dance, then it is worth setting up a dance floor. Even better, you could have an actual rented floor inside the marquee, which can divide the spaces and offer a more luxurious look. We offer wooden parquet floors, which will perfectly fit your marquee, ensuring that those wedding photos are truly out of this world. We also offer luxury and comfortable seating, which will ensure that all of your guests are comfy and that you have somewhere to relax after the big day.

Light it Up!

Are you planning to have a wedding reception that goes long into the night?

If so, you will need lights to help keep everything going and to help maintain the ambience. We can help you with this, as we can provide you with light hiring for your event. Or, you can simply hang some LED string lights. If you really want to add some class to your wedding, we can even offer you chandelier lighting.

A Bar

Some people want something similar to a Tiki Bar at their wedding. Others opt for something a bit more modern, involving LED lights. Irrespective of the type of bar you want, this creates an area for you and your guests to drink and chat. We offer some more modern styles with bar rentals, so feel free to browse our bar rental options to see if there is anything you like.

Setting Up the Marquee

We know that when you are planning your wedding or wedding reception, it can take a lot of time. Our team can quickly set up your smaller marquee for your special day, but on our side, we know that you may want to add some bits to it to make it look spectacular in photos.

So, we recommend to all of our clients that if you are planning a marquee in your garden, which is more common for small marquees, that you have our team set it up two to three days before the big day. This will allow you to see it in real time and will enable you to decorate it as you want to. The result? You will have a beautiful marquee for your wedding, which will help to alleviate last-minute décor stress and will allow you and your partner to see the vision of your big day come to life, even before you say “I do.”

Why choose Dynamic Marquees for your small wedding?

When you come to our team at Dynamic Marquees, you will be guaranteed the highest quality wedding marquees, designed to fit the needs of your wedding. We can offer you access to our equipment, which will make your day unforgettable, from our professional-level lights to our furniture and even bar hire. We keep it all under one roof (or marquee) to take some of the stress out of planning your wedding.

Want to learn more about what we can offer you on your big day? Contact our team at Dynamic Marquees now, and let’s get your dream wedding underway.