When you are planning an outdoor event, getting a marquee up is the perfect accompaniment, whether you are hosting a party or a more formal event.

Of course, when you are planning to host such an event, it is easy to assume that all marquees are the same. As there are multiple kinds of marquees, each with its own design features, it can be hard to know which one is best suited to your outdoor event.

The size of your event, your budget, and where the event takes place are all factors that you need to consider when hiring a marquee that will impress your guests, offer shelter, and room for entertainment.

Outdoor Marquee Events in Central London: Venues & Ideas

Even in summer in the UK, it is a known fact that the weather can change in an instant.

So, when you are planning an outdoor event, you will need to ensure that you have something in the back pocket, should the unpredictable British weather decide to change.

One way you can ensure that your outdoor event is a success is to look into marquee hire central London. Whether you are planning an event in your back garden, or in a local park, having a high-quality and classy marquee can make the difference between an event that you look back on and smile about, or one that is a complete disaster due to that sudden downpour. A marquee is also an ideal solution if you are planning a corporate event, which may require a few more people on the guest list closer to the time, as it is adaptable, flexible, and you won’t be able to break any fire code regulations.

Types of Marquees

A marquee is a fantastic solution for an outdoor event, which will provide shade (or shelter) from the weather and prevent you and your guests from getting drenched. Of course, it can be hard to know what type of marquee you may need to make your event stand out. We have created this helpful guide for you. Here, we’re exploring central London event venues outdoor which are ideal for your gathering. This will help to identify what kind of marquee you may need, as well as give you some insight into potential issues with each design based on your event requirements.

Frame Marquees

If you are planning a corporate or professional event and want to impress your guests, a frame marquee is the ideal option.

Mostmarquee events central London take place inside a frame marquee, as they are flexible and can be put up on almost any surface. If you are planning a summer event, the PVC covering allows for an open feel and supports airflow, meaning that you and your guests won’t get too hot.

These marquees also don’t have central poles, meaning that if you need to have a set layout, this can be accommodated, allowing any pop-up events London that you may be hosting to be accessible to everyone.

Traditional Pole Marquees

If you want something that is a bit more traditional and may be better suited to a garden party, or even a wedding, then it is worth having a look at our range of traditional pole marquees.

Why? These are regarded as one of the most classic marquee options for outdoor events, with the elegant, peaked ceilings; these will always look great in photographs. The traditional poles are, unfortunately, not as flexible with the layout or design as the frame marquees, but they do offer a more romantic atmosphere, which will be sure to leave your guests in awe. So, while potentially not suited to a corporate event (unless you are promoting a romance-themed company), these can be great for anniversary parties or even engagement celebrations.

Another benefit is that these marquees allow you to remove the side walls on hot days, which will keep everyone cool and refreshed for the duration of the event. On a side note, we do recommend that if you choose this marquee, you will be placing it on grass, as for it to stand, it requires you to put stakes into the ground.

It is, however, best suited for grass surfaces, as it will allow the stakes to be securely anchored deep into the ground.

Stretch Tents          

If you want to hire a marquee that may be suited for a community barbecue, a fair, or even a music festival, then we recommend looking at a stretch tent.

The lightweight material of these tents makes them ideal for keeping everyone shaded on a hot day, without creating an internal temperature that is too high. Thus, all of your guests will be comfortable. As they are made from stretchy material, you also have more freedom to choose the final shape and size, to match the needs of your event.

If you want an outdoor space that is truly eye-catching or different, talk to our team about the options we can provide with our stretch tents. Our expert team are able to alter the fabric to a wide range of specifications, to help make a truly unique shape.

Small Marquees

The smallest marquee we offer is 3 metres wide and, if you are looking for a marquee for a more intimate outdoor event, then we can offer you a smaller marquee to tick all of your boxes.

If you are hosting a private event in your back garden, this is the option to go for, as it provides shade (or shelter) from the sun without being too overstated, but will also leave your guests feeling impressed.

Hosting The Event- What Will You Need?

Now that the marquees are out of the way, what else do you need to look into when planning an outdoor event?

Heating

Even on hot summer days, if your event is going to run into the evening, you may need to look into heating. Or cooling, if the event is taking place during a heat wave.

Our team can provide both, alongside the marquee of your choice, to help keep your guests comfortable. Best of all, our heating and cooling options work perfectly with all of the marquees we offer, meaning you can rest assured that everyone who attends will be safe and happy with the temperature in the tent.

A Layout Plan

The layout plan will offer clear navigation for your guests and will help you to plot where each area will be.

For example, if you are looking to hire a marquee for a party, you will likely need a dance floor area and a space for the DJ or live music. By having a simple layout plan, you can be certain that everyone who attends will have the space that they need, and that there is room for people like servers to get the food to your guests as they need to. It will also help you to plan the seating, which can be one of the biggest space eaters at any event.

By the way, if you need to rent some furniture for your event, such as chairs and tables, our team at Dynamic Marquees can offer you our range of comfy and functional seats, to ensure that everyone is comfy and has somewhere to sit.

Lighting

OK, so if you are planning an event that takes place in the middle of the day, in August, you may think you won’t need lighting. Of course, if you want to add a certain vibe, or your event is going to go on into the evening, you will likely want to add lights. This will help keep everyone engaged and can even add class. If you want to add something extra to your outdoor event, why not ask our team about hiring some of our light options? We have fairy lights, chandeliers, and even an LED starlight roof. That is guaranteed to look amazing as the sun sets.

Hire the Ideal Marquee for Your Event

We know that you will want to make sure that the marquee you hire from us matches your budget, the size of your guest list, and your theme. This is why we are happy to offer you a wide range of marquee types, with designs that will tick all of your boxes down to the smallest detail.

Irrespective of what you are planning, our team is happy to help you hammer down exactly what you need to pull off your event. If you aren’t sure where to start, you can check out our previous events on our portfolio to help you get an idea of what we can offer you. We also have a marquee size guide, to make getting the right size marquee for your event a doddle.

Whatever you need for your party, wedding, or other event, we are likely to have it, and we aim to ensure that we match all of your expectations. If you would like to learn more, please contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote.