Planning an event can involve a long list of decisions, especially when it comes to setting up a marquee. To make things simpler, we’ve built a detailed knowledgebase filled with practical guidance, useful insights, and clear explanations. Whether you’re arranging a wedding, garden party, corporate function, or community event, our help pages cover every stage of the planning process.
A Central Hub for Marquee Advice
If you’re at the early planning stage, our main advice hub at Guides is the best place to start. It brings together a wide range of topics, allowing you to browse step-by-step guidance and find answers quickly. These guides are written to help you understand key decisions such as sizing, layout, lighting, power, and seasonal considerations.
Planning Your Space
A well-structured layout makes all the difference to the comfort and flow of your event. Our How to Plan a Marquee Layout guide explains how to organise dining areas, dance floors, bars, and entrances so everything works together. If you’re unsure which size you need, How to Choose the Right Sized Marquee for Your Event offers clear advice for matching marquee dimensions to guest numbers and available space.
Lighting, Power, and Evening Setups
Lighting can change both the look and feel of a marquee throughout the day. To help you get it right, our Marquee Lighting Guide: From Day to Night and Lighting Ideas for Evening Marquee Events explore practical lighting options and how to combine them effectively.
For outdoor locations without mains electricity, Powering Your Event: Generators and Electricals Explained and Powering Outdoor Events Safely offer a straightforward breakdown of what is needed to keep your event running smoothly and safely.
Flooring, Comfort, and Weather Protection
A stable and comfortable surface is essential for guests. To help you choose the right option, visit Choosing the Right Flooring Option for Your Event or learn more about ground conditions in The Importance of Flooring for Outdoor Events. For advice tailored to outdoor celebrations in any season, Weatherproofing Your Marquee Event and How to Keep Guests Comfortable at Outdoor Events? are full of practical suggestions.
If you’re hosting during winter or summer, our seasonal advice pages — How to Keep Marquees Warm in Winter and How to Keep Marquees Cool in Summer — help you maintain a comfortable atmosphere no matter the weather.
Design and Event Style
Creating a welcoming and attractive interior is an important part of making your event feel cohesive. You can explore décor ideas in Decorating and Styling Your Marquee or learn how to add relaxed social spaces with Creating Lounge Areas in Marquees.
Event Essentials and Useful Extras
Some events benefit from specialist additions such as dance floors or bars. If you’re unsure which dance floor size you need, Best Dance Floor Sizes for Different Guest Numbers offers a simple guide. If you’re thinking about including a bar, Why Add a Bar to Your Marquee Hire Set-Up? explains how it can support the flow and feel of your event.
For those planning larger gatherings, How to Connect Multiple Marquees Together discusses how multiple structures can work as one continuous space.
Sustainability, Accessibility, and Long-Term Planning
Modern events often call for thoughtful planning beyond layout and décor. For guidance on lower-impact event choices, visit Eco-Friendly Marquee Event Tips. To help support inclusive event design, Accessibility in Marquee Events. offers practical considerations for guest movement and comfort.
If you’re deciding whether to hire or purchase a marquee long-term, Marquees - Should I Hire or Buy? provides a balanced comparison to help you choose the right approach.
Explore the Full Knowledgebase
Our marquee hire knowledgebase is designed to give you straightforward information at every stage of your planning. With detailed guides across layouts, lighting, flooring, power, weather, décor, and more, you can approach your event with clarity and confidence. Browse the full collection any time at Guides.
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