Decorating and Styling Your Marquee
Decorating your marquee is where practicality meets creativity. With the right mix of linings, lighting, flooring, and furniture, a plain structure can be transformed into a beautiful, inviting venue that reflects your personality or brand. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate celebration, or private party, South East Marquees offers a complete range of styling options to help you design a space that looks and feels just right.
Start with the Marquee Interior
The foundation of any beautifully styled marquee is the interior. Our marquee linings instantly soften the space and add a polished finish, hiding the framework and creating a clean backdrop for your chosen theme. They’re available in various styles and colours — from classic ivory pleats to modern flat linings — and can be combined with swags, drapes, and roof overlays for a customised look. Pairing linings with coordinating marquee carpets gives your event a cohesive, professional appearance from floor to ceiling.
Lighting to Create Mood and Atmosphere
Lighting plays a huge role in setting the tone of your event. For elegant receptions, our 12 Arm Chandeliers create soft, even light. For livelier celebrations, 20m Connectable LED Lighting and LED Stage Lights add energy and colour. We can also install fairy lights, festoon strings, or spotlights to highlight key features. With adjustable Dimmer Switches and Light Switches, you can change the ambience throughout the evening, taking your event effortlessly from day to night.
Flooring and Finishing Touches
Your choice of flooring adds both practicality and style. Our hard marquee flooring ensures stability on uneven ground, while marquee carpets provide warmth and comfort. For outdoor walkways or connecting areas, Coconut Matting offers a natural, weather-resistant finish. Finishing touches such as rugs, runners, and themed décor can tie everything together, while coordinating colours across linings, furniture, and lighting creates a seamless visual flow.
Furniture and Layout Design
Furniture placement has a major impact on both comfort and flow. Our tables and chairs range includes everything from Chiavari Chairs for formal events to Folding White Chairs for flexible seating. Adding Double Wicker Sofa Sets or Single Wicker Sofa Sets creates relaxed lounge areas that invite conversation. For events that include a dance floor and bar, we can design layouts that balance practicality with atmosphere — ensuring every part of your marquee looks as good as it functions.
Seasonal Styling Ideas
Different times of year lend themselves to different design styles. In summer, lighter colours and open layouts work well with our Clear Span marquees, allowing natural light to enhance the décor. In winter, warmer tones, soft lighting, and marquee heaters create a cosy, intimate setting. Decorative props, themed lighting, and floral arrangements can all be used to bring personality and seasonality to your space.
Professional Setup and Support
Our experienced marquee hire team handles the entire styling process, from setup to takedown. We ensure every detail — from draping to electrical connections — is fitted safely and neatly. Whether you have a clear design vision or need help developing one, we’ll work with you to achieve the look and feel you want.
Event Styling Across Surrey and Sussex
We provide marquee styling and decoration services across Surrey and Sussex, including Horsham, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Reigate, and surrounding areas. From weddings and corporate events to private parties, our tailored approach ensures your marquee makes the perfect impression.
Bring Your Vision to Life
Decorating and styling your marquee is about more than aesthetics — it’s about creating an experience that feels unique to you. With high-quality materials, expert installation, and flexible design options, South East Marquees can help you turn any marquee into a space that’s truly amazing.