The Fastest Way to Plan a Party to Remember

A party is always a joyous occasion - there is nothing better than celebrating with family and friends. Planning a party, however, may leave some feeling slightly overwhelmed with the thought of having to cater for many guests at one time.  Ideally you want to be able to satisfy everyone’s needs - from providing a variety of food for those who are meat eaters, and for those who are vegetarian - to providing a fantastic DJ who can really get everyone off their chairs and dancing the night away.

It’s time to finally sit down, sharpen your pencil and get some ideas flowing. You may think it’s difficult when your list starts to hang off the end of your page - when you finally realise how much planning will be needed for your party.  This is where hiring a party marquee can come into good use!

Making the most of your outdoor space would give your guests the freedom to roam in fresh air, rather than being cooped up inside.  Marquees are so flexible that they can accommodate even the oddest of spaces, making ample room for all your guests to be seated comfortably - but what about everything else? Marquee hire companies are also able to provide you with all the added essentials to really add that elegance, glitz and glamour to make your party one to remember.

With your party marquee package you can expect to receive the following:

-       Beautiful lighting to accompany the setting and theme

-       Flooring, to provide ample space for dancing

-       A bar, providing a selection of drinks to cater for your many guests

-       Tables, chairs, and decorative features to add that final touch

If you have been worrying about the list of things to make your party successful, then you can stop worrying now. Marquee hire companies will take care of all the essentials, providing you with an idealistic venue to get your guests talking from the minute they walk in. The mere thought of planning a party can be daunting for some, but with all this help under one roof when hiring a marquee company, there is no need to worry about anything.  You can carry on with your normal day to day tasks knowing your party plans are being well taken care of - from the theme to the colours, lighting and coordination. This certainly will be a party to remember.

JF Marquees are able to provide exquisite, luxury party marquees to cater for any event.  For more information please visit their website.

5 Top Tips on getting your perfect wedding marquee

You have made the wonderful decision to get married, and spend the rest of your life with someone you love very much.  Your wedding is one of the most important days that you will have in your life – it’s so significantly important, that it’s normal to want everything on your special day to be perfect.  Whether it’s a big, lavish wedding you want or something small and intimate, wedding marquees can cater for all your needs, to make your special day as memorable as possible.

Wedding marquees offer lots of benefits; they come in a range of sizes and can be pitched in a variety of scenic open spaces, to give you those beautiful photographs which you will cherish forever, and be able to pass down through the generations to come.

If you have been considering a marquee for your wedding, it’s good to look at pictures for ideas and scour the internet for previous marquees, which have been hired for weddings to get a rough idea of what yours could be like. 

Here are 5 top tips which can inspire you to get your perfect wedding marquee for your big day:

1.       Location:

Pick somewhere that you like, and which you know will give you a lovely background for any photography or videography to take place. After all, you want something to offset the amazing bridal dress you will have on.

 

Whilst picking somewhere picturesque is great, make sure that it’s somewhere that has enough open space, so that your guests won’t feel too restricted. It’s also important to look at where the marquee will be situated, and to look for any cables or wires that are noticeable, which could cause an obstruction on the day. Health and safety is important, so make sure that the surrounding areas are well lit, and there are no overhead cables or trees.

2.       Traditional v Modern:

This choice is entirely down to you, but either way there are many styles of wedding marquees which can be tailored to suit both traditional and modern ideas.  Whilst the design element is important, make sure that the marquee you choose can hold up any decorations like chandeliers well. Ensure that the structure is strong and sturdy, and meets all the necessary safety standards.

3.       Size and numbers:

Planning how many people come to your wedding can often attract varying opinions, as weddings can escalate into big numbers before you know it.  Allocate spaces as accurately as possible, so that your marquee will suit the number of guests you have. The last thing you would want is to have too many guests, and not enough tables and chairs to seat them at. 

Have a look at marquee size guides, and work out what would be best to have. Marquees can be made to hold a significant number of guests so this shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

4.       Décor:

You can personalise your marquee with your own style, you could choose to colour co-ordinate everything if you wanted to, from the chandeliers to the table cloths, and overall marquee design.  You could also choose to have flower arrangements, to add that touch of elegance to your tables and marquee. 

5.       Good planning and less worrying:

Whilst your big day is definitely one of the grandest moments in your life, try not to worry. As stressful as it may be, it’s important to relax and remember that as long as everything is organised for the day, it will all go well. 

Marquees are unique in themselves, and they often come with organised staff who can help offer you some great ideas to help make your wedding day special, along with the support of your friends and family.

Your big day may seem like miles away, but it will be fast approaching so don’t forget to book the dream marquee of your choice for your wedding.  They are extremely versatile, and can offer elegance and glamour, giving you a day to remember.

JF Marquees offer a variety of marquee styles to cater for weddings and parties. For more information you can visit jf-marquees.com

Our Top 5 Tips on Hiring a Marquee

We have said it many times before, but here we go again – a marquee provides the perfect venue for your event, no matter what the occasion. Unlike any function room, hall or other permanent venue, a marquee offers a completely blank canvas for you to work on and create an event to remember for many years to come.

Here we look at some top tips on marquee hire to help you get started planning the event of the year:

Start your planning as early as possible

Although marquees can be hired throughout the year, it doesn’t take much research to find that summer is the most popular time of year for a marquee event. To make sure you can hire a marquee for the time that you need it, it is always best to make enquiries as early as possible. As well as securing your marquee, it is also useful to work with a marquee events company for a long time before the day of the event to discuss and organise the decoration of the marquee

Always look into the quality of marquee equipment

To avoid ending up with an old fashioned, worn and dirty marquee, you should always look into the quality of the equipment that you will be hiring. Be sure to ask if marquee structures are heavy weight or light weight, and whether they are fire retardant to current European standards. You should always look to hire new equipment to not only look the best, but also ensure the best health and safety conditions for your guests.

Get a good idea of how many guests you are inviting

By getting a clear idea of how many guests you will invite to your event, you can then decide on which size marquee you would like to hire. It’s important to remember that if you hire a marquee that is too large, your guests can feel isolated, and it will appear that there has been a poor turnout to the event. On the other hand, too small a marquee can have a claustrophobic effect, leaving guests feeling crowded. If in doubt, talk to your events team for their advice on choosing the right sized marquee

Work with us to create the perfect party setting

One of the benefits of booking your marquee event as early as possible is that you will have plenty of time to work with your hire team to pick out all of the extra elements that will help to make your event a success. By hiring a marquee from a professional events firm, you make life much easier as you can then hire all chairs, tables, other furnishings, decorations and accessories from one contact. Our marquees team are always on hand to help you choose the perfect elements to suit your vision.

Choose a location without restrictions

As a marquee is such a versatile venue, there are few limits to where you can hold your event – many people choose to hold there event in front of a beautiful backdrop, such as picturesque gardens, or even a great hall or landmark. Whilst marquees can often be built to fit over many obstacles such as plants, trees, water features or even swimming pools, there are some tips that you can follow to find the ideal location to erect your marquee.

• Avoid underground pipes and cables
• Avoid overhead cables
• Try to find ground that is relatively level and stable

To find out more information about what you can expect when hiring a marquee, or to make an enquiry, you can visit jf-marquees.com or call us on 01932 620 060.

5 Reasons to Hold Your Corporate Events in a Marquee

Planning a corporate event can be a complex task.  Even small events require someone to manage the organisation and execution of the function.  One of the ways in which this workload can be eased is through choosing the right kind of venue.  If you are holding a business event have you, for example, considered a marquee?  

We think we have a compelling case for these flexible venues so here are our top 5 reasons to hold your corporate events in a marquee:

• You can choose the location.  Marquees are suitable for staging in a wide variety of locations and providing you have permission to do so, you can have a marquee erected to accommodate the number of guests you intend to invite and the type of function you wish to hold.  

• You can invite as many guests as you want.  Whereas other corporate venues, such as hotels, restaurants and country clubs, may have limits on the number of people their rooms can hold, marquees offer much more flexibility.  When booking your marquee hire you just need to specify the number of guests you wish to cater for and the hire company will devise the most suitable event based on the number of guests.  This may include choosing the most appropriate size of marquee and in some cases appending additional marquees or entrance canopies to maximise the use of space.

• You get to choose how the venue is decorated.  With corporate venues brand awareness can be an important exercise, particularly if you are inviting people from outside the company and you want to make a good, lasting impression.  Marquees offer you more flexibility in how the venue is decorated and organised.  For example, if you are holding a conference for stakeholders you can arrange seating in a formal manner for speeches and decorate the marquee with banners, bunting and even lights to co-ordinate with your corporate colours.  For internal communications and team building events, furniture can be arranged into small groups of tables and chairs, to facilitate team work.

• You can hold the event on your own premises.  Provided you have suitable space and the authority to do so, corporate marquee events can be held on your company’s premises.  This may be advantageous when combining a tour of your property with a business function but where you don’t have the room inside to accommodate everyone.  Whatever you can do to make it easier for your guests, the more memorable and successful the event should be.

• You will be remembered for originality.  No two marquee events are the same.  Due to the vast number of variations in marquee size, interior décor, flooring, lighting and furniture, every event staged in a marquee has the feeling of being unique.  Uniqueness and originality are two very important concepts in business, and staging an event that is different to what people expect may help create a memorable experience for your guests.

Of course there are many other reasons to hold your corporate events in a marquee but a lot of these will become more evident once you have tried it!

You can find out more about corporate marquee hire at www.jf-marquees.com.

When Is The Ideal Time To Make Your Initial Marquee Wedding Enquiries?

If you have just got engaged, you may already be thinking about putting some solid plans in place for your big day, but may be unsure as to when you should make your initial enquiries about marquee hire for your wedding day, either for the ceremony or for the afternoon and evening celebrations. The truth is, there is no ideal time, but in our experience, it is always best to start organising things sooner rather than later, even if you aren’t getting married for another year or so.

After you have enjoyed the first week or so of your engagement, telling your family and friends and celebrating with them, and getting used to looking at your fiancé in a slightly different way, knowing that you will marry them soon, you can start to get organised.

Some couples (or at least one half of a couple) like to get the ball rolling very early, deciding on a venue as soon as possible so that they can start working with us on the finer details that will make their wedding day extra special. On the other hand, there are some couples who like to wait a little longer to make important decisions – we are here to help you make your important decisions, whether it comes down to marquee hire choices, or interior and exterior decorations. Some couples may even want to get married as soon as possible, so we can be on hand to provide extra planning support.

On average, most couples make initial marquee hire enquiries at around a year before their wedding date. A year’s worth of work allows us and the happy couple to get every element of their special day just right, ensuring that their wedding is not only the happiest day of their life, but also a day to remember for their wedding guests.

Making an enquiry with us about hiring a marquee for your wedding venue can give you a solid basis to build the rest of your wedding organisation around. Once you have decided how many guests that you will invite, and the style and size of your marquee, it is much easier for all of the finer details to fall into place, from decorations, lighting, furniture and flooring, to portable toilets.

Another key reason for making your enquiries early is that marquee wedding hire companies can become booked up very early, especially for certain times of the year. Many couples decided to get married during the summer months, so if you plan to do so, it is always well worth contacting a marquee company as soon as possible.

Although there is technically no ideal time to make yourinitial marquee wedding enquiries, we always advise that you start making plans as soon as possible, perhaps giving yourself a week to celebrate your engagement.

Ten Reasons Why You Should Hire a Marquee for Your Wedding

As anyone who has ever planned a wedding knows all too well, there’s a lot to organise and it can be a logistical nightmare arranging everything for the big event. Even small weddings are big occasions and you want everything to go as smoothly as possible on the day. Finding the right venue for your wedding can often be one of the major headaches. Hiring a function suite, hotel venue or local hall, especially in Surrey, can be expensive and will need to booked far in advance if you want to be sure of getting it for your chosen date. An alternative well worth considering is hiring a marquee for your wedding. Wedding marquee hire offers the perfect solution – and here’s ten reasons why.

1. Hiring a marquee is inexpensive, compared to the cost of a hotel or other venue. The savings you make on hiring a marquee can be spent on flowers, more food and wine for you and your guests, or on your honeymoon!

2. Marquees are flexible and are ideal for outside, but can be set up just about anywhere as long as there’s enough room. Wherever you choose to put up the marquee - in the garden, inside a hanger, or old tram station - there’s your wedding venue!

3. Marquees are different and provide a more relaxed, informal setting compared to a hotel banqueting room. Everything, including the speeches, meal and the partying afterwards can be accommodated in a marquee. You can even request a small dance floor for your marquee, if you want to spare the grass.

4. Putting up a marquee outdoors means you and your guests can enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, and if it starts to rain, you’re covered!

5. Marquees come in a variety of sizes and shapes, so you can go for one big marquee or a couple of smaller ones, depending on how many guests you’ve invited.

6. Marquees are great if you’re planning a themed wedding, as they can be easily transformed with some hangings, lanterns, rugs etc – without any fuss or having to worry about getting permission first.

7. Wedding marquee hire in Surrey is easy to arrange and you’ll have the venue sorted out for where and when you want it, at your convenience. No more frantic searching around to find an available venue in Surrey!

8. A marquee provides a unique atmosphere; light, airy, relaxed, and intimate. Cool on a hot day and perfect for the evening dancing, you and your guests will love the ambience a marquee helps to create.

9. Weddings can seem like stuffy occasions for the youngsters, but they’ll find a marquee a lot more exciting. Even better, why not hire a smaller marquee and lay on some entertainment, just for the kids?

10. Marquees are simple to put up and take down again, meaning there’s no huge clean-up operation necessary after the last guests have gone.

If you’re planning a wedding and haven’t decided on a venue yet, hiring a marquee for the big day could be an inspired choice!

Get more advice on creating the perfect wedding venue by visiting the JF Marquees website.