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.