Marquee weddings are typically associated with the clear, balmy weather of a bright summer’s day. However, autumn and winter marquee weddings are becoming increasingly popular due to the ambience and customisation options a marquee venue offers. Come rain or shine, marquees make for an elegant and romantic wedding experience, no matter the season.
Read on for our top tips on turning your marquee into the wedding venue of your dreams, no matter the season.
Summer
The vivid florals and lush greenery of summertime create a gorgeous backdrop for marquee weddings. In bright, balmy weather, the walls of your marquee can be opened to let in the sunshine and fully embrace the summer ambience of your wedding day. However, your plans will need to include contingencies for the possibility of extreme heat or heat waves.
To combat extreme heat, ensure you locate your marquee in an area that allows for some shade, taking advantage of strategically placed trees or shadows casted by nearby buildings. Opting for opaque roof linings can also help with creating shade. Placing electric fans around the marquee is another way to keep the air circulating and avoid the heat becoming too oppressive.
Spring and Autumn
Spring and autumn are known for being fresh and airy: the perfect marquee weather. However, the spring and autumn months are also prone to drops in temperature and bouts of rain. Marquees are well designed to handle these kinds of changes in weather; it’s simply a case of contingency planning.
To prepare for a potential downpour, ensure the entrance and flooring to your marquee is sturdy to enable your guests to enter without muddying their shoes or the bottoms of their trousers or long dresses. It is also important to locate your marquee on hard, dry earth to avoid waterlogging.
In the event the air is a little chilly on your big day, marquee heating will be your best friend. This specialist equipment can provide clean, warm air exactly when and where you need it, ensuring you and your guests remain warm and comfortable, no matter how cold it may be on the external side of the marquee walls.
Winter
There is no better way to enjoy the snow-blanketed landscapes and crisp, star-scattered night skies of a winter wedding than from a marquee. Using a combination of cosy, seasonal decoration and the latest marquee technology, winter marquee weddings can be a warm and truly magical way to celebrate your big day.
To ensure your winter marquee is structurally sound and well insulated, invest in a lined and hard floored marquee. Your lining options are almost endless, from colourful overlays to twinkling overhead canopies. In terms of flooring, for a winter wedding, new carpeting or solid flooring will offer you the best protection from wet foundations and uneven surfaces.
Just like in spring and autumn, marquee heating will be crucial to the comfort of you and your guests. However, winter weddings give you creative license to go one step further. For example, consider dotting knitted blankets and sheepskins around the marquee for your guests to use to give your wedding a homey, intimate feel.
Winter usually brings with it shorter, darker days, meaning cosy, ambient lighting will be of great importance as night begins to fall. Fairy and festoon lights will bring sparkle and magic to your marquee and create a glowing, comforting atmosphere. Choosing a marquee with clear roof panels will add to the ambience by letting in a moonlight glow. On a clear evening, this will also enable you to celebrate your big day under a twinkling, starry night sky.
With over 20 years of experience and situated in the heart of Sussex, Southern Events specialises in marquee hire services for a variety of occasions such as weddings, parties, and corporate functions. To enquire about our services for your upcoming event, get in touch with our friendly and knowledgeable team today.
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