Creating Unforgettable Experiences
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Founded in 2008 on a simple promise – nothing would be too much trouble. With this in mind, Mannys Marquees has grown into a trusted name in marquee and furniture hire. Whether you require six chairs for a dinner party or are organising a wedding for one thousand guests, we offer the same dedication, creativity on every occasion.

We understand that planning an event comes with many questions. Here are some we are most often asked, along with answers to help guide you. If there is anything else you would like to know, our team will be delighted to assist, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

What do you do?

Mannys Marquees specialises in marquee hire and furniture hire for all occasions including:

Weddings
Elegant marquees tailored for your big day – from intimate receptions to grand celebrations, we create the perfect setting for unforgettable memories.

Pre-Wedding Events
Celebrate traditions in style with beautifully decorated marquees for mehndi nights, jago nights, and other cultural gatherings.

Birthday Parties
From children’s birthdays to milestone celebrations, we provide vibrant, themed marquees to make your party one to remember.

Corporate Events
Professional setups for conferences, product launches, team-building days, and company celebrations – designed to impress.

Funerals
Respectful and dignified marquee arrangements to provide comfort and space during times of remembrance.

Storage Marquees
Practical, weather-resistant marquee solutions for short-term or long-term storage needs.

Do I really need a marquee?

The most important question to ask yourself is: what will the marquee be used for?

A marquee is more than just a tent — it’s a flexible, temporary structure that can be tailored to suit any occasion, whether for a wedding, party, corporate function, funeral, or even storage. One of its greatest advantages is protection from the unpredictability of British weather. A marquee doesn’t just shield you from the rain — it also provides welcome shade on sunny days, ensuring your guests (or your goods) stay comfortable and secure all year round.

Where can a marquee be erected?

Flexible Setup, Anywhere You Need

Ultimately, a marquee can be erected in almost any open space. Whether on grass or hard standing, our structures adapt to your setting. We’ve even transformed existing venues to look and feel like the inside of a marquee, creating a completely new atmosphere without changing location.

Where size marquee do I require?

The size of the marquee will be determined by:

• The location and space available
• Nature of the event
• Number of guests and whether they will be seated, standing or a combination of both
• Any additional equipment, furniture or props inside the marquee e.g. DJ booth or food stations
• Length of time marquee is required for
• Budget
• We take into consideration all of the above and will offer advice accordingly. We can conduct an initial consultation virtually but always recommend a site visit.

How long can we hire the marquee for and when to you assemble and dismantle?

Standard Hire Period

Our standard hire period is 4–5 days with no additional charges. We also offer flexibility, which can be discussed during your consultation.

Extended Hire

• Additional charges generally apply if the hire extends over multiple weekends.
• The charge is typically 50% of the original invoice for each subsequent weekend.
• For long-term hires, we can offer bigger discounts — tailored to your needs.

Set-Up & Dismantle

(For surprise parties, we can arrange timings discreetly.)

We prefer to set up the marquee 1–2 days before your event, allowing contingency for last-minute adjustments. Dismantling normally takes place 1–2 days after the event. For larger marquees, we may start set-up further in advance to ensure everything is perfect on time.

For surprise parties, we can arrange timings discreetly.

What comes with the marquee?

A marquee itself is constructed using an aluminum frame with white pvc covers.

Options for the covers

• Roof. The standard PVC roofs are white.
• Transparent roofs. These are very popular but we do not advise them for the summer months as they can create a “greenhouse” effect making the marquee unbearable. They can also create issues inside the marquee such as causing the wooden floor to expand in the heat and start to bow.
• PVC walls. The walls can be solid, Georgian windows or panoramic windows. The solid walls and Georgian windows have a lace in the middle that can be undone allowing them to be opened and closed with ease. The panoramic windows come with a zip on either side enabling them to be opened fully if need be.
• No walls. depending on weather, some clients choose not to have walls in at all.
  

What lighting options are available?

• Chandelier lighting (the number of which will be determined by the size of the marquee and will be on individual switches)
• Festoon lights. These create a more festival vibe
• Uplighters. These are placed on the floor and are used to colour wash the marquee acting as mood lighting
• Fairy lights. These can be in the ceiling or on a wall creating a backdrop.
• Mirror ball

How do you get power to the marquee?

Power & Electrical Supply

Standard Power

We generally require access to standard 3-pin sockets and extension leads are safely run into the marquee. To avoid overloading, we recommend using sockets from different parts of the building.

Extra Equipment

If you need additional power (e.g. for a DJ, catering equipment, or other suppliers), we recommend they provide and run their own power supply. This ensures safety and reliability, as our supply is fully tested prior to handover.

No Power On Site?

If your marquee is in a field or remote location, you may need to hire a generator to supply sufficient power.

My garden is an unusual shape or on a split level, can I still have a marquee and how can I maximise on space available?

This is where we really do specialise, we have so many different sizes and leg heights, there are very few gardens we cannot offer a marquee solution to. Again, this will be discussed during a site visit.

What are my flooring options?

• No floor, if you wish to maintain a garden party, outdoor feel you may choose not to have a floor at all
• Wooden floor and carpets. This is the most common option. The wooden floor is raised on batons and is interlocking. As it is raised it allows for any rain to run underneath as well as allowing your grass to breathe. Although the floor follows the gradient of the ground we try to minimise and unevenness as much as possible. The wooden floor provides a solid surface to walk, dance on and also prevents your furniture from wobbling. The floor is finished with a new carpet in the colour of your choice.

What interior options do you offer?

• Simple marquee. Basic pvc structure, with our without window walls
• Interior linings and swags. The linings are in a mid ivory colour and cover the ceiling and solid walls. The swags cover the joins from the top of the wall to the ceilings and can be in colours of neutral.
• Blackout ceilings and walls. The ceilings can be covered in a black starlight cloth.
• Transparent. You can choose to have completely transparent roofs to give the illusion of being outside but benefiting from being covered.
• Coloured overlays. You may wish to add a splash of colour into the ceiling.
• A combination of any or all of the above.

For more interior ideas, please view our gallery.

How is the marquee secured?

If on grass we stake the marquee into the ground.

If its on hard standing, artificial lawn or if there is a possibility of pipes underground, we can weigh the marquee down using sand ir water weights.

How do you heat the marquee?

We use indirect heaters. The heaters run on diesel and are designed to stay outside the marquee. The heat is fed into the marquees via a duct and are controlled via a thermostat within the marquee.

The cost of hiring a heater does not include any diesel. We can either supply you with the diesel (and charge accordingly) or you can supply your own. We will advise of how much we think you may need when booking the heater.

What do you offer other than the marquee?

We have a range of tables and chairs etc. that can be viewed on our equipment page.

Can I cook inside the marquee?

We have separate marquees that we use for cooking and catering purposes. If you do intend to use the marquee for cooking, it’s imperative to tell as in advance so we can supply the correct structure.

Whats the next step?

Booking & Site Visits

Price & Size Guide

You can request a price and size guide by calling or emailing our office.

Free Site Visit

We always recommend a free, no-obligation site visit. This allows us to:

• Provide tailored advice and recommendations
• Assess the area where the marquee will be erected
• Discuss your requirements in detail

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking as early as possible – especially for summer weekends and wedding season. However, we will always do our best to accommodate last-minute requests where availability allows.