Why Is Marquee Event Hire So Popular?
Marquees are a common image at the modern British wedding. Hardly a weekend or bank holiday goes by without most people spying those white minarets dotting the stately grounds and gardens of the Norfolk countryside. In Norfolk, marquee hire is an increasingly popular option with those planning all sorts of events. They are used to house temporary restaurants at big events such as race days and literary festivals. They regularly play host to corporate events, talks and launches. And where would the village fete be without the protection they offer from all manner of weather? What is the lasting appeal of this seemingly innocuous tent? What are the reasons for its lasting appeal?
A lot of it is due to the almost infinite variety of options that marquee event hire can offer. Though we might have the stereotypical image of a square awning on a patch of grass, marquees now come in all manner of shapes and sizes. As well as the traditional square design, Norfolk marquee hire companies can offer hexagonal and triangular designs. Different sections of differing shapes and sizes can be joined together to create layouts as complex or as simple as you want. A special guttering system ensures water does not pool and leak through at the joins during heavy rain.
A popular reason for hiring marquees is that the chosen venue just isn’t large enough to accommodate all of the guests. It’s important therefore, that whatever temporary accommodation you set up has that extra space, but doesn’t damage the area in which it is placed. For this reason, in Norfolk marquee hire is popular with those holding events at stately homes. The open and pristine lawns offer a stunning setting for weddings and the like, but the houses’ owners wouldn’t be too impressed if your temporary accommodation left ruts and divots all over their carefully maintained grass. The lightweight structure of the marquees means they do not sink into the ground like other options such as portacabins and caravans.
In Norfolk, marquee hire also offers a range of options that make them suitable for everything the changeable British weather can throw at them. If it’s warm and sunny, a concealed zip on each of the wall sections can be undone and the walls pulled back similar to curtains to open up the space and allow the sun and air in. If, on the other hand, the heavens open, then the walls can quickly and easily be pulled back again and zipped up, providing a warm, enclosed interior in which you and your guests can hide from the downpour.
The interiors can be modified to fit any event for which they may be hired. All marquees can be lined with bespoke materials available in a selection of colours to fit the colour scheme of whatever function for which you may be hiring it. If it is a wedding, the drapes can be chosen to suit with the colour scheme of the bouquet, flowers, groom’s wardrobe, etcetera. If it is a corporate launch or promotion, the interior decor can echo your corporate colours.
If it’s a more informal event, dance floors are also available for rent. The floor panels can be locked together with aluminium edging, making it quick and easy to assemble and disassemble, as well as being completely safe for guests to move and jump about on. Floors are available in both the traditional wood panel effect, and black and white chequer board.
Whatever event you are holding in Norfolk, marquee hire delivers diverse options for layout, design and facilities. Their lightweight construction also makes them suitable for virtually any setting. Let a Norfolk marquee hire company build the perfect setting for your perfect day.
This article was written in association with Morton’s Event Hire, supplier of rentable marquees throughout Norfolk and the surrounding counties.
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