DIY Marquees explains various marquee jargon and terminology
Looking for the perfect marquee option for your party? DIY Marquees have been in the business of providing marquees for long enough to know all the ins and outs of their marquees and are definitely experts in the industry. This is why they are the perfect company to get help from if you do not know where to begin! Trying to understand what is involved when it comes to putting up a marquee, what additions you could have or what size is most suitable for your event?
It can be confusing with all the various marquee jargon and terminology used in the marquee industry. It can be even more confusing when some suppliers look to actively confuse potential customers. DIY Marquees will guide you in your decision making, especially if you are looking at purchasing a PVC Marquee. Here we explain in detail what is a PVC Marquee?
A marquee has a special charm about it when it comes to celebrating events such as weddings, bar mitzvah or year-end functions; they provide a lot of capacity for tailor-making the look and feel of your marquee, especially chosen to suit your particular needs. Perhaps there are times of the year when the UK weather does not really favour a marquee as a venue however there are many safety features which ensure that the marquee will stand solid and keep the cold and the rain out.
Check out the extensive selection of marquee packages for sale suitable for anyone planning a wedding – DIY Marquees are more than happy to tailor packages specifically for your requirements.
Tips for Wedding Marquees:
This is in addition to marquee wedding articles written by us for confetti.co.uk
Furniture:
- Unlike marquees furniture is usually too expensive to buy so hiring is the usual solution
- Use 5ft 6inch round tables to seat 10 people not 5ft ones (which can be cramped with 10 guests)
- Use a mixture of smaller tables to create an informal atmosphere (see this article on seating)
- Use a long top table for a traditional feel. It would normally be positioned against one side of the marquee.
- Use a round top table for a more social and informal atmosphere. It would normally be positioned in the middle of the marquees with other guests all around.
- Use an oval top table for a more sociable option to a long top table. It would normally be positioned against one side of the marquee with seating on three sides leaving the front clear for guests to see the happy couple.
- Remember an easel for table plans (or two for larger functions)
- Allow somewhere for ladies to put their hats, either a table or clips around the side of the marquee
- Allow somewhere to put wedding presents (a table in the marquee or in the house)
Dance Floors:
- Like furniture dance floors can be prohibitively expensive to purchase to hiring or making yourself (18mm plywood screwed to battens and stained) are the most common solutions
- Alternatively if your marquee is to cover part of a patio or decking area that can be used as a dance floor
- Do you want dancing to be the centre of attention after the meal (in which case have it in the middle of the marquee) or do you want to have an area for people to sit away from the dancing? (in which case have the dance floor at one end)
- If the dance floor is in the middle it is often sensible to position the top table on the dance floor and then clear after using (top tables are rarely used after the meal as everyone is circulating)
- A dance floor (without top table on) makes an ideal emergency greeting area in poor weather
Other:
- Set the marquee up several days in advance and test the lighting and heating (if applicable) at the time of your function just to make sure both are sufficient.
- People (mainly blokes) will always congregate around the bar. For this reason always position it near the evenings entertainment to avoid having two parties. Always aim to keep everyone in one place to maintain the atmosphere so avoid putting the bar in the house or a separate marquee
- Always have lighting on a dimmer, this gives you the flexibility to supply lighting to eat by and mood lighting to dance by
- In October to April you will need to heat the marquee (see this article on heating your marquee)- have the heating on for an hour before people arrive to ensure they walk in to a wall of warmth
- In May to September you might need a heater just to take the chill off in the seating area later in the evening
- Think of how your guests will arrive - a simple path of carpet with flower pots makes an attractive and inviting entrance to the marquee
- Think of how your guests will leave - it's likely to be dark so some form of lighting will be needed to guide people back to their cars
- You would normally allow one toilet per 40-50 guests. If you don't have enough available then consider hiring in a luxury toilet unit
- Give neighbours plenty of notice especially if you plan on partying until the early hours
- Notify the police, it may sound extreme but it allows them to give informed responses (such as finishing time) to any complaint rather than come knocking on your door
Party the night away with a DIY Party Tent
Marquees are super versatile and beneficial in many ways which is why DIY Marquees are very proud of their wide range of marquees. Perhaps not everyone feels as passionately about marquees as they do, but the truth is that they absolutely love their marquees and will not stop creating beautiful marquee solutions to suit each and every possible scenario. And because they are so immensely proud of their collections, DIY has taken every proactive step possible to enable you to enjoy the marquees just as much as we do, through our fully-packed website. With a vast range of party tents for sale through to commercial marquees for sale, there is a marquee to suit all needs and more. All it takes is one look and you will know exactly what owning a marquee is all about and just how to go about getting started with your choice.
The DIY Party tent range cannot be beaten for its excellent value for money. These marquees are ideal as temporary structures and the size range varies from a seated capacity of four to eight people, up to a seated capacity of between thirty and eighty people which means no matter the size of your event, there is marquee sized just right for you. Party tents can be purchased with many accessories which will change the look and feel of the marquee seamlessly. The use of lighting, roof linings, festoons, and flooring completely revamp a simple marquee into the perfect party venue; zipped doors and cratering partitions allow for containment of areas that need to keep separate or simply to help keep the cold breeze out. Brand your marquee with your marketing or event logo for free advertising so that you stand out beyond the rest and are recognizable for your specific style. Practical additions include tie-downs, strongly recommended for anchoring the marquees down on soft surfaces, carry bags and boxes, ideal for storing and transporting, and repair kits which are all valuable and convenient.
How to choice the right marquee for your needs
DIY Marquees range of marquees can be found on their interactive commercial website which allows the buyer access to all of the information that they would require in order to make the decision of buying and marquee or when looking for commercial marquees for sale. So good is the website, chock-a-block with vital information that the only thing you can’t do when visiting the website, is physically stand inside the marquee and admire your great choice in design!
Whether you are looking for something which is simply quick and easy to erect for multiple purposes, or if you are looking for the most deluxe and professional specific marquee for long lasting use and re-se, all of the features of each type of marquee is listed carefully for you on the website.
Important to know is that the quality of the material from which the marquees are made, no matter which type you choose, is the best quality that money can buy. Never does DIY Marquee advocate for less than satisfactory materials which may compromise the quality of your marquee. Prices will vary accordingly but the quality of the marquee will not. Roof and side panels made from either 500d gsm or 650gsm Rip-stop polyester with polyurethane coating ensures longevity in the material through multiple erections and sustaining in all types of weather conditions. Retardant to the ultimate conditions including fire due to the nature material which is flame retardant to BS5438 & BS7838 which for safety and security is a critical requirement.
All piping is made from Aluminium for both equal and unequal framework pipes. The major advantages of using aluminium is linked to the excellent properties which aluminium has which ensure excellent strength to weigh ratio, is corrosion resistant, non-toxic and recyclable all while providing electrical and thermal conductivity and light and heat reflectivity. Anything less than this multipurpose alloy would be insufficient for the purpose.
The commercial marquees for sale are ideal for marquee hire companies or for customers who have need of a much stronger marquee with added durable and flexibility than the Classic marquee range. This is a 4-season marquee suitable for year round use although added safeguards should be taken in snow and other extreme conditions. Size guides can vary greatly according to your needs and due to the variety of designs that a marquee can be created with. A good example would be a 6x12m marquee which can seat 70-80 people at round tables but if you are looking for the addition of a allow for buffet tables and/or a dance floor then the capacity for tables would be radically reduced. Extended or odd-shaped areas and shapes can be covered by connecting several marquees together. Which is why your marquee design is just as important as the form of the marquees and precisely why there is an interactive planner on the website along with videos to assist you with how to set up your marque once your purchase has been made.
Don’t forget to check out all of the accessories: lighting, flooring, doors and more which add another dimension to the look and functionality of the marquee.
Commercial and Delux Demi marquees
When it comes to the area of design, it is an important concept to balance both the form and function of your product in order to reach the desired purpose for which the product is being commissioned. When designing with function in mind, it means that all practical parameters and limitations of the product are quantified prior to the start of the design process, ensuring that the finished product meets all of the requirements in order to satisfy its function. While designing with a focus on form means encompassing all aspects regarding the look and feel of the finished product. When DIY Marquees designs a marquee, DIY Marquees takes into account every aspect of both form and function in order to ensure that the marquees they design, meet the customers’ expectations. DIY Marquees provide durability, strength and versatility all while guaranteeing absolute value for money.
With years of experience in the industry, as well as selling marquees fit for function, DIY Marquees knows exactly how to help you find the best marquee matched to your needs. DIY Marquees has, over the years, helped thousands of customers to decide what type of marquee would best suit their needs and which of the accessories will work for their specific type of marquees. Planning the design of the marquees ahead of time can significantly aid the decision–making process which is why DIY Marquees has a unique marquee interactive planner which can be found on the website. Simple and easy to use, the planner is a convenient tool which allows customers to try out each and every variation of placement, size and type as well as play around with features and accessories.
DIY is a proud supplier of a extensive variety of types of marquees for every possible function or event. The full DIY Marquee range includes DIY Party Tents and Classic, Premium, Professional, Commercial and Commercial and Delux Demi marquees. DIY is pleased to announce the DIY New Range Marquee Sizes in their Commercial Marquee range which offer excellent value for money. The Commercial range of marquees is an all year round range of marquees best suited to anyone interested in sustained, frequent purposing of the marquee. The Commercial marquee is designed with strength in mind so the frame does include the tough 38mm framework, along with ground bars for added strength, eave braces which prevent the roof cover from stretching as well as gable up-rights to allow for several panels at the end of the marquee rather than just one large panel. Meaning that there is more opportunity for customisation in terms of end walls and windows and makes the marquee significantly more wind resistant. The perfect blend of form and function in one excellent product.
New sizes include:
Dependable and long-lasting as a result of the strength of the design, the DIY Commercial range is unquestionably one of the most superior marquees available in the industry.
DIY Marquees stand the test of time
Famous for raising marquees to greater heights, DIY Marquees is the supplier of the largest range of fixed size marquees, across the UK and guarantees that they can offer you a marquee perfectly suited for all occasions, for private to commercial use. Marquees are well-known for their functional versatility and have stood the test of time and provided a suitable alternative to permanent structures. It is because of the flexibility in size, shape and height that a marquee can offer, that makes them especially adaptable to suit the specific occasion for which they are required. Add to that the many additional features and accessories that are available to you to use and you have literally the ability to take a [blank] canvas and make it your purpose-built, dream –design with all the required bells and whistles.
DIY Marquee has an extensive range of Deluxe DIY Marquee for sale. Various types, from traditional Party tents and demi DIY marquees, to Classic, Commercial, Delux and Premium marquees all for excellent value for money.
DIY marquees know what marquee is best suited for which occasion and particularly for the time of year which you will be holding your event. Using their years of knowledge and experience, there is no scenario for which they are unable to provide relevant extras you need to ensure that your marquee is both fit for function and form. For example, knowing which degree pitch of roof is more wind resistant. Or why envelope roofs are stronger than carport style and why 2 meter end panels are more wind resistant.
Extras range from safety and functional features to features made to ensure comfort.
It is very important to be mindful of Health and safety aspects when it comes time to erect your marquee and set it up for the event. DIY marquees ensure that the 650gsm rip-stop Duracoretex PVC rooftops and side panels is the premium material to use for marquees. Both flame resistant and windproof, with Velcro sealed sides, means these marquees are designed for your safety first. Other aspects to consider cover, using the correct thickness of piping for the steel frameworks and ground bars combined with marquee roof and sides design, which all together guarantees an incident free event in inclement weather.
DIY marquees have a number of comfort features and accessories which will transform the marquee from merely top-and-sides to a veritable castle, if that should be your wish, including Marquee branding. Walkways for connecting marques to buildings, ivory-coloured flat or pleated roof linings and wall or curtain linings; indirect marquee heating; lighting options such as chandeliers and festoons will set the mood and create a special ambiance. Create porches in your marquee with gable pieces; choose specific flooring packages designed for ease of laying, made from new carpet and available in red, green or honey beige; partitions to section off specific areas of your marquee from others. Choose to separate your catering area from the dance area or create a pause room for comfortable quiet discussions which the festivities continue alongside. All these features are to transform your standard marquee into party central or elegance galore.
DIY Marquee dance floors and accessories
With Summer-time approaching, outdoor events are the motif of the season. Around the country, people are enjoying the benefits of longer and warmer days through their involvement in all kinds of outdoor activity. Not that the British have ever been put off by a little snow and sleet by any means, after all life does go on come rain or shine. But since its ‘shine” we have at the moment, grab the opportunity to make hay while the sun shines!
If you are looking for a purpose designed and manufactured marquee, complete with all the trimmings, for this season’s outdoor event, then the search stops at DIY Marquees. Since the opening of their doors, DIY Marquees have been successfully running their business as one of the premier marquee companies in the UK as a result of their experience in the industry. So when you are weighing up the benefits of using a marquee for your summer ball as opposed to your other alternatives, there are more ways than one in which this company has already gone out of their way to assist you. Take a look at the website which is jam-packed with list of choices for you to consider when making your decision. The choices are expansive and there is something for everyone preparing for any event. Not only does the company provide every range, type and shape of marquee, but their attention to detail when it comes to the additional requirements is unmatched in the industry. From safety features to accessories designed to finish the marquee off, making it look like it was custom-made just for you … rest assured that it has been exactly that. The staff at DIY Marquee will engage with you from the moment that you made your direct or indirect enquiry. Looking at the website, any prospective client will realise that there are things which they did not know about marquees, which DIY have already not only thought about, but have already prepared the perfect solution for you.
Make use of the interactive website planner, to select and experiment with DIY marquee dance floor in various positions until you are 100% satisfied at the lay-out, specifically catered to the number of guests you will be entertaining. Wondering how to erect your marquee and have questions as to how long it will take, how many people you will need to help you to erect your marquee, or where the best position for your chosen marquee-style, would be? Rest assured that you will have access to all of the information that you need to ensure that you are ready to go when the party day arrives. DIY Marquees makes sure that you know just how easy it is how to erect your DIY marquee within minutes of visiting the website which has guides, articles, videos and more, all of which are literally created to make your life easier by making sure you have all of the information that you need to ensure that you are ready to go when the party day arrives.
Event Electrics Course with the Event Lighting Course
DIY Marquees make things simple for marquee business owners, with useful, practical marquee accessories and amazing marquee lighting packages simplicity is key, simply connect the leads together plug in to the house/extension lead and you’re done. If your customer needs another power supply, then an additional extension lead would usually do the job.
This simple system is perfect when you’re starting up a marquee hire business but after a while the jobs will become more intricate and so do the electrics. At this point you need to consider attending training courses from our friends at Essential Supplies who are running electrical courses aimed at the marquee hire industry:
Event Lighting Course:
Our one day workshop is specifically aimed at those working within the events industry. We shall cover methods and types of lighting and how to install your system. This is a non examined course and provides no formal qualification; it is de-signed to help candidates with lighting. Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.
Price: £180 + VAT per candidate
Marquee flooring packages are designed to be easy to lay whilst giving one of the best finishes available in a marquee using new carpet, available in red, green or honeybeige.
Included in each package is a non-breathable underlay, this is placed underneath the carpet when laying to prevent the build-up of condensation during your event (grass gives off a lot of water vapour if not covered). Grass is very tough so covering for a week or so will not generally cause any harm.
The marquee flooring is simply nailed in place -hammer, nails, cutting knife and a tool belt are included in the package. Watch our marquee flooring video to see how easy it is to lay.
This is the flooring and method of laying used by most of the marquee hire industry.