Popular alternatives to your usual venue hire options
There is no doubt that hiring a marquee as an alternative to traditional venue hire, has become increasingly popular and serves as more than merely a place to for your guests to gather, offering a unique charm and ambiance which cannot be re-created in your usual brick and mortar venues. Any special occasion is made more memorable when you have a glamourous tent with all the trimmings to enhance the mood and make it an extra special event.
As industry renowned providers of marquees, we are often asked for Marquee hire advice, like best viable marquee sizes, what accessories or additions we have on offer, and about logistical issues such as how to heat a marquee, erect marquees and how to clean your marquee. Since marquees and their various components and uses are our lifeblood, we are always happy to assist our customers to find the perfect marquee for their various needs.
Good news is that whereas previously we only had supply of even length marquees (6x4m, 6x6m, 6x8m etc.) we have now extended our range and are able to supply “odd” length marquees in various sizes, which are listed on our website, thanks to our new 1m wide extension bays! While you are there, have a look at our stock of green marquees which offers a unique spin on the standard white marquee, while still offering the same quality as the best of range commercial grade marquees. Perfect for long-lasting sustained marquee hire.
DIY Marquees is invested in the longevity of their marquees for your use and so one of the most important tips that we can provide for marquee maintenance is ensuring that the marquee is kept as clean as possible and to avoid exposure to certain elements and substances. Cleaning of a marquee can take quite some time under normal circumstances, however if the marquee is exposed to certain situations, there is no choice but to put in the extra time to ensure that there is no long-term damage to the marquee. For example, if marquees are erected underneath trees, the fall-out from tree sap, or grim and dirt falling off the leaves which can be difficult to clean off, especially if it rains and the dust from the leaves transfers onto the marquee. While some stains can be removed from a simple wipe down, things like diesel and petrol can permanently stain PVC which is why exposure to substances such as these should be avoided at all costs. Another big issue is mould which can establish itself in the PVC itself if the marquee is packed away while still wet, so ensure that your marquee is stashed once fully dried to avoid long term problems.
Note that you are more likely to dirty the marquee in the process of dismantling or erecting it, than when it is standing erected. If you take care during these processes, the chances are likely that you might only have to clean the marquee once of twice in a season, which is, why we use high quality PCV and treat the marquees with lacquer to proactively ensure your marquee remains as low maintenance as possible.
Alternative Marquee ideas for entertaining
Is your company preparing to host an event that needs to truly impress your clients? Is your sales force in line for an incentive bonus to show them that they are well appreciated for meeting their sales targets? Is it time to celebrate the anniversary of your company? When it comes to treating your staff and clients, nothing could be as lackluster as holding your event in the office again. Show your best side and prepare an event that hasn’t been done before and really show your business partners what you are all about.
Wondering what the easiest and most cost-effective way of putting on a show to impress the rest is? Something original, dependable, while still offering flexibility? What about somewhere with a dance floor lit up with colourful lights and a DJ or even a live band? Yet something with enough space to provide a separate quiet space for guests who aren’t in the mood to put on their dancing shoes. Something that will let you go to town with all the bells and whistles and still provide a space that is warm and cosy, without costing your company all the profit you have just accrued during the year!
DIY Marquees offers the most superior range of marquees, including Green commercial grade marquees with the capacity to attain all of your functional needs for the event of the year. If you are wondering how to make a marquee the ultimate function location, go along to the website and take a look at the multitude of options which are available to you both in terms of the marquee itself, its size, dimensions and structure as well as all of the accessories that DIY Marquees offer to ensure that the marquee you choose has all of the components that you need. The website will show you to the interactive marquee planner which allows you to play around with the style, size and features of the marquee that will suit you best. Once you have decided, click on your option to choose the extras that you will need. Extras include roof linings, roof walls and curtain linings, roof, wall, curtain and swag linings, and carpet flooring, white and retro festoons or chandelier lighting and door frames. Chose online and immediately receive the cost and add to your cart.
Now that the marquee and accessories have been chosen, the questions is: how do you the power your marquee to accommodate the DJ, food and drinks, lighting, not to mention how to ensure that you can provide heating to the marquee. Simple ways to power your marquee which can all be done safely are either to try running extensions leads run from a main building to the marquee, making sure to over the leads so that guests and staff do not accidentally trip on them. Remember to run the leads from behind the marquee where possible. Or, you can establish a large mains supply which can be temporarily connected from a building to the marquee (electrician required) or use a generator. All options will allow you to light up your function successfully.
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.