WEDDINGS
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Photo by: Dave & Alex
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Tips & Tricks
everything from choice of
dance floor, lighting and
table size to chairs and linen.
“There isn’t a fixed price on a
marquee. Each one is unique
because the options are totally
variable. Lighting, linings, no
linings – you say what sort
of atmosphere you want to
create,” says Nick. Individual
quotes are made up for each
client and once a deposit is
paid every last nut and bolt
to be used on the day will be
booked out to that person.
“It’s locked, so we can’t book
the same thing twice.”
Similarly, All About Catering
lives up to its name, supplying
everything to dress a marquee
(see our wedding food pages).
But don’t forget to book
some essential facilities. R &
R Containers (see page 112)
supply conveniences to be
proud of, says Rob Kingswell:
“They flush, the units are
carpeted, there are mirrors and
lights.” For that extra personal
touch, Rob can provide
bathroom attendants for the
duration of the event. “They
keep it orderly throughout,”
says Rob. Perfume machines
and proper hand towels also
come under the category of
“that little bit extra.”
The units can operate for 24
hours without being touched,
which means the servicing
gang can come in long after
the party-goers or conference
gatherers have gone.
The units are towed into place
on wheels, and a skirt is put
round to give the impression
of permanence. “It’s as if a
convenience has dropped out
of the sky overnight!” laughs
Rob.
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- You want a marquee but
don’t have a venue? Ask the
marquee firm for a list of
tried and tested venues.
- It’s hard to have a
conversation across a 6ft
table. 5ft is ideal, says Nick
Ward of Grays Marquees
- Some hotels are licensed
for marriages. But the
couple must make the
arrangements with the
Registrar.
- You can’t marry in a
marquee. It has to be a
permanent structure.
- Do you really want so
many guests? David Rogers
of All About Catering says
couples have sometimes
been railroaded by their
parents into having a
bigger ‘do’ than they might
choose.
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