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Planning a Marquee Wedding on a Budget

When planning a wedding it’s important to establish a budget from the beginning – Especially with the current cost of living crisis. Fortunately, marquee weddings provide a lot of options for creating an event to suit your budget. We’ve created this useful guide to the different costs of an average marquee wedding. As well as […]

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South West Marquees Open Day 2023

Thinking of a marquee wedding? Then come along to our open day, meet the team and talk all things wedding! When? Thursday 16th March 2023 from 12 – 7pm Where? Milton Manor Dorset, Milton on Stour, Gillingham, SP8 5QD What is a marquee open day? We will be setting up a number of different marquees […]

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Marquee Wedding Decorations for 2023

So, you’ve decided on a marquee wedding for 2023. Congratulations! Marquees are an excellent choice of venue, for many reasons, but a big one is that they act as the perfect blank canvas for your choice of décor. But what kind of wedding decorations should you choose? Let’s look ahead at some of the best […]

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Winter Wedding Marquee Must-Haves

Whilst marquee weddings are typically known for summer weddings, don’t let that fool you. We hire marquees for winter weddings, parties, and events all year round. Our marquees make the perfect winter  venue – But not without these essentials. Heaters An obvious one, we know, but generating enough heat to keep all your guests comfortable […]

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5 Predicted Wedding Trends for 2023

2023 will soon be upon us, and whilst the post-pandemic flurry of weddings throughout 2022 showed that many wedding traditions are still going strong, many others demonstrated a welcome break from the norm.  It’s looking likely this will continue – So here are our top predictions for 2023 wedding trends: Groomsmaids, Bridesmen & Mates of […]

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Marquee Hire for your Corporate Event

Marquees might not be the first setting that comes to mind for a corporate event but depending on your company’s requirements a marquee could be the ideal setting. We recommend hiring our clear span, frame marquees. These are extremely versatile and can be erected on almost any surface. What can they be used for? Conference […]

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Incorporating the 2022 Wedding Trends into Your Marquee Big Day

Incorporating the 2022 Wedding Trends into Your Marquee Big Day

Looking to say I DO in 2022? Want to know the newest trends to help inspire your planning? Read our latest blog where we go over 4 of our favourites here today.

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Planning A Festive-themed Marquee Wedding This 2021

Planning A Festive-themed Marquee Wedding This 2021

There is something undeniably magical about Christmas time. Maybe it’s the joy that seems to rain down every time we hear a church bell ring. Maybe it’s the job you see on little children’s faces as they hurry along, wrapped up in thick woollen scarves, on their way to see St Nicholas himself. Whatever it […]

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Discover Our New Cathedral Marquee

At South West Marquees, our marquees have been used for all celebrations – from weddings and vowel renewals through to milestone birthdays and corporate events. Catering for larger groups of guests is something we specialise in and now we are delighted to announce the arrival of our Cathedral Marquee. Designed to bring your entire party […]

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3 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Caterer

3 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Caterer

Marquee weddings are a speciality here at South West Marquees. Over the years, we’ve worked with hundreds of couples to help them craft days to remember. And, if there’s one thing that always gets guests talking after a celebration of love, it’s the food. Both essential for keeping your loved ones going all day long […]

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