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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 […]
Read MoreEco-Friendly Alternatives to Confetti
The tradition of throwing confetti dates back many hundreds of years. The act of scattering petals or small imitations over a married couple is thought to bring good luck and happiness. It is a way for guests to say congratulations and has become a standard photo nestled in the heart of every wedding album. However, […]
Read MoreHow to Include a Self-Service Bar in Your Wedding
For many guests, the food and drink you serve at your wedding will be one of the highlights. Sinking their teeth into hors d’oeuvres while sipping your favourite tipple – what better way to celebrate the union between two well-loved individuals? As more and more of us try to think of personalised and unique ways […]
Read MoreThe Rose – This Year’s Wedding Flower
Choosing the perfect wedding flowers is, for some, one of the most important decisions you can make. From your bouquet through to buttonholes and table decorations, the blooms you choose directly impact the feel and look of your special day. If there’s one flower that has long had strong connotations with love, it’s the rose. […]
Read MoreHow Do You Calculate the Size of the Generator Needed?
Marquee events allow you the freedom to choose your event location with considerable ease in comparison to fixed venues. They have a whole host of benefits, many of which we have explored through our blogs over the months. Having the right generator on hand to support your event is vital – especially if you’ve chosen […]
Read MoreStatement Lighting For Your Big Day
The lighting that you choose for your special event can transform the experience of all of your guests. Being both practical and an aesthetical choice, lighting will ensure the celebrations can carry on late into the night. It provides a focal point for presentations or to highlight a besotted couple’s first dance. And it helps […]
Read More5 Ways You Can Plan A Sustainable Wedding
As well as being one of the key wedding trends of 2020, sustainability has become the buzzword of the century. We’re becoming more and more aware of our impact on the world. And, from this, many of us are constantly seeking ways to be kinder to the environment and reduce our carbon footprint. This extends […]
Read MoreIncorporating Flowers Into Your Marquee Wedding
When planning your wedding, there are certain tick points you’ll likely be moving your way through. Dress – check. Wedding cake – check. Evening entertainment – check. One of the biggest decisions to make and one that will continue through many elements of your big day is the decor. And within this, what flowers you’re […]
Read MoreWould You Ask For Charity Donations As A Wedding Gift?
Wedding days and the months leading up to them generate a lot of generosity. Friends you’ve had in your lives for years organise and plan unforgetting hen and stag doos. Family members offer to chip or pay outright for your wedding dress. And guests make arrangements such as hotel stays and transport to celebrate with […]
Read More3 Alternative Wedding Cake Options
Gone are the days where your wedding had to follow specific protocols. In 2020, couples are taking matters into their own hands and designing special days that speak to the true nature of their love. From swapping wedding gowns to two-pieces through to opting for balloons rather than flowers, wedding inspiration can come from anywhere. […]
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