Find Marquee Wedding Venues
Whether they're on the lawn of a country manor or in a boho woodland glade, wedding marquees are the ultimate blank canvas wedding venue to add your own personality to! Find your perfect wedding marquee venue here…
Forget flimsy tents and dodgy decor - these days, marquees are a seriously stylish wedding venue option. They can be decorated to match your wedding theme perfectly, and can accommodate everything from intimate weddings to huge reception parties.
Many wedding venues include a marquee option for their outdoor space, so if you’re dreaming of a smaller ceremony with a larger reception, this could be the ideal option for you. It may be that your venue has a permanent marquee on their grounds, or there’s simply space for you to choose your own to hire. In this case, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. Will you hire a classic English marquee with roll up sides, or maybe a festival-style yurt or tipi? You may even be able to customise your marquee with patterned linings, different flooring and a bespoke dance floor!
Marquee wedding venues are perfect for you if:
You’re having a large wedding reception
You want to marry in a outdoor space, such as a garden or woodland
You'd love to add your own personality to your venue
You have a back up plan if the weather is inclement
If you’re choosing a wedding venue that offers marquee weddings as an option, you’ll need to ask them directly whether the hire cost includes the marquee itself. In some cases, the venue will only charge you for the hire of the grounds, and then you’ll have to arrange the marquee separately with a marquee hire company. Your wedding venue may have recommended marquee suppliers for this, so be sure to check with them.
In other cases, your wedding venue may have a permanent marquee in the grounds, or one that is in use throughout the summer month, for example. This may be a simpler choice if you don’t want to arrange your wedding marquee directly.
Make sure you’re clear as to the costs of your marquee hire and any set up fees before you sign your venue hire contract to avoid confusion and unexpected costs later down the line!
Yes! Many people may think that marquee weddings are suitable for spring or summer only, but marquees can work very well for autumn and winter weddings too! The difference is that you won’t be able to roll the sides of the tent up (which is generally an option in the warmer months), and that you’ll have to provide extra heating for your guests to keep your marquee warm. However, with space for sparkling decoration and hanging fairy lights, a winter marquee wedding can be a magical thing!
Most marquees should be able to withstand wind and rain. However, if heavy storms are forecast for your wedding day you may need a backup. Discuss your wet weather plan with your wedding venue to ensure you’re prepared for any poor weather conditions.
The law states that civil ceremonies must take place in a permanent and fixed structure in order to be legally binding. Unfortunately, this tends to rule out marquees, even ones that are set up all year round. One way to get around this is to have your ceremony over the threshold of a doorway. This way, your guests can be seated in the marquee while you are technically indoors. Alternatively, hold your wedding ceremony in another licensed part of your wedding venue before moving into your marquee for the reception.
The great thing about marquees is that they’re a blank canvas to add your own wedding theme to. Hanging decorations such as bunting, paper lanterns and pom poms are very visually effective in marquees. Lighting options such as fairy lights and chandeliers can also help set the mood for your evening reception. On the tables, consider taller arrangements - they can help fill the space and look fantastic spread across your dining space.
Thornton Manor is an exclusive wedding venue. Set in 120 acres, first built in the 19th century and has been designated as a Grade II listed building, this includes the Manor House, Waterside Pavilion, Lakeside Marquee and Walled Garden Marquee. More info
Horton Grange Country House Hotel is a relaxed, romantic and intimate wedding venue. We are licensed for outdoor and indoor wedding ceremonies and can accommodate up to 96 guests for a day time and 150 in the evening. More info
The beauty of Grittleton House is that as a family owned house it comes with the ultimate flexibility. We want your wedding day to be unique, like no other. With your vision and our expertise we can work together to make your dream a reality. More info
A beautiful historic wedding venue nestled in 163 acres of surrey countryside with on-site Accommodation for up to 36 guests, the 800 capacity Royal Pavilion, and beauty and fitness facilities. More info
Eynsham Hall is a magnificent grade II listed mansion located in North Leigh, Witney Oxfordshire, just a few miles from the centre of Oxford and the Cotswolds. Eynsham Hall is ideal for your Civil Ceremony and is a fantastic wedding reception venue. More info
Langrish House, near Petersfield, Hampshire, offers the perfect venue for your marriage ceremony, civil partnership and wedding reception. An historic country house set in beautiful gardens. Also available for exclusive use.Wedding venue in Hampshire More info
All Manor of Events in Henley, Ipswich, Suffolk. Stunning venue for your wedding reception and civil ceremony. Wedding packages available. The barn is able to accommodate for small and large weddings. More info
Wedding venue in Malton, North Yorkshire. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies. More info
Milton Hill House, a wedding venue in Milton, Nr Abingon, Oxfordshire is a stunning venue for your wedding day. We are licenced for civil ceremonies as well as able to offer you the venue for your wedding reception. More info
Award winning exclusive use wedding venue in East Sussex. Saltcote Place offers magical far reaching views, formal gardens, and exclusive use. We give you the time and tools needed to create something magical. Late checkout, early check in and more. More info
Located in Hertfordshire, near the borders of Middlesex and Buckinghamshire, Moor Park Golf Club provides the perfect setting for your dream wedding. More info
Eaves Hall is now one of the finest exclusive wedding venues in the North West with contemporary country house luxury and 30 bedrooms. With a license for ceremonies and available for exclusive use. More info
Located on the edge of Grange-over-Sands overlooking the magnificent Morecambe Bay, Netherwood is a beautiful Mansion Wedding Venue set in a stunning location amidst acres of remarkable surroundings and amazing countryside and lakeside views. More info
Oaklea Events in Merseyside are extremely proud to be offering this blissful rural wedding setting offering Tipi weddings with a festival laid back and relaxed feel. Countryside festival style weddings & receptions. More info
Set in 36 acres of stunning rolling parkland, woodland, gardens & lakes, the elegant Grade II listed Victorian mansion Salomons Estate, Tunbridge Wells offers you stunning setting with all the magic & romance. Luxury Kent wedding venue in Tunbridge. More info
Perfect wedding venue in Berkshire. Royal Windsor Racecourse is a reliable and popular wedding reception venue located in Windsor in Berkshire. Please call us for a wedding pack. More info
Bruisyard Hall is a beautiful country house and barn wedding venue in Suffolk. It is licensed for civil ceremonies and set in a peaceful and unspoiled 700 acre estate in the picturesque Suffolk countryside. More info
Wedding reception venue in South Wales ,Celtic Manor situated in the beautiful Usk Valley. The perfect backdrop for your special day. More info
Storrs Hall offers one of the most idyllic venues in the Lake District with an extraordinary backdrop for your wedding celebration. The Georgian Mansion sits within 17 acres of landscaped grounds on the picturesque shoreline of Lake Windermere. More info
One of the most romantic wedding venues in the Scottish Borders, with its turrets and soft-coloured pink sandstone, set in acres of beautiful grounds. Is licensed for civil ceremonies. We also go the extra mile and also offer in room spa- treatments. More info
The Penventon Park Hotel is an elegant boutique hotel with a choice of beautifully decorated celebration rooms catering for civil ceremonies and receptions for up to 250 guests. More info
Welcome to The Shottle Hall Estate With views across the Peak District, Shottle Hall offers you an exclusive use wedding venue. With options for your wedding celebrations to take place inside the halls or our stunning marquee reception venue. More info
Pekes Manor Estate is a beautiful wedding venue in Halisham, East Sussex. Peaceful yet close to London, this Manor House is set within extensive grounds for stunning photo opportunities. We offer some fantastic wedding wedding packages to suit you. More info
Located in the town of Billingham, our Historic Wedding Venue, with a 12th Century Chapel. Licensed also within the hotel for ceremonies. Offering our stunning ballrooms for larger wedding receptions or you can opt for a marquee in the grounds. More info
