Thames Marquees have a wealth of unique wedding ideas, which they have built up over many years of providing wedding marquees. Finding the perfect wedding theme for the interior of your wedding tent is essential when planning your big day.
 

Wedding Ideas & Marquee Hire

Over many years our wedding marquee hire team have built up a wealth of unique and exciting wedding ideas for all aspects of weddings, such as the venue, location, wedding themes and the interior decor styling & even the flower arrangements for the wedding marquee itself.

No two Thames Marquees wedding marquees are ever the same, with such a range of interior design options, floral displays, choice of wedding dresses, wedding marquee furnishing and flooring and even light and wedding day entertainment to choose from, we make sure that both your wedding day and your marquee hire experience with us is both unique and memorable.

Outdoor Wedding Ideas

Few venues can compare with the great outdoors when it comes to inspiring wedding day awe, so hiring wedding marquees for your special day is the obvious choice. Our modern wedding marquees can be erected on nearly any surface, whether it be on a beach, grass, gravel or even on patio areas. Imagine the rocky shore of the ocean with the waves lapping the beach, the fragrant odours of a botanical garden or even the cosiness and familiarity of your own back garden. Think of sunsets, cool breezes, the tranquillity of a star-filled sky, the great outdoors presents the perfect setting for weddings. Thames Marquees team have listed a few of our outdoor wedding ideas below for you to look through when planning the location for your special day.

Great Outdoor Wedding Ideas

Here are some of our picks for erecting your wedding marquee:

A the type of marquees that Thames Marquee hire, can be erected in any of the above locations, as its versatile framed design, frees it from supportive guy ropes and thus allows it to be positioned on any flat surface.

Wedding Planning

Ask any newlywed couple, even couples that have been married for a long time, and they'll all say the same thing. The key to a successful wedding ceremony and reception is in the wedding planning.

The definition of a successful wedding is one that goes smoothly, without any major glitches. Small things go wrong at every wedding. But keep in mind that you can save yourself from migraine headaches and crying spells by making a wedding plan and simply sticking with it. These simple tips will help you take some of the stress away (or at least minimize it!).

A Common Mistake when Planning Weddings

One mistake that many couples make is basking in the glow of their engagement until 4-6 months before their wedding date. Then they try to cram all of the wedding planning into too-short a period of time. Of course you should just sit back and be thrilled about your engagement for a while, but then you have to get cracking on the wedding plan!

Buy a Calendar or Datebook

Once you determine your wedding date, set specific dates by which you want to get things accomplished. For example, you got engaged in June, and your wedding date is on April 24th of next year. So on August 31st, mark in that you want to have the ceremony location and reception hall reserved. Try to get as much done as possible in the first few months so that the last few won't be hectic.

Set Aside Time to Work on Planning the Wedding Details

Choose a day of the week when you'll focus solidly on your wedding plans, or several days if you're pressed for time. Sit down together with your partner and plan. This eliminates confusion, i.e., the groom thinking he's supposed to call and check on reception hall rentals when the bride already has it narrowed down to what will suit their needs.

Share Wedding Plan Duties

This is the best way to get things done. You both should be involved every step of the way. Make a list of details to be taken care of then divide the list in half. Each of you, then choose what you want to do. This will make grooms want to be involved, instead of making them feel like they have to help. Sure, your husband-to-be probably isn't concerned with exactly which flowers you carry. And maybe you're not picky about what tuxedos he and the guys wear (or maybe you are!). But involving your husband-to-be, will make him feel that it's his wedding, too - something he helped plan, not just something he has to show up at. So share out the bigger tasks, such as organising wedding marquee hire, wedding caterers, marquee furniture hire, limousine hire, etc, which brings us to our next tip.

Talk, Talk, Talk

We can't stress this enough. Be sure that if you're sharing the wedding planning duties that you're also sharing the wedding planning details. It's okay to take care of certain things by yourself, just make sure you're telling each other about it so the wedding marquee hire company isn't contracted with twice!

Make a Flexible Wedding Plan

Okay, so you really didn't want the groom/ushers in those tails and top hats. And maybe he doesn't want the cake to be lemon with pecan icing. Each of you is going to want things that the other doesn't care for, but flexibility is a must. Be willing to compromise. If you really object to something, let your objection be heard and noted. Just give the other person a chance to explain why he/she really wants to arrive at the reception in a jacuzzi in the back of the limo, or why they feel the need for their DJ'ing mate to be in charge of the disco in the party marquee afterwards.

Details, Contracts and Negotiations

When dealing with wedding professionals (caterers, florists, marquee hire companies, etc.), be sure to clarify all the details and your expectations during the initial discussions. Make sure you get a contract specifically stating dates, times, and locations. Be sure to include what you feel is appropriate dress, and what you feel isn't. Spell out everything. Try to negotiate the best deal for goods and services, but don't sell yourself short on important things just to get a better price.

Most importantly, be sure to read the fine print on every contract before you sign it, and make sure you're aware of cancellation policies and fees. Also ask if there's a grace period to cancel just in case you change your mind or something happens and you need to postpone the wedding (you never know).

Stay Organised

This one's pretty obvious! The more organised you are, the less chance there is that something will go wrong. Buy a notebook, and keep all your wedding planning information in it, such as catering receipts, marquee hire contracts, wedding ideas, well everything really. You might also want to get notebooks for your maid of honour/bridesmaids and the best man. Put info such as dates, times, locations, and duties. This will keep everyone organised as well, and minimize the chance of someone missing a fitting date or rehearsal time.

Marquee Hire Quotation

If you require further information about the corporate event planning services we provide or indeed the corporate marquee hire services that offer, we suggest that you request a free brochure or quotation. Please contact us via this website's contact form. Alternatively call us directly on 01895 436636 or 07798 823230.

Marquee for Hire in London

In addition to wedding marquees, Thames Marquees provide marquee for hire in London for the following events:

area marquee hire
We are a member of the Area Marquee Hire Group,
which with over 20 other independent marquee hire companies across the UK is
able to offer this unique design of marquee.