What Size Marquee Do I Need for my Event?
What Size Marquee Do I Need for my Event? There are several factors that will dictate the size of the marquee that your event requires. It goes without saying, obviously the amount of guests that you’ll be having will obviously be the largest factor which will impact the size required. Seated events such as a […]
What Toilet Options do I Have for my Event?
Getting the toilets right for any event is often overlooked. And choosing the right one is often led by budget. Essentially you have three options: For some smaller events with guests up to 30, you could get away with using the downstairs toilets in your home without the need of hiring any external loos in. […]
Top Tips for House Parties
Top Tips for House Parties Here’s my six top tips to make your house party the very best it can be. I want your party to be THE party of the year – the one that everybody reminisces about in years to come. Here’s how to do it – in this article we’re going to […]
Is a Marquee Warm Enough in Winter?
Last edited 4th November 2025 Is a Marquee Warm Enough in Winter? Is a marquee warm enough in winter? Yes — a marquee can absolutely be warm and cosy in winter, if you prepare it the right way. With the right flooring, linings, heating and access-management, you’ll create a comfortable, warm space inside despite freezing […]
Are Clear Roof Marquees a Good Idea?
Are Clear Roof Marquees a Good Idea? Last edited 6th November 2025 Clear-roof marquees bring wow-factor and let in tonnes of daylight and sky views — but they also come with a few trade-offs (mainly heat and light issues) that you’ll want to plan carefully for. If you’ve been browsing marquee designs, you’ve probably caught […]
How Much is a Marquee Wedding at Home?
How Much is a Marquee Wedding at Home? Last edited 6th November 2025 If you’re planning your big day in your garden or on family land, a home-marquee wedding can be wonderfully flexible and personal — and often more cost-effective than a traditional venue. At Abacus we generally suggest budgeting £30-£35 per guest for a […]
Marquee Hire Guide: The Cost of Marquee Hire For Weddings
Hiring a stunning and beautiful venue to host your wedding will often be the biggest factor in the experience and the success of your big day – a marquee can often be the perfect place to host your wedding reception in such beautiful surroundings. It goes without saying there’s a big price difference between a […]
Clearspan v Sailcloth Marquee
Clearspan v Sailcloth Marquee There are two main marquee structures that are the most common for modern day wedding and large scale events. They both have their places depending mainly on the look and style of the event you would like to create. These two structures are called Clearspan or Sailcloth and we have highlighter […]
Can I Attach a Marquee to my House?
Can I Attach a Marquee to my House? Having the ability to attach a marquee to the back of your house to give you that much-needed space is a fantastic idea for events where the house or venue just isn’t quite large enough. For home based events, most houses don’t have the space for 30-100 […]
