Creating a Stunning Marquee Wedding
Perfect For You
Your love story is extraordinary—let’s design a marquee wedding that truly reflects it!
I understand that you want your wedding celebration to be exceptional, with a vibrant wow-factor that combines style and substance. You dream of a stunning day that captivates your guests and warms their hearts. But with so much to juggle, it can feel overwhelming to pull together all the ideas swirling in your head.
If the thought of spending 250 hours or more planning your wedding has left you feeling daunted, that’s where I come in.
As a wedding planner in the UK specialising in marquee weddings, I offer a range of planning and styling services to support you at every step of your journey. We’ll focus on what you enjoy while I take on the aspects that cause you stress—because after all, your wedding should be a joyful experience!
Marquee Wedding Planning Services
I take on a limited number of marquee weddings each year, allowing me to dedicate my time fully to your needs. This service offers a blend of creative inspiration, administrative excellence, and on-the-ground expertise. After our initial conversations, I’ll collaborate with you to design your day through detailed lookbooks and mood boards for every aspect of your wedding—right down to the smallest details.
Consider this my all-access pass to my creativity, organisation, and supplier connections. You’ll receive full administrative support from the start, plus venue dressing, styling, and coordination on the big day itself.
Together, we’ll craft a luxuriously vibrant marquee wedding that’s unlike any other. I can’t wait to bring your vision to life.
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Finding the perfect marquee wedding venue
I specialise in marquee weddings, guiding you to the ideal supplier that suits your style. Together, we’ll embark on a magical journey to find the unique venue for your celebration.
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Expert Supplier Connections
Benefit from my extensive local knowledge in Berkshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. Whether you’re planning a marquee wedding or a stunning venue wedding, I have the connections you need.
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Sourcing and Negotiating Suppliers
I handle all supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and ongoing communications—including face-to-face meetings for tastings with caterers and cake makers.
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Budget Management
I provide in-depth and straightforward budget tracking and management, ensuring you stay on track without the stress.
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Guest Management
I’ll help manage your guests’ requirements, from RSVP organisation to accommodating special requests and dietary needs.
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Decor and Equipment Hire
I’ll organise the hire of all décor and technical equipment needed—from furniture to dance floors to vibrant lighting installations.
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Detailed Scheduling
We’ll create a comprehensive schedule leading up to the day and for the day itself, including any marquee builds.
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Regular Updates and Meetings
You’ll receive status updates and progress meetings, with access to me via email and phone whenever you need.
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Venue or Marquee Styling
I’ll oversee the setup and styling of all décor to ensure everything aligns with your vision.
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On-the-Day Coordination
I’ll manage all supplier interactions and coordination on your wedding day to ensure a seamless celebration.
Let’s create a marquee wedding
that’s as vibrant and extraordinary as your love story.
investment
12.5% of your total budget.
(Minimum spend £8000)
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marquee weddings and planning advice
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Frequently asked questions about my marquee wedding planner services
Is a marquee wedding harder to plan than a venue wedding?
It can sometimes feel harder at first, as you are essentially building a venue from scratch rather than stepping into an existing space. But with a good wedding planner and the right people around you it is totally management. It just needs more coordination and thought. You can read more in my guide on ‘what to decide when planning a marquee wedding’
How far in advance should you start planning a marquee wedding?
Are marquee weddings more expensive than traditional venues?
Marquee weddings don’t need to be but they often do because of hidden costs, as you are bringing everything in yourself rather than paying one venue fee. I work very carefully with couples to ensure that spending is understood and kept within the budget. The upside of a marquee wedding is the complete flexibility they can give you and you can prioritise what matters most to you and spend carefully. You can read more advice about marquee wedding vs wedding venue in my guide here.
Do we need planning permission for a marquee wedding at home?
Usually no. As long as the marquee is up for a temporary period of time (less than 28 days) and is for private use then planning permission is not needed. However, if you are selling alcohol, hosting live music or are in a restricted area such as a garden of a listed building you may need to obtain a Temporary Event Notice from your local council.
What does a marquee wedding planner actually manage on the day?
For marquee weddings, this often includes coordinating the marquee team, caterers, florists, furniture hire, power, loos and bar set-up, as well as managing timings for the ceremony, drinks reception and dinner. If anything unexpected crops up, I handle it calmly and discreetly so the day runs smoothly. I take care of the logistics so you can fully focus on your day and enjoy every moment.
Can marquee weddings still feel elegant and well organised?
I would say absolutely. When the time and thought is put into the planning they can feel incredibly polished and elegant. I spend a lot of time with couples designing and considering the look of a marquee including the furniture, lighting, textures, scents and feel. It’s a bit like a mini interior design project! Read more in my guide on how to have a beautiful marquee wedding.