Five reasons to have a marquee wedding

What does a marquee wedding entail?

Planning a wedding is an extremely special and exciting time. If you’re unsure of what you want for your wedding, why not follow in the footsteps of Duchess of Cambridge’s sister, Pippa Middleton? In 2017, Pippa Middleton and James Matthews threw an extravagant celebration and had a bespoke glass conservatory marquee exceeding £300,000. This spectacular portable palace is super exclusive and only available by shipping the entire structure across from Europe and constructing it piece by piece, before taking it away again. Whether you want to celebrate in one of the most exclusive wedding venues in London, or desire a summer wedding in the manicured grounds of a French chateau, there is something truly remarkable about having your wedding reception in an enchanting glass marquee, built especially for your wedding.

Why should you have a marquee wedding? 

1. You can take advantage of the views

A glass marquee with a panoramic roof, transparent windows and bespoke interior, provides the perfect location for a wedding in the grounds of your favourite venue. Imagine gazing out during the wedding reception, the path to the luxury Italian wedding venue where you had your ceremony glowing with candlelight, as the sun sets in the evening. If you’ve always wanted a dreamy beach wedding with a relaxed atmosphere, then an open sided marquee will allow you and your guests to enjoy the breathtaking surroundings of  the crystal turquoise seas and glistening white sands. 

2. Marquee weddings aren’t restricted by weather

Contrary to popular belief, you can choose to have a marquee wedding at any time of the year. When you choose Scarlet as your luxury wedding planners, we will ensure the marquee you select will keep your guests warm and comfortable in the winter and perfectly cool in the summer.

3. Inviting more guests is a breeze

What makes a marquee such a great choice for weddings is that it gives you the opportunity to expand your guest list. Marquee structures are built to your specifications, and style. If you’ve always wanted to have your destination wedding in a small historical palace in Italy but they have a small capacity, why not have a bespoke marquee built on the grounds for the reception? (venue permitting of course). You could also choose to have a marquee as an accompaniment to your wedding venue, creating a magical outdoor area for your guests, while the party continues inside. 

If you find that more guests are coming than originally planned, you have the option to simply extend the marquee should space allow - offering more flexibility than any indoor venue.

4. Hiring a marquee for your wedding is like buying a  blank canvas 

When you choose to have a bespoke marquee built on the grounds of your wedding venue, you’ll have a blank canvas, allowing you the freedom to create your desired look. Imagine stylish marble dining tables looking out onto a raised stage, here your favourite band will entertain your guests as they party the night away on a sunken dance-floor. From the floral arrangements to the art-work, furniture, entertainment, production and design, the possibilities inside a marquee are endless. 

5. You can dance the night away

With the right wedding venue, opting to have a marquee, will mean that you are far less restricted when it comes to time. You and your guests can dance until the early hours of the morning without worrying about noise restrictions that are in place in the majority of venues.

Plan the marquee wedding of a Lifetime

Our team of wedding and party planners know how to design the perfect bespoke structure for your celebration inside and out. Whether a glass conservatory or a standard marquee, we have an exclusive list of worldwide contacts. Together we can create an incredible marquee wedding including exciting entertainment, food, decor and so much more!

We are experienced in organising luxurious weddings and events across the world, and we would be delighted to help you plan your dream wedding, taking care of every detail, to ensure you can take a step back and enjoy your special day.

Scarlet recently had the pleasure of organising a Chinese wedding for 100 international guests at the impressive Chateau de Chantilly, a historic venue located just one hour from Paris. The wedding reception took place in a bespoke glass conservatory, overlooking the breathtaking grounds of the chateau. Their guests dined under the stars and were treated to a breathtaking ‘Disney’ themed fireworks display, all from the unique and luxurious glass conservatory. Find out more here.