How to find the best Traditional Marquees in the UK
Nothing beats the look and atmosphere of a traditional marquee. English Summers are never the same without a marquee wedding, or a village fete with a traditional marquee on the green.
Here are some tips you can use when you’re looking to hire a top-notch traditional marquee for your wedding or event, or to buy one for your business.
1. Look for an established company – There are some ‘fly-by-night’s’ in the marquee business, along with some poor-quality imported products.
You really don’t want to be giving your money to a company who might not be around to deliver your marquee when promised. Instead choose a company who have ‘been around’ for a while.
Yes, it may cost a bit more, but not only will you get better service and a superior product, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing the marquee you’ve hired for your wedding will turn up on the day, or the deposit you’ve put down on your dream marquee is in safe hands.
2. Visit the manufacturer – A reputable company will be happy for you to visit them to get your questions answered, and even see the marquees being made.
They’ll be able to help you choose the right traditional marquee for your event or venue. If you’re hiring, they’ll erect it and take it down for you, and possibly provide attended service if you need it. If you’re buying, they should erect it for you, give you full training in how to maintain it, and provide a maintenance and repair programme too.
When you visit the manufacturer, you’ll also be able to see a selection of accessories such as flooring, lighting, extra rooms, and marquee linings, and choose what you need for your own marquee.
3. Are they local? – If you’re buying a marquee and are prepared to travel, then this isn’t so important. However, if you’re hiring a marquee, or if you want the safety of having the manufacturer close to hand if something goes awry, then using a local Marquee manufacturer makes better sense.
The problem is, just because a website advertises in your area it doesn’t mean they are based there. Many ‘Marquee’ sites are actually booking sites, passing your details onto third parties and taking a commission.
To get the best service and products, you need to deal directly with a good supplier.
About Us
Weatherill Brothers Marquees has been in the marquee business since the 1950’s, and based in Norfolk since 1981. We’re a long-established, reliable company, we’re known for our beautiful and stylish traditional canvas marquees and our high level of customer service.
We manufacture, sell, and hire marquees to the whole East Anglia area, and we’d love you to come and visit us to look at our craftsmen at work, and to choose the perfect marquee and accessories for your business or event.
Call us on 01953 882 394 to learn more and get any questions answered.
