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MARQUEES TO SUIT ALL SIZES AND STYLES OF WEDDING
YOU may want to hire a
marquee for your wedding.
Here are the main types to
choose from:
A TRADITIONAL
CANVAS MARQUEE
Traditional marquees are
erected on poles, with guy
ropes and tent pegs to
keep them upright and
secured to the ground.
It is the perfect choice for
summer as guests can
socialise both inside and
out. They are best suited
for smaller wedding venues
such as your own garden.
The sides can be removed
in good weather, but they
are not very wind and
waterproof if the weather
is not so good.
A TEPEE-STYLE MARQUEE
Tepees are built on a tripod
arrangement of poles, with
interior guy ropes and
exposed beams.
They work well for seaside wed-
dings or a casual summer bar-
beque.
Small Cowboy and Indian-style
tepees can provide extra shelter
if you are holding your drinks
reception outdoors, or, for a com-
plete outdoor wedding, hire Kata
marquees which can be joined
together to form a tent village.
A BEDOUIN OR INDIAN TENT
The interior decor is exotic and
opulent, with rich colours and
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