How to Protect Your Garden When Hosting a Luxury Marquee Wedding
Planning a luxury marquee wedding at home? Learn how to protect your garden with expert tips on ground protection, trackway, wet weather planning and post-event restoration from a leading UK marquee wedding planner.
What to Consider When Planning a Luxury Marquee Wedding at Home
Discover top marquee wedding planning tips from leading UK marquee wedding planner Susie Evans. Understand what to consider when planning a luxury marquee wedding at home, from site visits, logistics to design, guest flow and estate protection.
A Quintessentially English Weekend with Subtle Mediterranean Soul
Nestled within the rolling Sussex countryside, Becca and Harry’s August wedding at their family home in Kirdford blended quintessential English charm with subtle Mediterranean elegance. With a lakeside sailcloth marquee, bespoke design details crafted by the bride herself, and a weekend filled with unforgettable guest experiences, this celebration was the perfect fusion of style, personality, and joyful energy — a true showcase of what a luxury private estate wedding can be.
The True Cost of a Luxury Marquee Wedding
Over the last few years, I’ve seen a rise in enquiries for marquee weddings at home, often spanning multiple days, with couples inspired by the beautiful images they see online. I completely understand why marquee weddings are so appealing as they’re the ultimate blank canvas, allowing you to create a celebration that feels deeply personal, set in the most meaningful of locations.
But one of the most common misconceptions I encounter is around budget. More recently, I’ve had enquiries with budgets of £20,000–£80,000 for multi-day marquee weddings with over 100 guests, floral-heavy designs, beautiful structures, and a high level of catering. And here’s the honest truth: it simply isn’t achievable.
A Guide to Marquee Styles from a Professional Wedding Planner
Opting for a marquee wedding in the UK presents numerous advantages; unparalleled flexibility in terms of location, the ability to create bespoke celebrations in picturesque settings, and customising every detail, from décor to catering. Accommodating weddings of all sizes, marquees provide ample space to create a personalised ambience…