Marquee hire is gaining immense popularity as a way to accommodate and entertain guests on special occasions such as weddings, birthday celebrations, anniversaries, corporate events, fund raisers, get together and so on. If you have plans to host an event and would like to hire a marquee then this article will provide you with some helpful tips to make your event a memorable one.
There are numerous choices on the types of marquee tents that can be hired. However, mainly two types of marquee are preferred, namely a ‘wide span’ metal frame type, that is most popular and a ‘pole type’ that is erected using ropes. The stand alone metal frame type marquee requires no ropes for its erection so there are negligible chances of somebody tripping over the ropes. This is necessary if your guest will be drinking alcohol.
You should request the marquee hire Plymouth to show you the marquee they will be erecting for your event so that you are aware of the look of your marquee. This is necessary because once erected, the marquee hire Plymouth will not change it free of cost if the marquee is not according your expectation.
You should ask your marquee hires Plymouth about all the services that they have included in their quote. Many marquee hire Plymouth services provide furniture, crockery, lighting, bespoke service and so on. Few marquee hire companies have the necessary capability to offer a licensed bar and full catering service at your event if you so desire.
You should ensure that marquee hire company that you are dealing with is fully insured for the public liability. You should also check the marquee as soon as it has been erected at your venue because any later disputes over damage to the marquee are cumbersome to resolve.
You should also check the power arrangements made by the marquee hire Plymouth. All the power equipment should be of correct rating and should be fully compatible with the equipment (such as band or disk jockey) you intend to use for your event. In fact, you can inform this beforehand to the company so that they can make suitable arrangements to cater to your requirements.
You should also acquaint yourself of the location of lightning switches and main power cut off. If your event begins during the day and goes on till night, then you should know of the location from where you can turn on the lights.
You should get quotes from marquee companies and should be wary of providers who try to undercut their competition. Check the references of the company and go with the one that impresses you!