Reasons to say YES to a Marquee wedding
Met the love of your life? ✓
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Wedding venue….uhhhhhh…..
Have you considered a marquee wedding?
Here at Acorn Studio, we would love to lend you our tips and tricks for planning why we think a marquee wedding is the way to go.
Do you want something different, something that suits who you are as a couple, and allows you to have creative control? Do you want to include the picturesque landscape of your childhood holiday home? A marquee wedding is a perfect alternative to a classic wedding venue for a couple that may want all of these things. Marquees may seem like a lot of planning is involved, but it is easier than you think. Once you read our reasons why we think you should say yes to a marquee wedding, we think you’ll be saying I do.
Choose your dream location.
The boundaries are limitless when it comes to choosing the perfect spot for your marquee. Perhaps there is a location close to your heart, wrapped in childhood nostalgia? A place you visited for the first time as a couple, or even hidden in the garden of your family home. Maybe this sentimental value is your foundation for your marquee wedding! Our beautiful country has endless amounts of spectacular scenery to choose from. Whether it's on a mountain, a lake’s edge, a large open field, our clear marquees will capture all of the beautiful backdrops that the South Island has to offer.
Photography: @kelliefrancisphotograpy
Bring the outdoors in for an unforgettable experience.
With your choice of location and a clear marquee, you can bring the outside in without worrying about the weather, and emphasize the surrounding environment to create a show-stopping experience for both you, your lover and all of your guests. The clear skin of the marquee helps to open up the space and bring you panoramic views right throughout the day. From the natural light during daytime, the golden tones of sunset, right through to the starry night sky, all of a sudden your wedding becomes more than an event, more rather an immersive experience with the help of mother nature herself. You’re guaranteed to be left with magical memories for a lifetime.
Photography: @heather_liddell
Versatility to create a unique celebration.
One of the most exciting advantages to having a marquee wedding is that the versatile and flexible nature of the marquees gives you the ability to transform the space however you desire, allowing you to bring your creative vision to life from a blank canvas. The marquee provides the bones, the rest is up to your imagination. No two marquee weddings are the same, your marquee can be completely unique for your wedding day. You have the freedom to plan and design as much and as little as you like! Long tables? Circle tables? Dance floor? Bar? Florals? Lanterns? The possibilities are endless. With an elegant and timeless approach, a marquee can achieve the grandest of experiences, to a more lowkey, intimate experience to suit any occasion. Take advantage of this flexibility and let your creativity flourish to bring your idea of a perfect day to fruition.
Photography: @jonnieandgarrett
A variety of sizes are accommodating to the guest list.
Many venues are restrictive on the number of guests they can hold due to a variety of circumstances. However, with a marquee, you can choose the size to suit your guest list and any other needs regarding space. Have 50 guests? There is a marquee for you. Have 150 guests? There is also a marquee for you. The choice of size is a huge advantage to both smaller and larger parties of guests. It means there is no need to bulk numbers to fill a space, or no need to cut numbers to fill a space. There is a range of sizes to suit your needs accordingly - so don't let size hinder your invite process.
Photography: @heather_liddell
Protect you from the weather of all seasons.
Weather is often one of those worries in the back of your mind on your wedding day, especially if you are having your ceremony or reception outdoors. Fear not! Instantly remove that worry with a marquee wedding as you can still have your celebrations outdoors, protected by your marquee from any harsh elements. This goes for all seasons. Cold, rainy winter? Keep the windows and doors of the marquee closed with a heat source tucked in a corner, keeping you and your guests cosy and comfortable. Midsummer heat? Leave the marquee walls open and let the air flow through - and maybe have an extra supply or two of some chilled champagne and coronas.
Photography: @charlottekiriphotography
Work to your budget.
We all know how expensive weddings can be once planning is underway - and it can be daunting! Whether you have a generous budget or not, a marquee wedding gives you greater flexibility to work within your price range. You get to choose your venue, marquee, decor, caterers, bar and florist. You can have as little and as much as you need to suit you and your needs. There are many great suppliers for all budgets, just conduct some thorough research! Our brother company, Gravity Events, can take care of all of your sound, lighting, live-streaming, photo booth and DJ needs in an all in one package to suit your budget. There are no restrictions to planning your own marquee wedding, so if you want to take on some of the catering or table decorations then Acorn says go nuts! Having a wedding with a smaller budget does not mean you will have any less of a memorable, beautiful day than even the grandest of weddings.
Photography: @stephanandnakita
Choose when to wrap it up if applicable.
With fewer restrictions as opposed to a more classic venue, you can choose your finish time (depending on where your marquee is situated). Whether you and your guests need to release the inner party animal and rip up the dance floor until dawn, or you want to wrap up celebrations a little earlier and spend the remaining evening alone together by reminiscing on the day, the choice is all yours.
Photography: @heather_liddell
Set up is taken care of to make your day easier.
Does anyone ACTUALLY enjoy putting up tents? Marquees are the tents of weddings and let's be real, no one wants to even begin to think about the process of putting up a 10m x 21m marquee. Well lucky for you! Minimise stress on your big day, and let our experienced crew handle all the setup and pack down. Instead, you can focus on yourself whilst preparing for one of the most exciting and memorable days of your life.
Photography: @rachel_wybrow
If we haven't already convinced you to consider a marquee wedding, then have a chat with us so we can give you all the extra details you need to make the decision. We promise you won’t regret it, so let’s tick off that venue on your checklist!