Marquee Weddings

Getting married in that special place and having the freedom to do as you please are amazing draw cards for a marquee wedding

Modern marquees and temporary structures have come a long way in functionality and style, allowing couples to choose a look that fits with their budget, location, and their wedding day vision.

When selecting a marquee for your wedding, it is crucial to consider a range of factors such as the location and required space, guest capacity, accessibility for suppliers and guests, and the overall desired aesthetic.

Canterbury is lucky to have a number of experienced marquee and hire suppliers offering a diverse range of wedding marquee styles to choose from. Here are a few popular choices.

Traditional Peg and Pole Marquees

This style has stood the test of time and is still a favourite for couples choosing the New Zealand landscape as their backdrop. Silk lined, or not, these marquees have tall centre poles and guy ropes that support the structure, and their sweeping rooflines offer a timeless presence. They have a classic, elegant look that can take on many styles of wedding décor and lighting design. A traditional marquee sits as perfectly on a manicured lifestyle block as it does on a paddock with rugged mountain ranges off in the distance.

Hampton Marquees

A modern take on a traditional peg and pole, these marquees offer a new-world elegance with their unique footprint and gorgeous sightlines. The sailcloth-inspired materials used in a Hampton Marquee are usually champagne or ivory in colour and are complemented by wood or wood-look poles. The high peaks and wall sides allow you to show off your surroundings that are complemented by the warm light that filters through the clean rooflines, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

These tents are available in varying sizes and offer a magical ambience with the walls on or off. Bring your own personality by adding woven flooring, floral or lighting installations and modern or classic furniture.

Clear Frame Marquees

These luxurious marquees have become a ‘must-have’ for couples who want to showcase stunning scenery and dance under the stars on their wedding day. These metal-framed marquees can be installed onto any surface, have no centre poles so offer an unobstructed view, and can be customised in size (they are modular), colour (white or black frame/PVC) and by installing different lighting and flooring options.

Solid PVC, rather than clear, can be installed on these structures, or an option to mix and match with both is also available. This is great for hiding a catering area or framing one solid end with draping and drop lighting to show off a feature area.

Stretch Tents

These tents are made from stretchy, waterproof fabric that is tensioned over a frame to create a unique shape. They can be configured in a variety of ways to create a distinct vibe and have the bonus of being easier to install onto an existing building. These are perfect as a free-standing option or to create more space – such as a dance floor or dining area – off an existing structure.

Tipi Tents

Giant tipis, or Nordic tents as they are sometimes referred to, have a distinctive triangular shape, and can be configured in a variety of ways to create a unique atmosphere of varying footprint and size. They fit beautifully into a natural environment and are often decorated with fairy or festoon lights and other decorative elements such as wooden furnishing, natural fibre matting or even enclosed firepits for added ambience and warmth.