Planning an unforgettable winter marquee party

A marquee might not be the first venue that comes to mind for a winter party, but with the right elements in place to keep your guests happy and warm, a winter marquee party can be spectacular.

If you want to plan a winter party, we have put together some tips below to make sure your party goes off without a hitch.

Put together a party checklist

Planning a party is great fun, but it's so easy to forget a key element if you don't keep a detailed list of everything that is needed. Putting together a checklist will ensure that nothing is forgotten in all the excitement.

Example winter marquee party checklist:

• Party guestlist
• Marquee size
• Layout
• Entertainment
• Lighting
• Seating
• Food
• Drink/Bar
• Toilets
• Interior Design
• Heating
• Flooring
  

Create a guest list

This should be the first thing that you do to organise your party. The guest list will give you the total number of guests so you can choose the right marquee size to accommodate everyone. The aim is to create a great environment where the guests interact well, without causing any friction for uninvited guests. If there are altercations between certain guests, you may want to consider a seating plan or invite enough people to dilute the crowd and minimise friction.

We can help you to choose the right marquee based on your party size and specification.

Plan your environment

This may sound like a simple task, but you need to carefully plan your environment to suit your guests and the specifications of your party. Are you planning a sit-down dinner with a band? You will need to consider the lighting and heating to keep your guests warm and well-lit. You might also need to arrange a stage for the band and stage lighting. Are you planning an event with a DJ and dancing? You will need a dancefloor and flooring so your guests can dance the night away. You might want a twinkling night sky ceiling and cosy areas for guests to relax throughout the night. Once you have planned the look and layout for your party, everything else will start to fit into place.

Choose a theme for your marquee party

A winter marquee party will usually have a theme. Whether it's a winter ball or a Christmas party, picking a theme ensures that you create a spectacular environment that everyone can enjoy. We offer many different interiors, from billowing winter wonderlands to cosy dining interiors with a starry night ceiling. Whatever your vision for your winter party, we can help you to make it a reality.

Arrange refreshments

No matter what type of winter party you are planning, you will need to serve refreshments to keep your guests suitably fed and watered. We can set up a tent separate from the main event space to serve food, or we can attach your marquee to an established venue so that the food is served in a contained environment. Alternatively, if you are hosting a sit-down dinner, you may want a hidden preparation area to prep the food before it is served. Whatever your party requirements, we can ensure every element is carefully considered so your winter party goes off without hitch.

If you are planning a marquee winter party, please get in touch. With over 30 years of experience in the marquee and events industry, we can help you with the venue, decor, amenites and more! You can call us on 01483 536270 or get an online quote