5 things to keep in mind when choosing your wedding marquee

Our tips for choosing the ideal tent for your wedding

You have chosen an outdoor wedding. What a great idea! But which tents, domes, marquees and other structures should you choose to host this very special event?

A marquee that adapts to your venue

If there is a time when pragmatism and romance come together, it is during the preparations for a wedding! Before you start browsing through catalogues of event tents, marquees, domes and other ephemeral reception venues, it is imperative that you have found the place where the wedding will take place.
To organise an open-air wedding, you have to deal with the environment. In other words, the ground may be dirt, there may be no water or electricity nearby, the vegetation may be lush... All of these things are important. First of all, because they can add a few lines to the budget and they also condition the choice of the event tent.
There are many parameters to take into account, including the theme, accessibility and budget. And the most important one: your wishes!

Let's imagine that you have chosen to organise the festivities in a clearing, a very bucolic setting. But how do you get there? Because there are imposing structures that require trucks to get there without having to take side roads.
Another example: you have found a magnificent garden on a 19th century property. Here and there, century-old trees add to the magic of the place, but their height can also be an obstacle to the installation of certain event tents.

The event tent that best suits your wedding theme

Once the venue has been determined, the question of the theme arises. Cosy and bohemian in a clearing, chic and intimate in the English garden of a castle, wild and mysterious on an abandoned beach, planty and original in the middle of the vineyards... Keep in mind that the structure you choose - velum tent, dome, bamboo tent, teepee, etc. - plays a determining role in the theme of your wedding. - plays a decisive role in the general atmosphere of the event.
An outdoor wedding often means that the environment is an integral part of the décor. So for an experience immersed in nature, the transparency and elegance of the Cristal tent could win some votes. Ex-aequo with the Bamboo tent. An ecological structure that rises into the air, supported by bamboo poles. The sure and original value for a rural moment. If you want to go further afield and have a refined aesthetic, choose the Stretch tent with its infinitely stretched canvas for a nomadic atmosphere.

When faced with a difficult choice, the budget is often a good arbiter. Be aware that for an equivalent surface, there can be significant price differences depending on the structure. The challenge will be to establish your priorities: a dome with a refined (and low-budget) decoration to emphasize its beauty or a more classic Velum tent sublimated by a well thought-out decoration and furniture.
Don't forget the "annexes", sometimes you need one or more small Pagoda tents to provide a space for the caterer, the DJ, the cloakroom, etc.

Don't forget the weather in your choice of tent

Although the trend is to get married in the summer, this does not prevent some future brides and grooms from getting married in the autumn or even in the middle of winter. It goes without saying that in such a case, an enclosed structure and heating must be provided.
The problem with the weather is that it is difficult to predict 18 months in advance (average time between the "yes" and the D-day). However, some structures such as the Bamboo tent or the Silhouette tent are particularly well adapted to the vagaries of the weather. Waterproof, these structures can be opened or closed, heated, withstand winds of 100 km/h and even withstand 4 cm of snow.
If you think the temperature is going to rise and you want the feeling of being outside in the shade, the Stretch tent with its open or folded sides is a good option.

Looking for the right provider

You and your service provider will not be together for life (although...) but before you say yes, take a look at their references and talk to them. Because it's a bit like in love, everything starts with a good feeling or even love at first sight.
Calling on a service provider who listens to you, guides you and accompanies you saves time and energy (which you will have plenty of time to invest in creating the table plan, choosing the menu, etc.). Do not skimp on the choice of service provider and, from advice to installation, do not neglect quality.
For this big day, it is important to surround yourself with the right people without having to deal with too many people. So a service provider who knows how to simplify your life by offering a turnkey package (electricity, lighting, sound system, decoration, furniture) is a good option. Atawa has all of this and more, but with only one watchword: to accompany you in creating a wedding that reflects your image. Tell them yes...