PRACTICAL PLANNING GUIDE
Marquee width starting guide
These are starting considerations, not fixed capacity promises. The final usable layout depends on furniture, catering, dance floor, access and event flow.
| Marquee width | Useful starting use | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| 3m wide | Compact cover, narrow dining runs, food or drinks areas | Usable length, entrance position and any side clearance. |
| 4m wide | Small garden events, seated dining and flexible party cover | Table layout, guest circulation and service space. |
| 5m wide | Wider dining, drinks and mixed-format celebrations | Whether dining, dancing and food service need separate zones. |
| 6m wide | Larger receptions, corporate functions and spacious party layouts | Full footprint, ground condition, access and installation requirements. |
Listed marquee rates include GST, installation and pack-up. Delivery and collection are estimated separately from the event address.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Before you choose a marquee size
- Measure the usable event area, including gates, paths, landscaping and setback space.
- List the zones that need cover: dining, ceremony, drinks, food service, dancing or storage.
- Keep room for entrances, guest circulation, catering and emergency access.
- Include ground condition, stairs, vehicle access and preferred installation timing in your quote.
For flooring or artificial grass, measure the coverage area rather than assuming you need the full marquee footprint.
Start with what needs to sit under cover
The marquee footprint should follow the event moments that need reliable cover. A seated meal, ceremony, drinks area, food-service table or dance space all have different requirements. Write down what must be under the marquee before choosing the dimensions.
A simple guest count is useful, but it does not tell you whether all guests will be seated, whether food is served buffet-style or whether a dance floor needs its own zone. Those decisions change the amount of usable room quickly.
Allow for furniture and circulation, not just the tables
A marquee can technically fit more furniture than guests can comfortably use. Chairs need room to pull out, guests need clear paths, and suppliers need access to food, drinks and service areas. A calmer layout usually feels more premium and works better throughout the event.
When you add round tables, trestle tables, bar furniture or a dance floor, keep a practical route between entrance, guest seating and any catering area. This also makes installation and pack-up easier to plan.
Plan the site details before you request a quote
Share the full address, usable site dimensions, surface type, gates, stairs and preferred event timing. These details help confirm whether the marquee footprint and installation plan are practical for the actual location.
Ashbury Hire includes GST, installation and pack-up in listed marquee rates. Delivery and collection are estimated from the address, then access and practical requirements are confirmed before booking.
