4 Reasons you need a Marquee Or Stretch Tent

There are some outstanding function rooms and venues in the Margaret River Region, many of which don’t require hiring stretch tents. But what if you choose a stunning venue with a fabulous outdoor space – one of the many wineries, for instance? And what if the weather is cold, windy or rainy – would you enjoy the day as much if you had to move the entire wedding indoors? And would it work logistically, bringing your ceremony inside?

Even if you have your heart set on a garden ceremony and dancing under the stars, here are a few reasons to consider a marquee or stretch tent for your comfort and peace of mind.

1. So you have a plan B in case of inclement weather

Couples often say to me they want an open-air wedding reception with dancing under the stars. This is so romantic but often the unpredictable south-west weather patterns can determine otherwise. We can have rain in summer and evenings are generally cold. A marquee ensures that the party will go on no matter what the weather and that you and your guests will be comfortable even after sunset.

There are plenty of marquee and stretch tent options to choose from at Tentickle Stretch Tents that allow you to bring the outdoors in and maximize any breathtaking views; a sandy beach, coastal cliffs, native bush, beautifully manicured gardens or expanse of ocean and sky.

Georgia and Adam were well advanced in their wedding planning before they thought about booking a marquee; in fact, they didn’t really want one until it was suggested by their parents that it might be a good idea to consider one in case of bad weather.

They secured a booking for a 10m x 24m clearspan marquee and it truly saved the day. Their wedding day in late April was in fact spectacular because of the stormy, coastal weather but without a marquee, it might have been quite a different story. In my opinion, the marquee was the hero of this beautiful wedding story, it provided a unique ceremony space taking in breathtaking coastal views, it hosted a magnificent reception, also designed to maximize the use of the private house, it’s grounds and unique coastal views and the clear roof allowed for dancing under the stars until the wee hours of the morning.

What you don’t see in the photos is the speed of the gale-force winds.

2. Say ‘I Do’ somewhere sentimental and special

Stretch tents gives you greater freedom to choose a place that is meaningful to you as a couple. That could be your family farm, your favourite beach or the place where your fiancé popped the question. Our Kimberley based couple Tarryn and Brodie chose Olio Bello for their wedding because that’s where he proposed to her, it was a very sentimental and special place for them both.

It was a romantic summer ceremony in the olive grove followed by a marquee reception by the lake. Dancing was under the summer night sky with music by their favourite band, The Pigram Brothers, from Broome. It was a perfect marriage of bringing the Kimberley to the southwest coast.

You have many fabulous wedding venues and private locations to choose from in Yallingup, Dunsborough, Margaret River and beyond – mrbg.com.au has an extensive list, and we list some of our favourites venues (and suppliers) here.


3. Beware of unpredictable winds

It was March 2016, a beautiful sunny autumn day. We supplied just about every piece of equipment for this wedding – tableware, beautiful chairs, ceremony furnishings, a coolroom and much more – everything except for a stretch tent. Their wedding planner and I both recommended a stretch tents many times, but the bride and groom were just so set on having an ‘open-air’ wedding with dancing under the twinkling lights of the night sky.

The day itself was beautiful. By midday it was hot and the set up team were sweating as they set the long guest tables with dinnerware, cutlery and glassware. Set up was on track, the caterers and bar staff arrived and it was nearly 3 pm and the ceremony about to begin.

From nowhere (or so it seemed) a strong gust of wind travelled across the paddock toward the already set reception tables; causing the beautifully folded napkins and placed menus to fly away and the hired glassware to fall over and break along the tablescape.’ Glasses were smashing and all I could think was, “if only they had booked a marquee this wouldn’t be happening”. Of course, the setup team acted fast and rescued the majority of glassware and packed it back into boxes and relocated it to the bar ready for bar service following the ceremony. The wedding planner has said she will never do an ‘open-air’ reception set up again.

Fortunately for the bride and groom, they had such an experienced team working for them because to this day, they don’t know it even happened. All they know is there were glass breakages on the night but then that was going to happen anyway!

4. WOW your guests with a spectacular setup

Marquees and stretch tents are the ultimate WOW factor regardless of the weather. Perfect for stylish couples because they are literally a blank canvas on which you can stamp your style, creating a wedding day unique to you. Find styling inspiration on Instagram and Pinterest so you can give your suppliers examples when briefing them on your style.



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