Monday, 1 October 2012

Things To Look Out For When Hiring Marquees


The desire to protect privacy is only one among many reasons people would want to hold their events outside of their homes. Other reasons include security and the need to accommodate many people. Hiring marquees enables one to hold a function outdoors in a sheltered place.

Before the invention of tents, it was difficult to hold an outdoor event such as the reception of a wedding. There was no guarantee because if an unanticipated change in weather condition occurred, the function could turn out to be disastrous. The organizers of outdoor functions could either abandon them till the weather changed or move them indoors.

Tents mounted outside with side openings were invented to eliminate the problem. They're easy to setup and dismantle. These provide shelter from strong sunshine or rain. If need arises, you can zip up the sides to form enclosed structure. The tents are efficient as they are durable and easy to transport.

There are some things that you have to be on the lookout for when engaging one or many tents. The most important thing to bear in mind is the years of the tent one want to hire. If possible, you should avoid run down and old tenting. This is due to the fact that apart from affecting the beauty of the event it is not likely to hold up if an unexpected weather change occurs.

The next thing to be on the look out for is it's size of your tent. The tent's size should comfortably accommodate all guests at the occasion. The final thing you will want is to run out of space for those invited.

The third thing you need to watch is the transportation. If you are holding your event in a far off location, you will need to know how the tents will be delivered to that location. You will also need to know how they will be returned after use. Typically, the company that hires out the structures should make these arrangements.

Finally, you should consider the cost when engaging a marquee. The cost of hiring a tent should be within your budget and above all it should be reasonable. If you find the cost to be too high, either choose to hold the event in open air or look around for a cheaper tent. Marquees are supposed to be facilities thus they shouldn't hold the event hostage.

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