1. Say I Do – Anywhere you Choose

You can basically choose your view – perhaps your parents have incredible sea views, or there is an open field in your hometown that holds special memories – your options are limitless. Our flexible marquees can be manipulated to fit in any space and can be installed anywhere. Even if you chose to go the traditional route, many established wedding venues will allow the use of marquees onsite.

2. Personalise your Very Own Blank Canvas

Every marquee wedding that Schupepe has been a part of has been completely unique, intimate, and incredibly personal – as weddings should be. You don’t have to work with existing décor – you get to specifically choose your own colours and themes. Schupepe has a multitude of interior hire options available, but we are happy to outsource anything that we don’t have available to suit your individual tastes. Set venues will ensure that you use their catering services and will have menus that cannot be customised. Basically, with a marquee wedding, you have complete control over every detail.

3. Absolutely NO RESTRICTIONS

This means absolutely no restrictions when it comes to a season, limited time-frames, and the number of guests. While marquees are generally associated with summer/spring weddings, Schupepe has hosted quite a lot of beautiful winter/fall weddings. Our marquees are completely weather proof and we provide heating solutions that guarantee the comfort of your guests. With a marquee, you can choose a vineyard, paddock, beach, or field where neighbours cannot be disturbed – so there will be no forced finishing times. If you must invite Uncle Ted and your ten cousins, marquees allow you the freedom to do so. In fact, we have a handy size and accommodation guide to help you.

4. Sticking to a Budget

Regardless of your particular price range, marquee weddings allow you the flexibility to work within any budget. In fact, a lot of people choose to cut down costs by doing their own decorating or incorporating help from family and friends. Put your hard-earned money to better use – whether you want an incredible DJ, or exquisite food, an overflowing, unlimited bar – the choice is yours.

5. Break Away from Tired Traditions

If you desperately want to do your own thing – a marquee wedding is definitely the way to go. The only thing that all marquee weddings have in common is that they showcase New Zealand’s breathtaking landscape. Instead of your guests dancing the night away under harsh, fluorescent lights, they will be illuminated by the stars in the night sky, with fairy lights gently twinkling in the background. Have a look through our gallery at some of the photos – absolutely stunning and each one personal and unique.

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There are fewer restrictions on the maximum number of guests, ranges of drink, menus, and finishing times. Marquees are the perfect solution for those that do not have the capacity to fit a large number of guests in their home, in addition to the fact that marquees add an element of elegance and grandeur to a wedding celebration.
Backyard weddings are a perfect opportunity to showcase a couple’s individual style in a sentimental backdrop. Here at Schupepe, weddings are what we do best! We want you to have a memorable, stress-free event so we have compiled a list of 4 tips to avoid backyard wedding blunders.

MAKE SURE TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE

A rule of thumb in wedding planning is to never assume that something will take less time than you think it will. Allow yourself enough set-up time. You may think that most people will arrive later than the time given on the invites, but the opposite is generally true. Guests will usually start arriving 30 minutes before the official ceremony time. The pre-wedding photos should be done as soon as possible and vendor delivery times should be scheduled accordingly.

YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH CHAIRS

Some couples will try to cut down on wedding costs by only getting one set of chairs for the ceremony or the reception. Most wedding ceremonies last longer than 10 minutes – anything over 10 minutes is too long to be standing in high heels, straining to see over-top of people’s heads. Nana may be sprite for her age, but chances are she would appreciate a seat. If you are planning on moving chairs from the ceremony to the reception, you may want to reconsider. This would be a tricky logistical nightmare. No one wants to transfer chairs from one area to another, especially during cocktail hour when caterers are serving food and drinks. The last thing you want to do is ask your guests to move chairs. Another thing to think about is providing chairs outside of the tent. Schupepe offers a wide variety of affordable seating options to cover all your bases.

MONEY IS WELL-SPENT ON A WELL-LIT EVENT

Lighting not only sets the tone for your event, it also provides guidance for those tipsy, stiletto-clad guests who are trying to navigate their way to the restroom and back to the bar. You must take into consideration that guests need to be able to see what they are eating and the caterers need to see where they are serving and what needs to be taken away once the guests are finished with their meals. Guests will require a well-lit route to the parking area as well. Schupepe can provide string lights for the interior and exterior, as well as lamps for larger areas.

NO PINCHING PENNIES ON HEATING REGARDLESS OF SEASON

Even in the summer temperatures can drop drastically and suddenly. Space heaters inside the tent are a must-have for every season. Placing heaters strategically outside of the tent is also a smart idea. The last thing you want is for Nana to catch a chill! Schupepe provides a wide variety of heating hire options to help keep the warmth in and the cold out. We have standard patio heaters for the interior and exterior of the tent. Diesel fan heaters are also available for those cool, unpredictable summer evenings. These types of heaters are able to fill the entire tent will bursts of warmth.

Contact Schupepe today and let us help make your backyard wedding memorable – not stressful.

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To compliment the spectacular Freeform™ tent design, Schupepe Tents offer a range of flooring options to enhance the interior environment of your event. All of our flooring options are of the highest quality, and are durable, sturdy and safe.

Our most popular flooring range is our DandyDura matting, which we source from the UK. Its distinct advantage is that it is highly resistant to stains – the perfect solution for lively parties or wedding receptions. The matting provides a very natural feel which complements our tents perfectly and provides you with a comfortable space for your guests to enjoy.

We are also able to offer Profloor, another very popular option. Profllor is a plastic interlocking flooring system which is helpful in creating a more solid platform. It combines functionality with style.

And our wooden flooring option offers a sleek and contemporary look, popular with both weddings and private parties.

We can also build raised platforms or stages, for those events requiring speakers, bands etc.

Lighting Hire

To set the right tone, be it an intimate family gathering or a glitzy corporate affair, we have a range of lighting options to suit the mood of your event. We can create the desired ambiance with our standard LED par lights which come in a range of colours, are easily rigged and will bring your decor to life. And if you need light directed at certain areas, we can efficiently rig the lighting so that light is pointed to where it is needed most.

If you want decorative lighting such as fairy lights, lanterns or festoon lights, we can help with that too. And for more complex lighting requirements, Schupepe Tents work with a reputable lighting company who are able to provide every lighting requirement that you may need – at a very competitive price.

Heating Hire

Schupepe Tents recognise the importance of keeping your guests happy and one way of doing this is to ensure they are kept warm throughout your event. During the colder months, we can provide heating hire options to help keep the warmth in and the cold out.

We have standard patio heaters which we place throughout the tents, inside or out, to create warmth and atmosphere. We also offer diesel fan heaters which inject bursts of warmth throughout the entire tent.

Furniture Hire

Schupepe Tents offer a range of standard furniture hire items from banquet tables to lounge furniture, folding padded chairs, bar leaners and stools, and anything else you might need to comfortably host a good-looking event. But don’t feel limited by what’s on the list, because if you have specific requirements or have seen some furnishings you particularly like, we can help source them from one of our trusted suppliers.

We’re you’re one stop hiring solution! Give us a call and lets meet to talk about your upcoming event and how Schupepe Tents can make your ideas come to life.

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