Coopers Marquees

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Coopers Marquees is a Yorkshire based company with a national reputation for excellence.

With 100 years combined knowledge of the events industry, it would be hard to question our ability to provide flawless service in all aspects of marquee and loo hire.

We provide a complete hire service – from the initial quotation through to the final site clearance, for any event.

We give you the expertise and the peace of mind that no matter what your vision or expectation, we will not let you down.

We can cater for all themes and entertainment ideas you may have, and work to your needs to provide a cost effective, tailor made event. We can even supply you a party planner who will provide a proposal outlining all the suggestions you need to make your event as impressive as you want.

We have a fantastic array of marquees and will happily supply all the extras such as chairs, lighting, heating etc., to best suit your needs. Our venues include race courses, motor-sport tracks, cricket and show grounds, private houses, hotels, museums and country houses to name but a few. We also have many original and exciting locations which we can suggest.

By calling Coopers Marquees and Luxury Loo Hire, you are using experts in the marquee hire industry whilst at the same time maintaining the control and direction of the event. We will constantly liase with you throughout the planning, organisation and execution of any event – taking the stress and strain away, leaving you to enjoy all the hard work.

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You’re going to need to decide on the theme or look and feel that you want to create. This will obviously be dependent on the type of function your hosting – is it a wedding, birthday or coprorate event? Are your guests young / old or just young at heart?

Certain themes crop up again and again – but you can always use your imagination and come up with a new idea. The pages of Hello or OK magazine are full week after week with shots of the star’s events which are always a good source of inspiration.

Weddings traditionally used gilt chairs with a seat pad to match the marquee linings, whereas now, people are being more adventureous  with a variety of seat covers and even transparent polycarbonate chairs now an option.

Some marquee companies stock their own furniture but many use the services of a third party specialist marquee furniture hire company. These firms tend to have a greater range of chairs, tables and accessories and tend to be more up to date when it comes to the latest fashions.

A quick search of Google (other search engines are available – apparantly!) for banquet chair hire will give you a list of local choices if you want to make a direct approach. Don’t forget – if your marquee hire company is sub hiring chairs they’re going to want their commission.

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Of course, the phrase ‘portable toilet’ will throw up horrific images for many of us. From grotty cubicles that line the fences at funfairs, to the rancid fields of plastic cubicles that are burned into the mind of every festival goer, portable toilet hire is very rarely associated with ‘luxury’. However, these preconceptions can finally be discarded, thanks to companies such as the Convenience Company, which are striving to reinvent the image of the lowly mobile toilet.

The company are the first UK business to specialise in luxury portable toilet hire, so are designed specifically for special events rather than everyday occasions, and are much classier than your ‘bog’-standard loo unit. But what distinguishes a luxury portable unit from the usual variety? Well, first of all, you can guarantee that these toilets will turn up to your event cleaned to a much higher standard. After all, your standard portable toilet hire units are basic plastic boxes, unlikely to be anything other than a seat and basic flush mechanism, so when they are emptied, they will be hosed down and disinfected, but not thoroughly cleaned out. On the other hand, as you may expect, the luxury toilets are totally beautified between each use.

Of course, a thorough clean is imperative – after all these units are totally different to your normal cubicle units; they come in large units, separated into one side for women, complete with several toilets, and one side for men, usually containing several urinals as well as a single toilet. Furthermore, they distinguish themselves as the most luxurious in the toilet hire industry by having the sort of bathroom one would expect to find inside a venue. These toilets come with carpeting, fully working sinks, mirrors for making sure you are looking as good as you could, air fresheners, and even a sound system to pipe music into toilets.

So if you are planning an outdoor event, be it the aforementioned wedding, or any other such event that may require massive planning, it is always worth trying to make things as simple as possible – of course portable toilet hire will not always be the first thing that comes to mind in that situation, yet it doesn’t really need to – rather than having a row of grimy, smelly plastic cubicles, you can now hire a luxury portable toilet, ensuring that your guests can enjoy the event rather than mutter disgustedly about the facilities.

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1. Get at least three price quotes

While there’s the saying that "good things come in three’s," there’s nothing "magical" about the number three, per se. But by getting at least three price quotes, you can maximize your chance of finding a rock-bottom price when renting a marquee. In fact, it’s advisable that you get as many estimates as possible, before choosing a marquee rental company. But due to various factors such as time constraints, you might not be able to get 10 price quotes. If you can’t, then just focus on securing at least three.

2. Search online and offline

This is highly advisable when hiring a marquee. Searching online for companies will allow you to compare and contrast more companies more quickly. This will save you a tremendous amount of time and effort, since it’s definitely much more practical to surf the Net than to make a million and one calls.

But that isn’t to say that you shouldn’t look offline for affordable marquee-rental companies. You can also find offline specials, which could be the lowest price available. The key is to use every resource available when searching for the lowest marquee rental quote. That will maximize your chance of finding a rock-bottom price either online or offline.

3. Know what you want

Before you start your search for the cheapest marquee rental quote on Earth, make sure to do your homework first. Determine the number of guests that will be attending your event. Decide on a particular type of marquee that you want to secure for your party. Select any extra equipment or services that you might need for your outdoor event. Taking these steps before you start searching for a marquee, will allow you to compare and contrast prices more easily. Remember that it’s crucial to compare apples with apples, and orange with oranges. For instance, many marquee rental companies provide equipment and services that you might need for your outdoor event. By knowing which ones you need, you’ll be able to get an exact price quote when you start your search.

4. Make a budget and stick to it

This is easier said than done. When preparing to rent a marquee, set a reasonable budget. Remember that when planning events such as weddings, there are also a ton of other expenses that you’ll need to deal with. Sure, you could spend roughly 10% more if you find a marquee that’s slightly beyond your budget. But the key is to use fiscal discipline and only spend what you can afford to spend. Failing to do that could result in skimping on other aspects of your outdoor event. What happens underneath the marquee is as vital as the marquee itself!

When hiring a marquee, use these tips to help you find a rock-bottom rate. Ultimately, that will make your event more successful and your guests completely satisfied.

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1. They’re naturalistic.

Holding your special event outdoors under party tents allows your guests to get back to nature. This can be especially special during the spring and fall seasons, when the foliage provides a colorful backdrop for your event. And in the summertime the surrounding greenery will create a serene environment for everyone. Did you know that’s why "green rooms" are green?

But besides being naturalistic, marquees can also help to protect you and your guests from Mother Nature’s harshness. For instance, you can attach sidewalls to the marquees, in order to safeguard everyone from wind, rain, hail, and so on. To further make your guests comfortable on hot and humid days, you can even add flooring and air conditioners! This will allow everyone to enjoy the Great Outdoors, without melting in the process.

2. They’re versatile.

Depending on the type of tent that you choose, you can install it so it’s freestanding, or adjacent to an annex tent or building. This provides you with many options when determining the setup for your ceremony, party, or reception. With the help of the marquee rental company, you can choose the perfect party tent and setup for it.

Another feature of party tents that makes them versatile is the number of sizes in which they’re available. After determining how many guests you’ll have, it’s important to consider a few other issues. A marquee can accommodate more standing people than seated people. Also, the amount of equipment underneath the marquee will also impact the maximum number of people that can fit underneath it. So it’s crucial to factor in these issues when selecting the size for your marquee.

Another of the benefits of using marquees is that you can mix and match units of different sizes, in order to accommodate perfectly the number of people that will attend the event. That’s something that you can’t do when holding such events indoors-since moving walls isn’t an option!

3. They’re accommodating.

When hosting an outdoor event, you probably won’t want everyone sitting or standing idly throughout the entire time. Meanwhile, when using marquees, one of the main features is that you can provide a host of activities underneath the tent. From banquets to discos, you can use a variety of activities that will keep you guests engaged and entertained.

And as an added bonus, many marquee rental companies can provide all the equipment and services that you’ll need. That means that there’s no need to find individual services for catering, disk jockeying, and so on. So in the long run you can save a ton of time, money, and effort. In today’s world those things are short supply, so saving them is definitely a good thing!

When planning an outdoor event, a party tent can transform a good one into a great one. These are just some of the benefits of using such big tents.

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When you want to use marquees at home, you could certainly choose to purchase your own unit. Obviously, the biggest drawback would be the staggering cost of doing that. We’d have to host several outdoor events in order for the marquees to pay for themselves, and most of us simply don’t have that opportunity. In fact, we’d likely only need to use the marquee about once or twice a year.

So for the majority of people, the most viable option is to rent a marquee for their homes. When doing that, here are some tips to help you choose the right one:

1. Determine if you need sidewalls.

Sidewalls are necessary if you’re uncertain about the weather on the day of the outdoor event. If you live in the Northern hemisphere, then you likely wouldn’t plan an outdoor event during the wintertime. But if there’s a remote chance that the weather could include wind, rain, and so on, then you should certainly consider having sidewalls to attach to your marquee. You might not need them, but it’s better to be safe than sorry when entertaining guests at your home. You wouldn’t want them to get blown away or drenched, right?

2. Look for the best price.

If you want marquees at home for your outdoor event, then you should search online and offline for the best price. Although surfing the Net will allow you to compare and contrast prices faster, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to find the lowest rate online. So to give you the best chance at finding a rock-bottom price, conduct your search online and offline.

3. Get equipment and services from the marquee company.

This can save you a ton of money and hassles, when planning for an outdoor event at your home. From caterers to air conditioning, and from chairs to lighting, many marquee companies can provide everything that you need for you event. If you had to secure the equipment and services on your own, you’d have to spend much more time, money, and effort. That’s a bad thing!

4. Choose the right marquee size.

Each marquee size will have guidelines about how many people it can cover. This includes two figures: the maximum number of standing people it can accommodate, and the maximum number of seated people it can accommodate. But wait-there’s more! When renting marquees for marquees at home, it’s important that you also factor in how much "stuff" will be under the marquee. That can include tables, chairs, and a cornucopia of other items as well. So when determining which size marquee is appropriate for your event, make sure to factor in everything that will be inside it!

For the next outdoor event at your home, you should consider renting a marquee. It can transform a good outdoor event into a fantastic one!

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When choosing a marquee tent, you have a wide variety of types from which to choose. To put it another way, not all marquee tents are alike. Obviously, you’ll need to determine which variety is right for you. You should begin the process by learning which varieties are available. Then you can make the right decision about which one best meets your needs.

One of the main choices that you’ll need to make is whether to select frame marquees or pole tents. Frame marquees are basically tents with aluminum frames, and lack any guy ropes and centre poles. You can place frame marquees over any surface type. Also, you can install them adjacent to annex tents or buildings. This type of marquee is sturdier than pole marquees and can be positioned over larger structures.

How about pole marquees? Centre and side poles, and guy ropes create the tension that keep these marquees erect. These items are connected to ground stakes, which are pushed into soft surfaces such as fields or lawns. While these marquees are more attractive than the frame variety, they have some major drawbacks. In particular, they’re less flexible and functional.

When selecting either frame marquees or pole tents, it’s crucial that you consider your particular needs. In particular, will form or function be your main priority? If form should take priority, then you should choose pole marquees. On the other hand, if function should take precedence, then you should opt for frame marquees. It would be reaching to argue that either type of marquee is inherently superior to the other type. Basically, you’ll need to determine which one best meets your particular needs.

Besides their form and function, what other considerations should you make when choosing between the frame and pole marquees? The fabric of pole marquees is usually canvas, which tends to be much cooler during the summertime than the fabric of frame marquees-which is usually PVC. While the coolness of a marquee may seem insignificant, it can make a significant difference during a sizzling summer day.

On the other hand, you can install frame marquees adjacent to your home. Thus, there’s no need to connect awnings. This will give you more flexibility when installing marquees at your outdoor event. So if the function and convenience of the marquee is particularly important to you, then you should certainly consider this type of marquee over the pole variety.

When choosing between a frame-based or pole-based marquee, you should weight the pros and cons of both. Then you can pick one that best meets your needs and preferences.

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1. You can get all your accessories from the marquee company

Many marquee companies rent out other equipment that you’d need for your party, such as cooking and dining equipment. This is a benefit that you probably couldn’t enjoy when holding your party at an indoor location. You’d have to hire a caterer, a band, tables, chairs, and so on. Who has the time for that?

2. You can have a wide variety of themes

Having an outdoor party is about more than just throwing a tent over everyone’s heads. After all, what would a party be without a theme? Just as with indoor parties, you can plan your outdoor party around a central theme. Whether you want a retro or contemporary party theme, you can put it all under one (or more) canopy. And to make the planning easier, some companies that provide a party marquee hire will help you to plan your theme. That can take a great load off your shoulders, and free up more time to deal with other aspects of the party.

3. You can enjoy the Great Outdoors

OK, having a party in the wintertime might not be ideal if you live in Siberia. But in most regions you can throw parties underneath tents, during most of the year. You can enjoy the new foliage in the spring, the greenness of the summer, and the fall foliage of the fall. With a canopy overhead, you can have a ball in the Great Outdoors, without being overexposed.

But what if the Great Outdoors turns out to be not-so-great? You should still consider a party marquee hire. As a solution, you could attach walls to the canopy, if you want to protect your guests from windy and rainy weather. And if you’re worried about the weather being too hot and humid for the tests, some companies can also provide flooring and air conditioning. That will help to ensure that your guests stay snug as a bug in a rug-even if it’s the hottest day of the year outdoors.

4. You have flexibility about the party size

Marquee rental companies provide a wide range of sizes. So when planning for your party, you can estimate the correct size and number of marquees that you’ll require. Make sure to remember that you can fit more standing people than seated people, under the tent. Obviously, the area where you hold the party must be large enough to accommodate the number of people at the parties. But the process is much easier than scouring the Earth, to find an indoor location that can accommodate the number of people at your party. After all, you can change the size of an indoor structure, right?

A successful party doesn’t have to be indoors. Consider these huge benefits of having parties under one (or more) marquee!

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1. The newness of nature.

Having an outdoor wedding can be especially special during the spring and summer seasons. There’s something to be said about a couple making a fresh start together, out in the fresh air. Besides the freshness of the air, you’ll also be able to enjoy trees’ colorful foliage, relaxing green grass, the sound of chirping birds, and so on. And as an added bonus, the marquee’s canopy will prevent Mother Nature from being too harsh on your guests. So they won’t be uncomfortable if the sun’s heat is too strong. And attachable walls can help to keep out wind and rain, if Mother Nature isn’t completely cooperative during the festive occasion.

2. You’ll have a more versatile wedding venue.

In traditional weddings, the wedding ceremony is held in one indoor location, while the reception is held in a different indoor location. Although such weddings can be memorable, wouldn’t it be preferable to have more options? When you rent a marquee for your wedding, you could have the wedding ceremony or reception outdoors. Another choice would be to have one of those two events underneath the marquee. Ultimately, the benefit is that your options for the wedding’s venue will be much more varied. And having more options is definitely a good thing!

3. You can secure complete packages.

When planning a marquee hire for wedding, you can avail of a complete package from the marquee company. That can save you a ton of time, money, and effort. For example, you can find packages that include an array of extras including:

catering

chairs

flowers

(mobile) disco

photography

tables

This can make your wedding planning much more convenient. Instead of using several different sources to secure all of these services, you can get them from one. Planning a wedding can be stressful enough, so avoid needing to search high and low for everything. That will make your marquee hire for wedding much more convenient.

4. You can easily plan a theme.

While selecting a theme for an outdoor wedding is fairly easy, creating the theme is another story. Well, renting a marquee can make the process much simpler. Many marquee rental companies not only rent out the tents, but also help to create whatever theme you want to have.

5. You can easily accommodate the number of guests.

This is much easier when renting a marquee, than an indoor facility. In the latter situation, you’ll be limited by the size of the location. But when using marquees, you can simply choose a particular size of marquee (or combine multiple ones), in order to accommodate the number of guests you’ve invited.

When planning your wedding, you should certainly consider renting marquees. These benefits demonstrate why you should get everything you need for your wedding-under the canopies!

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1. Remember that size matters.

Marquees for rent are available in a wide variety of sizes. That’s why it’s crucial for you to choose a marquee that will accommodate the number of people that will attend your party, wedding, and so on. It’s certainly OK (and advisable) to rent one with a little extra space. On the other hand, you certainly don’t want to rent out a marquee that’s too small, which could turn into a disaster if it rains. When estimating the size of the marquee that you’ll need, remember that you can fit more standing people than seated people, underneath a marquee. So consider whether your guests will be seated, standing, or both seated and standing during the event.

2. Determine what other equipment you’ll need.

When conducting a marquee hire for your event, you’re going to need other equipment as well. That includes lawn furniture, cooking and dining supplies, and so on. While you could secure these items yourself, it would be much more convenient to hire them from the marquee rental company.

3. Determine if you need carpeting or matting.

While it’s not mandatory, there are some instances in which you would need matting or carpeting. Consider the time of year it is, how formal or informal the event is, and the status of the ground underneath the marquee. While you’ll obviously need carpeting or matting for weddings and other formal events, they’re generally not necessary for more informal events.

4. Find out if side walls are available.

When conducting a marquee hire, learn whether the company provide side walls. If so, then you’ll need to gather some facts about them. Is the price included in the marquee rental? How do the side walls attach to the marquee? Can you attach them yourself? While you might not need side walls, they can become handy in protecting your guests from the elements. So learn as much as you can about the available side walls. When renting the marquee, be certain to inquire about whether the company also hires out other equipment. Renting everything from one company could ultimately save you a significant amount of time and effort.

5. Search online and offline.

When hunting for a marquee to rent, you’ll probably want to find the best deal possible. Aside from searching offline, make sure to search online as well. This will allow you to compare and contrast different rates, more conveniently. Obviously, there’s no guarantee that renting a marquee online will provide you with the lowest rate. But it could! If you want to avoid doing a lot of calling and travelling, then surf the Net. That will allow you to spend extra time planning for your upcoming outdoor event.

There’s something special about holding an event outdoors. These tips will help you to rent the right marquee at the right price. Isn’t that what you ultimately want?

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