Transformation of a school sports hall!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by

Here at Maidmans Marquees we love a challenge so when we were asked to transform a Bournemouth school sports hall into a gorgeous marquee venue, we jumped at the chance!

And this is how we did it..

Marquee within Bournemouth school hall

This Bournemouth school has an impressive sports hall. Our first task was to oh, so carefully carry in a lay out the marquee equipment

Maidmans Marquee team - Bournemouth school marquee

We built a frame down one side and one end of the hall. The roof and wall linings would hang from here

Andy was the brave on who attached the ropes in the roof

Maidmans Marquees transform Bournemouth school hall

Having secured wire for the linings to hang on all around, we start to hang the ivory linings

Maidmans Marquees carpet Bournemouth school.

Roof linings and chandeliers are in place. Now to lay the carpet…

Bournemouth school hall marquee

And we are nearly there – outside the ‘marquee’ and hidden from view, there is plenty of access for caterers etc and lots of storage

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Having added wall linings and navy blue swags, the venue is ready to be dressed and decorated for the evening’s events. Anyone walking in will no longer see a sports hall!

Bournemouth Collegiate school marquee

Tables and chairs all in place. The transformation is complete!

Marquee sizes and capacity – just what size marquee do you need?

Posted on November 4, 2015 by

Marquees come in all sizes…at Maidmans Marquees our frame marquees come in 3m, 6m, 9m and 12m widths and the lengths are in sections of 3m.

By deciding how many guests you want at your event, you can then use our marquee occupancy guidelines to see how big a marquee you might need. Obviously, these are only estimates but generally give a good indication of sizing. However, bear in mind that the addition of a photo booth, bar, stage, casino table etc may mean you need more space.

Our frame marquees don’t have guy ropes, so other than a small gap around the outside of the marquee, we dont need to allow any extra space. If room is tight, measure up the available area and then find a marquee that fits – use our occupancy guidelines to then see the maximum number of guests that can be accommodated.

We always conduct a site visit before we accept a marquee booking so we will double check measurements and discuss what exactly you want to include in your marquee. We can then advise on the final size.

To book a site visit, which is free and without obligation, please contact us.

Pagoda style marquees

Posted on August 12, 2015 by

Pagoda style marquees, chinese hats, oriental style marquees or marquees with pointy tops – no matter what you call them, we love them!

Maidmans Marquees now has five 6m x 6m pagodas available for hire and two 3m x 3m size. Opt for solid sides, panoramic windows or no sides at all. We can line them with pleated ivory linings, add chandeliers, paper lanterns or uplighters and drape them in fairy lights.

Pagodas look pretty on their own or we can join two, three or more together to create a larger venue. They are perfect as an entrance porch, reception area, VIP area or chill-out area.

If you have an event in mind and would llike prices on our pagoda style marquees, please drop us an email or give us a call.

Marquee Lighting

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

Marquee lighting is important as it is a big part of creating an ambience, theme or effect at your event. Here we take a look at some of the options when choosing marquee lighting.

Don’t worry if there’s too much choice – we can help you with choosing the right solution for your event.

Gilt effect chandeliers

For a traditional effect, choose our dimmer-controlled gilt chandeliers. They always look elegant against the marquee ivory pleated linings.

Ivory chandeliers

For a more contemporary look, choose our 5 or 8 arm ivory dimmer-controlled chandeliers.

Fairy lights

Strings of gorgeous fairy lights can be used inside or outside. Choose a few or many – they always look great!

Photo courtesy of Beach Weddings Bournemouth

Paper Lanterns and coloured uplighters

Our paper lanterns look perfect in white or we can change the colour to suit your scheme. Subtle coloured uplighters look fantastic tucked behind the marquee linings.

Coloured wall wash battens

Colour changing wall wash battens placed behind the marquee linings create an amazing effect in a marquee after dark. Choose our black starlit ceiling over the dance floor to complete the look!

In addition to the above, we can supply spots, festoon lighting, solar powered outside lights, LED rope lighting, stage truss lighting, ivory starlit ceilings – the list is endless. In fact we can help you create just about any lighting effect you can think of…

Put us to the test – we love a challenge!

Dorset furniture hire

Posted on June 22, 2015 by

Maidman’s Marquees provides Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset furniture hire.

Round tables, trestle tables, all types of chairs, sofas, bars and other stylish furniture hire available throughout the year.

We offer a one-stop shop for all your event needs in any type of venue and we can provide help and advice to ensure your wedding, party, celebration or corporate event runs smoothly.

In addition to Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset furniture hire, we can provide lighting solutions, dance floors, generators, marquee heaters, staging and PA systems.

We can provide sofas and other furniture for chill-out areas at weddings and parties, as well as outdoor furniture for Summer celebrations.

Maidmans Marquees Hire

Posted on May 23, 2015 by

Maidmans Marquees Hire, suppliers of quality marquee hire to Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire for over 15 years. We hire quality marquees for every occasion, so if you are planning a Wedding, Birthday, Charity Ball, Corporate Function or a product/Company Launch Party, then Maidman’s Marquees Marquee Hire is the company for you. We provide you with a quality service leading up to and throughout your event. We work directly with you to make sure that your event is tailored to meet your every need. At Maidman’s Marquees Hire we hire Marquees and offer a complete package; this includes a Marquee with windows and doors, lining, flooring, tables and chairs. Now a family run business. David, Andrew and Verity are committed to providing superior customer service and building on the hard-earned reputation that Maidman’s has established over the years. Just some of the reasons why you should choose Maidman’s Marquees:
• All equipment is fully owned by the business
• No-obligation site visits
• Risk assessments for each installation
• Fully insured
• Strict adherence to HSE safety procedures
• Professional crews
• Personal, friendly service throughout
If you have an idea that needs bringing to life, please do get in touch. Here are just a few of the fantastic comments we have received over the years, many thanks to our customers for your testimonials. From the initial booking to the completion of the job, everything was done in a professional and friendly manner. The marquee looked superb and was exactly the image we wanted for the event.

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Capt Goodall, 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh
We have worked on various occasions with Maidman’s Marquees and we are very pleased with their services. They provide beautiful marquees, great service and competitive prices. I would definitely recommend them to other businesses and we will be using them again.
Irene Parkinson, Lake Yard Club
A huge thank you for the friendly and professional way the whole team worked- it was a great pleasure working with you and I wouldn’t hesitate to use you again or highly recommend you!
The Davidson Family, Dorset
We use Maidman’s for our marquees at our beach venue as well as for our private events and wedding clients. We are always pleased with their hard work and levels of service, especially when they have to work under pressure with timings and the weather.
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Melanie Kiani, Beach Weddings Bournemouth
Visit our website www.maidmansmarquees.co.uk

Maidmans Marquees Hire Event marquee hire

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

Maidmans Marquees Hire Event marquee hire – things to consider

Are you planning a marquee event?

Whether its a wedding, small garden party or large festival, we’ve outlined a few things for you to consider when starting to plan.

Space available
Our clearspan marquees come in 3m widths and 3m lengths; eg we start at 3m x 3m and go up to 12m x 30m or larger. Think about your available space and access to that space – we will always come and measure up before we take a booking so can double check your measurements!

Surface available
Is your event marquee going to be sited on grass or hard standing? Are we able to drive stakes into the grass and/or can we make small bolt holes in the hard standing areas. If not, we can still accommodate you but may need to supply some heavy weights to keep the marquee safe and stable. The surface the marquee will be standing on will also affect the type of flooring we recommend, as an uneven or wet surface may need a solid all-weather floor under the carpet.

Guest list
How many people do you need to accommodate in the marquee and are they to be seated, standing or a bit of both? We can supply round tables in various sizes, 6 foot trestle tables, poseur type tables and many different types of chairs, sofas and other furniture. Also consider if you want a dance floor, bar area, catering tent or chill-out area. Once we know how many guests you are planning for your event and answers to the above questions, we can advise on the best size and format for the marquee(s). As well as the marquee we can supply generators, luxury toilets and PA equipment – a one-stop shop approach will mean that you won’t have to liaise with multiple suppliers.

Styling of the marquee
Have you got a particular theme or effect you wish to create in the event marquee? Is there a colour scheme we can work with? Whether you are wanting a relaxed festival type feel to your party or a more formal sit down dinner and dance, we can advise on lighting effects, layout and other features to help bring your ideas to life. We can also provide a scale plan of the marquee, so you can see exactly what can go where.

Time of year
If you are planning a winter event, there may be some essential extras you may want to consider. Thermostatically controlled heating is a must in the chillier months and you may need wooden entrance doors to keep the heat in. A solid floor will be ideal to help keep guests toasty and you may need outdoor lighting on a dark evening.

Marquees are not just for the Summer but on a lovely hot day you may want to open up the sides of your marquee, you may need further smaller gazebos to create shade and you may need extra refrigeration. We will discuss all the options available to you.

If you are concerned about the amount of things you need to think about for your particular event, please don’t worry. Our experienced team will always conduct a site visit and can show you photos, discuss ideas, draw up plans and recommend solutions. Please do get in touch and we can arrange this initial process at a time that suits you.

Good luck!

Photo above courtesy of Bridle Photography

Pretty pagoda style marquees from Maidmans Marquee Hire

Posted on May 8, 2015 by

Pretty pagoda style marquees from Maidmans Marquee Hire – It’s all about the pointy tops this season…

We now have four pagodas which are hired out non-stop throughout Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire throughout the season. Whether it’s for weddings, garden parties, corporate events, VIP areas, chill out zones – you name it, our pagodas look pretty and stylish!

The 6m x 6m pagodas can be linked together or stand alone, with sides or without, with linings or without, with panoramic windows or solid walls…we can install solid flooring, carpet or matting and hang chandeliers, paper lanterns or strings of sparkly fairy lights. we can even add a black or ivory starlit ceiling for that extra twinkle.

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