Wedding Marquees for Sale
Large Marquees for Wedding Venues, Estates and Hire Businesses
Own the marquee, and every wedding you host pays towards it.
Gala Tent sells large wedding marquees to own, from the Elite PVC range starting at £2,679.99 for a 6m x 12m, up to Fusion modular marquees for receptions of several hundred guests.
They are bought by wedding venues adding capacity, country estates and farms moving into events, and hire companies building a wedding fleet. You choose the layout, the styling and the dates, season after season.
Planning a single wedding of your own? Our marquee hire network can put you in touch with a trusted local hirer.
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Who Buys a Wedding Marquee?
Most of our wedding marquees go to businesses that host or supply weddings every season. Owning the structure means the cost is spread across every booking, and you can set it up exactly how your couples want it.
- wedding venues and hotels
- country estates and stately homes
- farms moving into events
- marquee hire companies
- pubs with function space
Size comes down to guest numbers and layout. Use the size guide further down this page, or the full marquee capacity guide, to match a marquee to the weddings you host.
Elite PVC Marquees for Weddings
The Elite PVC range gives you the classic white marquee look that couples expect, with prices starting at £2,679.99 for a 6m x 12m. That size seats around 48 guests for a banquet-style wedding breakfast, and larger Elite PVC sizes are available for bigger receptions.
The roof and walls are waterproof PVC, and the sidewalls come off, so you can open the marquee up on a warm afternoon and close it again for the evening.
What you get:
- waterproof PVC roof and walls
- removable sidewalls
- window panels
- a clear, open interior
- compatible flooring, lining and lighting
Best for:
- wedding breakfasts
- receptions of 50 to 150 guests
- venues adding a second space
Fusion Modular Marquees for Larger Weddings
For receptions of 150 guests and more, the Fusion Modular range is built on aluminium frames with modular PVC roofing. You add bays to make it longer, so a venue can grow its marquee as its bookings grow.
Fusion suits venues that want a dining area, dance floor and bar under one roof, or a separate zone for drinks receptions and evening guests.
Best for:
- large receptions
- dining and dance floor layouts
- season-long venue marquees
- multi-zone wedding days
Capri Tents for Modern Wedding Styling
For venues after a more contemporary look, Capri structures have sweeping tensioned canopies and a lighter, open feel, while still keeping the weather out.
Best for:
- relaxed outdoor weddings
- festival-style celebrations
- drinks receptions
Gazebos for the Rest of the Wedding Day
Around the main marquee, commercial pop-up gazebos handle the jobs that need cover but not a full structure.
- catering preparation
- outdoor bars
- guest arrival points
- ceremony cover
- supplier and equipment storage
They go up in minutes, so they can be moved as the day changes. For sizing, see the gazebo size guide.
Real Weddings in Gala Tent Marquees
From a hire business built on wedding bookings to a reception in the grounds of a historic London estate, here is what our customers say.
A Wedding Hire Business in North London
Avari Events, a marquee hire company in Edgware, grew from three marquees to a fleet of over 20, with much of its trade coming from weddings and the celebrations in the days leading up to them.
"We chose to use Gala Tent marquees after visiting the company's showroom in Yorkshire and seeing the quality of their products. Since then we've only ever used Gala Tent marquees and we've always been impressed by how they're continually improving and innovating their products."
Upesh Patel, owner, Avari Events
A Wedding Reception at Kneller Hall, Twickenham
Two 6m x 12m Gala Tent marquees were pitched side by side, with the walls between them left off to create one 12m x 12m reception space, finished with globe lights, round tables and handmade decorations.
"Many people brought home made cakes and one guest hand made over 200m of bunting to decorate the marquee including some initialled flags. The flowers looked fantastic and had a real hand made feel to them. Together with a big band outside and surprise fireworks, everyone had a great day."
The bride, Kneller Hall wedding
Wedding Marquee Size Guide
The right size depends on guest numbers, how you seat them, and how much room you need for a top table, dance floor, bar and catering.
Large Wedding Marquee Sizes and Capacities
These figures allow around 0.75 square metres per standing guest and 1.5 square metres per guest for banquet-style dining, the same basis used in our marquee capacity guide.
Weddings need more room than the raw numbers suggest, because a top table, dance floor, bar and catering access all take space out of the floor plan. Allow at least 30 per cent on top of the figures above, and size up if you are between two options.
As a worked example, 100 seated guests need about 150 square metres. Add 30 per cent and you need around 195 square metres, which makes a 9m x 24m (216 square metres) the right fit.
Fusion marquees can be extended with extra bays for larger guest lists or separate zones for drinks and evening guests.
What Ownership Costs Per Wedding
A 6m x 12m Elite PVC marquee costs £2,679.99. Spread across a season of 20 weddings, that comes to around £134 per wedding before flooring, lighting and staffing, and the marquee is still yours for the next season.
To compare against hiring for each booking, see our marquee hire price guide.
- waterproof PVC roof and walls
- spare parts held for the long term
- next working day delivery on stocked marquees
Getting Your Marquee Installed
Gala Tent sells marquees to own and does not install them directly. We work with several professional marquee installation firms and can put you in touch with one to have your marquee erected.
We recommend a professional crew for the larger Elite PVC sizes and for every Fusion marquee, particularly the first time it goes up on your site.
- introductions to trusted installers
- expert UK-based advice on sizing and layout
- support after you buy
Planning and Season-Long Use
In England, land can usually be used for a temporary purpose for up to 28 days a year without planning permission. A venue running a full wedding season will normally need consent, so speak to your local planning authority before you commit to a site. Rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
If the marquee will stay up for the season, see our all weather marquees for long-stay advice on covers and anchoring.
Wedding Marquee Accessories and Styling
Dress the marquee for the day with satin linings, flooring, globe lighting and furniture, so each wedding can have its own look on the same structure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding marquee cost to buy?
Gala Tent's Elite PVC wedding marquees start at £2,679.99 for a 6m x 12m, which seats around 48 guests banquet-style. Larger Elite PVC sizes and Fusion modular marquees cost more, and flooring, linings, lighting and installation are extra.
What size marquee do I need for 100 wedding guests?
Allow around 1.5 square metres per seated guest, so 100 guests need about 150 square metres. Add at least 30 per cent for a top table, dance floor, bar and catering access, which brings it to around 195 square metres. A 9m x 24m marquee (216 square metres) is the right fit.
Does Gala Tent install wedding marquees?
Gala Tent sells marquees to own and does not install them directly. We work with several professional marquee installation firms and can put you in touch with one to have your marquee erected.
Do I need planning permission for a wedding marquee?
In England, land can usually be used for a temporary purpose for up to 28 days a year without planning permission. A venue hosting weddings across a full season will normally need consent, so check with your local planning authority before you commit to a site. Rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Are Gala Tent wedding marquees waterproof?
Yes. Elite PVC and Fusion marquees have waterproof PVC roofs and sidewalls, and the sidewalls can be removed to open the marquee up in good weather.
Can a wedding marquee stay up all season?
A PVC marquee can stay up through a wedding season when it is properly anchored and checked regularly. Take advice on ground conditions and wind exposure for your site, and see our all weather marquees for long-stay guidance.
What is the best marquee for large weddings?
Fusion Modular marquees suit receptions of 150 guests and more. They are built on aluminium frames with modular PVC roofing, and extra bays can be added to make the marquee longer as guest numbers grow.
Do you sell marquees for weddings rather than hire them?
Yes. Gala Tent sells marquees to own. If you only need a marquee for a single wedding, our marquee hire network can put you in touch with a trusted local hirer.
