Marquee Hire Greater Manchester | Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events
Planning an event and stuck between a venue that doesn’t quite fit and a garden that feels too small for the occasion? A marquee solves that problem completely. It gives you a private, weatherproof space, built to your exact guest count, styled the way you want, in the location you choose — whether that’s your own back garden, a family field, or a hired plot. Star Marquees has spent years building, styling and delivering these spaces for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and community events, and we handle everything from the first phone call to the final collection, so you’re never left figuring out logistics on your own.
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About Our Marquee Hire
We started out with a simple belief: an event shouldn’t be limited by whatever a function room or hotel ballroom happens to offer. A marquee is a blank canvas — it can be dressed up for a black-tie dinner, kept relaxed for a garden birthday, or built out for a full wedding breakfast and evening reception under one roof. Being based locally means we understand the practical side too: the kind of gardens and outdoor spaces people actually have here, the weather patterns worth planning around, and how to get equipment to a site quickly without the delays that come with a supplier travelling in from further afield. Over time, that’s built a reputation founded on turning up when we say we will, listening to what a client actually wants, and leaving nothing to guesswork on the day itself.
Marquee Hire Services We Offer
Wedding Marquee Hire
Your wedding day shouldn’t be shaped around what a venue allows — it should be shaped around what you and your partner actually want. A wedding marquee gives you a private, fully customisable setting for the ceremony, the wedding breakfast and the evening party, all in one space if you choose. We work with linings, flooring, festoon and fairy lighting, dance floors and furniture to build a look that ranges from rustic and relaxed to formal and elegant, and we’ll talk you through layout options based on your guest numbers so the flow of the day actually works.
Asian Wedding Marquee Hire
Asian weddings often need a very different scale and structure to a standard wedding day — multiple ceremonies, large guest lists, and distinct spaces for different parts of the celebration. We build marquees designed around that, with the extra floor space, structural strength and styling flexibility needed for mehndi, sangeet, and wedding day functions, whether that’s one large connected structure or several linked marquees working together as one venue.
Corporate & Business Event Marquees
Not every business event fits neatly into a hired conference room. A corporate marquee gives you a space that can be shaped around product launches, staff parties, award nights, client entertaining or outdoor exhibitions — somewhere that looks professional, holds the right numbers, and reflects the standard your business wants to be seen at. We work to your timings and branding requirements, and because it’s a temporary structure, it can go up in a car park, a field, or company grounds that wouldn’t normally host an event at all.
Party & Birthday Marquee Hire
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and family celebrations tend to work best somewhere personal — and a marquee at home gives you exactly that, without the compromises of a hired hall. We size everything to your guest list and can add lighting, heating, flooring and furniture so the space feels finished rather than makeshift, whatever time of year you’re celebrating.
Our Marquee Hire Process
Free Consultation & Site Visit
Custom Marquee Design & Quote
Delivery, Setup & Styling
On-the-Day Support
Collection & Takedown
Why Local Businesses & Families Trust Star Marquees
Fast response times, with a team based nearby rather than travelling in from another region
Fully insured, experienced installation crews who handle setup and takedown properly, every time
Our Experience Delivering Events
We’ve set up marquees on everything from compact back gardens to open fields, farmland and private estates, which means we’ve usually seen a version of whatever space you’re working with. That experience matters most when it comes to the details people don’t think about until the day — uneven ground, access for delivery vehicles, power supply for lighting and heating, and building a structure that will genuinely hold up if the weather turns. Rain and wind are part of planning any outdoor event in this part of the country, so every marquee we put up is built to handle it, with groundsheets, secure anchoring and heating options that keep a space comfortable regardless of what’s happening outside.
We’d rather talk through your event first and recommend the right setup than just hand you a package off the shelf. We stay involved from your first enquiry right through to collection day.
We Also Cover Areas Near Greater Manchester
Not Sure If We Cover Your Area?
Don’t see your town listed? Get in touch anyway — we often travel beyond our core coverage. Send your postcode and event date, and we’ll confirm within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does marquee hire cost?
Pricing depends on marquee size, guest numbers, and extras like flooring, lighting or furniture, so costs vary by event. As a guide, smaller garden party marquees start at a lower price point than full wedding setups with linings and staging. The most accurate way to get a figure is a free quote based on your specific guest count and requirements.
How far in advance should I book?
For weddings and larger events, booking 6–12 months ahead is recommended, especially for peak season dates between May and September. Smaller parties can often be arranged with less notice, but earlier booking guarantees your preferred date and marquee size.
Can you fit a marquee in a normal-sized garden?
Yes, in most cases. We carry out a site visit or discuss your garden dimensions beforehand to recommend a marquee size that fits comfortably, including access points for delivery equipment. Even modest gardens can usually accommodate a well-sized marquee for a private celebration.
What size marquee do I need for my guest numbers?
Marquee sizing depends on guest count and whether you need space for seating, a dance floor, a bar or a stage. As a general guide, a seated wedding breakfast typically needs more floor space per guest than a standing reception. We'll recommend the right size once we know your guest numbers and event format.
What size marquee do I need for my guest numbers?
Marquee sizing depends on guest count and whether you need space for seating, a dance floor, a bar or a stage. As a general guide, a seated wedding breakfast typically needs more floor space per guest than a standing reception. We'll recommend the right size once we know your guest numbers and event format.
Which areas do you cover?
We're based locally and cover events across the wider region, including nearby towns beyond our core area — if you're unsure whether your location is included, just get in touch and we'll confirm.
