Marquees offer a fantastic opportunity for creative and impactful lighting design. Staging important events, be it a wedding, family party or corporate event in a marquee gives you enormous scope to get creative and make a big impact.
Marquees offer huge versatility, giving you complete freedom to transform the space with a variety of lighting techniques. As we often say, a marquee literally provides a blank canvas on which to express your ideas. Marquees are often used to host events which transition from day to night, and good lighting ensures the space is both beautiful and functional throughout the event, from beginning to end.
Lighting is key to setting the right ambiance and mood. For example, soft lighting will help you create a romantic atmosphere, ideal for weddings. Or why not go full-on with a festival vibe for parties and corporate celebrations!
Different lighting can also be used to highlight key features such as a dance floor, stage or dining area, creating variety and visual interest in the overall event space. Well-designed lighting will elevate the entire event, making it more memorable for guests.
With over 35 years’ experience in supplying marquee hire we’ve seen a huge variety of lighting designs and ideas. Marquees will lend themselves to a number of lighting styles and techniques. To help you with some lighting ideas, we’ve come up with a few suggestions to get you thinking.
Classic and versatile, string lights create a warm, inviting glow. They can be draped across the ceiling, along the marquee sides, across the top of tables, or even outside to define the space. On a similar theme, delicate and whimsical fairy lights are perfect for creating a romantic or magical ambiance.
Positioned at the base of marquee poles or walls, uplighters add depth and drama. You can use coloured uplighting to match a theme or create a vibrant atmosphere. Conversely, spotlights can be used to highlight specific areas, such as centrepieces, floral arrangements, or a cake.
Chandeliers hung from the marquee ceiling offer a touch of elegance and provide a focal point and add a touch of sophistication.
Gobo projections are a lighting technique that uses a metal or glass stencil, called a gobo, to project patterns or images onto a surface. This could be a monogram, a themed design, or even a starry night sky. Perfect for a real personalised touch.
Adding outside lighting beyond the marquee itself to illuminate pathways, trees, or surrounding areas is another great way to create a cohesive and inviting atmosphere.
Whatever the overall effect you’re after, our experienced team are on hand to help your ideas become a reality. We can also assist with other important factors such as ensuring that you have an adequate power supply, the correct safety considerations, and any weatherproofing requirements.
By carefully planning your lighting design, you can transform an outdoor marquee into a stunning and unforgettable event space. Contact our friendly Hampshire based team today.