Summer marquee weddings may benefit from better weather but tying the knot in spring is becoming more and more popular! Spring is such a romantic time of year, and an off-season wedding has many perks, including more available options for services including locations, catering and wedding planners. Easter weddings are great as you can take full advantage of the long weekend! And the beauty of having a marquee is that you can carry the celebrations on by using the space the next day for post-wedding festivities.

If you choose a Scottish marquee wedding in spring, just remember to plan ahead and play it safe by considering all the little extras that the season might affect.

Time of Year

Don’t get caught out by a spring shower! Our pro-floor and coconut matting walkways into the marquee are a good idea if the weather has been particularly wet – it will keep everything clean and stop high heels sinking into damp ground. Spring brings beautifully sunny days with clear blue skies but it can be chilly – don’t let that put you off as hiring a heater is both simple and effective. Our energy-efficient, thermostat-controlled ducted marquee heaters are easy to control and will keep guests at a comfortable temperature throughout the day and night.

Lighting & Decoration

The atmosphere you create is determined by the kind of lighting you choose and how it ties in with your day. Spring is the perfect time to play with colours and lighting. For a country-style spring marquee, look at our range of chandeliers or hanging paper lanterns, and for a more dramatic effect when it gets dark, coloured up lighters outside are fabulous. For the “wow” factor on the dance floor, a fairy light canopy helps to create a fun, warm atmosphere on your big day. Think about how to personalise the marquee to make it perfect for you. Spring is the perfect time for seasonal floral centre pieces to add colourful flair to your big day. See our recommended wedding planners and florists who will have lots of ideas on how to beautify your marquee to your personal taste.

Extra space

We can bring the outside in with our gorgeous marquees with clear walls, so you don’t miss out on views, whatever the weather. For extra space to play with, we can add a pagoda marquee onto the side of the main structure and it can be used as a welcoming reception area or a comfy chill-out area. We can supply heaters and stylish coffee tables and sofas, or benches and whisky barrels. This extra space is also handy for storing coat rails and wedding present tables.

Catering

There are no limits to the catering options at a spring marquee wedding. It could be a formal meal, a buffet or even a warming hog roast. Our recommended caterers will be more than happy to discuss top-quality, seasonal produce. One aspect you will need to remember is access to running water. It is important to consider this when looking at where to put the marquee.

Toilets

Most portable toilet units now are spacious and can be nicely decorated to match your theme and provide luxury for you and your guests, even in the middle of a field. We can also put a marquee over the toilets, adjoining to the main marquee so no one gets wet if it rains!

Our verdict

So don’t be put off by the weather – spring is the time for new beginnings, and what better way to begin the year than with an unforgettable Scottish marquee wedding!