Whether you’re hosting a few hundred guests for your dream wedding or a throng of VIPs for a glamorous corporate event, marquee hire provides the perfect venue in which to create those special moments. But a marquee isn’t just for larger gatherings.

At Wills Marquees, we see so many people choosing to celebrate even the most intimate of gatherings with small party marquee hire. From family birthday festivities to a stylish summer luncheon, a marquee is the perfect place to host those smaller celebrations.

But how do you choose your marquee size when you’re catering to such a small number? To answer this question, we’ve put together this handy guide to small marquee hire. Read on to find out exactly how to choose the perfect small marquee for your event.

How to determine the size of your marquee

Before you dive into hiring a mini marquee for your event, you need a way to work out just how big your marquee needs to be to accommodate your guests. Of course, this depends on your plans, but below are a few key factors to help you understand the size of marquee you’ll need:

• Guest numbers: get accurate guest numbers as soon as you can, as this will dictate the size of your marquee.
• Sit down or stand up: will you be sitting your guests down for a meal, or will they mingle with cocktails? This changes how many people your marquee can accommodate.
• Set up space: you’d be surprised at just how little space you need to set up a small marquee, but you’ll still need to know the space you have to work with.
• Optional extras: extras such as bars, dance floors and other facilities might affect the size of marquee you need.

Top marquees for smaller events

So now you know the key details of your event there are a few options when it comes to small marquee hire.

30-60 guest marquee

If you’re searching for the perfect small party marquee hire then look no further than our 7 × 18 m. Beautifully crafted in the UK and made from quality canvas, it’s the ideal choice for intimate garden parties, elegant birthday celebrations and much more.

At just 7 × 18 m (130 m²), this marquee’s smaller footprint makes it ideal for more compact set-up areas without compromising on space. This model has room for 30–60 seated guests and 70 standing.

• Marquee size: 7 × 18 m (130 m²)
• Seating capacity: 30–60
• Standing capacity: 70

60-100 guest marquee

Whether you’re looking for a little more space for a dance floor or extra seating for your closest friends and family, our 9 × 23 m model has everything you could want for small marquee hire.

This particular marquee has space for 60–100 seated guests – ideal for an intimate wedding – or 110 standing. However, like many of our other marquees, this size can comfortably host fewer guests without looking oversized. If you’re looking for more room for a glitzy cocktail bar at your smaller event, then this is the marquee for you.

• Marquee size: 9 × 23 m (208 m²)
• Seating capacity: 60–100
• Standing capacity: 110

Perfectly intimate pavilions

From an elegant afternoon tea to a summer soirée, if you want to transform your smaller space into the perfect place to host a memorable gathering, then our bespoke Wills Pavilions are exactly what you’re looking for.

We crafted these with smaller events and gatherings in mind, giving your guests a place to mingle, sip, relax and create those unforgettable moments. Our Wills Pavilions are available in a range of sizes and, with a smaller footprint than traditional marquees, they’re perfect for more compact spaces.

Pavilion sizes include:

Capacity: 40–60 standing
Size: 12 m diameter

Capacity: 30–40 standing
Size: 9 m diameter

Capacity: 20–30 standing
Size: 7 m diameter

Capacity: 10 standing
Size: 5 m diameter

Need help choosing the perfect small marquee for your event?

Have you found the right marquee for your event? If not, don’t panic. We know it’s not easy planning an event, whether that’s your own wedding, a birthday or a corporate dinner. It’s why we’ve put together so many helpful resources on our blog – including a complete marquee size guide – to help you pull together those perfect moments.

If you’re looking for more support or advice, or have any questions about our marquee collection, we would love to help. Simply get in touch here and let us help you create the perfect party.