Your Sussex Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 82)

 HOT TOPIC Our experts tackle your wedding worries TENTATIVE ABOUT MARQUEES? I didn’t realise how much choice there would be when it came to choosing a wedding marquee. Can you help to steer me through the options? Let’s look at the benefits of each to find the perfect structure for your big day… ❤ Frame tents are versatile, being cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Ours are made with a specialist UV- blocking coated polyester fabric, thicker than the usual, meaning our range of 10 different interiors stay looking true. ❤ Pearl tents. There’s an air of royalty to these iconic structures, with their high vaulted ceilings, and they’re actually exclusive to The Arabian Tent Company. They’re best erected on grass due to the guide ropes around the perimeter. ❤ Pole tents are the traditional village fete-style, which have seen a resurgence of popularity in the last few years. They too benefit from high ceilings giving them a light and airy feel. ❤ Clearspan marquees might not be the most exciting aesthetically, but they are versatile and useful for maximizing a tight space. They’re also great in winter as they can be erected alongside a building. ❤ Stretch tents can quite literally stretch over any space creating a party area where it wouldn’t be possible to erect a standard marquee. They’re ideal for undulating ground with different levels. ❤ Tipis have a rustic charm about them. They’re atmospheric with an instantly discernible look. A tipi creates an instant festival-vibe, making for a great chillout space, lounge or dancefloor, with fairylights wrapped around the interior poles. Katherine Hudson, arabiantents.com kirstymackenziephotography.co.uk jordandaviesphoto.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 85