Stay cool and celebrate in style: Top tips for a summer marquee experience
Picture this: Your event is going amazing in the beauty of being underneath the summer marquee. Drinks are being handed out and laughter is floating around the air. However, as the warming sun blazes in the sky, sweat begins to drip down your face, the heat starts flustering you and now your make-up is ruined and your guests are complaining. The sun is both your saviour and hamartia.
And that is the importance of staying cool under the beating sun while enjoying your summer marquee.
1. The Type of Marquee Matters
When using a summer marquee and planning to survive the blistering heat in your event, deciding the style of your summer marquee is imperative.
The Sail Cloth Marquee allows you to roll up the sides to give better air circulation and quality whilst still being a great accommodation for your event.
Clear Span Marquee is an amazing alternative to the Traditional Marquee; it is versatile, offers better airflow due to its size, and can accommodate a large audience.
The Canopy is a great alternative when looking to soak up the sun, it works as a place of shelter/shade so you can keep cool underneath while centring the event around the outside beauty.
2. Strategy In The Position
Keeping cool in this heavy summer is a huge factor in creating a fun event for all your guests. Positioning your summer marquee in the right place is key. It’s really important to ensure that the marquee isn’t sat in direct sunlight, especially when the sun is strong.
The best place to put your summer marquee is in the shade or facing the wind to allow for a cooling breeze to flow throughout the tent.
3. Cooling Solutions
There are many cooling solutions available to ensure ultimate comfort for your event. There is the option of portable fans dotted around the marquee supporting the airflow. Furthermore, air conditioning can also significantly impact the cooling of the marquee.
If using a rustic theme, a big fan can accommodate not only the theming but also cool down your guests for a comfortable event.
4. The Decor
When using one of our amazing marquees, the decor is your artwork, free-spirited and to your discretion. Whether light and airy or rustic and mystical. However, a surprising fact is that the colour of your decor can have a surprising effect on your guests.
For example, colours such as red, orange, and yellow have a heating effect on people, whereas swapping these and using pastels can have a cooling effect. This uplifts your summer marquee and ensures your guests feel cool and comfortable. Check out this article on the psychology of warming and cooling with colours.
5. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
As the heat slivers across your forehead and your throat burns for some refreshing water, it is wise to ensure that in your summer marquee is a refreshing hydration bar and a cool zone with fans or air conditioning.
Having hydration bars in the summer heat can avoid major problems such as heat stroke, dehydration, and sun poisoning. Utilising this and creating cool zones can push interaction and socialisation between guests.
6. Timings Matter
Setting your event in the evening summer heat can make a huge difference regarding cool guests. Avoiding the peak heat of the sun while still soaking up the summer warmth and even watching the orange sunset can massively upheave your celebration.
Enjoying Your Summer Marquee
Preparing for your event in advance means an enjoyable and happy experience for you and your guests. Ensuring everyone is cool and comfortable so they can celebrate your amazing day.
So if you are planning a summer marquee celebration and are looking for the best marquee hire in Essex, don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your brilliant vision!