To ensure that deliveries are checked?
To be responsible for the drinks reception?
To be responsible that the marquee is set and ready in advance of arriving guests?
To welcome the Bridal Party?
To welcome guests?
To inform guests of the order of events?
To take coats?
To open car doors?
To co-ordinate car parking?
To discourage guests from driving on lawns etc?
To assist elderly guests?
To look after special needs guests?
To introduce guests to the table plan?
To print menus?
To prepare and print the table plan & table names?
To call guests and have them shown to appropriate table?
To introduce the Bride & Groom?
To make sure the staff serve the tables in the correct order?
To ensure that there is a flow to the service?
To ensure that guest’s needs are met?
To supply background music and amplification/microphone for speeches?
To ensure that the D.J and/or band have arrived and are set up?
To conduct the order of speeches?
To conduct the cutting of the cake?
To introduce the first dance?
To service the toilets, replace toilet rolls and hand towels?
To dispose of food waste, rubbish etc?
To scrape off plates and have them counted and stacked?
To collect dirty glasses/empty bottles?
To clean ashtrays?
To administer first aid?
To co-ordinate the fire-drill if necessary?
To mark out safe walkways for guests?
To provide trays for drinks?
To provide ice, an ice bucket, ice tongs and lemons?
To provide Champagne for the Bride & Groom?
To provide Minerals/Soft Drinks/Juices?
To make a cup of tea or coffee for an elderly guest late at night?
To ensure that all guests have a form of transport home/to hotel/B&B?
To ensure that all electrical supplies to the marquee have been set up correctly and correctly disconnected at the end of the night?
To prepare for a power failure, who is responsible, what action must be taken?
To ensure that the family home is secure i.e. gates, windows closed etc.?
All food debris has been cleared from the site on the night to safeguard against pest problems?
To make sure that your garden/home/site is left in immaculate condition and free of rubbish?

Will the marquee be large enough to accommodate all your guests?
Is there enough room to mingle/dance?
Is there enough room to accommodate a buffet table/bar area?
How much room do they allow per guest?
Are additional areas charged for separately?
Are they available to do an on-site visit and estimate? 
Is this estimate binding?
What is the external colour of the marquee?
What types of lining are available? 
Does the marquee come with a floor?
Can the marquee hire company provide a generator if needed? 
Can they provide interior lighting?
Is the marquee heated?
Can your theme and decorations be incorporated into the structure easily? 
Can they arrange for licensed portable toilets if necessary?
When will they set up the marquee and when will it be dismantled? 
Will someone be available on-call during your Wedding if there are any emergencies?
What is their response time?
How far in advance are bookings required?
What is the cancellation/postponement policy? 
How much is the deposit to secure the date and when is it due? 
Is there a transportation cost?
Do they provide emergency lighting?
Do they provide outdoor lighting?
Do they provide outdoor extension leads/wiring?
If the site needs to be levelled will they arrange that for you?
Is VAT included in the final price? 
Will you have to be on site for delivery/collection of the marquee?
Will they provide a Red Carpet Welcome?
Are there any hidden costs?

Have they catered for large numbers before?
How soon do you need to finalise guest numbers?
Are they familiar with outdoor catering?
Will they be responsible for the kitchen layout and wiring?
Can they provide you with a list of various plates, equipment etc. that they will need?
Have they at any point completed a health & safety/food hygiene course?
Are their staff familiar with health & safety rules?
Have their staff been trained in outdoor catering?
Have their staff worked at a wedding before?
How do you provide hand washing facilities?
Is tea/coffee available all day?
Have they on site refrigeration for food and a freezer for bar ice?
Do they have fire extinguishers and fire blankets?
Do they record all food temperatures with a probe thermometer?
Who is in charge of ensuring the catering runs smoothly?
Do they have a Manager on site/Maitre D?
Who is acting as Manager to co-ordinate your Wedding?
What options are there for a late night snack for guests?
Do they provide a sound system for speeches with a roaming microphone?
For children, do they provide colouring books with pencils/pens and sweets etc?
In case of emergency who will co-ordinate an evacuation?
Do any of the catering team hold a first aid certificate?
Have they a fire plan in place?
Has a fire assembly point been decided?
In case a guest becomes ill who will take responsibility?
Can they cater for special dietary requirement/food allergies?
Can an accident report form be filled out?
How many staff will be working at the event?
How many servers per table?
Will they have dedicated wine waiters?
Will they set tables etc?
What time will the staff finish?
Will they clean up the marquee after your wedding?
Do they provide Floral Centrepieces?
Do they provide printed Menus & Table Plans?
Do they provide Mineral Water?
Do they provide a Cake Stand & Knife?
Do they provide umbrellas [in case it rains]?

When planning a Marquee Event and in particular a Marquee Wedding nothing can be left to chance. Many couples when organising a Marquee Wedding by themselves overlook many important factors and hidden costs. Once you have decided if your location is suitable for hosting a Marquee Wedding Reception you have two possibilities.

A] You can enrol the help of an All-Inclusive Supplier

or

B] go down the route of using individual suppliers.

We, at Weddings At Home, will ensure that from start to finish you will experience a highly professional service. As Ireland’s longest established all-inclusive marquee provider we guarantee that your Wedding Day will be unforgettable, we are on hand to manage your Marquee Wedding leaving you free to relax and enjoy every moment.

Part of our service is to meet with couples and plan every detail, to answer every question and concern that you may have. Our experienced team of Event Managers will be at your side to guide you through what will be one of the most memorable days of your life.

With Weddings at Home, you will have the freedom and peace of mind to enjoy your Wedding Day. Weddings at Home will take care of your every need.