Marquee sizes and capacity guide

Wondering what marquee would suit your wedding or corporate event?

What size do I need?

Keep in mind these are very economical seating guides, so if you are having a wedding or need a dance floor, you may want to consider increasing the size of the marquee. Feel free to contact us for a free floor plan and quote for the right-size marquee for your next event!

20 GUESTS

For 20 guests, we recommend a 6m x 3m or 10m x 3m size marquee for a seated event or 3m x 3m or 6m x 3m marquees for a cocktail event.

50 GUESTS

For 50 guests, we recommend a 6m x 6m or 10m x 3m for standing guests or 6m x 9m or 10m x 6m for seated guests.

100 GUESTS

For 100 guests, anything from a 6m x 15m or 10m x 12m size is an excellent choice for a seated wedding or corporate event. For cocktail corporate events and cocktail weddings, choose from 6m x 12m or 10m x 6m marquee options.

200 GUESTS

For big weddings of 200, a minimum size of 10m x 21m is needed for seated events, and 6m x 21m or 10m x 12m for cocktail events.

What to consider when choosing marquees

Choosing the right marquee size is an important aspect of planning a successful wedding or event. Here are some factors to consider when selecting a size for marquee hire:

Number of guests

For 20 guests, we recommend a 6m x 3m or 10m x 3m size marquee for a seated event or 3m x 3m or 6m x 3m marquees for a cocktail event.

Decor and furniture

How much space you’ll need may also be affected by floral decorations, signage and additional furniture you want to add to your event.

Entertainment

If you plan to have a dance floor, bar, stage, or other entertainment features, you will need to factor in the space required for these items when selecting your marquee hire size.

Site location and layout

If you plan to have a dance floor, bar, stage, or other entertainment features, you will need to factor in the space required for these items when selecting your marquee hire size.

Type of event

The type of event you are planning will also influence the size of the marquee you need. For example, seated events will require more space than a standing reception.

Seating arrangements

The seating arrangements you plan to use will also affect the size of your marquees. If you plan to have round tables, you will need extra space than if you use long banquet-style tables.

Weather conditions

If you are planning an outdoor event, it’s important to consider the weather conditions in your area. You may need to choose a larger marquee size if you anticipate bad weather, as guests may need to spend more time inside the marquee.

Budget

Of course, your budget will also play a role in determining the size of the marquees you can afford. Larger marquees will typically be more expensive than smaller ones, so you will need to find a balance between size and cost that is suitable for your budget.

Kind words from past clients...

See how we’ve transformed special events for incredible clients, bringing their visions to life in unforgettable ways.

“The whole process seamless, stress-free  and easy...

We cannot thank Erin and the amazing team at SOCO enough for making the whole process seamless, stress-free and easy in the lead up to our wedding in Gerringong. They were super responsive to all questions, changes and anything in between, and nothing ever felt like it was a hassle. Delivery and pick up was faultless, they are all absolute superstars. All items we hired were top quality and really stood out on the day.

JESSICA

“Cannot recommend them enough!

SOCO provides the most fluent and easy experience when it comes to furniture hire. The team is amazing and will go above and beyond to help. Drop off and pick off was so smooth and easy. Honestly can’t think of flaw in the whole experience!

SOPHIE

“We couldn’t rave anymore...

GEORGIA!!! We love you! What a dream it was to work with the amazing Georgia at SOCO! We couldn’t rave anymore about Georgia and the amazing products SOCO have on file. All our guests loved the outdoor furniture – think Amalfi coast meets Ralph Lauren country house. The Marquee looked incredible, especially the lighting – think chandeliers and disco balls all mashed into the most magical reception venue ever! We cannot fault the service Georgia provided, along with her amazing communication, care and concern. We didn’t expect Georgia to turn up on delivery day, but she was there making sure everything went well! The quality products provided by SOCO are second to none, and we cannot wait to arrange our next event with the team!

Chase and Elizabeth

“SOCO really cover all basis’; and styles - they are the best option!

Emma and the SOCO Team were fabulous! Emma has amazing insight and understanding of weddings. She has great knowledge and suggestions when selecting furniture and pieces for hire. Emma was super responsive – always available to discuss changes or hire additions. Planning a wedding can be daunting but Emma really made selecting everything for our DIY wedding so easy. The men who installed and collected the hired items were really friendly, courteous and helpful. They ensured we had everything we needed and went above and beyond for a seamless install.

Kate

“Absolutely all over it from start to finish,...

The team at SOCO were absolutely all over it from start to finish, and our day wouldn’t have been as awesome as it was without their hard work! They are incredibly thorough and their communication is excellent. Highly recommend!

Annie

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