13 July 2023 (updated 12 September 2026)

How Early Should I Hire My Marquee?

When to book a marquee in Grafton: check your date and site early, confirm availability, and plan delivery, installation and collection.

Live band playing under a festoon-lit marquee at night

Ask about marquee availability as soon as you have a likely event date, a site and an approximate guest count. There is no single booking lead time that guarantees availability: the marquee style, other bookings and the delivery schedule all matter. Contact Grafton Hire before treating a particular marquee as part of a confirmed wedding or party plan.

What to have ready before calling

Start with the event date, the address and whether the ground is grass, paving or concrete. Give the team an approximate head count and explain whether guests will be seated for a meal or mainly standing. A dance floor, bar or food service area changes the space needed.

The marquee range includes the Hampton, Electron, The Big Blue & White, The White One, The Little Blues and free-standing marquees. Availability is checked for the actual style and size, not simply for a generic tent.

Ask about the whole hire list

Check furniture and tableware, lighting and portable toilets at the same time. Finding a marquee does not automatically reserve the other items. If the guest count changes, ask the team to review the layout before adding more tables.

Separate the event date from delivery day

The delivery, installation and collection windows need to work for the property owner as well as the event. Explain any locked gates, limited access or other suppliers working on site. The marquee and dance floor are installed by the crew; furniture is delivered for you to arrange, with placement help on request.

The hire terms explain deposits and payment timing. Check those terms and the quote before confirming an order, and keep a copy of the agreed hire list.

Check dates across the Clarence Valley

For an event in Grafton, Maclean, Yamba or Iluka, send the address rather than only the town name so delivery can be assessed. Get a quote or Call (02) 6643 2878.

  • Weddings
  • Marquees
  • Parties

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Tell us the date, the guest count and the site, and we will quote the marquee, floor, lighting and furniture together.

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