Marquee Hire in Grafton & the Clarence Valley
Six styles from a 3.6 m pop-up to a 21 m Hampton, installed and packed down by our crew.
About our marquee hire
Grafton Hire supplies marquee hire in Grafton and the Clarence Valley, installed and packed down by our local family crew from the yard at 71 Spring Street. Wedding marquee hire is the heart of it, and white marquee hire for parties, fetes and corporate days runs all year. We carry six marquee styles, from a 3.6 m free-standing pop-up for the backyard to a 21 m Hampton for a full wedding reception, and we handle the whole job: a site check beforehand, delivery, installation and pack-down after the event.
Tell us the date, the guest count and where it is going. We will suggest a size and a layout, then quote the marquee with walls, flooring, lighting, furniture and toilets in one hit, so nothing turns up from three different suppliers on the day. Party marquee hire and marquee flooring hire are quoted the same way: marquee hire prices depend on the size, the extras and how far we travel, and every quote gives you a clear breakdown of the costs.
Weddings and receptions
Riverside ceremonies and receptions from Grafton to Maclean and Yamba.
Birthdays and backyard parties
An 18th in Iluka or a golden anniversary in the backyard, rain or shine.
Corporate functions and launches
A professional outdoor set-up for product launches and team events.
Markets, fundraisers and school events
Shelter and a central hub for fetes, markets and community days.
The range
Six marquees, one crew
Every style is installed and packed down by us. Pick by guest count and by the ground it is going on: five of the six styles cannot go on paved or concrete areas, and the free-standing ones need no ropes or pegs.
Hampton
Our classic white wedding marquee. Elegant and roomy, built for the big day and the long reception after it.
Sizes
- 21 m x 10 m
- 15 m x 10 m
- 9 m x 10 m
- Champagne roof and wall add-ons available.
- Cannot be installed on paved or concrete areas.
The Big Blue & White
For the grand occasions where capacity is everything. Our largest marquee, built to host big crowds.
Sizes
- 11 m x 11 m
- 11 m x 14 m
- 11 m x 18 m
- 11 m x 21 m
- Wall add-ons available.
- Cannot be installed on paved or concrete areas.
Electron
A sleek, modern marquee for weddings and big celebrations. Lights up beautifully once the sun goes down.
Sizes
- 21 m x 9 m
- 15 m x 9 m
- 9 m x 9 m
- White roof and wall add-ons available.
- Cannot be installed on paved or concrete areas.
The White One
A simple, elegant white marquee for a beautiful wedding without the big spend.
Sizes
- 11 m x 8 m
- 8 m x 8 m
- Add-on walls available.
- Cannot be installed on paved or concrete areas.
The Little Blues
The one for milestone birthdays and backyard parties. Bright, fun and dry, come rain or shine.
Sizes
- 11 m x 8 m
- 11 m x 6 m
- 8 m x 8 m
- 8 m x 6 m
- Add-on walls available.
- Cannot be installed on paved or concrete areas.
Free-Standing
Quick, no-fuss cover for a weekend gathering or a smaller function. No ropes or pegs needed.
Sizes
- 6 m x 6 m
- 6 m x 4 m
- 3.6 m x 3.6 m
- White only. Walls available.
- No ropes or pegs, so ask us about paved and concrete sites.
Not sure which one fits your yard? Ring Grafton Hire on (02) 6643 2878 and we will talk through the site and the guest list.
On site
Marquees we have put up
Paddocks, ovals, bush blocks and coastal lawns across the Clarence Valley. All real jobs, all our gear.
Size guide
How big a marquee do I need?
Allow about 1 sq m per guest seated at tables, or 0.5 to 0.7 sq m per guest standing at a cocktail party.
This is a guide only. A dance floor, bar, band, buffet or bridal table all take space, so go a size up if you want them inside. Send us a rough plan and we will size it properly.
Get a quote3.6 m x 3.6 m
- Floor
- 13 sq m
- Seated
- about 10
- Cocktail
- 20 to 25
- Free-Standing
6 m x 4 m
- Floor
- 24 sq m
- Seated
- about 20
- Cocktail
- 35 to 50
- Free-Standing
6 m x 6 m
- Floor
- 36 sq m
- Seated
- about 35
- Cocktail
- 50 to 70
- Free-Standing
8 m x 6 m
- Floor
- 48 sq m
- Seated
- about 45
- Cocktail
- 70 to 95
- The Little Blues
8 m x 8 m
- Floor
- 64 sq m
- Seated
- about 60
- Cocktail
- 90 to 130
- The White One
- The Little Blues
11 m x 6 m
- Floor
- 66 sq m
- Seated
- about 65
- Cocktail
- 95 to 130
- The Little Blues
9 m x 9 m
- Floor
- 81 sq m
- Seated
- about 80
- Cocktail
- 115 to 160
- Electron
11 m x 8 m
- Floor
- 88 sq m
- Seated
- about 85
- Cocktail
- 125 to 175
- The White One
- The Little Blues
9 m x 10 m
- Floor
- 90 sq m
- Seated
- about 90
- Cocktail
- 130 to 180
- Hampton
11 m x 11 m
- Floor
- 121 sq m
- Seated
- about 120
- Cocktail
- 175 to 240
- The Big Blue & White
15 m x 9 m
- Floor
- 135 sq m
- Seated
- about 135
- Cocktail
- 195 to 270
- Electron
15 m x 10 m
- Floor
- 150 sq m
- Seated
- about 150
- Cocktail
- 215 to 300
- Hampton
11 m x 14 m
- Floor
- 154 sq m
- Seated
- about 150
- Cocktail
- 220 to 310
- The Big Blue & White
21 m x 9 m
- Floor
- 189 sq m
- Seated
- about 185
- Cocktail
- 270 to 380
- Electron
11 m x 18 m
- Floor
- 198 sq m
- Seated
- about 195
- Cocktail
- 285 to 395
- The Big Blue & White
21 m x 10 m
- Floor
- 210 sq m
- Seated
- about 210
- Cocktail
- 300 to 420
- Hampton
11 m x 21 m
- Floor
- 231 sq m
- Seated
- about 230
- Cocktail
- 330 to 460
- The Big Blue & White
Guest numbers are rule-of-thumb estimates, rounded to the nearest five. Seated figures assume tables with chairs and walkways between them.
One quote for the whole set-up
The marquee is the start. Walls, floor, lights, sound, furniture and toilets all come from the same yard and go on the same quote.
Every marquee hire includes
- A site check beforehand, so the size and style suit the ground
- Delivery to the site, across Grafton, Maclean, Yamba and the Clarence Valley
- Secure installation by our own crew
- Pack-down and pick-up once the event is over
Add to the same booking
Walls and roofs
Sidewalls for every style to keep the weather and wind out, plus the Hampton champagne roof and walls and the Electron white roof and walls.
Flooring
Various flooring options for a polished, comfortable feel underfoot. Subject to availability, so ask early.
Festoon lighting
Warm festoon strings inside and out, fairy lights, and laser and disco lights for the dance floor.
See the rangeSound
A takeaway PA speaker system for the speeches, or a jukebox or Bluetooth speaker for the playlist.
See the rangeFurniture and tableware
Tables, white chairs, dry bar tables, glassware, crockery and cutlery.
See the rangeToilets and showers
Standard and accessible portable toilets, with regular servicing available on longer hires, plus portable showers.
See the range
Weddings
Wedding marquee hire in Grafton and the Clarence Valley
Wedding marquee hire starts with a Hampton, Electron or White One, with walls, flooring and festoon lighting, then the tables, chairs and tableware, a PA and dance floor and portable toilets quoted on the same sheet. We check the site beforehand, and weekend hires usually go in on the Thursday or Friday and are collected on the Monday or Tuesday.
The rest of the wedding hire comes from the same yard: the timber A-frame arbour and white chairs for the ceremony, tables, tablecloths and peacock chairs for the reception, a dance floor, catering gear, and standard and accessible toilets. Wedding dates book out early in the busy wedding season. Send the date, the guest count and the paddock and we will hold it with a deposit.
Marquee hire questions
The short answers. Call for anything specific to your site or your date.
As a rule of thumb, allow about 1 sq m per guest seated at tables, so 100 seated guests need about 100 sq m: an 11 m x 11 m Big Blue & White (121 sq m), or a 15 m x 10 m Hampton (150 sq m) if you want room for a dance floor and a bar. Standing at a cocktail party, allow 0.5 to 0.7 sq m per guest, so 50 to 70 sq m, and an 11 m x 8 m White One or Little Blues would do it. These are estimates, so use the size guide as a start, then call us and we will help size it from your plan.
As a rule of thumb, allow about 1 sq m per guest seated at tables, so 50 seated guests need about 50 sq m: an 8 m x 8 m White One or Little Blues (64 sq m) seats them with room to move. Standing at a cocktail party, 50 guests need about 25 to 35 sq m, so a 6 m x 6 m free-standing marquee (36 sq m) would do it. These are estimates, so call us with your plan and we will help size it.
As a rule of thumb, 150 guests seated at tables need about 150 sq m: a 15 m x 10 m Hampton (150 sq m) or an 11 m x 14 m Big Blue & White (154 sq m). For a dance floor and a bar inside as well, go a size up, for example an 11 m x 18 m Big Blue & White (198 sq m) or a 21 m x 9 m Electron (189 sq m). These are estimates, so send us your plan and we will help size it.
It depends on the style, the size, how long you need it and what goes with it: walls, flooring, lighting, furniture and toilets all change the total. Delivery distance and installation time matter too. We do not publish a price list because two 8 m x 8 m hires can be very different jobs. Call Grafton Hire on (02) 6643 2878 with the date, the guest numbers and the site and we will give you a clear quote with everything itemised.
For a wedding, look at the Hampton, Electron or White One. Walls, flooring, festoon lighting, tables, chairs and toilets can all go on the same quote, so the price covers the whole set-up rather than the marquee alone. The size, the extras and the distance we travel all affect the total. Send us your guest count, venue and date for a quote. Wedding dates book out early, so a deposit secures yours.
Most of the time, yes. We check the site before the event to make sure it is safe and suitable, and we can adjust anchor points or suggest a style that suits an uneven spot. The Hampton, Big Blue & White, Electron, White One and Little Blues cannot go on paved or concrete areas.
As early as you can, especially in the busy wedding and festival seasons, like the Jacaranda Festival, when the popular marquees get snapped up. Once the marquee is locked in, add the walls, flooring, lighting, furniture and toilets to the same booking so we can coordinate the lot. If your date is close, ring the yard and ask what is still available.
Yes. Every style has walls available, which keep the weather and wind out and give the space some privacy at night. The Hampton has a champagne roof and wall option and the Electron a white one. Flooring is available depending on stock at the time, and it gives the marquee a polished, comfortable feel. Tell us what you have in mind and we will suggest the options that suit.
People also hire
Tell us the date and the guest count. We will size the marquee.
Ring the yard for a straight answer on what fits your site, or send a quote request and we will come back with the marquee, walls, floor, lights, furniture and toilets priced together.