Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Elegant Wedding & Event Marquees in the South East
Established nearly 25 years ago by Rob and Susie Paterson, Wigwam Marquees has become synonymous with luxury bespoke cream canvas marquees across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Kent. Our family-run business combines Rob's engineering expertise with Susie's design acumen to create structurally sound and aesthetically stunning tents tailored to individual spaces. Every marquee is handcrafted in our West Sussex workshops using traditional methods, ensuring breathability and elegance for weddings, parties, and events.Our team's industry connections with florists, caterers, and entertainers guarantee seamless event execution. With a focus on innovation, we also offer garden tents and sunsails for year-round outdoor living solutions.
Services
Marquee Hire
Furniture Hire
Lighting Hire
Garden Tents
Sunsails Installation
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25 years of specialist marquee design and engineering expertise
- Bespoke CAD-planned layouts optimising every event space
- In-house manufacturing with traditional sailcloth craftsmanship
- Family-run business with personal attention to detail
- Comprehensive service including furniture, lighting, and dcor
What people say
Stunning reception space
Flawless installation
Expert design advice
Durable canvas quality
Seamless event execution
Services
Bespoke Marquee Hire
Handcrafted cream canvas marquees tailored to your garden dimensions and event requirements. Available in various widths and lengths with traditional wooden poles and breathable fabric. Ideal for weddings, parties, and corporate events with options for dance floors, bars, and integrated lighting.
Event Furniture Hire
Comprehensive range including round tables, trestle tables, chairs, and dance floors. Customisable layouts to maximise space efficiency in round-ended marquees. Available for weddings, private parties, and corporate functions across the South East.
Decorative Lighting
Complete lighting solutions featuring uplights, festoons, fairy lights, and disco systems. Professional installation for both indoor marquee and outdoor garden settings. Enhances atmosphere for evening events and receptions.
Garden Tents
Versatile cream canvas structures for permanent or temporary garden use. Suitable as dining areas, home offices, or entertainment spaces. Available for hire (1-6 months) or purchase with optional installation and dismantling services.
Sunsail Installation
Custom and standard-sized sun protection solutions with wooden poles and tensioning systems. Provides weather protection for dining areas and outdoor lounges. Includes professional measuring and fitting service across the South East.
People
Rob Paterson
Director & Engineer
With 25 years' experience, Rob designs and manufactures marquees using engineering precision. His technical expertise ensures structural integrity while maintaining traditional aesthetics in every handcrafted tent.
Susie Paterson
Director & Designer
Susie specialises in CAD layout design and event space optimisation. Her background in wedding planning ensures practical, beautiful marquee configurations that maximise guest comfort and flow.
Questions
Which areas do you serve for marquee hire?
We provide marquees and event equipment across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Kent with local delivery and setup.
Can you accommodate unusual garden shapes?
Our round-ended marquees adapt to challenging spaces. We create CAD designs to optimise layouts for any terrain or garden configuration.
What's included in your marquee packages?
Packages include tents with wooden poles, natural coir matting, and optional extras like lighting, furniture, and dance floors.
Do you offer temporary garden structures?
Yes, we hire garden tents for 1-6 months with optional summer installation and autumn dismantling services across the South East.
How long does setup take?
Installation typically requires one day for standard marquees. Complex bespoke designs may need additional time depending on size and specifications.
