Wedding and event marquee hire with setup

Couples, wedding planners, councils, festival organisers, corporate event teams and venues.

Quoted price per event based on size and extras such as flooring, lining, lighting and staff time, often with a deposit upfront.

• Safe lifting and teamwork
• Quoting and event planning
• Driving a loaded vehicle or trailer
• Customer service under pressure

• Public liability insurance, equipment cover and workers compensation once you hire
• Check council rules for large temporary structures at events, as some need approval or engineer sign-off
• Wind loading and anchoring, especially on surfaces where you cannot use stakes
• Check your state's heavy vehicle or trailer licence rules for what you plan to drive
• Seasonal demand, so plan your cash flow for quiet months
• Storage space and gear maintenance, including drying tents after wet events

Startup costs are typically around $80,000 to $250,000, depending on the size of your marquee stock, flooring, lining, lighting, furniture and vehicle. These are estimates, so get quotes for the equipment you plan to buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your stock, bookings and pricing. Demand is seasonal, so plan your cash flow for quiet months. The estimate assumes about 30 hours a week or more.

Check council rules for large temporary structures, as some need approval or engineer sign-off. Check your state's heavy vehicle or trailer licence rules, plus wind loading and anchoring, public liability, equipment cover and workers compensation once you hire.