– Welcome to BSW Marquees Ltd –

Elegant Marquee Hire in Essex for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events

Family-run marquee specialists since 1974

50+ years’ experience across East Anglia

Fully insured & safety accredited

Flexible hire for any occasion

Our Marquees

Handcrafted Marquees Designed Around Your Requirements

Our traditional and modern marquees provide elegant, versatile settings for weddings, parties, corporate events, and celebrations of all sizes in Essex and the surrounding areas. Handcrafted using techniques passed down through generations, traditional marquees combine heritage craftsmanship with modern safety standards, while clearspan and frame marquees offer open, pole-free interiors that can fit patios, gardens, or buildings. Premium canvas treated for flame retardancy and water repellence, along with a choice of linings, valances, and lighting — from classic ivory and coloured swags to midnight blue “starry night” effects — creates a unique and memorable backdrop.

We also provide accessories, flooring, heating, tables, chairs, bar units, staging, doors, and other practical extras to ensure your marquee is fully furnished and functional. Free on-site visits, basic site plans, guest capacity guidance, and transparent quotations with no hidden fees give peace of mind, while our 24-hour call-out facility ensures your event runs smoothly from start to finish.

Our Marquees

Handcrafted Marquees Designed Around Your Requirements

Our traditional and modern marquees provide elegant, versatile settings for weddings, parties, corporate events, and celebrations of all sizes. Handcrafted using techniques passed down through generations, traditional marquees combine heritage craftsmanship with modern safety standards, while clearspan and frame marquees offer open, pole-free interiors that can fit patios, gardens, or buildings. Premium canvas treated for flame retardancy and water repellence, along with a choice of linings, valances, and lighting — from classic ivory and coloured swags to midnight blue “starry night” effects — creates a unique and memorable backdrop.

We also provide accessories, flooring, heating, tables, chairs, bar units, staging, doors, and other practical extras to ensure your marquee is fully furnished and functional. Free on-site visits, basic site plans, guest capacity guidance, and transparent quotations with no hidden fees give peace of mind, while our 24-hour call-out facility ensures your event runs smoothly from start to finish.

Event Marquees

Elevate Your Events in and around Essex with Traditional and Frame Marquees

Weddings

Timeless Marquees for Memorable Weddings

Hosting your wedding at home offers a personal and memorable experience, and our marquees provide the perfect setting. Traditional marquees impress with spacious, light-filled interiors, while clearspan and framed marquees offer open, versatile layouts with no central poles, ideal for patios, gardens, or hard-standing areas. Handcrafted from premium canvas and fully insured, we provide site visits, transparent quotations, and expert guidance, tailoring layouts, linings, lighting, and accessories to create a stylish, seamless, and unforgettable wedding experience.

Parties

Flexible Marquees for Gatherings and Celebrations

For over 50 years, BSW Marquees have supplied high-quality marquees for parties and events across Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge, and Hertfordshire. From traditional pole marquees to modern clearspan and framed structures, we offer versatile solutions for gardens, patios, homes, and unique spaces. Free-standing frame marquees provide open layouts with no central poles, while all marquees are fully insured and backed by our 24-hour call-out service. With site visits, transparent quotations, and expert guidance, we tailor each marquee, layout, and accessory to create a seamless and memorable event experience.

Garden Marquees

Transforming Gardens into Event Spaces

We design and install handcrafted garden marquees that bring elegance, charm, and practicality to any outdoor space. Perfect for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations, our marquees are tailored to your garden, patio, or private venue, with layouts, linings, lighting, and accessories chosen to create a comfortable and memorable environment. Fully insured and backed by our 24-hour support, we provide expert guidance from planning to installation, ensuring every detail is considered so your garden event is stylish, seamless, and unforgettable.

Furniture

Bespoke Furniture for Every Space

We offer a wide range of furniture solutions designed to enhance any marquee event. From seating and dining arrangements to lounge areas and practical accessories, our options are chosen to combine comfort, style, and functionality. Perfect for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations, our furniture can be arranged to suit your layout, theme, and space requirements. Supported by our team throughout the planning and setup process, we ensure every detail is considered so your marquee event is comfortable, stylish, and seamlessly organized. All tables and dancefloors seen in all our photos are supplied by us.

Why Choose Us

Why We’re Trusted Across Essex & East Anglia

Expert Craftsmanship

Our marquees are handcrafted in-house using traditional techniques, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail for every event.

Flexible Solutions

We design marquees to fit your space, guest numbers, and style, providing layouts and options that adapt to your needs.

Trusted & Insured

Fully insured and safety accredited, we offer peace of mind with every hire and a 24-hour support service throughout your event.

Tailored Experience

From linings and lighting to accessories and site layouts, we provide bespoke guidance to make your event truly memorable.

About Us

Over Four Generations of Family-Run Marquee Expertise

BSW Marquees is a family-run business with over 50 years of experience spanning four generations. We take pride in our reputation as one of East Anglia’s leading marquee companies, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern service standards to create memorable events.

All our marquees are handcrafted in-house at our Braintree workshop using high-quality canvas imported from India. With a dedicated team of experienced staff and a 24-hour support service, we ensure every event is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

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Lynda Wright
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So so pleased with the marquee x so much better than the local pub hall!! A real difficult area but you guys smashed it and put the marquee up and really made the venue spectacular! Thank you so much and highly recommend 😊 xx lynne and les x
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Sarah
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We hired BSW for our wedding reception at the end of June and were impressed throughout - professional, polite, accommodating and on the ball! Due to a change in venue, Andrew did two site visits for us and on both occasions his attention to detail and suggestions for what would work made everything so easy. Communication was excellent and his thoroughness for sorting things like power, lighting and water were a godsend! The crew that set up and took down the marquee were also really friendly and super efficient. The marquee itself was impressive and looked gorgeous. Thank you for helping to make our day so easy and enjoyable!
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Robin Hughes
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Recently hired for a family wedding and simply the best choice we could have made. Highest quality marquee, tables and chairs with lighting that made the whole event magical. Superb service from start to finish.
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Alexander Pelham Burn
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BSW did the marquee for our wedding and provided an excellent and comprehensive service throughout, from site visits, plans and advice through to friendly and speedy erection and dismantling of the marquee afterwards. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
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Louise Cotton
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A pleasure to deal with from start to finish. excellent value for money. Exceptional customer service, great communication throughout. If I could give 10 stars I would thank you! Also the guys who set up marquee are super friendly and polite!!
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Alan Simkins
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A wonderful company. Professional, responsive and honest. Always on hand to answer questions, helpful suggestions in the lead up to our event. The staff erecting marquee could not have been more helpful, professional and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble and would very highly recommend their services.
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Tiffany W
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BSW were great for our wedding in August. Andrew and the team were amazing with communication throughout and very attentive to our needs and wants. The set-up and pack- down team were also amazing despite working in the heatwave! Thank you for making our wedding planning smooth and stress free.
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Ties Bouwmeester
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BSW provided the marquee for our delayed wedding reception in May 2022. Andrew and his team are fantastic and we couldn’t fault the service provided. A complete package was provided with marquee, furniture, lighting and generator - all for a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.
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Laura Glanville
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We hired BSW for our wedding in June 2019. From the initial site visit and quote to the wedding day it was pretty much seamless. All the team were easy to communicate with, we had very quick responses to email queries. Very flexible with respect to last minute changes (for example we changed our minds on what lights we wanted and were not charged for going for the cheaper option). Would highly recommend and use again!

Our Recent Work

A Showcase of Our Handcrafted Marquees and Unforgettable Events

1. Get in Touch

We listen to your needs and provide expert advice on the best marquee and equipment options, always keeping your preferences in mind.

2. Site Visit & Quotation

We carry out a no-obligation site visit to assess your space and requirements, then provide a clear and fair quotation for your consideration.

3. Flexible Planning

Once your order is confirmed, you can make changes at any time. We are available seven days a week to answer questions and provide guidance.

4. Delivery & Support

Marquees are delivered a few days before your event, giving you time to prepare, and our team remains on call for the entire duration of your hire.

Get in Touch to Start Planning Your Perfect Event

You can reach us by phone, email, or through our contact form. We’re happy to provide advice, answer your questions, and guide you through planning your event.

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