Garden Party Planning Guide: Ideas, Marquees & Tips for 2026
The short version: A successful garden party in 2026 comes down to five things: enough shade and shelter for the weather, enough seating for the guest list, a bar arrangement that does not require the host to spend the afternoon pouring drinks, food that works outdoors, and a plan for what happens if it rains. […]
Mobile Bar Hire: A Complete Guide for Weddings & Events
The short version: A mobile bar hire gives you a fully equipped bar unit at your event, with or without staff, for a fixed hire period. You can supply your own alcohol and serve at trade prices, or opt for a fully staffed bar with drinks packages included. Rustic wood, LED, and contemporary steel bar […]
Marquee Hire Manchester: Events Across Greater Manchester
The short version: Aries Leisure provides marquee hire across Greater Manchester, covering Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bolton, Wigan, Oldham, and the surrounding areas from their North West base. The team supplies the full range of marquee types: wedding marquees, corporate event structures, private party marquees, and temporary industrial structures. Delivery and collection is included in the […]
Marquee Wedding vs Hotel Wedding: An Honest Comparison
The short version: A marquee wedding in the North West typically costs 20 to 40% less per head than a comparable hotel wedding, once you account for venue hire fees, minimum food and drink spends, and service charges. The trade-off is that you coordinate your own caterer, bar, and toilets. For most couples with a […]
Table and Chair Hire: Sizes, Styles & How Many You Need
The short version: For a seated dinner, allow 0.5 to 0.6 square metres per person for table space. A 6-foot trestle table seats 6 to 8, a 5-foot round table seats 8 to 10, and a 4-foot round table seats 6 comfortably. Chair styles range from folding and banqueting to chiavari and ghost. Hire comes […]
Wedding Marquee Hire Liverpool: Planning Your Perfect Day
The short version: A wedding marquee in Liverpool gives you exclusive use of your space, control over your food and drink costs, and the freedom to start and finish at your own time. Aries Leisure has supplied wedding marquees across Liverpool and Merseyside for over 35 years, including at their own Riversdale Police Club waterfront […]
Glass Hire for Events: Wine Glasses, Flutes & More
The short version: Glass hire for events covers wine glasses, champagne flutes, beer glasses, cocktail glasses, highballs, and more, supplied as a package with delivery and collection included. The standard rule is to allow 2 to 3 glasses per person over a three to four hour event, with an extra 20% buffer. Hired glassware is […]
How Much Does Marquee Hire Cost? UK Price Guide 2026
The short version: Marquee hire in the UK for 2026 ranges from around £500 for a small garden setup to £8,000 or more for a full wedding package with furniture, bar, lighting, and dance floor. The price depends on marquee size, duration of hire, which add-ons you include, and your location. This guide breaks down […]
Marquee Hire Liverpool: Your Complete 2026 Guide
The short version: Aries Leisure has been providing marquee hire across Liverpool and Merseyside for over 35 years. A full setup for a Liverpool event typically includes the marquee frame, lined interior, flooring, lighting, and delivery and collection. Sizes run from 3m x 6m for small garden parties to 12m x 30m for weddings with […]
Family Fun Day Marquee at Saputo Dairy Uk Knowsley
Family Fun Day Marquee at Saputo Dairy Uk Knowsley Family Fun Day Marquee at Saputo Dairy Uk Knowsley. Aries Marquees were happy to work alongside Saputo Dairy Uk in Knowsley for their first Family Fun Day event at their Moorgate Road site in Knowsley, Liverpool. Aries Marquees provided marquee hire & furniture hire for their […]