Wills Marquees

Name: Wills Marquees
Address: York, GB
Telephone: +441423339915
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

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Lovingly handcrafted beautiful canvas and pole tents. We make magical spaces for wonderful parties.
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Our beautiful canvas and pole tents are lovingly handmade by us in Yorkshire. We make magical spaces for wonderful parties, intimate birthday gatherings and perfect weddings.

02/09/2024

It's the small details that make a Wills such a timeless beauty. We love using traditional oak sliders with guy ropes spliced by hand, by us to secure our marquees. We think that this is the perfect combo of form and function 👌

28/08/2024

Robbie & Lizzie's guests really brought their A-game to their wedding celebrations, putting in MAXIMUM effort 💯

The secret singers got the party started during the wedding breakfast dressed as the brilliant Nomad Catering by James Brown waiters and the fun continued into the wee hours for all the guests who'd travelled far and wide to celebrate and make new memories with R & L 🤍

Enjoy these fab images captured by Barnaby Aldrick Wedding Photography and wedding co-ordination by Sian Chaplin Events

The Harrogate Wedding Lounge
Walter + Blossom

28/07/2024

Welcome to Paul & Ola's wonderful wedding 🌸

This year has seen one of our biggest wedding receptions to date, but also some beautiful, intimate celebrations of love. Paul & Ola's wedding was held at home with their nearest and dearest, blessed with glorious weather and the most outstanding North Yorkshire views.

Relaxed vibes were the order of the day with an outdoor ceremony, live music, delicious food followed by ice cream, s'mores around the firepit and fireworks to finish off a wonderful day.

The day was captured by the talented M and G Wedding Photography and brought to life by this wonderful crew 👇

Yorkshire Party Company - Events
Leafy Couture Flowers
LnD Events
Optimum Fireworks
A & A Video
Ice Cream Tuk
Northern String Quartet

01/07/2024

Pure joy! That just married feeling for Paulina & Santiago earlier this year in La Paz, Bolivia.

Their wedding reception was held at the grooms family home where we had the pleasure of visiting in 2022 for another family wedding in a Wills. What a wonderful experience that was! This is the third family wedding in a Wills and we love that connection 🤍

Congratulations P & S 🥂

08/06/2024

Talking tables in this new blog post. Rounds, trestles, rustics, ovals, you name it, all the nitty gritty details that, lets face it, are a bit dull, but hopefully useful!

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https://wills-marquees.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-your-dining-tables-for-a-marquee-wedding/

Gorgeous image by Aaron Cheeseman Weddings

04/06/2024

Wonderful pink and white florals 🩷🤍 by the very talented Amie Bone Flowers featuring a giant chandelier teamed with beautiful low vases and masses of taper candles on their dining tables. A beautiful wedding at home in a Wills marquee supplied by Sail & Peg and captured by Katie Julia

Credits:
👨🏻‍🦱📋 Matthew Oliver Weddings
📸 Katie Julia Photography
🌸 Amie Bone Flowers
⛺️ Sail & Peg
💡 Dreamwave Group
🥤 The Rum Runner
🍽Duchess Butler & Maisonmargaux
🎀 Just 4 Linen
🎙 Fortunebandlive
✉️ Emilyandjo
👗 Joyce Young Collections | Mary.marshall89
💄 A Bridal Edit
💇🏻‍♀️ hair_baytrees mrs_ejm
🎊 Draping Bliss
🪑 Furniture Hire UK
🪕 Mariachi Loco UK
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30/05/2024

Front ... side ... end ... overhead? Which is our best side?🪞

How you would like your guests to first see and approach the marquee is often dictated by the site, but when the decision is entirely up to you, which would you choose?

The impact of seeing the front of the marquee in it's entirety is always a fantastic option, a real wow factor, but we do also like the aesthetic of a oblique angle too (45° is ideal). This often the best positioning of the marquee to give you a south, south westerly aspect (giving you the sun at the front), present a view from the marquee out and to hide the facilities at the rear 😎

Let us know which you prefer below 👇 we'd love to know!

21/05/2024

There's nothing more magical than the power of lighting to transform a space ✨

Creating a warm glow from fairy lights, festoon bulbs or even projected patterns makes for the ultimate chilled out nighttime haven ... or party space, depending on the vibe!

Here's a couple of gorgeous images from N & I's wedding showing a festoon walkway zig zagged from the house into the adjoining paddock with our flying lights following the swoop of the canopy of the marquee taken by Sara Lincoln Photography

We just love watching the sun set and the lights taking centre stage for the evening ahead

07/05/2024

30/04/2024

For maximum impact for your grand entrance we love the addition of a portico. Ours are modular so you can have a single portico just like pictured here or multiple, to create a longer covered entranceway.

Wherever and however many you choose for your marquee, they look fabulous decorated with flowers (for the daytime) and lights (for the evening).

Their design means they can also be used as a free standing canopy ideal as a chuppah or mandap or an outdoor ceremony canopy.

📷 The Springles
🏳️ Peacock And Bow

23/04/2024

We find this so relaxing to look at … hope you do too?

Is it the soft peachy colours, the light or the perfect tree shadows that makes it so easy on the eye?

A wonderful free form floral installation by is the centrepiece from E & J’s wedding day from April 2023 with

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05/04/2024

The first glimpse of the fully dressed marquee is a magical moment ✨

Here are R & H enjoying a private moment before they welcomed their guests into their venue completely created just for them!

Georgina Harrison Photography

02/04/2024

The guests had fun snaking through the marque and outside spill out area, in an epic conga line at Will & Aime's wedding last summer. Great way to get all your guests moving ... doo, doo, doo

Sugarbird Photography - Wedding & Portrait Photographer

25/03/2024

Blue skies smiling at me, nothing but blue skies do I see - sang Ella Fitzgerald and boy are we ready for some blue skies! Warmer days and beautiful light are heading our way ☀️🙏

Isn't it just the best back drop for a nature inspired outdoor wedding? We love the contrast of colour against the canvas of the marquee, it really makes every colour pop 💥

Melissa Beattie Photography

27/02/2024

Welcome to Meet the makers days! Join us at our HQ and get a behind the scenes look at our marquee making process and uncover the magic that sets a Wills apart.

🏳 Enjoy guided tours and live demonstrations, led by our skilled artisans, showcasing the traditional craft of marquee making
🏳 Explore the finest materials and craftsmanship that defines every Wills
🏳 Watch as your dream marquee layout comes to life in 3D
🏳 Ask us all of your burning questions about marquees and events

Sat 23 March 2024 at 10am-3pm
Sat 20 April 2024 at 10am-3pm
Sat 18 May 2024 at 10am- 3pm

Book no at 👉 https://bit.ly/3TelrPR

We look forward to seeing you at Wills HQ!

25/02/2024

Chilled out evening vibes from Becky & Matt's wedding back in September last year. Not all of the wedding was as serene as these pictures ... but that's for another post! For now, just enjoy the glow 🔥

Freya Raby Photography
The Hog and Apple Food Company
Under the Covers
Everflower Floral
Leafy Couture East Yorkshire
Baluga Wedding Capture
Canter Events

21/02/2024

06/02/2024

Your own personal marquee superheroes! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Our squad of marquee gurus can be there with you on the day, working with your entire event crew to make sure everything runs like clockwork. From rolling up the walls to carrying the cake, our 'Will Do' service is like a sprinkle of magic on your day! ✨

18/01/2024

Come on in ...

Welcome your guests with a Portico ✨

A canvas and pole portico can make a defined central entranceway for your guests or for bigger parties, 2 spaced equally apart also look super smart.

Decorated by flowers during the day and lit up at night, fabulous!

These beauties can be fully enclosed with walls if necessary and also make superb stand alone coverings for bars, catering or ceremonies.

https://bit.ly/3vGc3uU

10/01/2024

New addition to our floral decor range 💫💫
Our double flower rings look amazing stacked one above the other for maximum floral loveliness don’t you agree?! You can even use them the other way around to give a floral chandelier effect 🤩

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York

Telephone

+441423339915

Website

http://www.wills-marquees.co.uk/

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We are unapologetic in our love of parties, it doesn’t have to be a wedding to celebrate does it?! Here we are Grantley Hall for an end of summer season party 🎉 SP Wedding Films #partytime #marqueeparty #summerparty #eventplanning #eventplanner #partyplanner #itsawills

Expertly crafted using real canvas manufactured by British Millerain (the fabric behind Belstaff & Barbour) every Wills marquee is finished to perfection and proudly signed with the Wills knot. We make them right here in Yorkshire, but are very proud to say they are available throughout the UK via our family of certified providers 🏳️ Check out the nearest one to you below or visit our local providers page https://bit.ly/3auMIY7 Elegant Pitches Original Marquees Green Farm Marquees Peacock And Bow The Canvas Tent Company Covered by Canvas Sail & Peg

"Choosing a Wills Marquee for our wedding is a decision we will never regret. Not only are their marquees beautiful, the entire Wills team are a joy to work with. We lost count of how many of our suppliers told us “great decision. They are the best” when we told them we chose Wills. And our guests haven’t stopped commenting since either. Opting for a marquee wedding can feel overwhelming at times as all of the decision making sits with you. Our advice to any couple would be to prioritise working with people you can trust, are flexible and that you get on with. We would recommend Wills to anyone because of the level of reassurance they provided guiding us through the process. Thank you Will, Chris, Lyndsey and the whole team for making our weekend so special. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Eve & Stephen, Capheaton Hall, August 2023 https://bit.ly/3CzgFCn

We're delighted to be at Grantley Hall during the last week of September for Summer's last hurrah! If you are thinking of an outdoor wedding and would like to see a Wills up close to see what makes our marquees so special, drop us a message for a personal appointment to view. By appointment only please 🙏 https://bit.ly/3rfIhX7

"Absolutely beautiful marquees and the best customer service. We had two marquees for our wedding, both of which looked stunning. In the planning phase we were being very indecisive about how to position the two marquees - Wills took the time to run through this with us and show us a number of 3D mock ups of our different design ideas prior to the event. Lovely team setting up and taking down, and both marquees withstood nearly gale force winds on the day of the wedding up on the Yorkshire dales. Highly recommend" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hannah & Connor, Little Seeds, July 2023 https://bit.ly/3CzgFCn

"Wills Marquees did our wedding and to say they were exceptional would be an understatement! They were a total dream to work with and helped us along the way with everything from marquee selection and layouts all the way through to execution. The whole team were extremely professional and nothing was too much bother for them. The onsite team were absolutely flawless and a total delight to work with. We had so many compliments on our wedding day about the marquee. The quality, cleanliness and attention to detail was first class and I can't wait to hire them again! World Class! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Daniel & Anna, Harrogate, June 2023 https://bit.ly/3CzgFCn

Chris & Anna @Jervaulx Abbey Weddings feeling all the summer vibes walking to their marquee to celebrate with friends and family led by the most epic brass band in New York Brass Band

🤍 Summer weddings 🤍 Magical moments when the weather is perfect for outdoor speeches and soaking up the summer sunshine Hermione McCosh Wedding Photography

"Utterly superb. Will’s came highly recommended, and you best believe their reputation! The marquees are stunning, they brought a luxury vibe to our wedding. The entire team were both super professional and accommodating, you end up with a certain peace of mind with Will’s Marquees and it is priceless. Particularly among all the moving parts of wedding! I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. We talked to a few suppliers when booking, Will’s stood out then, and now after the wedding they stand out again. I cannot recommend them highly enough." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Michael & Annie, Newburgh Priory, June 2023 https://bit.ly/3CzgFCn

"The most stunning marquee - they really are above and beyond in terms of style, luxury & the ease of having everything in one place. Plus, the team were so lovely and made everything effortless. Thank you so much" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Matt & Emma, May 2023 https://bit.ly/3CzgFCn

"We had a fantastic experience with Wills who supplied our wedding in August. We had a particularly challenging site, and Chris ensured that they found work arounds for any challenge, even building a bespoke corridor through to the catering tent. They were super flexible with any changes right up until the day of the wedding, always communicative and the marquee looked absolutely stunning on the day. Thank you to the whole team at Wills!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ George & Sarah, August 2022 https://bit.ly/3a1SYpG

What makes a Wills different? Come and see for yourself this weekend! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wills-open-weekend-tickets-592262341607 Everything we make is made with love and our small team of craftsmen and women are meticulous about every piece of wood, rope and stitch. For us, it’s all about the tiny details, which add up to set us apart. We’ve developed clear “Infinity” walls which allow uninterrupted views and give the whole canopy the appearance of floating above the ground. At night every Wills takes on a magical lantern glow as light radiates outwards. During the day, all the walls can be rolled up and stored neatly under the valance creating a free flowing inside-outside space. As night falls, they can be released to keep you and all your guests cosy and the party going. Come and see the Wills difference for yourself this weekend - book your FREE ticket now! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wills-open-weekend-tickets-592262341607 #weddingopenday #yorkshirewedding #yorkshireweddingsuppliers #yorkshireweddingvenue #marqueewedding #marqueehireyorkshire #sailclothmarquee #canvasmarquee #luxurywedding

Wills Marquees were a pleasure to work with and we could not recommend them highly enough. They provided the marquee for our wedding reception and we couldn't have been happier with the service they provided. From the start they were polite and friendly, happy to answer any questions we had, helping ensure they were providing exactly what we needed. They invited us to visit their HQ, which was a lovely opportunity to see the quality of the marquee materials in real life. The team were very welcoming and it was great to meet them face to face. Using their 3D model software we were able to pick the perfect marquee size for our number of guests. We even had a last minute change of date, which they were extremely helpful and accommodating with. On the day, the marquee itself was absolutely incredible and it was clear to see the difference that a high quality marquee made to the feel of the reception. Overall, we had a really great experience with Wills and would recommend them to anyone hiring a marquee for an event! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Andrew & Leah, Newburgh Priory, April 2023 https://bit.ly/3CzgFCn #outdoorweddings #outdoorweddingvenue #outdoorweddingceremony #itsawills #outdoorweddingreception #outdoorweddinginspiration

Planes, trains and automobiles ... well almost! Have fun with your choice of wedding transport 🚁🛶🛺🚂🚌

What makes a Wills different? Everything we make is made with love and our small team of craftsmen and women are meticulous about every piece of wood, rope and stitch. For us, it’s all about the tiny details, which add up to set us apart. We’ve developed clear “Infinity” walls which allow uninterrupted views and give the whole canopy the appearance of floating above the ground. At night every Wills takes on a magical lantern glow as light radiates outwards. During the day, all the walls can be rolled up and stored neatly under the valance creating a free flowing inside-outside space. As night falls, they can be released to keep you and all your guests cosy and the party going.

What makes a Wills different? Everything we make is made with love and our small team of craftsmen and women are meticulous about every piece of wood, rope and stitch. For us, it’s all about the tiny details, which add up and set us apart. One of the differences is the use of traditional, solid brass eyelets and lacing cord. Walls are joined together seamlessly using the age-old dutch lacing method so the join itself is a beautiful thing to look at. Have a look at a Wills in action https://youtu.be/xHBRh9H5olo

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Our Story

The first Wills Marquee was bought for founders, Chris & Lynsey’s own wedding and we’ve been hiring out tents for weddings and parties ever since.

In 2015 we began to make marquees for ourselves using techniques passed down to us by boat builders, seamstresses, carpenters and engineers. Although we are constantly developing techniques and making product improvements, essentially every tent has a timeless quality that comes from a long heritage of bespoke tent making by hand.

All Wills Marquees share the same design principles and palette of materials. Cotton canvas, the original sailcloth, is the perfect material for light, airy interiors whilst swooping roof lines create beautifully elegant silhouettes and wooden detailing throughout helps to convey a sense of timeless luxury. Every marquee features clear walls which, on hot days can be rolled up or folded back to let in even more of the outside.

A Wills Marquee is the ultimate outdoor party space in which to celebrate life’s milestones.