Marquees made for main character momentsMarquee Weddings
Iconic marquee weddings in Christchurch and beyond - we’re your design-led calm in the chaos.
We’re here to simplify the process and cut through the noise. Just one cohesive, seamless vision brought to life with clarity, calm, and killer taste.
What makes us stand outYour day deserves a space as unforgettable as the moment itself.
Our premium marquees open up to Aotearoa’s beauty—framing the views, holding the emotion, and setting the tone for celebration. Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a guestlist that rivals your group chat, we’ll design a space that feels like you - elevated, seamless, and completely yours.
We don’t just put up a marquee - we build the entire vibe. From layout to lighting, lounge zones to loo logistics, we take the mental load (and the group chats) off your plate. Because you’ve got better things to do—like tasting cake.
Custom floorplans for your specific furniture hire? We’re all over it. And yes, we plan for both sunshine and surprise rain (because we live in New Zealand, not denial).
10% off all furniture hire. That’s your budget doing a little happy dance.
VIP access to our client portal - loaded with goodies.
Think planning tools, timelines, insider tips that actually make sense (and make you feel like you’ve got this - because you do).
Over a decade of weddings under our belt (the chic, woven kind). We’ve styled every kind of celebration you can dream up. Our reputation? Seamless events, flawless details, and a team that genuinely gives a damn.
Full-service, no-stress logistics. No more calling five different vendors and praying someone answers.
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Marquee sizes and pricing
Sample floorplans
Moodboards
Guide to additions, FAQ and more
A wee taster of the level of service and guidance you can expect when working with us
What size marquee do we need?Planning a marquee wedding can feel like a puzzle - but it doesn’t have to.
Take our 10 second quiz and we’ll give you a clear recommendation based on your guest list, layout, and vibe. No spreadsheets. No stress. The right fit, fast.
Marquee Install
Moved into our first warehouse, offices and showroom space on Cranford St, Papanui.
Celebrate
Expanded into premium furniture hire and imported our first container.
Planning Meeting
Hired our first permanent employee and our first company vehicle - a modest van (which we still have + looking well used)
OUR PROCESS
It all begun in a spare room in Sydenham.
Starting with only a few pieces and some big ideas.
Over the past decade, we’ve listened, learned, and grown alongside our clients—expanding from small hire into premium furniture, marquees and beyond. It’s been a transformative journey shaped by intuition, grit, and a deep belief that events should feel as good as they look.
Consultation
Oh Buttercup Events started, focusing on small hire for weddings and events - all from a spare bedroom.
Booking
Rebranded to The Little Hire Company and started importing small hire products from overseas.
our process
01.
How We Bring It All Together
Consultation
This is our grounding point.
We chat through your vision, must-haves, worries + wishlist. You bring the vibe—we bring the roadmap. From logistics to Pinterest dreams, this is where the clarity starts.
Consults are at our premises, via phone or Zoom.
02.
Booking
After our chat, we’ll send you a tailored proposal that reflects everything we discussed.
Once it feels aligned, a 30% non-refundable booking fee locks in your date and secures our services.
Simple, clear, commitment made.
03.
Planning Meeting
For our styling or coordination clients, this is the deep dive.
A final planning meeting where we fine-tune the details, timelines, layouts + guest flow.
We review everything so nothing gets missed—and you walk away feeling calm, confident, and excited.
04.
Celebrate
This is where you exhale. We’re on-site and in control—managing the details so you can be in the moment. From timing tweaks to fluffing florals, we’re behind the scenes while you soak up every second.
You’ve done the dreaming - now you get to live it.
intentional designVIEW OUR PORTFOLIO
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Nikita + Rich
Bangor Farm
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![A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception inside a tent with string lights. The bride is smiling with her eyes closed, wearing a strapless wedding dress with floral details, while the groom, behind her, is holding her hand.]()
Grace + Brendan
Marquee, Private Property
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![Bride and groom dance in a wedding reception under a clear tent decorated with string lights, with guests and a live band in the background.]()
Kelly + Andrew
Marquee, Ashburton
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![Decorated event tent with long tables set for a formal celebration, adorned with floral centerpieces, string lights, and a neon sign reading 'Stay just co Readi' in the background.]()
Sarah + Trent
Marquee, Wainui
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Millie + Paul
The Great Hall
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![Wedding reception setup inside a clear tent with decorated tables and a large floral arrangement hanging from the ceiling.]()
Mel + Murray
Marquee, Tai Tapu Hotel
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Maxine + Addison
Milton Street Substation
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![Three women dressed in rust-colored dresses holding large, lush bouquets of white roses, greenery, and dried flowers outdoors.]()
Tegan + Steven
Bangor Farm
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![Interior of a large tent decorated with string lights and a floral arrangement at the center ceiling, hosting a formal gathering with people seated at long tables and standing, with a music setup including speakers and cameras.]()
Fallon + Tom
Marquee, French Farm
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![A couple dressed in formal attire sharing an intimate moment with foreheads touching in front of a red brick wall with a neon sign that reads 'Til Death' and decorative disco balls and flowers around them.]()
Olivia + Ben
Milton Street Substation
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![Elegant floral centerpiece with white hydrangeas and pampas grass on a white table, surrounded by candles, at a decorated event venue.]()
Courtney + Sam
Marquee, Living Springs
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Angela + John
Bangor Farm
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![A wedding seating chart on a large white board and a smaller black board leaning against it. The black board has the initials OL and the names Olivia and Logan, along with the wedding date, Saturday, Nineteenth February, Two Thousand and Twenty Two. The white board lists guest names alphabetically with table assignments, surrounded by green plants.]()
Olivia and Logan
Milton Street Substation
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![A wedding table with a centerpiece of pink, white, and peach flowers, pink taper candles, and a peach place card with the word "One" on a white tablecloth.]()
Natasha + Sam
Ohinetahi Gardens + The Welder
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Jamie + Callum
Bangor Farm
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![A bride and groom share a moment in a golden, mountainous field with dry grass during sunset. The bride wears a white gown with lace details, and the groom wears a dark suit. They are close together, touching foreheads, with the groom kissing the bride's forehead.]()
Jenny + Ben
The Tannery
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![A wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride and groom kissing in front of a floral arch, with guests seated and a mountain landscape in the background.]()
Elora + Ben
Amuri Estate, Hamner Springs
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![White floral arrangements on glass stands and the floor, decorated with green foliage, in an indoor event space with brick walls and string lights.]()
Danni + Brad
Milton Street Substation
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Celine + Jason
Cossars Vineyard
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![Decorated event space with a long wooden table adorned with pink and red flowers in glass vases, pink candles, and string lights in a rustic, brick-walled venue.]()
Leigh + James
Milton Street Substation
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![Living room with black sofas, a wireframe coffee table with a small flower arrangement, and a large open door leading to a backyard with bushes and outdoor furniture.]()
Kate + Jordan
Pemberton Gardens
KIND WORDS
but don’t take our word for it…-
![A bride and groom close together, facing each other, with sunlight creating a glow around them during their wedding.]()
“Hands down the best vendor we used for our wedding. Fallon and her team made the whole process so easy and virtually stress free. We had a vision in our head and that was totally brought to life on the day. The communication was great and nothing was a problem! We wouldn’t change one part of our styling, we were so happy with all aspects of it. Fallon made some stylistic suggestions which just tied everything together so beautifully. Would recommend The Little Hire Company to anyone who asked!”
Christie and James
Waipuna Estate
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![A couple standing together outdoors in a golden field during sunset, the woman in a white lace dress holding a bouquet, and the man in a white shirt with sleeves rolled up and dark vest.]()
“From the moment we met Fallon, we knew we couldn’t be in better hands and I love the way she made John also feel included and invited him to put his ideas forward and get involved too - and he definitely had some ideas! Working with LHC was a breeze, from the consultations, to emails and all correspondence, nothing was a problem. I’m not very good at putting things together, so I told Fallon to just go for it based on the few ideas we’d had and she didn’t hold back. We loved every single thing and couldn’t have been happier. I was made to feel like I was the only client she’d ever had…not the hundredth that month and that added to how special the day was. The attention to detail and knowing exactly what we wanted was perfect.”
Angela and John
Bangor Farm
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“I literally cannot say enough good things about LHC, the team is so incredibly skilled at what they do. Working with them was an absolute dream, we gave Fallon and the team complete creative control over our day because we knew from the first meeting that we were in good hands and these guys are experts in their fields. They created the most magical day for us, we still have people commenting on our wedding styling and telling us it was the best wedding ever. I am so glad we trusted LHC and I wish we could do this day over and over again.”
Olivia and Logan
Milton Street Substation
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![A couple on their wedding day standing in a field, holding hands and smiling at each other.]()
"From the moment I walked in the door of The Little Hire Co and spoke to Fallon, I knew she was the gal for me! Fallon was on the same page as me through the entire planning process which made things so easy and I knew her work would be second to none for our big day. Our wedding was perfection! Every detail was exactly as we had planned. Fallon, Tom and the team were absolute superstars at setting up and they even went to the extra effort to move furniture part way through, as the areas were changing. They did this with such professionalism that no one even noticed them doing it! We couldn’t rate this company high enough. Thank you for making our wedding day absolutely beautiful x"
Kelly and Andy
Marquee Wedding, Ashburton
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![A bride and groom on their wedding day, standing close together and looking at each other, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers.]()
“My wife and I would absolutely recommend Little Hire Company to anyone planning their wedding! They took all the hassle out of planning our decor, furniture hire, florals and signage. From our very first meeting we felt at ease and Fallon listened to our ideas, and were able to design us a styling package that covered our needs and didn’t include anything we didn’t. LHC didn’t flinch at the request and had the ceremony set up picture perfect ready to go and later flipped it while we had cocktail hour downstairs. Our guests were so surprised! Having LHC take care of so many aspects of the day really made the entire process stress free. Nothing phases Fallon and co (not even us calling the day before to say we’d forgotten to arrange somewhere to put the wedding cake).”
Rachael and George
Milton Street Substation
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“We used Fallon and her amazing team last November for our wedding at The Tai Tapu Hotel. My first meeting with her was so easy and exciting. I told her what we liked and said you create the rest as we trust you. She absolutely brought our dream wedding to reality for us. We were so blown away by how detailed everything was. Using Fallon was like having our own personal wedding planner, we felt like we didn't have to do anything. Definitely what you want as weddings can be stressful. We can't recommend them enough. THANK YOU team for all you did! You are truly the BEST in the business“
Mel and Murray
Marquee Wedding at Tai Tapu Hotel
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“We were absolutely thrilled with everything! It all came together perfectly, and looked absolutely fantastic. We received so many comments about how our wedding just felt so "us" and that is exactly what we wanted! From the sequin wall down to the absolutely stunning florals, it all just came together exactly how we envisioned it! You guys made the whole process so easy from start to finish, which made things so stress free for us (especially when organising a wedding from afar), we truly couldn't be more grateful. A dream come true!”
Leah and James
Milton Street Substation, Christchurch
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“Everything was seamless and stress-free; I did not even think once on the morning of the wedding about the styling. I know how much hard work would have gone into all of the preparations and it absolutely blew me, James and our guests away. And the arch! Wow, just wow! As we were driving down the driveway I looked to my right and the arch was the first thing I saw, and my jaw dropped. It made me feel instantly nervous because it was the perfect arch that I had dreamed of and as soon as I saw it, I knew it was all about to happen! Everything was lush and so dreamy. Thank you for the time spent helping us with our dreams and ideas. You and your team absolutely nailed it.”
Leah and James
Pemberton Gardens
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![A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors near a red and cream trolley. The bride holds a bouquet of colorful flowers.]()
“Fallon and her team at The Little Hire Company are the experts when it comes to styling! We had them style our wedding at The Great Hall from top to toe and would 100% recommend them to anyone getting married or hosting an event. Having a styling consultation is well worth the money and will put together a cohesive look and advise where to best prioritise your budget. Thank you again for bringing the plan to life, it was truly magical.”
Millie and Paul
The Great Hall
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![Man in tuxedo pouring a drink into a tower of glasses while a woman in a wedding dress is surprised and covering her face at a celebration.]()
“Fallon and her team are absolutely amazing! From the first initial email, we knew we had made the right decision to work with Little Hire. They absolutely nailed the styling for our wedding, we couldn’t have been happier. Every single detail was taken care of and thought through thoroughly! We would 100% choose Fallon and her team again!”
Sinead and Chris
Milton Street Substation
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“I can not thank The Little Hire Company enough for making our special day incredible. Our set up, florals and everything in between was exceptional. Wish we could do it all again! Fallon, Helen and the team made it so easy for us to organise everything from Sydney for our Christchurch wedding. Would not change a thing and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to hire a few things or their whole wedding set up!”
Renee and Johnny
Christchurch Golf Club
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“We’re sitting here a year on from our wedding and looking at all the wonderful memories that we have. I still can’t stop and marvel at the most amazing job you did at styling our wedding. Not only did you somehow understand my (poorly described) vision, but you absolutely exceeded all my expectations and nailed it! You truly were the epitome of going above and beyond in all ways, and smoothed over some difficulties before the wedding and took so much stress off me. I have sung your praises to everyone I have met who is either planning a wedding or event and needs some of your talent to create the perfect day. Thank you for everything that you did, you work so hard and I really want you to know what an incredible job you and team do.“
Annalise and Joe
Harpers Homestead
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“Just wanted to say thank you to you and the team for all your hard work at our wedding. We had an incredible day. The setup was amazing! and our florals were stunning!”
Maxine and Addison
Milton Street Substation
When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a vendor. You’re getting a visionary team who knows how to blend big-picture design with logistical clarity—and make the whole thing feel effortless.
Questions? We’ve got the answers…-
In New Zealand, most couples planning a marquee wedding budget from around $50,000 - $80,000.
We recommend budgeting for $15,000 for marquee hire + installation, basic lighting package, furniture and dancefloor for 80-100 guests.
Final cost depends on your marquee style, size, location, and any added extras like power, toilets or heating.
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We’ll guide you through the ideal size based on your guest numbers, layout (seated dinner, cocktail-style, dancefloor, lounge areas etc.), and any extras like a bar or dancefloor.
You don’t need to guess - we create a custom floorplan for every wedding, so everything flows beautifully and feels just right (not squishy or sparse).
Think of us as your space stylists. We’ll make sure every square metre works for you.
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No - this is a complete myth.
While it may seem like a blank canvas is the budget-friendly option, marquee weddings involve everything a venue includes (and more)—marquee hire, power, toilets, lighting, furniture, flooring, and a professional team. It’s about building your own venue from the ground up, beautifully.
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Absolutely. Our styling, hire, and coordination packages are designed to work together - so instead of juggling 5+ suppliers, you can hand over the reins.
We’ll handle the layout, logistics, timeline, and set-up (with a clipboard and calm energy) while you stay present in the moment.
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Ideally, 10–18 months out - especially for peak wedding season (Nov–Mar) when marquee dates book up fast. If your date is flexible or off-season, we may be able to accommodate with a shorter lead time.
That said, sooner is always better. Booking early gives you the best selection, plenty of time for creative planning, and peace of mind knowing the big stuff is locked in.
Not sure where to start? Reach out- we’ll walk you through the timeline and what’s realistic for your event.
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Send an enquiry with your date, location and guest numbers
Jump on a discovery call or consult to chat marquee options and event needs
Receive a tailored proposal with styling, hire and logistics all covered
Lock it in and relax - we’ll bring the vision (and the marquee) to life
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We sure do! While we’re proudly Christchurch-based, we regularly style and install marquee weddings across Canterbury and beyond including Waipara, Akaroa, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, and the odd wild hilltop or lakeside paddock.
We’ll chat through logistics, access, and travel as part of your proposal - so there are no surprises, just stunning views and a well-prepped team ready to bring your vision to life
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Yes, in many cases it can! Our Nomad stretch tents are especially well-suited for sloped or uneven terrain - they’re flexible, anchored into the ground, and work beautifully with natural landscapes.
For clear marquees, we’ll assess the site to determine what's possible.
Not sure if your site will work? Just send us a few photos - or we can organise a site visit. We’ll help you choose the right marquee for the space, so everything feels safe, stylish, and seamless.
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Once on-site, our team will be there for approx 4-8 hours depending on the size and complexity of the site. There will be 4-5 team members on-site for this duration.
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Location: Remote or tricky sites (like farms or hillsides) can require extra logistics, transport, or permissions.
Marquee style & size: Clear marquees have a luxe look and a higher price point than stretch tents, and larger guest numbers naturally increase the size needed.
Setup, styling & coordination: Investing in full-service support adds ease and ensures everything looks and feels cohesive from the start.
What additional costs should we plan for?
Council consent (required for structures over 100 m² - we can do this for you)
Power supply or generator hire
Catering tent, service bars and lounge furniture
Toilets, heating and additional lighting
On-the-day coordination or pack-down labour
We’ll guide you through what you’ll need, so nothing gets missed and everything runs smoothly.
Special thanks to Sarah Clements Photography and George and Jane for the imagery shown on these pages.
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Meet your team
Ciara Doncaster
Ciara is your go-to from the very first consultation—your stylist, coordinator, and calm in the chaos. With an exceptional eye for design and an analytical mind to match, she brings both beauty and order to every celebration. A true detail devotee (no crooked place card escapes her), she ensures every plan runs like clockwork.
Couples love her for her warmth, wit, and the way she somehow always appears with a perfectly timed glass of champagne in hand.
Fallon Broadley
Founder, design obsessive. As Lead Stylist, and with 15+ years in the industry she’s equal parts trend researcher, designer, and problem-solver - turning big Pinterest dreams into cohesive, guest-ready reality.
Couples love her honesty, calm confidence, and uncanny ability to solve problems before they even arise. She’s known for delivering realistic expectations (with a side of design flair) and caring deeply about the full picture—not just how things look, but how they feel.
Behind the scenes, we’re supported by an incredible wider team who make the magic happen—florists, delivery drivers, stylists, and setup pros. They’re the ones up ladders, loading trucks, perfecting florals, and ensuring everything arrives on time, in place, and looking flawless. 
