Marquees & Furniture

at Lake Hawea View

Celebrating your wedding day with your family & friends in an intimate setting surrounded by Lake Hawea and its surrounding mountains, sounds pretty amazing. But where to start with your wedding? Pending on your amount of guests we recommend putting up a marquee or tipi in the outdoor area to keep the outdoors a part of your wedding. Any marquee or tipi can create a different style and the table setting can be the finishing touch of the atmosphere that you would like to create. We have highlighted the best marquees and tipis in the area of Wanaka and suggest how to style your wedding using different types of furniture in your marquee or outdoor area.

Wanaka Marquee & Party Hire

This Wanaka based company can provide you anything, choosing between an open marquee to enjoy the fresh air of the summer or centrally heated in the winter for you and your guests comfort. These classical marquees are the perfect start to your intimate wedding and will reward you with amazing views through day and night. The amazing team of Wanaka Marquee & Party Hire will provide you anything from a marquee, tables, chairs, bean bags, umbrellas and heating and will know what works for you dream wedding.

Gather & Gold Tipis

These amazing giant Nordic tipis will be the eye-catcher of you wedding. These modern Nordic tipis are beautifully crafted canvas and wood. Designed in Sweden to create a truly stunning space which is both stylish and chic. The fire brings another element, which connects us to nature, storytelling around the fire and the atmosphere it creates.

For your ceremony, have a look at the amazing Naked Mini Tipi Arbor, made from their secondary poles and dressed in a little foliage and flax fronds. Featured in the shot are their gorgeous bench seats which can be covered with amazing sheep skins. Create a lounge area for your (little) guests to finish off your “rustic” wedding.

Schupepe Tents

Schupepe Tents is located in Queenstown and can provide you with all types of tents. Whether you are looking for a contemporary style, a modern style or a traditional style, Schupepe has different types of marquees for every design. Finish of your styling with matching tables, chairs, lounge sets or bar leaners to polish of your interior. The tents are made with a Kevlar membrane which makes them ideal for both live music acoustic and dj’s as the tents reverberate the sound.

The Rustic Rabbit Table Hire

The Rustic Rabbit is a bespoke furniture hire company based in the picturesque town of Wanaka. Inspired by their beautiful surroundings, these handcrafted tables and bench seats and bar leaners, are made from stunning macrocarpa timber. They sit perfectly and complement the beauty of Lake Hawea View. Their one of a kind tables are finished off with bench seats kept warm by their cosy sheepskin fleeces. Finish of your outdoor wedding with their amazing bar leaners and bar for your afternoon drinks.

Major & Minor Hire

Find all your special furniture at Major & Minor Hire. From a wooden arch, aisle runner to an ottoman. This Wanaka based company makes hiring items for your wedding, party or special event simple. They can provide you with all the additional furniture pieces to style of your wedding just the way you want, all of them are beautiful and unique. They are always updating their stock to keep up to date with the latest trends so have a look at their newly rustic bar and triangle arch can top of your outdoor ceremony. They offer wedding planning and styling packages; you choose how much or how little you want their support and they will customise a package for you.

Wanaka Dreams

Wanaka Dreams is a small rental business in Wanaka, with a lovely selection of weddings props, wedding furniture, lightning and lawn games to hire. They are all about making your life easy and stress free. Have a look, create your wish list and enjoy your day!

Aspiring Party Hire

Starry Starry Sky

We are two friends with a creative vision and an even bigger passion for making people happy and we do that through delivering unforgettable experiences that celebrate life’s biggest moments. We truly believe that the perfect venue makes for an unforgettable experience. The clear roof marquee gives you an outdoor feeling whilst being protected from the weather. The roof and walls are clear so guests can take full advantage of the views. The clear marquee is a blank canvas ready to be styled anyway you wish. An alternative to the usual white tent or standard venue that’s been used a thousand times before. Our range of clear marquees are completely mobile. We provide you with a blank canvas that can be styled to your specific taste. We offer a selection of great accessories from gold chairs, chandeliers, festoon lighting and mobile dance floors to make your event memorable.

For more information on hosting your wedding at Lake Hawea View and more event suppliers, see or Weddings and Events page.