By popular demand we are delighted to bring you our next workshop in time for the summer season, namely details about how to organise a marquee reception. The anticipated schedule is below, please note places are limited to no more then 10 students so book early not to miss out.

The venue for this workshop is the British Medical Sciences building, accessible by train or tube, more travel details can be seen via their website 

• 1pm Registration
• 1:30 Marquee Basics – Bernadette Chapman (UKAWP Director)
  • How to find sites if your client don’t have one
  • Different types of structure available inc. permanent marquees
  • How to conduct a site visit with a marquee company
  • Layout options
  • Electricity / Generator requirements
  • Caring for the needs of the caterer
  • External suppliers necessary for a successful event
  • Ensuring your budget is realistic
  • Weather contingency
  • Acknowledging stress families encounter from organising a reception at home
  • Design tips
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• 3pm Lighting Explanation – James Robinson (Wedding Creative)
• Internal lighting options
• External lighting options
• Ensuring your budget is realistic

• 3:45 Q&A Session

Time: See above suggested schedule

Date: 25th April 2013

Where: Academy of Medical Sciences, 41 Portland Place, London W1B 1QH
Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus, Regents Park, Great Portland Street
Cost: £100 members and £150 non members
To book: Please complete our booking form

Photo Credits: Mark Bothwell, & Kerry Morgan