How the humble table can make Your marquee wedding unforgettable

Lauren Cooke
Jul 10
3 min read

Here’s the thing about a marquee wedding: the marquee sets the scene, but the often overlooked tables are where the magic happens.

They’re where your best friend gives a tearful speech that has half the table reaching for tissues. Where your uncle decides he’s the DJ now. Where your guests share secrets over late-night espresso martinis.

When you’re hiring a marquee, don’t just think about the canvas. Think about what’s happening inside it. Let’s talk tables and how they help create the wedding you’ll never forget.

Small Round Tables – The “Circle of Secrets”

Small round tables inside a Peacock and Bow pole and canvas marquee.

5ft Round | Seats 8–10 | £12.00

These are for the people you want close. The ones who’ll laugh until their cheeks hurt, or clink glasses in a private toast. Small round tables feel intimate, cosy and keep conversations flowing like champagne.

Picture this: Candlelight flickering, soft music, and friends sharing endless giggles.

Large Round Tables – The “Big Celebration Table”

Large round tables inside a Peacock and Bow pole and canvas marquee. — *Claire Graham Photography*

6ft Round | Seats 10–12 | £14.00

The more, the merrier. Large round tables are perfect when your wedding is a big reunion — the cousins you haven’t seen in years, the uni mates who bring the party.

Picture this: Plates passing back and forth, shared laughter, and an old friend telling a story so good, everyone is leaning in.

Standard Trestle Tables – The “Keep It Classic”

Standard trestle tables inside a Peacock and Bow pole and canvas marquee.

6' x 2'6" | Seats 6 | £12.00

This table doesn’t need to show off. It’s versatile, timeless, and works beautifully for any style of marquee wedding. Dress it up with crisp linens, or keep it relaxed.

Picture this: A stylish buffet spread, glasses clinking, and guests plotting their next move to the dance floor.

Wide Trestle Tables – The “Space to Party”

Wide trestle tables inside a Peacock and Bow pole and canvas marquee.

6' x 3' | Seats 6 | £15.00

For those who like a little extra room (because let’s be honest — wedding portions aren’t small). Wide trestle tables let you go big on flowers, candles, and epic grazing boards.

Picture this: Stunning centrepieces, wide platters of delicious food, and friends stretching out after dessert, sighing, “This is perfect.”

Wide Rustic Trestle Tables – The “No Tablecloth Needed”

Wide rustic trestle tables in a Peacock and Bow pole and canvas marquee.

6' x 3' | Seats 6 | £20.00

This table is pure character. Gorgeous wood grain, rustic charm — it’s basically a Pinterest board in real life. No tablecloth required because it’s stunning on its own.

Picture this: Wildflowers in mismatched jars, candles melting down into pools of wax, and guests running their hands across the wood.

Why Tables Matter in Your Marquee Wedding

You may well have got this far and be thinking 'why have i just spent the past 5 mins reading about tables?' Well, when you’re hiring a marquee, remember: your tables are where stories happen.

They’re where your grandma shows the kids how to fold napkins into swans. Where your cousin decides to try balancing a spoon on his nose. Where your guests will linger long after dessert because they don’t want the night to end.

At Peacock and Bow, we believe tables shouldn’t just be practical. They should help set the mood, create memories, and make your marquee feel like a place your guests never want to leave.

Let’s Find the Perfect Tables for Your Marquee

Dreaming of rustic elegance? Want a classic round-table setup? Need something unique? We’re here to help make it happen. Because a great marquee wedding deserves great tables — and the moments that happen around them.