Issue 50

FUNCTION VENUES
PRODUCT IN FOCUS
Marquees &
Structures
Wilde Lodge, Powys
Product: Bespoke large safari-style canvas
marquee
Supplier: Bond Fabrications, 01453
767171, enquiries@bondfabrications.co.uk,
www.bondfabrications.co.uk
Details: Wilde Lodge is a magical location
perched above a river in Powys and
centred around a beautifully
restored 19th-century lodge.
Along with accommodation
in the lodge itself, the
sprawling rural site
offers a range of unique
and magical areas for
entertaining and dining,
and is an idyllic location
for exclusive weddings or
intimate gatherings.
Wilde Lodge owners, Jemma
and Kevin Willis, approached Bond to talk
about adding a structure that would give
them a unique space for guests at their
stunning venue – a big white marquee
would not work! The structure needed
to fit into a quirky space between old
characterful barns and blend into the
charming surroundings.
Bond created CAD visualisations to help
Jemma and Kevin see how the structure
would fit in the space. The solution was
a bespoke safari style structure with
traditional features yet with the structural
integrity of a permanent installation.
Natural wood poles and panoramic
windows in olive green canvas gives
it a subtle, welcoming façade that sits
pleasantly alongside the barns.
Bond loves a challenge and has over 30
years’ experience, technical know-how
and a skilled team. With CAD capabilities
it offers a full design and manufacture
service using robust frames and
the quality fabrics. As a true
British manufacturer, it
prides itself on the quality
of its structures, attention
to detail and a personal
service with ongoing
support.
Customer feedback:
Jemma and Kevin said:
“We contacted Bond and were
immediately impressed with their
customer service. They came out to visit
our site and listened to our business and
ideas. We worked with them to create a
stunning tent that is now nestled between
the old barn walls. We host various events
at the lodge from small family gatherings
to large scale weddings and every time
someone walks into the tent, their reaction
is always the same, ‘this is magical’. The
tent is the best asset to grow and develop
as a business. We are absolutely thrilled
with it!”
Sunnybrae Estate,
Adelaide, Australia
Product: Röder HTS Premium Large
Marquee 20m x 30m with a curved roof
Supplier: HTS TENTIQ, 01276 462600,
salesUK@hts-tentiq.com,
www.hts-tentiq.com
Details: HTS TENTIQ was approached
by the Sunnybrae Estate, just outside
of Adelaide, Australia. The venue had
previously hired numerous marquees
for its attractive garden estate and
decided to invest in one of its own.
Sunnybrae opted for a Röder HTS
Premium Large Marquee with fixed
glass walling which gives the structure
an elegant appearance. The client
purchased both white opaque and
transparent roof covers in order to
maintain a comfortable temperature,
even during the hot summer months.
Transparent roof covers also showcase
the striking white powder-coated
frame.
The 20m x 30m marquee was
installed on a large, paved area and
features a white curved roof with
herringbone flooring and comfortably
accommodates up to 480 guests. It
stands proud amongst the other more
traditional buildings on the estate
and provides the perfect setting for
weddings and events.
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