Backyard Wedding Hire Perth: Marquee, Barrels, Festoon & What to Book First
A Perth backyard can absolutely host a wedding — if you treat it like a temporary venue instead of a Pinterest board. That means shelter before stools, a clear hire list before deposits, and a crew who can fit a marquee through a side gate without turning the lawn into a DIY project.
This guide is for couples and parents hosting at home (planners welcome too) who are past mood boards and into booking order: what you need, how to lay it out by guest count, and when a published package beats picking items one by one. Great Celebrations has more than 20 years of combined team experience across 2,000+ events, includes setup and pack-down in its pricing, and offers Afterpay. Below you will find guest-count layouts, a booking sequence, package vs à la carte, and a plain-English look at DIY versus professional install.
How do you hire everything for a backyard wedding in Perth? Book in this order: confirm date, guest count and access photos; lock the marquee footprint; then seating and bar; then festoon metres; then dance floor or ceremony kit if you need them. One hire company for marquee, barrels, furniture and lighting keeps delivery, setup and pack-down on the same timeline. Great Celebrations publishes backyard and wedding packages from $700 — enquire with suburb, guest numbers and yard photos, or call 0405 667 848.
What you actually need to hire for a backyard wedding in Perth
What do you need to hire for a backyard wedding in Perth? Most yards need four layers: weather cover (a marquee with sides and lights), somewhere to stand or sit for drinks (wine barrels, stools, lounge, bar), evening light (festoon, often 40–80 m for a suburban lawn), and optional reception extras (dance floor, LOVE sign, ceremony arbor and benches). Catering, toilets and generators are usually arranged separately — Great Celebrations does not supply those.
Think in zones rather than a shopping cart dump:
Ceremony (optional): arbor, benches, signing table, aisle rug — see the Wedding Ceremony Package if vows stay on-site.
Drinks / cocktail: barrels as high-tops, stools, lounge, dry bar.
Covered shelter: one or more 4 m × 8 m marquees for shade, rain and guest flow.
Dance / lighting: festoon on poles, dance floor (with hard mats on grass when needed), seasonal heaters or umbrellas from package options.
Practical comfort: shade in summer, warmth in winter — build it into the hire, not as an afterthought the week before.
Shelter first: marquee (and why sides matter)
Can you set up a marquee in a Perth backyard? Yes. Suburban blocks are a normal install for Perth hire crews, provided there is workable access (side gate or driveway), a suitable ground surface, and power for lighting. Share a photo or video of the yard when you enquire so the team can confirm fit before you book.
Great Celebrations’ marquee hire is published from $550 and includes lighting, sides, setup and removal. Units are modular 4 m × 8 m, configurable in U, L, square or rectangle layouts, with covered footprint framed from roughly 30 m² to 200 m² depending on how many structures you join. Sides matter in Perth: afternoon sea breezes and a surprise shower are both common enough that open-roof-only thinking is a gamble. For more size and cost context, see Marquee hire Perth: costs, sizes and what to expect.
Seating & bar: wine barrels, stools, lounge, dry bar
Cocktail-style backyard receptions live on high-tops. Wine barrels give you grazing surfaces without a full banquet layout; stools turn each barrel into a standing cluster. Add a lounge for older guests and a dry bar so drinks are not parked on the kitchen bench. Wine barrel hire starts from $4 (colour and config variants apply — oak or white, with stools, bar top, or stools only). If the ceremony is in the same yard, the ceremony package at $450 (eight wedding benches, white arbor, signing table, 10 m aisle rug) keeps the vow zone separate from the drinks zone without a second venue.
Atmosphere: festoon (and poles)
Festoon is what makes a backyard feel like a reception after sunset. As a planning band from Great Celebrations’ festoon guidance: about 20–40 m for a signing/arbor/drinks run; 40–80 m for a typical suburban backyard wedding (perimeter plus a cross over the dance floor); 80–150 m for large lawns or two zones. Hire lengths run 20 m / 40 m / 60 m / 80 m / 100 m from $10, with an extra 4 m pole option. Setup and takedown sit in the package when you book through Great Celebrations; lights hung above 6 m need access equipment, which is not included — that is usually the tipping point away from ladder DIY.
Stock across jobs is finite (the festoon blog notes roughly 900 m available across bookings), so book early for big hangs. More metre tips: Festoon lighting hire Perth.
Reception extras: dance floor, LOVE sign, seasonal heaters/umbrellas
If people are going to dance, hire a floor rather than trusting lawn. Dance floor hire starts from $350 for a 3.6 m × 3.6 m floor, with options for party lights/speaker and hard mats for grass. Pair it under festoon so the dance zone reads as intentional. The 6 ft LOVE sign is a published cross-sell at $250. Seasonal heaters or umbrellas appear on several package listings — useful when you want one decision for comfort instead of last-minute scrambling.
Layout by guest count (use real kit, not guesswork)
These bands are starting points using published Great Celebrations packages and products. Customise after you send suburb, guest count and a yard photo or video.
Intimate / cocktail (under ~40)
Two strong starters at $700 each:
Backyard Party / Backyard Wedding Package — four wine barrels (oak or white), 16 stools, a six-seater cane or white lounge, one bar, 40 m festoon, one umbrella. Ideal for cocktail energy, engagements and smaller guest lists.
Marquee and Wine Barrel Package — one 4×8 marquee with lights inside, four wine barrels and 16 stools when you need covered cocktail space from the start.
Add the ceremony package at $450 if vows are on the lawn.
Classic backyard reception (~40–80)
This is where most suburban Perth weddings land. Aim for more covered footprint and longer festoon:
Seats, Lights and Covers Package at $1,700 — two 4×8 marquees with lighting, seven wine barrels, 28 stools, 60 m festoon on poles (package hubs may also list seasonal heaters or umbrellas).
Wedding Package at $3,000 — two 4×8 marquees, 3.6×3.6 dance floor with speaker and disco lights, 100 m festoon on bamboo poles, ten wine barrels, 40 stools, one wine barrel bar and a 12-seater cane lounge.
Festoon in the 40–80 m band usually covers perimeter plus a cross over the dance floor. Add a dance floor whenever dancing is expected — grass looks soft in photos and hard under heels.
Larger lawn / multi-zone (~80+)
Join multiple 4×8 marquees into U, L or rectangle configs so ceremony, dining and dance can sit as separate rooms on the same block. The A bit of Everything Package at $4,000 is the “one truck” example: three 4×8 marquees with lights, a 4×4 dance floor with speaker/lights, 24 L slushy, ten oak barrels, 40 stools, 100 m festoon on poles, 12-seater cane, LOVE sign, speaker/disco, and four heaters or umbrellas by season. Book early when you need that much stock on one date.
Browse the full set on package deals and wedding hire Perth.
What to book first (order of decisions)
Date, guest count and access photos — without these, every quote is fiction. Note side-gate width, slope and where power points sit.
Marquee footprint — shelter drives everything else; change this late and seating and lighting usually move too.
Seating and bar style — cocktail barrels vs more lounge; dry bar location relative to kitchen access.
Festoon metres — match the bands above; decide poles vs existing trees/eaves with the crew.
Dance floor, ceremony kit, LOVE sign — add once the reception shape is clear.
Package vs build — only now decide whether a published package or à la carte is faster.
That order prevents rework: couples who buy festoon before they know the marquee edges often rehang lights or short themselves on metres.
Package vs booking items separately
Packages win when you want matched quantities, one setup crew and a published price you can plan around. Examples: Backyard Party at $700 for cocktail yards; Seats, Lights and Covers at $1,700 for mid guest counts; Wedding Package at $3,000 when you want marquees, dance floor, long festoon and barrel seating.
À la carte wins when the yard is odd (narrow side access, existing patio cover, you already own chairs), you only need a ceremony zone, or you are topping up someone else’s furniture. Published from-prices to build with: marquee from $550, festoon from $10, dance floor from $350, wine barrels from $4, LOVE sign $250.
Either path still benefits from one supplier handling delivery, installation and pack-down. Start on package deals or wedding hire Perth, then tweak.
DIY backyard wedding setup vs professional hire in Perth
DIY usually means collecting furniture, hanging lights yourself and skipping professional marquee install. It can work for a small engagement with ground-level festoon and no structure — if you have time, ladder confidence and a wet-weather plan.
Professional hire through Great Celebrations is the safer path when you need a marquee, lights above head height, wind-safe hanging, or a same-weekend hard out while you are still hosting family. Setup and pack-down are included in pricing on the services model; many items can also be collected and returned at reduced rates if you prefer. Trade-offs are honest: DIY saves on labour only if your time and risk tolerance are free. Marquee install, high festoon and dance floors on grass are where most hosts hand the job to a crew. For broader outdoor planning tips, see How to plan the perfect outdoor wedding in Perth.
What’s included in setup and pack-down
In plain English: when you book with setup included, the team delivers, installs and packs down the hire so you are not dismantling a marquee in wedding clothes. Hosts still provide a clear access path, a power point for lighting, and basic neighbour/parking awareness on a suburban street. Confirm delivery and collection windows when you enquire — timing depends on the date and what is on the truck.
Service area covers Perth metro and surrounds (including CBD, Joondalup, Rockingham and Roleystone), with wider South West and regional jobs listed on services (Pemberton, York, Lancelin and more). Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm.
Real Perth backyard setups
Suburban yards are everyday work for this team — not a special exception. From published homepage reviews:
“Our yard turned out more beautiful than I pictured with the wine barrels and festoon lights… seamless with setting up and packing down.” — Tish Marie
“We hired a marquee and wine barrels, and both looked fantastic for our backyard wedding. Set up and disassembling of the marquee was done with such professionalism.” — Celeste Day
“We had two marquees, wine barrels, stools and gas heaters… Everybody commented on how awesome everything looked.” — Renae Norwood
See more real installs in the gallery. Planners: share site constraints (gate width, slope, power, neighbour access) early so the quote matches the block.
FAQ
How do I hire everything for a backyard wedding in Perth?
Treat the yard like a temporary venue and book in order: date, guest count and access photos; marquee footprint; seating and bar; festoon metres; then dance floor or ceremony extras. Many couples use one hire company for marquee, furniture, barrels and lighting so delivery, setup and pack-down happen together. Great Celebrations publishes backyard and wedding packages from $700 with setup and pack-down included in pricing — enquire with suburb, guest numbers and yard photos on greatcelebrations.com.au or call 0405 667 848.
What do I need to hire for a backyard wedding in Perth?
Four layers: weather cover (marquee with sides and lights), drinks seating (wine barrels, stools, lounge, bar), evening light (festoon — often 40–80 m for a suburban lawn), and optional extras (dance floor, LOVE sign, ceremony kit). The Backyard Party package at $700 covers barrels, stools, lounge, bar, 40 m festoon and an umbrella; add a marquee package or the $3,000 Wedding Package when you need covered space and a dance floor. Catering, toilets and generators are usually arranged separately.
Can you set up a marquee in a Perth backyard?
Yes — with workable access, suitable ground and power for lighting. Marquee hire is published from $550 and includes lighting, sides, setup and removal. Modular 4 m × 8 m units can be configured in U, L, square or rectangle layouts. Send a yard photo or video with your enquiry so fit can be confirmed before you book.
Do you service my suburb?
Perth metro and surrounds are standard, including CBD, Joondalup, Rockingham and Roleystone. Wider South West and regional locations are listed on the services page — ask when you enquire.
Is Afterpay available?
Yes. Afterpay is available on Great Celebrations hire.
How early should we book?
Sooner is better for stock — especially marquees, long festoon runs and peak wedding weekends. Reach out as soon as the date and rough guest count are firm.
Ready to turn your backyard into the venue?
Send your date, suburb, guest count and a few yard photos or a short video. We will map a shortlist — package or custom — with setup and pack-down included so you are not DIY-ing the hard parts the night before.
Call 0405 667 848 or enquire via greatcelebrations.com.au (Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm). Start with package deals, wedding hire Perth or the gallery.
