When should you get wedding marquee insurance?

You should consider getting cover if you have hired a marquee for any part of your wedding.

You do not buy marquee insurance as a standalone policy, but as an extension you add to your wedding insurance for an extra cost.

What does is cover?

It protects you financially against the cost of damage to your marquee while you are hiring it.

You will also be covered for cancellation or rearrangement if your wedding cannot go ahead due to damage to your marquee.

Most marquee insurance policies will not cover:

Read the policy carefully before you buy for a full list of what is not covered. Find out what else wedding insurance does not cover here.

Yes, any damage cause by bad weather will be covered by your policy, provided your marquee was erected correctly.

Yes, your wedding insurance policy will cover you if any suppliers do not provide the service you have paid for.

Yes, any bookings or orders you make before the start of the policy will be protected once the policy starts.

Get cover before you start spending money, e.g. booking a venue. Most insurers let you take out cover two years before your wedding day.

Marquee cover could cost between £30 and £80 to add to your policy depending on the insurer and cost of your marquee.