Marquee
A large framed marquee with side walls for farmhouse and lawn functions of 200 guests or more.
Tent Service in Islamabad: Marquees, Shamianas, Chairs and Heaters
Serving farmhouses in Chak Shahzad, Park Road and Gulberg Greens, lawns in the sectors, DHA, Bahria Town and Rawalpindi
A lawn or rooftop only becomes a venue once the cover, the floor and the seating go up. Our tent service in Islamabad covers marquees, shamianas, side walls, flooring, chairs and heaters for any size of function. Share the space and guest count, and we measure and quote.
- Marquees and shamianas
- Side walls and heaters for winter
- Chairs, tables and flooring
- Itemised quotes in rupees
Tents set up for cold nights, spring storms and monsoon rain
A tent that looks fine on a calm afternoon can fail on the night. Islamabad winter evenings drop close to freezing, spring storms come off the Margalla Hills fast, and the monsoon brings heavy rain. A marquee without side walls, proper anchoring or drainage turns a function into a scramble.
So we plan every setup for the worst likely weather on your date: side walls ready to close, ground anchoring checked, flooring raised where water collects, and heaters or fans sized for the space. We measure the lawn or rooftop before quoting, instead of guessing from a photo.
Tent setups we provide in Islamabad
Choose the cover and layout that suits your space.
Shamiana
The traditional patterned canopy for home functions, dholkis, qul and milad gatherings.
Rooftop canopy
A lighter canopy for rooftops, with side panels for winter and safe anchoring.
Street and lane setups
A covered setup in the lane outside the house where space and permissions allow.
Who books our tent service
- Families hosting a mehndi or walima at a farmhouse in Chak Shahzad or Gulberg Greens
- Homes in the F, E and G sectors turning a lawn or rooftop into a venue
- Families holding a qul, milad or dua gathering who need seating for many guests at short notice
- Companies setting up family days and outdoor events
- Hosts who need extra chairs, tables and heaters for a home function
Tent setups through the Islamabad year
The season decides the kind of cover and comfort a tent needs.
October to November
Mild evenings. Open sided marquees and shamianas work well, with side walls on standby.
December to February
Cold nights close to freezing. Closed side walls, gas heaters, carpeted flooring and warm lighting are a must.
March to April
Wind and sudden storms. Extra anchoring and side walls ready to drop within minutes.
May to September
Heat and the monsoon. Fans or air coolers, raised flooring where rain collects and good drainage around the tent.
For farmhouse functions we check the forecast two days out and adjust the side walls and heaters to match.
Tent services we provide in Islamabad
Book the full setup or only the items you need.
Marquee setup
A framed marquee sized to your guest count, with a proper entrance, ceiling fabric and side walls that roll down in bad weather. We anchor it to suit the ground, whether it is a farmhouse lawn, a gravel area or a paved courtyard.
Shamiana setup
The traditional shamiana for home functions, dholkis and religious gatherings, in classic patterns or plain colours. It goes up quickly in a lawn or lane and suits the small and mid sized gatherings most families hold at home.
Side walls and sheeting
Side walls and sheeting that close the tent against cold, wind and rain, with window panels if you want light and views on mild days.
Flooring and carpets
Raised flooring where the ground is uneven or wet, covered with carpet or matting. It keeps guests' feet dry and warm, and makes the dance floor safe at mehndis.
Chairs, tables and sofas
Chairs with covers, round or long tables, and sofas for the stage and elders, delivered and set out to the layout we agree with you.
Heaters and fans
Gas heaters for winter functions, and fans or air coolers for summer, placed safely away from fabric and walkways.
Tent lighting
Chandeliers, fairy light ceilings and warm lights inside the marquee, run from a generator sized for the load.
Generator
A generator sized for the lights, sound, heaters or coolers and the kitchen, with a separate line for sound so a tripped light does not stop the music.
Other event services in Islamabad
Book any of these with your event, and one planner coordinates all of them on the same timeline.
Event Decoration
Stage, flowers, entrance, table and room decor for weddings, birthdays and corporate events, designed as one look.
Wedding Photography
Photographers for every function, working to your running order with an agreed family photo list.
Videography
Highlight films, full coverage and clean audio for the nikah and speeches, planned with the photographer.
Catering Services
Wedding and event catering, BBQ, hi tea and live stations, with serving times planned into the event.
Sound System & DJ
Speakers, mics, mixers and DJs for mehndis, qawalis and corporate events, with a technician on site.
Balloon Decoration
Balloon arches, garlands, walls and ceiling balloons for birthdays, showers and corporate events.
Light Decoration
House lights, fairy light canopies, stage lighting and uplights for shadi homes, marquees and halls.
How we set up your tent in 5 steps
- Share the spaceVenue, date, guest count and the kind of function.
- MeasureWe visit or get measurements and photos, and check the ground and access.
- Layout and quoteYou get a layout and an itemised quote in rupees.
- SetupOur team sets up the day before or on the morning, and checks anchoring and power.
- TakedownWe take everything down after the function, on the timing the venue needs.
What is included in a tent service booking?
- A site visit or measurement before the quote
- Tent, side walls, flooring and furniture as quoted
- Setup, anchoring and safety checks
- Takedown and removal after the function
Measured firstNo guessing from photos
Weather readySide walls, heaters and fans
Safe anchoringChecked for wind and ground
Quick setupsShamianas at short notice
Need a tent at short notice for a qul or dua?
Some gatherings cannot be planned weeks ahead. Here is how we help families at short notice.
- Fast response. Message us on WhatsApp and we reply with what we can set up.
- Shamiana and seating. A shamiana, floor seating or chairs set up in the lawn or lane.
- Simple and respectful. Plain colours and a calm setup suited to the gathering.
- Lights and water. Basic lighting and a water station for guests.
- Quiet takedown. Everything removed once the family is ready.
The family can focus on the people who come, not on arranging chairs.
How we work: Dream Event Planners plans and runs your event. We bring trusted decorators, caterers, sound teams and photographers, or work with the ones you already booked, and one planner manages all of them against a written timeline. Read more about us.
How much does tent service cost in Islamabad?
It depends on the size of the tent, the side walls, flooring, furniture and heaters or coolers. A small shamiana for a home gathering costs much less than a full marquee for 400 guests. Share the space and guest count, and we reply with an itemised quote.
How big a marquee do you need for 300 guests?
For 300 seated guests with a stage and a buffet, plan for roughly 6,000 to 8,000 square feet of covered space. We measure your lawn and confirm the exact size.
Tent service questions
Can you set up a marquee on a rooftop?
We set up lighter canopies on rooftops after checking the access, the railing and how to anchor safely. Full marquees need ground space.
Do you provide heaters in winter?
Yes. Gas heaters are placed safely away from fabric and walkways.
How long does a marquee take to set up?
Most marquees go up in a day. Shamianas take a few hours.
Do you provide chairs and tables only?
Yes. You can book chairs, tables, sofas and heaters without a tent.
Can you set up in the lane outside our house?
Where space and local permission allow, yes. We check access for cars and neighbours first.
Send a photo of your space and your guest count on WhatsApp, and we reply with a layout and a quote. More answers on our event planning FAQs page.
Often booked together
Catering Services
Wedding and event catering, BBQ, hi tea and live stations, with serving times planned into the event.
Light Decoration
House lights, fairy light canopies, stage lighting and uplights for shadi homes, marquees and halls.
Sound System & DJ
Speakers, mics, mixers and DJs for mehndis, qawalis and corporate events, with a technician on site.
More events and services in Islamabad
- Baby Shower Event Planner
- Balloon Decoration
- Barat Event Planner
- Birthday Planner
- Bridal Shower Event Planner
- Catering Services
- Corporate Events
- Dholki Event Planner
- Engagement Event Planner
- Event Decoration
- Light Decoration
- Mehndi Event Planner
- Nikah Event Planner
- Qawali Night
- Sound System & DJ
- Videography
- Walima Event Planner
- Wedding Photography
- Wedding Planner
Where we work in Islamabad
- F-6
- F-7
- F-8
- F-10
- F-11
- E-7
- E-11
- G-11
- G-13
- DHA
- Bahria Town
- Gulberg Greens
- B-17
- Chak Shahzad
Back to our event planning services in Islamabad page, or contact us for a quote.
Book your tent service in Islamabad
Send the event type, date, city and rough guest count on WhatsApp. We reply with questions and a written quote in rupees.