Planning a Marquee Event in Canterbury

There is something undeniably special about hosting a marquee event in Canterbury. From expansive rural landscapes to private gardens and coastal settings, these locations offer a sense of connection, familiarity, & serenity that indoor venues simply can’t replicate. At Silk Estate, our goal is to carefully shape these locations into spaces that feel refined, welcoming, and elegant, while allowing the setting itself to remain the hero.

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Bayleys Canterbury Christmas Party 2025

Silk Estate Products

  • 9.7m x 21.2m Hampton Marquee
  • Ovation Dance Floor (4.5m x 7.2m)
  • Stage (4.8m x 2.4m)
  • Fairy Lights (perimeter of marquee)
  • Festoon Lighting
  • Wine Barrels
  • 120cm x 60cm Tolix Wood Top Bar Table
  • 60cm x 60cm Tolix Wood Top Bar Table
  • Black Bar Stools
  • White Bar Stools
  • Umbrellas
  • Butterfly Wicker Lounge Set

Credits

  • Photography // Silk Estate Marquee Events
  • Catering // Roma Food Truck
  • Event Coordination // The Event Collective
  • Beverage Service // Riccarton Racecourse
  • Marquee & Hire // Silk Estate
  • DJ // DJ Motiv
  • Venue // Riccarton Racecourse - The Tea House

Supercars – Christchurch Media Event – 2025

We were delighted and proud to provide our beautiful SQ Frame marquee for the Supercars Media Event held in Christchurch. Together with our industry partners, Catering Department, Season Event Design and ETS, we built an amazing setting for Supercars to announce the Christchurch Round of the 2026 Supercars Championships to be hosted at Ruapuna.

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NZ Flying Doctors Trust, Garden Party 2025

Silk Estate Products

  • 10m x 20m SQ Frame Marquee
  • Marquee Draping
  • Bentwood Chairs
  • Round Trestle Tables
  • White Bar
  • Ovation Dance Floor (4.5m x 7.2m)
  • White Stage (4.8m x 2.4m)
  • Fairy Lights (perimeter of marquee)
  • White Cocktail Bar Leaners
  • White Bar Stools & Chairs
  • Cream 2.7m Umbrella

Credits

Photographer // Krystal Photography
Videographer // James Munro (Itch)
Event Design & Delivery // The Event Collective
Marquee & Event Hire // Silk Estate Marquee Events
Florals & Centre Pieces, Carpet // Season Event Design
Catering // Verve Real Food Catering
Meet & Greet Performers  // Epic Entertainment
DJ  // DJ Gabby
Musician // Dominic Edmond
Gin Bar // Scapegrace
Audio Visual // Shipleys
Chandeliers // Kim Chan Events
Chandeliers & Event Hire // Hyde Park Hire
Location // Private Property | Fendalton