The Question Clients Rarely Ask… But Always Feel
When guests walk into a marquee, they often look up.
They may not say it out loud, but they feel it immediately:
- Is the space warm or cold?
- Intimate or overwhelming?
- Elegant or purely functional?
That sensation comes largely from what happens above their heads.
And that is exactly why marquee draping matters.
Why IPG Drapes Marquees; Beyond Decoration
Draping is not an accessory. It is a design solution.
At IPG, we drape marquees to:
- soften the structure’s geometry
- hide technical elements without denying them
- guide the eye upward, creating height and fluidity
- transform a temporary structure into a refined venue
A bare marquee is efficient.
A draped marquee is experiential.
The Work You Don’t See: From Workshop to Roof
Before a single fabric touches the ceiling, the process has already begun.
In our workshops, IPG’s internal teams:
- measure spans with millimetric precision
- cut fabric to custom lengths
- sew, reinforce, and finish edges for tension and longevity
Nothing is generic.
Nothing is “off the shelf”.
Each drape is prepared for that specific structure, that specific event.
Installing Drapes: Heat, Height, and Patience
Installing drapes inside a marquee is physically demanding.
By day:
- temperatures rise sharply under the roof
- air circulation is minimal
- working above ground requires endurance and focus
By night:
- wind becomes unpredictable
- fabric behaves differently
- adjustments must be made in motion, not theory
Whether under a scorching sun or strong nocturnal winds, IPG’s teams work inside the structure, at height, until the ceiling behaves exactly as intended.
Dismantling: The Final Discipline
Draping doesn’t end when the event does.
After guests leave, teams:
- carefully lower each fabric section
- inspect, fold, and pack to avoid damage
- prepare the drapes for their next life
Respect for material is part of professionalism.
Who Chooses the Colour? A Collaborative Answer
There is no single rule and that’s intentional.
At IPG, colour choice is usually:
- client-led, when a strong vision already exists
- IPG-guided, when atmosphere needs definition
- co-created, when aesthetics and logistics must align
We consider:
- lighting temperature
- time of day
- ceiling height
- furniture, florals, and flooring
Because colour on fabric behaves differently once suspended and lit.
The Effect Drapes Create : More Than Beauty
Well-designed draping:
- enhances acoustics by softening sound reflections
- creates intimacy without lowering ceilings
- adds movement and softness to rigid structures
- elevates photography and video instantly
Most importantly, it changes how people feel in the space.
Guests may not remember the fabric.
They remember the atmosphere.
A Solution for Planners
For wedding planners and event planners, marquee draping solves:
- structural harshness
- visual imbalance
- overly technical interiors
- lack of warmth in large volumes
It is one of the most powerful tools to turn “temporary” into timeless.
Final Thought
Drapes are not decoration hanging from a ceiling.
They are the result of:
- human hands
- long hours
- heat, wind, and precision
- and a deep understanding of space
At IPG, we don’t just cover structures.