Wedding Generator Hire
**2024 NEWS**:
Since writing this article we have added 60kva generators to our rental range too
Planning your wedding is a hugely exciting time for any couple! Whatever your dream wedding looks like, lots of careful thought goes into pulling it off. An increasingly popular option is outdoor, tipi and marquee weddings, especially in the summer months. They give you greater flexibility with location, number of guests, and wedding theme, to name just a few of the benefits.
A plain marquee can be turned into a stunning venue with a little imagination! However, hosting your wedding in an outdoor space often means you need a generator to power the electricity for the various vendors, caterers and services you want at your wedding. Think toilets, DJ, photobooth even the lights themselves!
Here at Grizzly Bear Events, we are proud to offer a full range of wedding generator hire options to suit your needs. Find out more about what we offer and the benefits of our services here.
What size generator do I need?
This is one of the most common questions we get asked here at Grizzly Bear Events! Lots of our clients come to us needing a generator for their wedding, but they’re simply unsure of what size they need. With so many different generators out there, each one offering a different amount of power, we know that it can quickly get confusing- but it doesn’t have to be that way! With our wedding generator hire, we want to make hiring the right generator for your needs as easy as possible.
Firstly, we encourage you to speak to all of your other suppliers to find out about the wattage they’ll need. You can then add these up to get the total wattage, and ensure you allow for the power factor of 0.8 between the KVA generator and kw. For example, a 40kva generator will produce 32kw.
If you’re still unsure about what generator is right for your needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help!
Which suppliers do I need to speak to?
When planning a wedding, different couples with have different types of suppliers depending on what they want their wedding to look like! But, you may be surprised by which suppliers will need the electricity provided by your wedding generator hire company, and how much they’ll all use. Here’s a list to make sure you don’t forget anyone:
- Your caterers. They’ll likely have ovens, fridges, hot cupboards, urns, and kitchen lighting which may require the use of your generator
- Your chiller. Are you hiring a refrigerated trailer to keep your food, drinks, or even flowers cool?
- Your marquee or tipi
- The band/ DJ
- PA system for speeches or music
- Toilet trailer
- Photobooths and other decorative items or fun activities for guests
- Heaters
- Outdoor lighting
- Bar power
- And more! Take a look at this blog post for more information.
What do we offer for wedding generator hire?
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Reliable and quiet generators
Our fleet of 20kva & 40kva ultra-silent generators are well recognised in the industry for being reliable, quiet and easy to use. They can all run for over 24 hours on one full tank!
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Assurance
Our wedding generators are fully insured, tested and quality checked prior to every event. We will install your cabling for you, wherever you need the plug sockets!
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Hassle Free
We want to take the hassle out of wedding generator hire, which is why our prices always include: 40kva generator, initial 20 hours of fuel and cabling. We'll build the fuel price into our quotes so you have no nasty surprises when your hire is done!
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Free Delivery
Free delivery within 30 miles of Horsham, West Sussex.
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Long Term Hire
Most of our wedding clients hire a generator over a weekend or few days. However, we can also offer longer-term hire, too! For long-term hire please get in touch to discuss your needs.
20KVA Specifications
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Make & Model
Denyo Eventa 20kva Ultra Silent Generator
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Kilowatt of power available
16kw
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Run Time on one Tank
26 hours
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Connections
32amp 3ph & 3 x 32amp
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Sound level
58dB (A) at 7 meters
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Delivery Method
4x4 with generator trailer mounted
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trailer size
3m Long x 1m wide x 1.5m high
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Installation Time
20 minutes to unhitch &secure. Between 15 minutes and 60 minutes for cabling.
40KVA Specifications
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Make & Model
Denyo Eventa 37kva Ultra Silent Generator
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Kilowatt of power available
30kw
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Run Time on one Tank
24 hours
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Connections
63amp 3ph & 3 x 32amp
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Sound level
58dB (A) at 7 meters
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Delivery Method
4x4 with generator trailer mounted
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trailer size
3.5m Long x 1.4m wide x 1.8m high
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Installation Time
20 minutes to unhitch &secure. Between 30 minutes and 90 minutes for cabling.
Key things to think about for your wedding generator hire:
At Grizzly Bear Events, we’re here to help guide you in choosing the right generator for your wedding! Here are a few things to think about in planning your day and where your generator will fit in:
- Access to your site - ensure that it's suitable for our team to deliver and pick up the generator.
- Delivery date - this should be the same day as your marquee/ tipi so you can test everything together.
- Distance from your marquee - we recommend you aim to around 10-15 meters minimum to minimise any potential noise.
- Consider how long you'll actually need to run the generator. If you need a generator to run overnight (for example for a refrigerated trailer), don't forget to mention it to us.
- Fuel costs - luckily we include fuel in our package prices so there are no after event suprises
- Aim to minimise the distance between the generator and each item that needs it's power. The ultra silent generator should be no more than 50 metres away from the furthest item.
- Ensure that the generator you're hiring is specifically designed for events, like ours. Many couples make the unfortunate mistake of hiring building site generators which are noisy and don't provide a decent current for electrical equipment.
- You'll probably want the reassurance of a standby generator on hand should the unthinkable happen. Grizzly Bear Events offer this to give you added peace of mind to your wedding day!
- Don't forget to book as early as possible for peak dates! Most outdoor events take place in late spring, summer and early autumn, so our wedding generator hire gets booked up quickly. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Why hire your generator from Grizzly Bear Events?
- You can contact us 24/7
- Our installation team are always friendly and helpful!
- We ensure that your rental equipment is regularly serviced
- Flexible drop off and collection times for your hired equipment
- You can pay by credit card for extra peace of mind
- We offer FREE delivery!
- The team has over 12 years of experience in the events industry
- We operate the biggest fleet of chiller trailers in the South East
- Need to postpone your event? You can also postpone your wedding generator hire!
- We pride ourselves on our upfront pricing with no hidden surprises
Other equipment available for wedding hire:
Your marquee or tipi wedding isn’t complete without a whole range of amenities for an unforgettable day! We also offer heater and chiller trailer hire for weddings to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day. Find out more below:
