When Manon was preparing her wedding, scheduled for last May, she never imagined she would face one of the coldest weeks of the spring. The reception was planned under a beautifully decorated marquee set up in the family garden. Everything was ready: flowers, catering, lighting, music, and a meticulously organised layout. But three days before the event, the weather changed dramatically. Temperatures dropped from 18°C to below 7°C in the evening. A real disaster in the making for a celebration planned outdoors.
Faced with this unexpected situation, Manon found herself in an urgent dilemma: how to ensure her guests’ comfort under a freezing marquee, when everyone was supposed to spend the evening outside? Cancelling the event was obviously not an option. She needed a solution that was fast, reliable, and effective. While searching online for outdoor heating solutions, she stumbled upon the Chestergarden website.
"They saved my wedding"
“I was desperate, scrolling endlessly on my phone looking for a miracle,” Manon recalls. “And that’s when I found the Chestergarden online shop offering patio heaters. I contacted them immediately — I was terrified I was already too late,” she remembers.
“They were amazing,” she says. “They immediately understood the urgency of my situation and did everything they could to make sure I received my patio heaters on time. I’m still so grateful. Honestly, they saved my wedding.”
For Manon, the solution was simple and cost-effective. She chose the 1500W suspended infrared patio heater, which turned out to be the perfect ally against the unexpected cold. This type of outdoor heater works with infrared radiation, meaning it heats people directly. In a marquee exposed to drafts, this makes all the difference.
This patio heater made it possible to create several warm zones under the marquee. Just a few minutes after switching it on, the temperature became comfortable, and guests were able to enjoy the evening without keeping their coats and scarves on. Feedback collected that night left no doubt: without these heaters, a large part of the celebration would have been ruined.
A pleasant surprise
For Manon, this patio heater has now become indispensable, especially because, as she explains today, its ease of use was impressive. “I was afraid the installation would be complicated, but despite my husband and I having no experience, it was incredibly quick and easy.”
One of the major advantages of this patio heater is indeed its ease of installation. Thanks to its steel chain, it can be suspended within minutes on a structure, pergola, or marquee, without any complex tools. For Manon — who had no experience with outdoor heating equipment — this was a very positive surprise: quick, intuitive, and secure.
A successful celebration
This suspended model also offers another crucial advantage for events: it frees up all floor space. No risk of tripping, no loss of usable area, no obstruction. In a marquee where every square metre counts, that is a real asset. “We could dance and move around without any problem, and above all, it didn’t ruin my decoration,” she says.
Manon’s story highlights a reality that is often underestimated: even in May, even in summer, evenings can be chilly and unpredictable. To ensure guests’ comfort during a wedding, birthday, barbecue, or tented celebration, an infrared patio heater is an essential safety net.
Advantages
An infrared patio heater ensures immediate, even and targeted warmth. It operates without noise, odour, or fuel — ideal for weddings and receptions. The suspended design removes any obstruction on the ground and enhances safety. It represents excellent value for money compared to renting event heating. And afterwards, it can be used year-round on a terrace, pergola, balcony, or winter garden.
A wedding saved — and a long-term solution adopted
Today, Manon recounts the experience with a smile. Not only was the celebration a success, but several guests congratulated her on the comfortable temperature despite the cold weather. The investment in these patio heaters turned out to be useful not only for the wedding but also for future outdoor gatherings she now organises.
For Manon, the suspended infrared patio heater proved to be the ideal solution: effective, economical, easy to install, and perfectly suited to the difficult weather conditions of that day. “It was amazing! Thank you again, Chestergarden.”
To discover this model and add it to your outdoor setup, it is available here:
https://chestergarden.com/collections/chauffe-terrasses/products/chauffe-terrasse-infrarouge-suspendu-1500w-a-chaine-en-acier-14-m-de-portee
