5 things everyone planning a Tipi Party or Event should know

Picture of cotswold tipi at night at a party

Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting things and we want you to have all of the information you need to be able to get going. You’ve probably got lots of ideas but need the basic building blocks to get an idea of how many tipis you’ll need, what is possible, how much space you need and what services you might require to make it all happen. Too much information can be a bit overwhelming, and it’s easy to get lost in the detail so here’s just 5 Things that every couple planning a Tipi Wedding should know.

Tipi Entrance Options

Photo of 2 Tipis with the front raised by Simon Biffen Photography.

Everyone wants that WOW effect, and so knowing where your entrance will be is really important for planning your big day. There are certain rules to where the tipi entrance can be. They are dictated by how your tipis are connected and where any other entrances are.  THE BASICS Whether you are having an Open […]

Outdoor tipi wedding venues in and near the Cotswolds

Finding a venue that suits you and your style is the first step in planning your wedding. We are regularly asked for venue recommendations so we’ve written up this list of some of the venues in and near Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Monmouthshire and Wiltshire. Read more…

5 things every couple planning a Tipi Wedding should know

Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting things and we want you to have all of the information you need to be able to get going. You’ve probably got lots of ideas but need the basic building blocks to get an idea of how many tipis you’ll need, what is possible, how much space you need and what services you might require to make it all happen. Too much information can be a bit overwhelming, and it’s easy to get lost in the detail so here’s just 5 Things that every couple planning a Tipi Wedding should know.

4 Tipi Wedding & Event Floor Plans

Being able to imagine how your venue will look is one of the most important things when planning a wedding. We’ve put together a variety of 4 Tipi Floor Plans for your wedding or event to help you visualise and plan your perfect wedding. This article includes table layout suggestions with round and long tables, different tipi formations and entrances, as well as options for additional furnishings. Enjoy!

Top tips for reducing your wedding footprint…

Weddings are a once-in-a-lifetime celebration and culture and tradition has sculpted the way we celebrate this incredibly special day with our friends and family. The way in which you choose to celebrate is entirely up to you but as so many of us have some kind of goal to live our lives more sustainably, we wanted to share with you some of our top tips for reducing your wedding footprint.

A mini pre-wedding wedding?

What could be better than proceeding with your marriage, with a mini celebration to mark the occasion and then to have the big reception later on? You’ve probably heard the term Sequel Wedding being used, and that’s exactly what this is. But does this idea to celebrate your life as newly-weds work for you? Sequel weddings certainly did not appear as a concept in 2020 and there are many reasons to have a Sequel Wedding. Read more about sequel tipi weddings and explore whether this could be right for you and your partner…

5 Top tips to get the most from your winter wedding…

Winter doesn’t quite get the recognition it deserves when it comes to weddings. For one, it’s an event that all of your guests will really look forward to during these typically quieter, less social months. In Gloucestershire, February and April are amongst the driest months of the year. The cold, crisp mornings are simply stunning and opportunities for wedding photos will be unique and spectacular. 

Tipis are Nordic structures, designed to withstand the cold winters, so there’s no reason you can’t or shouldn’t have your winter wedding in Giant Tipis, creating unique and atmospheric spaces both inside and outside of your tipis.

Here are 5 of our top tips for planning your winter wedding…

Naked Tipis: create flow and a unique space

If you any concerns about having enough indoor space for your ceremony or would like to move a part of your celebrations outside, a Naked Tipi could be the perfect fit for your wedding. Naked Tipis can be used to add more flow to your day as activities move from one space to the next, or to create a feature to make your outside space just as special as your indoor space. With concerns around social distancing, spending more time in the open air might feel right for you. If you have an outside space at your venue that you would like to utilise more, or are having an outdoor wedding and would like an extra feature beyond your tipi or marquee structure, check out this article with our favourite Naked Tipi inspiration.

The most popular outdoor wedding venues – as per our clients

Finding your perfect wedding or event venue can be a lengthy process, but one that’s well worth the time you put into it. It’s helpful to have a starting point and we hope this list of venues will help you discover some hidden gems. What are you looking for in your perfect venue? Location, an amazing view, bluebell woods, a lakeside venue? Check out some of the top venues in Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds and Monmouthshire…