Top tips for planning a tipi wedding

Weddings have changed a lot over the years and while couples still opt to get married in their local church, surrounded by friends and family, others are doing it in their own unique way and a tipi wedding is one of the latest trends. Perfect for those wanting to give their special day a festival feel.

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Budget

The most expensive part to any wedding is the venue and the food and a tipi wedding is no exception. Once you have decided on a budget, you can decide on the type of tipi and also, select the catering.

Number of tipis

The joy of tipis is that they can interconnect, so if you want a space for eating, a space for dancing and a space where people can talk away from the music, then this is all possible.

Special tipis

You might also want to consider having a designated space for the cake and guest book, as well as a tipi bar.

Extras

The extras are often the things that make people go over budget, but they can also be the special touches that make the day memorable. For example, fairy lights, so allow a bit extra for this when planning.

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Television companies have decided not to televise the upcoming wedding between Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, which will be a disappointment for fans of the royal family.

Location

If you are lucky enough to have access to some outside space big enough to erect the tipis, then organise a site visit as soon as possible. Alternatively, ask around. Some council’s have outdoor space available to hire, also holiday cottages may have land that comes with the rental.

Logistics

If you go for the full festival effect and set up in a field, remember you are going to need power and portable toilets. These can all be hired easily, but need to be included in the budget. Also a separate area for the caterers to prepare the food is required.

Wedding planner

If you find all of the planning overwhelming, but have your heart set on a tipi wedding, employ a wedding planner who will take away the stress and sort everything out, leaving you free to enjoy your special day.