The Tour If you're looking for a chance to come and see our tents, meet the team and spend a day celebrating all things Wedding, the Wedfest Tour is where you need to be! Organised by the brilliant Brides up North, these dates are ideal for those couples planning a marquee, tipi or outdoor wedding. They are a great opportunity to see a range of marquee styles, from our sailcloth & stretch tents, to tipis, yurts and more. There will [...]
Couple: Andrew & Kate Location: Loseley Park Photographer: The Shannons Videographer: Perfect Moment Films Wedding dress: Suzanne Neville Make Up: Kristina Gasperas Marquee: Shades – Aurora Sailcloth Flowers: Kate Osborne (The Gorgeous Flower Company) Catering: Caper & Berry at Loseley Park Band: Soul Beat The Wedding I had been to several marquee events and weddings in the past and I thought I had a fairly good handle on things. However, it was not until June 2018 when I was at my [...]
We absolutely loved this year's Wedfest Tour with Brides up North. The perfect 'Wedding Fair' for those couples planning a marquee or outdoor wedding, it showcased everything from Sailcloth Tents to Tipis, Stretch Tents to Yurts! Here's a round up of our favourite images from the 3 events.. Venues: Hardwick Hall, County Durham Stockeld Park, West Yorkshire Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire Flowers by Leafy Couture Image by Freya Raby Image by Freya Raby Image [...]
Couple: Claire & George Ceremony: Haddon Hall Location: Hollowgate Farm, Peak District Photographer: Nathan Dainty Photography Make Up: Jenn Edwards Marquee: Shades - Aurora Sailcloth Flowers: Sweet Pea & Thyme Catering: PJ Taste Evening Pizza Van: Proove Bar: Vintrobar Band: Black & Gold Introduction Last Summer we were so lucky to work with George and Claire, who owns The Village Green Events Company. As a Wedding Planner, Claire was planning her own Wedding (for a change), and as you [...]
Sailcloth Tents vs Tipis When beginning to plan your marquee wedding, there are so many different styles of marquees to choose from that it can be hard to know where to start. Twenty years ago the choice of marquees available was fairly stark. It was either a traditional pole marquee with a frilly lining or a modern aluminium and PVC structure. Both had their uses but they also required plenty of imagination and effort to transform them into warm, welcoming [...]
Congratulations! If you're planning your Outdoor or Marquee Wedding, read on.. We're delighted to be able to confirm the dates for this year's Wedding Tour with the rather fabulous team at Brides up North! These dates are a must-visit for any couple planning their outdoor wedding. They're a perfect opportunity to stand inside our sailcloth tent, see our brand new Nomad stretch tent, sit one one of our super comfy beds in our luxury bell tents and more.. We also [...]
Wanderlust Bell Tents We're delighted to introduce our new range of Bell Tents that are on their way for 2019! Now these aren't just any Bell Tents - these are Shades Bell Tents. This of course means proper beds, cosy duvets, bedside lamps, charging points and more! They're available to hire alongside your main marquee or by themselves, which means we're able to offer a night (or two) of glamping luxury for our couples. Each Bell Tent is named [...]
What a Summer! Now we're into November and our tents are packed up for the winter, we're finally catching up with ourselves. We absolutely love seeing our couples' weddings when they're featured online, so here's a round up of some of our favourites from the Summer: Wedding at Home Louise & Chris' Wedding at Home was simply beautiful. Two sailcloth tents, a gorgeous garden as a backdrop and blue skies made this wedding the perfect day. With meticulous planning [...]
The latest addition to our portfolio of amazing tents, is the Nomad. These fabulous stretch tents are a fantastic alternative to the high ceilings of the sailcloth marquees – for those looking for something a little bit different, the Nomad might just be what you’ve been looking for… Whilst we obviously love all our marquees and tents, there’s a new kid on the block, and it’s a good one! Something about the Nomad caught our eye – these stretch tents [...]
Jess and Gab chose the most beautiful location on the edge of Loch Lomond for their Wedding Celebrations earlier this year, and we were delighted to have been able to help them create a truly magnificent day. Here Jess tells us all about planning their marquee wedding. Jess and Gab’s Wedding was in one of the most picturesque settings we’ve seen (and we are fortunate to work in some truly amazing places across the UK). If you’d like to know [...]
