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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Wed al fresco, with the help of these wonderful Yorkshire companies
MEET SAM ROBINSON OF BOUTIPI
Tell us about your company… We’re a family-run company supplying luxury tipis and sailcloth tents for weddings and events in the Yorkshire region. We were voted England’s top marquee provider at the Wedding Industry Awards and we always strive to exceed expectations. Our ethos is to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Our tipis can be linked together in numerous formations for parties of up to 400 people.
What’s your top outdoor wedding tip? Don’t panic about the weather! Some of the best wedding stories and photographs are ones that involve rain, and the sound on canvas is very romantic. Our authentic Scandinavian tipis are made to withstand the elements while our open fires and heaters keep them cosy in the colder months.
What’s the best thing about getting married al fresco? The best thing is that you are working with a blank canvas. If you love DIY, you’ll be in your element decorating the tipis. However, if you’re not so creative, we have amazing stylists who can take the stress away and do it all for you. If you can imagine it, we can do it!
Visit www.boutipi.co.uk
Tell us about your company… This stunning marquee venue in the rolling North Yorkshire countryside was voted one of Yorkshire’s most scenic venues by The Yorkshire Post. Benefitting from scintillating views and glorious grounds, it’s a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. The Georgian family home provides the perfect backdrop for a marquee wedding on one of two beautifully manicured lawns. What’s your top outdoor wedding tip? Make the most of your surroundings by having an outdoor blessing with a fabulous celebrant, rather than a traditional church or registrar-lead ceremony.
What’s the best thing about getting married al fresco? The amazing photo opportunities throughout the day.
Visit www.louisiannasweddings.co.uk/aldby-park
MEET SARA RIPLEY OF CHERISHED MEMORIES WEDDING VENUE
Tell us about your company… We are an exclusive venue creating dreams at our beautiful Balne Croft Farm, which is tucked away in a secluded setting within 18 acres of countryside and views over the River Went. Couples can imagine their day with up to 250 guests in our bespoke marquee with chill-out area set in five acres of pasture surrounded by mature trees and gardens. We also offer indoor micro-weddings in our lovely Croft Room. What’s your top outdoor wedding tip? Don’t forget luxury toilets, and if the venue doesn’t already, provide umbrellas for your loved ones. Make sure you let your guests know the nature of the venue so they can come prepared.
What’s the best thing about getting married al fresco? An outdoor wedding is a picture-perfect event; from sunsets to surrounding yourself with nature, it can be everything you imagine.
Visit www.cherishedweddingvenue.co.uk
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MEET CHARLIE LAND OF TOTEM TIPI
Tell us about your company… We’re a tipi hire, wedding and events company in rural North Yorkshire. Since 2015, we’ve been making dreams come true – creating breathtaking spaces and unforgettable experiences. We believe every guest deserves the royal treatment. Tipis are really flexible spaces, accommodating anything from 10 to 250 people. well with is key. It’s also a great idea to consider hiring a planner. It’s not essential, but it does take the pressure off you and your loved ones on the big day.
What’s the best thing about getting married al fresco? Definitely the flexibility to personalise your event. It gives you the opportunity to design and create a day that suits you perfectly.
Tell us about your company… Found in picturesque Nun Monkton, Yorkshire Heart Vineyard is a stunning marquee venue for anyone looking for something a little different. The award-winning family-run vineyard and brewery started as a hobby in 2000 with 35 vines, and the Spakouskas family now lovingly nurture 22,000 vines year-round, producing fine English wine from grape to glass. What’s your top outdoor wedding tip? Make the most of the endless space you have available, but make sure you think about seating. Some of your guests might want to soak up the sun, but where will grandma sit?
What’s the best thing about getting married al fresco? You get the freedom to paint the picture of your perfect day.
Visit www.louisiannasweddings.co.uk/yorkshire-heart-vineyard
MEET CHARLOTTE ATKINSON OF BROMPTON LAKES FROM HOLIDAY AT HOME
Tell us about your company… Set within the idyllic North Yorkshire countryside, Brompton Lakes makes a stunning venue for all sizes of wedding, with on-site accommodation for 120 guests across 21 award-winning lodges. With 26 acres of grounds, the focus is on two lakes and a large space for a tent or marquee wedding. Couples can host a fabulous drinks reception by the marquee or take in the extraordinary lakeside views. Holiday at Home host a small number of exclusive wedding weekends a year. What’s your top outdoor wedding tip? Look for the most photogenic spots as a natural centrepiece to your celebrations. After sunset, think about illuminating the space with lanterns, candles and festoon lighting to keep to celebration alive into the early hours.
What’s the best thing about getting married al fresco? Our venues are best suited to couples who dream of all their guests staying at the venue for the whole celebration. Everything is bespoke to the couple, so we can find the perfect match for your big day.
