Wedding venue inspiration - Tents, tipis & marquees

Cornish Tipi Weddings, St Kew

This quirky venue is located in a secret woodland valley situated just five minutes from the wild Atlantic coast and surrounded by 16 acres of countryside blooming with wild ferns, bluebells, ancient oaks and meadowsweet. There's a shimmering lake at the heart of it where ceremonies can take place by the water's edge. A romantic idea at dusk is to host a Festival of Light ceremony with floating candles and flowers released into the water. Ceremonies are also conducted in the fully licensed wedding pavilion made from wood, willow and canvas, set deep in the heart of the secret valley by a clear brook. It seats up to 50 guests inside, with space for a further 50 loved ones outside on the decking. For larger weddings of more than 100 people, additional seating can be arranged outside. Straw bales covered with coloured rugs are a great way of accommodating larger numbers.

Yurts for Life, Devon

These luxury yurts guarantee a quality structure having been precision-built in Devon and are available to hire in small, medium and large sizes for both intimate nuptials and big gatherings. Finishing touches are also available to hire for three days, from log burners and lighting to tables, chairs and carpets. For the wedding night, a small yurt can be furnished with a wooden bed frame and soft mattress, a duvet, pillows and Egyptian cotton linen sheets. Blankets, rugs, bedside tables, seating and mirrors are also available.

Barny Lee Marquees, Devon

A marquee interior can be tailored to suit a chosen theme using linings, coloured chair pads and atmospheric lighting. Barny Lee Marquees offers a range of additional products for hire including chairs, tables, bars, lighting, generators and dancefloors. They can be placed in a garden or the grounds of a venue, positioned to admire stunning views or natural elements such as water features, flowerbeds and trees.