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5 Outdoor Wedding Venue Trends for 2026: What Couples Are Really Looking For

As we look ahead to 2026, one thing is clear: couples are moving away from traditional venues and leaning strongly towards outdoor wedding venues, tipi celebrations, and marquee setups. These feel relaxed, personal, and rooted in nature. Now whilst we know that outdoor weddings are not for everyone. However, there are more and more people understanding the benefits and beauty that they can offer.

A Practical Wedding Countdown: What to Do (and When) in the Final Months Before Your Outdoor, Tipi, or Marquee Wedding

The final few months before your wedding can be a whirlwind of excitement, nerves, and emotion. There’s so much to look forward to — and plenty to get organised — especially when your celebration takes place outdoors, in a tipi, or under a marquee. But don’t panic – If you’re working with us then we …

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How to Choose the Perfect Colour Palette for Your Outdoor or Tipi Wedding

One of the best things about planning an outdoor or tipi wedding is that nature already gives you a beautiful backdrop. Whether it’s rolling fields in Staffordshire, gardens in Cheshire, or our giant tipi set against the countryside, your setting is full of character before you’ve even chosen a single flower. That’s why your colour palette doesn’t need to do all the heavy lifting — it simply needs to enhance what’s already there.

5 Things to Make Planning Your Garden Wedding Stress-Free

1. Space and Layout for Your Garden Wedding Access the capacity of you garden or the area of your land or farm that you plan to use for your wedding. Bear in mind your wedding tipi and marquee will need space around the outside of it. This is for ropes and access for catering/bar staff …