Tipis make an excellent venue for weddings. This is because they are unique and can be customized to fit virtually any style or theme. However, finding the perfect site for your tipi wedding may seem like a challenge in itself. There are many things to consider and several factors to look at to ensure that you find the right location. To get started, follow these key considerations:
Budget
Unlike ‘standard’ wedding sites and venues that offer packages and have fixed price plans, tipi weddings are more flexible because of the ability to start from scratch and build the wedding that you need and want for your guests. One of the first things you should consider when finding a perfect location for your outdoor wedding is the budget. Often farmers are looking to diversify and will certainly hire out a field, and there are some great options out there. So, consider your budget and ask the tipi hire company about locations they have worked with in the past that they can recommend to you.
Theme
When choosing your site or location, be sure to consider the specific theme of your tipi wedding. Consider how you want your big day to look and feel. This will greatly help in choosing the type of location to host your wedding celebration. For instance, is being close to water important or a woodland area? What is your field wishlist? Ask yourself such questions so you can choose the venue/site that best suits your wedding theme and preferences.
Accessibility
This is very important. You want your outdoor wedding site to have good vehicular access. You should also assess the site to see if it has sufficient space. There needs to be enough flat ground for the tipi structure in addition to any room you need outside of this particular space. It is also recommended that you consider whether the location allows additional access before and after the wedding day for the tipi structure build and dismantle.
Weather
While tipi structures are suitable to be used in all weather conditions and at any time of the year, these temporary structures don’t have permanent foundations which makes them less ideal for areas with extreme wind conditions. So, be sure to consider the weather in the area where you want your tipi wedding to be held. Positioning your tipi on a site that has an element of protection and shelter from the wind can make this unlikely to be a concern.
Safety
Make sure that the site you choose for your outdoor wedding is guest and child friendly. Remote areas can offer an amazing setting, but they can also have safety implications, particularly for guests who may have overindulged and young children. If you are concerned about guests falling into streams or wandering off, have a designated person or two to keep watch.
These key considerations cover the essentials when choosing the perfect outdoor wedding location. Beyond this list, be sure to take your own preferences into account. It is true that tipi weddings require more decisions and work than a ‘standard’ wedding, but for many, this is part of their uniqueness and exciting challenge.