Picture a weekend of good vibes, food and music, surrounded by your favourite people. That’s what a festival tipi wedding is all about. If you fancy creating your own mini Glastonbury or Download, here’s how to bring the ultimate festival theme to your wedding day!

Hire Some Giant Tipis

No festival wedding is complete without an iconic structure, and that’s where we come in. To kick start your plans, giant tipis are the perfect centrepiece for your festival wedding day. Not only do they look incredible, they’re also a super versatile space that can be adapted to your vision for the day. The layout options are endless. Tipis are truly a festival staple.

Festival Flags

Add a splash of colour to your venue with giant festival flags. We offer stunning 3.4m rainbow flags in our awesome extras stock! They look incredible at the entrance to the tipi or along the roadside to guide guests to your field. They’re a perfect statement piece to bring that festival magic to your day. Here’s four set up in front of two of our giant tipis!

Camping and Bell Tents

Turn your wedding into a weekend-long celebration by offering camping! Why not hire in some luxury bell tents for your family and friends to book? Having the option to camp creates a laid-back atmosphere and keeps the party going well beyond the wedding night. Enjoy the tipis again the following morning for your first breakfast together as a married couple. Many venues allow camping, and it’s a great way to make your wedding truly unforgettable! Here’s a drone shot from Abby and Joel’s 3 tipi wedding with us at Meadow Spires Farm in Northampton.

Festival Wristbands

Kick off the festival vibe from the moment your guests arrive by handing out personalised wedding wristbands. These make fun, memorable favours and are fantastic for photos! They’re a small but impactful touch that instantly sets the tone for your big day. You can even get bespoke wedding wristbands for different roles within your wedding party! Check out WEDFEST for some cool options. Here’s Kat and Matts ‘bride’ and ‘groom’ wristbands from their 2 tipi wedding day this summer.

Music

No festival is complete without great music! Opt for a live band instead of a DJ for that authentic festival feel. If you want to switch things up, consider hiring a silent disco kit—it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and really fun to be a part of! Alternatively, curate your own playlist of your favourite tracks for a night filled with the music you love.

Order of the Day Sign

Add a playful twist to your wedding itinerary by creating a festival-style line up board. Include “set times” for the ceremony, food, speeches, and dancing. Not only is this practical, but it also helps guests get into the festival spirit right away. Consider a wooden palette DIY like this one from Chloe and Matts 3 Tipi wedding with us in 2022.

Street Food

Skip the formal sit-down dinner and bring in a food truck for a relaxed dining experience. Think wood-fired pizza, gourmet burgers, or a hog roast to keep your guests fuelled for the festivities. This style of eating perfectly matches the casual, fun vibe of a festival wedding. 

Hay Bales, Deck Chairs, and Outdoor Furniture

Create chill-out zones with hay bales, deck chairs, or quirky outdoor furniture. Hay bales are a classic festival touch, and if your venue is on a farm or in a field, they may even be able to supply them. These cosy seating options encourage guests to mingle and relax outdoors, are great for extra seating options… and look cool in photos too! Here’s a photo from Hannah and Matts day at Berryfields Events, one of our recommended venues this summer. The hay bales look awesome in front of the tipis.

Festival-Style Bar

Nothing says “festival” like a quirky bar setup, and we’ve got you covered with The Bottle Bar. Our gorgeous cream horse box bar is fully stocked and staffed in house, providing a relaxed and fun drinks service for your guests. It’s also included as standard with our 2/3/4 tipi package! Picture your guests enjoying bottled beers, fruity ciders, and refreshing Pimms with all the trimmings. It’s the perfect addition to your festival wedding! Here it is at Indi and Dave’s wedding in 2023 at Woodhurst Grange, another recommended venue over in Cambridgeshire.

Glitter Bar

Bring the sparkle with a glitter bar! Stocked with glitter, glow sticks, face paints, and even temporary tattoos, this is an interactive and fun feature for guests of all ages. It’s a fantastic way to keep the festival energy alive and let your guests embrace their inner festival-goers. Here’s a photo from our OWN tipi wedding day where we provided face gems!

Fire Pit and Marshmallows

Cozy up under the stars with a fire pit—something we include in our tipis as standard. Guests can toast marshmallows, share stories, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as the evening winds down. It’s the perfect way to bring that festival camping vibe to life. Here’s a photo of a marshmallow roasting in October 2024 during Beth and Jonathan’s reception.

This post covers some popular ideas to achieve that festival theme, but there are so many ways you can create a relaxed atmosphere when planning an outdoor wedding. To kick start your dream day, check out our packages page and let us help you create an unforgettable wedding filled with fun, love, and all the festival vibes!