The Great British Wedding September 2014 | Page 38

While the tipis offering something special, it is also great to incorporate the outdoor area too. The sides of the tipis can be raised to help continue your party space outside. Hay bale seating around fire pits, with marshmallow toasting and snuggle rugs are just perfect.

With many poles in the tipis, hanging decorations from them is popular; from bunting to pom poms, to lanterns and more recently jam jars and brown beer bottles filled with flowers. The great thing

about the tipis is they are a beautiful blank canvas to do with as you please.

Up-cycling works fabulously with the rustic theme, from hanging bike wheels to old lamp shades. Chalkboard signs are a cute touch too. Use old picture frames, paint with chalkboard paint and write your own personal message with a chalkboard pen on them. We have even seen signposts made from old skirting board, but you would never now - a really cost efficient and effective styling detail.

With so many ideas of how to style your wedding a perfect place for inspiration is Pinterest, we have a romantic, rustic and relaxed themed board. You can create your own board that pin all your ideas on, this can also be secret if you do not want friends and family to see your ideas coming together.

If you would like more information about planning your own rustic tipi wedding drop us an email to

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Find Sami Tipi in our supplier directory, or at http://www.samitipi.co.uk/