Tipi and Yurt Wedding Venues in East Midlands - England

Charlotte

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5.0

Royle Forest Weddings were incredible from start to finish. The whole team was professional, friendly, and took the time to bring our vision to life, making our special day everything we had hoped for. We had Rachel as our wedding coordinator, and she was amazing. She was always on hand to answer any questions, offer support, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect in the lead-up to the wedding and throughout the day itself. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and can’t recommend Royle Forest Weddings highly enough. Thank you for helping make our wedding day so unforgettable!

Tipis at Whatton House is a beautiful, relaxed and stylish wedding venue. The expansive gardens provide a great natural setting, while the tipis provide a great backdrop for a festival / boho style wedding. It’s accessible on a travel front, being so close to the M1 and A50, located so close to East Midlands Airport, but not so close that airplane noise is a problem (bear this in mind if you plan to use a drone during your ceremony as you’ll need airport approval - this can take a while, or be very late to arrive!). The venue is also disabled access friendly, being entirely step-free. The only downside is the disabled toilets feel a little temporary as it is just a portaloo. We would also like to note the only toilets at the venue are located behind the main tipi, so any guests arriving for the ceremony need to access the main tipi, which could ruin any surprises you may wish to keep for later. The tipi got quite warm for our wedding day which was a sunny with clouds low 20 degree Celsius day, with the two provided fans not achieving much in the way of cooling. Much hotter, and it would’ve been a struggle. The ceremony tipi is very pretty and nestled beautifully into the gardens, however, the top ceremony area feels a little unfinished. The woodshed hut at the back is pretty much falling down and the flooring is uneven and rocky, the rest of the tipi has gravel which is much more attractive - we ended up covering the floor with jute rugs. The main tipi is simply amazing. 

The onsite accommodation (the gardeners cottage) was ample for 6 adults for the night either side of the wedding day. It is well equipped and modern, but there is only one shower which provides a logistical challenge on a busy wedding morning. We were deliberate in who would shower when, but a more flexible approach could easily result in delays to your wedding morning. 

The team behind the venue were great, though at times we did feel a little passed around and uncertain. Our initial enquiries were handled by Jenny, but due to a role change we were quickly passed to Lucie after paying our deposit. This later changed again due to staff holidays and we were passed to Dani. In the end, Dani was absolutely incredible and did a fantastic job of ensuring our day flowed perfectly. Despite our anxieties with all these changes, after our first meeting with Dani we were totally reassured that nothing would be forgotten. There were times in the process where we would’ve liked things to have been made a little clearer. Our guest numbers fluctuated a few times in the process after we had agreed a total package price, but in attempting to make sure we got our monies worth we sometimes felt unsure that this would happen as we were not able to see a breakdown of individual costs. I think in the end we did persist to get a fair deal despite some later changes to food / drink quotas. Overall, we would whole heartedly recommend the venue, and any criticisms should be seen as they are, very minor! We booked without ever viewing the venue due to the winter deconstruction, but we would assure any potential booker than the venue looks and feels even better in person than it does in any photos.

Rachael

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Pam at Inkersall was a dream from start to finish. She helped us plan everything, was so calm and cool and kept the day going perfectly. She was open and upfront about pricing and availability, and talked us through suppliers and what would suit our vibe the best. Inkersall itself was the perfect venue for us. We booked it without actually physically seeing it, but when we did eventually get to see it in April we knew we had made the right choice. We wanted a festival wedding feel, to go with our Pagan ceremony. The barn was ideal for the ceremony and even though it was mega hot, the barn stayed cool and breezy throughout. There was lots of space to move around, it never felt cramped with guests and there was shade, sunny spots and a nice smoking area for the boys to have their cigars! The amenities were perfect and there was never a big queue for the loo - even with 100 guests! We also booked the Wranglers Den and the Shepherds Hut, and Yurts for evening guest accommodation. It all came together beautifully and I couldn't be more pleased with how it went. Thank you Pam and Inkersall for making our day so perfect.

Courtney

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Having followed the venue on Instagram for a number of years before getting engaged, it’s safe to say it was the top of the list when looking where to have our wedding. After we visited we instantly knew it was right for us. The stunning scenery, friendly coordinators and the church being opposite ticked all our needs. Emma, Gina and Jenny were beyond helpful and always there for any questions we had, everything ran like clock work on the day and I can’t thank everyone at Scrivelsby for their help and professionalism.

Elsie

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Our festival-themed wedding at The Hidden Hive in August 2024 was nothing short of magical! The stunning setting, with its beautiful tipis and picturesque outdoor spaces, created the perfect atmosphere, and we were blessed with incredible summer weather. The food from our chosen caterers was absolutely phenomenal - our guests are still raving about it! What truly made the day unforgettable, though, was the amazing team. All the team at The Hidden Hive went above and beyond to ensure everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment. It was the best day of our lives, and we can’t recommend this venue enough!