If you’re planning your wedding during the Summer months, and you happen to live in the UK, you probably don’t need us to tell you the weather’s notoriously unreliable. Of course, that’s why so many people opt for an indoors venue for an event as important as a wedding. That said, it’s a shame to miss out on the special romance of a ceremony in bright Summer sunshine – and then dancing the night away under the stars. But are you willing to ensure months of nail-biting agony as you monitor the weather apps on an hourly basis for months ahead of the big day? Well, the good news is that stretch tent weddings can save your big day by giving you the best of both worlds!
In our experience, lots of people are put off having their wedding in the great outdoors because when the idea of a ‘tent’ or ‘marquee’ is mentioned it conjures up visions of draughty old canvas boxes that flap around in the wind and reek of a thousand ancient village fêtes and other rather uninspiring events. Try holding the wedding of your dreams in one of those and, if the weather doesn’t put a damper on proceedings, the surroundings certainly will!
That simply won’t happen with one of our stunning, elegant and – dare we say sexy – stretch tents gracing your wedding. Compared to those old-fashioned marquees and A-Frames – and indoor venues too – they’re literally a breath of fresh air. That’s because their design is inspired by traditional Bedouin tents, with those wide-open sides allowing air to circulate and keep you and your guests cool even we get a heatwave. That makes for free and easy movement of your guests, as well as of fresh air, so ushering people from ceremony to wedding breakfast, to drinks and dancing will be… well, a breeze! You’re in the best of both worlds – completely protected, yet totally connected with the great outdoors.
But what about rain, we hear you ask! Well, take a look at our stretch tents for hire and for sale, and you’ll see what we mean. They’re made of incredibly resilient material that’s totally waterproof – and pretty much everything else-proof too – and the sleek, undulating design of every stretch tent ensures that rain runs off evenly. And if it gets really stormy, you can keep wind and rain at bay simply by drawing down the stretch tent’s edges further. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that stretch tent weddings are perfectly possible in Winter too – yes, even in the UK. Just add skirts, side panels, doors, and even heating to create a cosy, comfy environment any time of year.
Still not sure? Why not talk to our Stretch Tent team? They’re not just stretch tent experts; they’re also highly experienced professional wedding organisers with the logistical, technical, and creative experience and expertise to make the best of both worlds work for your big (and dry) day.