Elite Tents Ltd

A single tipi is 10.3m in diameter, so each additional tipi is a multiple of that plus a little extra for staking and strapping. The Sailcloth tent comes in a range of sizes and we will advise you of the best size for your guest numbers.

Both the Tipis and the Sailcloth are suitable for erection on grass, the high peaks mean that hard surfaces are not suitable.

We use a tightly woven, natural coloured matting in all of our tents that is very hardwearing and completely waterproof.

We have two types of tents – the Sailcloth tent is made with a market leading weather proofing system so rain and even snow would not be a problem. However the high peaks mean that excessive wind is not ideal, so in truth we wouldn’t recommend the Sailcloth between November and April. However the tipis, which originate from Sweden are designed and manufactured so that they can basically cope with whatever the British weather can throw at them! To find out more about the origins of these amazing tents you can read more at https://www.elitetents.co.uk/nordic-tipis/

Firstly, it doesn’t rain in the UK anywhere near as much as you might think. In fact statistically we have more dry than wet days in the UK each year. And even rainy days aren’t often nonstop rain. However, if it does rain on your event day, as long as you have made sure you have enough space inside your tents for all of your guests and furnishing, both types of tent are completely waterproof so there’s no danger of anyone getting wet – your guests will remain warm and dry. If you are planning on an outdoor ceremony, just keep ad eye on the forecast as then you might need to implement your wet weather plan (which is provided as standard when you book our outdoor ceremony package).

This very much depends on the time of year and the ambient temperature. If your event is in spring, autumn or winter you may need to consider hiring in heating. We have a fabulous supplier who will bring you indirect heaters which are thermostatically controlled and will keep your structure toasty. Adding the Wallflex system is also an option to keep out the elements during the colder months.

Both style of our tents can have the sides raised which means that it is very infrequent that you will need air conditioning. However, if we have a sudden heatwave, we have an excellent supplier who can provide air conditioning if you would like it.

All of our packages come with basic lighting which includes warm white parcans and coloured spot lights. You can also add extra sparkle with fairy lights and festoons - as many or as few as suit your style and your budget.

The tents need to be within 15 metres of a 13a socket which will provide enough power for the lighting we include. However if you have a bar, band, caterers you will require a lot more power than a single 13a socket. In this case you might need a generator. We can help organise this for you or give you information on what you would need.

Yes we have lots of options - our experience has enabled us to create different packages to star5t you off, but visiting our open days will also be really useful so you can decide exactly what suits the theme and decor of your special day.

The beauty of both styles of tent is that they are a blank canvas for you to put your own personality into. Some people put very little decoration into the tents, particularly the tipis which have the rustic feel. With sparkling fairy lights you really don’t need a lot of decor. However if you like bunting or pompoms they will lend themselves to that perfectly. There are lots of ideas on our YouTube channel to help give you ideas. If you want to dress your tents more formally, both types of tent will also work with more traditional floristry. There are so many different decor options, the beauty of having an outdoor structure is that it literally can be whatever you want to make it!

The crew will usually be on site at 8am and work through to complete your job in a day. A single tipi takes approx. 4hrs, two tipis around 6-8hrs, 3 tipis 8-10hrs to erect. We guarantee that your tipi will be set up no later than the day before your event.