Real Tipi Wedding – Chantelle & Josh

We first met Chantelle, Josh and their gorgeous girls on a VERY rainy October day at Kilnsey Park back in 2021. Despite the weather Chantelle beamed and fell in love with the tipis and this riverside Yorkshire venue.

That’s where it all began and almost two years of planning and fun times followed with these guys.

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Photo: Sarah Beth Photo

Chantelle’s vision was clear from the get-go as she recalls discovering the venue “Kilnsey Park – the second venue we looked at and we knew it was perfect so we didn't look any further. We saw it on a soggy October day and thought if it looked beautiful on a day like that, then it would look glorious in summertime.”

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Photos: Sarah Beth Photo

So, why a tipi and why Bar Events? “We wanted to have our wedding, our way. I loved that we could create a completely personal package for us and we could still amend this right up until set up. It was due to downpour on our wedding day and we originally planned an outdoor ceremony, one email to Laura and she was ready to convert the tipi into a ceremony aisle. Luckily this wasn't needed on the day but I just love how accommodating Bar Events have been.”

There can be a number of variables when planning an outdoor wedding – Chantelle and Josh remained open to this and we worked together to come up with a ‘Plan B’ should the Yorkshire weather not deliver on the day!

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Photos: Sarah Beth Photo

Throughout the planning process Chantelle tapped into our knowledge and expertise which we LOVED. Our passion goes beyond supplying a stunning teepee structure. We love to offer advice and support each step of the way and we adore it when our couples put their trust in us to be really involved in their plans.

“Bar events have been by far the best supplier, Laura has acted as a wedding planner for us and provided suppliers, support and I honestly cannot thank her enough!”

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Photos: Sarah Beth Photo

Chantelle & Josh booked our Full Bar Package too which meant we got to be there and celebrate with them on the day too!

These guys really looked outside the box for ways to add some WOW to their day – a brass band entourage, shot trolly, SO much glitter, masses of confetti and bright, bold décor.

Photos: Sarah Beth Photo

So, what are Chantelle’s top tips for other couples planning a tipi wedding?

“Just go for it! Having a tipi wedding means you can go wild and even have an alpaca there if you want one (that's what we had). Also, have a look at making streamers on YouTube, they look fantastic up in the teepee.”

Chantelle’s day in three words – Beautiful. Fun. Colourful. What more could you want??

The most down to earth, open and fun couple we could have had the pleasure of working with! Thanks Chantelle & Josh for trusting us to be such a big part of your day.

PS. We ugly cry every time we watch your wedding video!!!



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Venue: Kilnsey Park Estate

Teepee & Bar: Bar Events UK

Photos: Sarah Beth Photography

Videography: K Smith Films

Brass Band: Back Stage Brass

DJ: Ziggy's Entertainment Group

Glamping Village: Bells & Breakfast

Food: Jimmy Macks UK and The Bad Boy Bagel Co

MUA: The Hair & Makeup Project

Dress: Carmen Christine (Chantelle's sis!)

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