The Tents
All about tipis
Looking for rent prices for a tipi? If you are looking for flexibility, and individuality - rent a Tipi!
Our beautiful atmospheric and striking Tipis are the perfect way to create that wow event moment that all your guests will remember. You can link the Tipis to each other to create your ideal event space, enabling you to have as many guests as you would like.
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These magnificent structures can be appreciated from a distance and up close. They are weather and windproof, keep you dry in the winter months (or the great British summers) and shaded when it is hot. Our Big Hat Tipi tents are made using natural materials and are all designed and manufactured in Britain.
We actively choose and support businesses that are local and are always very sympathetic to our surroundings.
Our Big Hat Tipis measure 10.3m diameter and comfortably seat 70 people each
The Canvas
Our Tipi canvas is a durable outdoor professional grade fabric giving you the ability to have your events under canvas. Being breathable, extremely waterproof, weather resistant and moisture regulating – makes it perfect during the heat of summer and cold in the winter. It is also stable, sun protective and colourfast!
The Poles
The 80 year-old Scandinavian spruce timber poles are light and strong, de-barked and rot-resistant making them the perfect solution for outdoor structures and our Tipi marquee hire. The Tipis for hire are as stable as marquees in high winds, as they have huge load-bearing strength and can be erected on all types of soft and hard surfaces.
The Flooring
Our DandyDura® woven mat flooring is made from polypropylene, non-absorbent, suitable for heeled shoes, strong and is in-keeping with the Tipi look. Flooring is included in all Tipi hire prices.
Big Hat Tipi hire prices
All our Tipi hire prices include mat flooring throughout, warm white fairy lights down the tipi poles, uplighters in each tipi tent and VAT.
We believe in transparency and clarity, which is why we include all the components you will need in our costs. Please note, Tipi haulage charges may apply dependent on your event location, so it’s always best to get in touch for a quote.
For 1 tipi - £1,520
For 2 tipis - £2,990
For 3 tipis - £4,485
For 4 tipis + - £5,990
For a Naked Tipi (just the poles), dressed with our warm white fairy lights down each pole - £700
To secure your booking and event date with us, we take a 25% deposit and remaining balance is required 60 days before your event.
Other costs
Damage Waiver - If you are unable to cover the Tipi equipment under your wedding insurance you can choose to pay a fee of 5% of the hire charge. In electing to take this option, BST (Blue Sky Tipis) will (subject to T&C’s) take full responsibility for the risk of accidental loss or damage to the equipment supplied directly by BST during the rental period. For full info, please refer to the BST T&C’s.
Furniture Delivery Costs - Delivery and collection of the furniture is at cost from our base. BST does not make any margin on delivery or collection of the furniture and it covers the cost for fuel, congestion charge (where applicable), loading, unloading and driving. For full info please refer to the BST T&C’s.
Furniture Damage Deposit - The furniture damage security deposit is made to secure the booking and against default by the client of payment of the hire charge and against any loss or damage caused to the furniture. This is returned once the furniture is returned and checked over.
Our Big Hat Tipis measure 10.3m in diameter and comfortably seat approximately 70 people in each. You can lift the sides of the Tipi to create an entrance, or to enjoy your surrounding view. We have lots of suggested floor plans showing ideas of how you can set up your event. The Tipis can easily incorporate dance floors, a band and a stage too. If more than one Tipi is required, we link the Tipis to each-other creating one amazing space to hold as many people as you need!
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We offer special rates for longer-term rentals. Please contact us for a no-obligation conversation and quote.
Tipi venues
You have the flexibility to have our Tipis pitched wherever you like. If you know you would like Tipis for your event, but do not have a location in mind to pitch them, fear not!
We have many beautiful venue locations over the South-East of England, from London to the countryside. We can help you source a venue to your specifications, use one of our suggested partner venues, or you can pitch in a space you find.
View some of our suggested venues:
Packages ~ example of suggested layouts
FAQs
WHERE CAN I PITCH A TIPI?
The short answer to this is - anywhere! We do need a relatively flat surface, and good access but we can talk you through this. You can source your own venue, or we have some great suggested venues for you. From Highgate in London, to the countryside. There are many options of where to pitch the tipis and we can help you with every step. If there isn’t a venue on our list that you fancy, we can source a venue to pitch our tipi tents to your specification. Contact us for a chat.
WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER?
Our tipis can be heated in the cooler months, and offer excellent shade for the warmer months. They are made from waterproof canvas and we lay a waterproof membrane layer underneath the matting flooring. Due to their structures, our tipi tents are the strongest tipis in the wind, so you are in safe hands. Our tipis can be used all year round, wind, rain and sun are no problem for our teepees!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RENT A TIPI?
Tipi tent hire start at £1520 for a single tipi event. This is inclusive of VAT; Fairy lights down each pole; up lighters in the tipi and matting flooring throughout.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TIPI AND A TEPEE?
Historically, all of these structures are a cone-shaped tents made from animal skins draped over wooden poles, but modern-day tipi tents are covered in canvas instead. These structures all can be quickly assembled and dissembled in keeping with nomadic lifestyles of indigenous people of the plains of North America, Northern Europe and Asia. Tipis are very similar to a teepee, but are distinguished by the addition of smoke flaps at the top tipi tent.
HOW DO I DECORATE MY WEDDING TIPI?
We work with a host of incredible suppliers who can help you with any level of decoration and floristry needed. We also have a team who can style and dress your tipis (fees apply). Our tipis suit many different styles of decoration, from Classic; Rustic; Natural, Moroccan Bedouin, Vintage and Festival! That’s the great thing out tipis, they are a totally flexible space for you to put your own stamp on.
CAN THE TIPIS GO ANYWHERE?
Yes! We always carry out an onsite assessment to make sure, but our tipis can go on soft and hardstanding (carparks etc.).
HOW LONG CAN WE HIRE A TIPI FOR?
As long as you would like! We offer special rates for longer term rentals. Contact us for a no-obligation conversation and quote.
CAN YOU HELP WITH THE EXTRAS?
Absolutely! When you book with us, we will pass you our "Little Blue Book" of key trusted suppliers and suggested locations. OR, you can find your own unique venue and suppliers if you so wish.
HOW MUCH TIME DO WE NEED TO BOOK?
Any time! We are used to working with long and short lead times.