Festival Brides

Over the Easter weekend Hooe’s Yurts hosted a photo shoot and open day to celebrate the completion of their huge new 44ft yurt. It was a fantastic day supported by some excellent local wedding suppliers and enjoyed by a crowd of happy guests. Lots of cake was eaten and the yurt had the joyous christening!!

Hooe’s Yurts provide stunning tents for wedding receptions, hen weekends and wedding nights. They specialise in decorating the yurts with exotic textiles creating beautiful stylish venues. A brilliant alternative to a traditional marquee and perfect for adding the wow factor to your wedding day. Along with large venue tents, Hooe’s Yurts also supply luxury bedroom yurts which are perfect for creating your own wedding hotel and honeymoon bedroom. (How about this for glamping in style!!)

Images via Hooe’s Yurt and credited to Rosie Parsons

Their new 44ft yurt is a cathedral sized structure with the capacity for 120 guests to dine under its majestic high ceiling. This wonderful structure can be linked with other large yurts to create a yurt palace ideal for big weddings. For the open day Hooe’s Yurts added a little chill out snug with a wood burner to show how it is possible to create alcoves off larger yurts. These alcoves are great for entertaining children or for guests to relax in after some serious dancing!

Joining Hooe’s Yurts for the photo shoot and providing all the little touches for a boho country wedding were some lovely local suppliers. The vintage crockery was supplied by the The English Tea Party who specialize in original vintage crockery and accessories. Charlie Scribble who designs simple and unusual wedding stationary made some bespoke yurty place names to adorn the dinner table. The model and actress Daisy Dugmore looked stunning dressed in a vintage inspired gown by Kula Tsurdiu provided by The Ivory Secret in Crediton. She held a hand tied bouquet made by Joanna Game Flowers. Nat Haydon, who recently set up the new wedding planning and venue styling company Jolly Good Wedding, dressed the little chill out sung yurt with her exotic bollywood props and put together a charming vintage table plan ladder. The yurt exterior was decorated with striking bunting from Big Beautiful Bunting, wedding signs from Muddy Creek Signs and huge vintage fabric parasols from Sunbeam Jackie.  Finally and most importantly all the photos were taken by the talented and award winning Devon wedding photographer Rosie Parsons.

Hooe’s Yurts want to thank everyone who took part in the photo shoot and attended the open day. Roll on the summer. xx

Hooes Yurts – Stunningly decorated tents for hire – Devon

www.hooesyurts.co.uk / info@hooesyurts.co.uk / 01837 880334

Joanna Game Flowers – Flowers for weddings, parties and Events – Devon

www.joannagameflowers.com  / jmgame@joannagameflowers.com / 01647231657

Big Beautiful Bunting – Designers, makes and hirers of high quality bunting – Cornwall

www.bigbeautifulbunting.com / info@bigbeautifulbunting.co.uk / 01326 281513

Muddy Creek Signs – Beautiful hand painted wedding signs – Cornwall

www.muddycreeksigns.co.uk / amaryllis-thisbe@fsmail.net / 07861 308858

Sunbeam Jackie – Magnificent and unique handmade vintage fabric parasols – Cornwall

www.sunbeamjackie.com / sunbeamjackie@gmail.com / 07590 019 835

Charlie Scribble – Unusual wedding stationery that is personal individual and simple – Cornwall

www.charliescribble.com / info@charliescribble.com

Jolly Good Wedding – Bespoke Wedding Planning and Venue Styling – Devon

www.jollygoodwedding.com / info@jollygoodwedding.com / 07885264053

The English Tea Party – Hires out a unique collection of high quality vintage crockery and accessories – Devon

www.theenglishteaparty.co.uk / info@theenglishteaparty.co.uk / 01647 432704

The Ivory Secret – Intimate and inspiring bridal boutique – Devon

www.theivorysecret.co.uk / info@theivorysecret.co.uk / 01363 777500

Rosie Parsons – Talented and award winning wedding photographer – Devon

www.rosieparsons.com / rosie@rosieparsons.com / 01404 44506

Cariad Canvas are very excited to be organising their Giant Kata Tipi and Canvas Village Open Day on 23rd of May till the 26th May 2012. Tipi’s, Yurts, Bell Tents and Chill Out Rooms will be on display for all to see!!

Think fairy lights, bunting, fire bowls, flags and stunning canvas structures – the team would love to meet all you festival brides to be and enable you to get a feel for what they offer.

Unlike other open days this one is invitation only and the exact location will be disclosed upon RSVP. (Top Secret!!)

We can tell you that it will be held along the spectacular Pembrokeshire coastline commencing on the 23rd of May till the 26th May 2012.

If you are interested in attending please email Anna at info@cariadcanvas.co.uk

A few weeks ago I popped along to The Make Lounge with a couple of friends to try our creative skills on a spot of cake pop making..!! But what is a cake pop I hear you ask.. Well, they are small crumbs of sponge mixed with butter cream to create solid circular pops.. You can then cover and decorate them to your hearts desire!!

You can make lots of fun animals such as pigs and sheep or you can keep things really simple and use glitter and sprinkles. They would look great for a themed festival wedding and a great alternative to a traditional cake!!

I have to admit that cake decorators are now in a league of their own. You can understand why we pay them to bake and decorate our wedding cakes when you do this workshop!! All the same its a fun Hen Do experience and I would definitely recommend a bit of cake popping with the girls pre wedding day!!

Bookings start at £39 per person and include all materials, expert instruction, tools and equipment, plus tea and coffee, all in a fun, friendly atmosphere!

The minimum guest charge is for 8 people; book a group of 15 or more and the bride-to-be goes free!

On the day of your party, you can bring your own wine/champagne (no corkage fees) and party nibbles. They provide wine glasses, champagne flutes, platters, bowls, cake stands, etc.  plus iPod docking stations for your very own PARTY!!

They are steps aways from the vibrant London’s Upper Street bars and restaurants so you can continue the celebrations after your workshop….

 Amy and I dunking our pops… Could I be more excited ??

At the end of the workshop we had the chance to decorate our own cake pop (freestyle). I opted for a bright star number as I thought this theme would be perfect for a fun festival wedding!! You could decorate yours as microphones, flags or maybe create some wellies!!

If you haven’t heard of The Make Lounge before.. check them out as they do loads of great workshops that are perfect for an alternative hen do. My next workshop of choice will be the ‘Fancy Pant’s’ Knicker Customising – Bring a pair of knickers and transform them into glamorously gorgeous pants! Use Swarovski crystals, ribbons, lovely fabric, applique motifs, and more.

Book your Hen Do at The Make Lounge by phoning 020 7609 0275 or emailing parties@themakelounge.com

www.themakelounge.com

Arabian Tent’s ‘Pamper Parlour’ is an alluring den of escapism, perfect for you and your guests to enjoy at your Festival Wedding, Hen Do or Birthday Party.  

The Arabian Tent Company has been providing exquisite marquees to delighted brides, grooms and party organisers for the past seven years. Constantly striving to offer the most unique designs and party ideas for your special day.

There is a beautiful selection of unique tents with eight exquisite interiors to choose from, (ranging from Vintage glamour to Bollywood Chic) and each as magical and atmospheric as the other. Choose your favourite interior for your ‘Pamper Parlour’ and relax, unwind and have fun getting pampered with your guests…

Experienced make-up artist and holistic therapist Susie Mermaid and her team will make sure you look and feel fantastic….

Male grooming isn’t forgotten either, with a male barber available for mixed parties! There is something for everyone.

Susie comes from a creative background and her excellent makeup work has been featured in Country Living and Cosmopolitan Bride magazine.  She has undertaken makeup work for television, fashion, music videos & advertising.  Her treatment suite ‘The Mermaid Suite’ has been well reviewed and comes highly recommended.

All products used in Arabian Tent Company’s ‘Pamper Parlour’ are organic, free of parabens and full of wonderful natural ingredients.

Truly relax in a creative inspiring space…the Pamper Lounge is a splendid addition to your event.

Treatments are 20 minutes each and include: natural lift facial massage, mini facial with steam, Indian head massage, soothing foot massage, nail file and pretty polish, mermen nails filed and buffed, Korean hand & arm massage, heated lava shell back massage, express make up, eyebrow tidy.

 To book your Pamper Parlour Party please contact  Emily Pick @ Arabian Tent Company Ltd

Following on from yesterdays post on the wonderful world of Glamping  (if you missed Part 1 click here), today we are talking about glamping it up for your Hen Do!

Hen Do-Tastic!

Glamping Illustration by Jessica Sharvil

Personally, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my Hen Do! As mentioned in part 1, I love camping and would love to have all my favourite ladies in our own private ‘tent’ village, chilling under the stars surrounded by nature. However, I fully appreciate that a lot of my friends aren’t as enthusiastic about camping as me, and this would in fact be their worst nightmare!! So, with this in mind, Glamping would be the perfect compromise and there is a secret part of me that thinks – ‘it’s my hen – I’ve got to have a bit of luxury!’

So if you are looking for the perfect place to have an Alternative Hen Do - then these fab-tastic sites will be right up your street!

Babes In The Wood - Devon

Champagne hen nights……….with a touch of the wild!

Here’s what Canopy and Stars, a fab UK Glamping directory, have to say:

“Babes in the Woods is a hen do with a difference! While there’s no shortage of champagne and fine food, you trade in L plates and pink sashes for the chance to bring out your inner girl guide.

From your Saturday morning arrival to your Sunday afternoon departure, you will be treated to a fully catered, fun-filled hen party like no other. Learn a bit of bushcraft, walk in the woods or enjoy early morning yoga if you aren’t suffering too much on Sunday. There are two big bell tents for everyone to crash in, but proper beds in case you’re worried about the pamper to camper ratio.

Learn a bit of bushcraft, walk in the woods or enjoy early morning yoga ‘(yes please!)’ if you aren’t suffering too much on Sunday.

For an extra special touch or two, you can have musicians and masseurs brought in to entertain or relax you!”

Sounds perfect – you can make your own Jam in one of the activities!

Teapot Lane Luxury Camp - Ireland

This is a find!! I was so happy when I stumbled across this GEM of a glampsite as it couldn’t be more perfect for a festival loving hen and her bessie mates as a warm up to her wedding!

Image via Teapot Lane Luxury Camp

Image via Teapot Lane Luxury Camp

 

The luxury eco retreat consists of 2 restored cottages (one of which is a vintage style chocolate box thatched cottage – eekk!) and 3 luxury yurts all snuggled in the shadow of the famous Ben Bulben mountain on 5 acres of woodland.

 

Image via Teapot Lane Luxury Camp

 

Here’s what they say about their Hen weekends:

“Teapot Lane is the perfect place for a classy hen weekend!  We have lots of experience in providing hens  weekends with a difference.  This is a recession friendly way to have a lovely intimate weekend with your friends and family. If you like a vintage shabby chic theme with lots of candle lite and floral bunting then this is the place for you.  Teapot Lane has a festival vibe with light up trees and a campfire that goes on into the night as you enjoy the company of friends in the great outdoors.  Self cater and bring your own booze there are two kitchens and a BBQ area.”

Hold up! If you thought that sounded good then check out what comes next………

GORMET BBQ, DJ & CAMPFIRE

“This is very popular with hen parties and really adds to the feeling that you are at your own boutique festival! Teapot Lane provide catering on a night of your choice.  A qualified chef will cook your BBQ with a selection of locally scource meats: BBQ Spare Ribs, Marinated Chicken Breast, Chicken wings , home made beef burgers, Fresh Atlantic salmon (or other fresh fish), Selection of Salads, Selection of homemeade breads, Desserts, Dips & dressings

On request, DJ  DC (Seasessions) will set up professional equipment and play a set for you in the woods by the campfire where your banqueting table is laid for your meal with lanterns, candles and wild flower arragements…We Clean up and let you get on with partying.

(Acoustic musicians available as alternative)

A DJ playing your own private set while you party through the night in the woods!? I’m there!!!

I think this place sounds awesome and is definitely on my shortlist for my own hen – I think the DJ set did it!

Other fabulous Glamping Sites for Hen Weekends:

Bath Hen Weekend - Holiday caravans and gorgeous bell tents

Posh Pitches - Bell Tent Hire in Cornwall

Bloomsbury Biddenden – Beautiful Yurts and Bell Tents in this super cool hippy glamping site

Happy Saturday Peeps!

Big Love

Festival Brides x