Tipis and Tiaras

With couples turning away from traditional weddings to more unique and memorable ways of celebrating their day, it may come as no surprise that wedding guest accommodation is top of the list. Everything from wedding venues and dresses, to flower arrangements and cakes is seeing a U-turn from traditions. Weddings are an opportunity to put your personality into the wedding planning and this even extends to the accommodation in place for your guests. 

We love some of the quirky and unusual ideas people are opting for to make their guests feel extra special on their wedding day. The 21st century wedding is more about the shared experience; not just about that one day but the journey you go on together from the moment you arrive. The accommodation your guests are offered during their stay with you, is therefore an important part of the overall experience, and shows the thought you have put into making their stay as comfortable and memorable as possible.

So, expand your mind when it comes to wedding guest accommodation. Think tipis and yurts, lined with fairy lights, fur skins and soft furnishings. Certainly, unique whilst creating a beautiful atmosphere for your guests. You can hire tipis or yurts and decorate them yourselves, which allows for a more personal touch or why not hire a ready-made tipi within a beautiful rural location?

A log cabin or hut is also a perfect alternative to traditional wedding guest accommodation with many options to choose from. A cabin also gives you the option to hire a space suitable for a larger group, allowing your guests to spend time together in the preparation for the big day.

Of course, if you’re looking for something a little less rustic, it may be worth considering guest accommodation for your wedding within the grounds of the wedding itself. This could include rooms within a beautiful manor or a grand castle. This reflects the beautiful environment of your own wedding, whilst providing an element of luxury within a grand historic building. In many cases you can discuss décor or interior arrangements with the owners or organisers prior to the big day. Either way, you can be sure to provide a memorable experience for your guests for years to come.

And if you find yourself falling in love with a unique idea for wedding guest accommodation, don’t be put off if it isn’t actively advertised for use – it’s always worth speaking with land and property owners about using their buildings or space for guest accommodation, they can only say no, otherwise you may have just secured the most unique location for your wedding guests to stay during the celebrations. It’s always worth being a bit cheeky! In most cases, the owners would be flattered to be asked – we know we would! and it may help put them on the map in the process.

So, get those thinking caps on and check out some of these alternative wedding guest accommodation ideas, we’re sure your guests will love.