Viva La Tipi – Luxury Nordic Tipi Weddings in Macclesfield, Cheshire

Based in the heart of Cheshire near Macclesfield, Viva La Tipi specialises in luxury Nordic tipi hire for weddings, celebrations, festivals, and outdoor events throughout Cheshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, the North West, and across the UK. Known for their beautiful giant hat tipis, personalised service, and relaxed approach to wedding planning, the company helps couples create unforgettable outdoor celebrations that are completely unique to them.

Founded by husband-and-wife team Josh and Sofi, Viva La Tipi was born from a shared passion for travel, adventure, and bringing people together. After meeting while travelling in New Zealand and later marrying in Argentina, they returned to Cheshire and created a business focused on helping couples celebrate in a way that feels personal, relaxed, and memorable.

Whether you’re planning a rustic countryside wedding, a boho-inspired celebration, a festival-style weekend, or an elegant outdoor reception, Viva La Tipi provides the flexibility and expertise needed to transform almost any outdoor space into a stunning wedding venue.

Creating Weddings Without Venue Restrictions

One of the biggest advantages of a tipi wedding is the freedom it offers.

Rather than choosing a traditional wedding venue with fixed layouts and predetermined packages, couples can create a venue almost anywhere. From family gardens and private estates to farms, fields, and countryside locations, Viva La Tipi helps couples design a celebration that reflects their personalities and vision for the day.

Their tipis provide a blank canvas that can be styled in countless ways. Whether you’re dreaming of rustic wooden tables, fairy lights, festival vibes, elegant dining areas, or cosy fire pits, the flexibility of the structures allows every wedding to feel completely individual.

For couples who want something different from a conventional hotel wedding, this creative freedom is often one of the biggest attractions.

Stunning Nordic Giant Hat Tipis

At the centre of Viva La Tipi’s offering are their beautiful Nordic giant hat tipis.

These impressive structures combine natural timber poles with weatherproof canvas to create a striking wedding venue that feels both grand and welcoming. The high ceilings, sweeping rooflines, and open interiors create an atmosphere unlike any traditional marquee or function room.

The tipis can be linked together to create larger spaces, allowing couples to accommodate dining areas, bars, dance floors, lounge spaces, and entertainment zones within a single cohesive venue. Multiple giant hat tipis can comfortably host weddings with up to around 160 guests while still maintaining the intimate atmosphere that tipi weddings are known for.

Their natural appearance makes them particularly popular for countryside weddings and outdoor celebrations where couples want a venue that complements its surroundings.

Flexible Layouts for Every Wedding Style

No two weddings are the same, which is why Viva La Tipi takes a bespoke approach to every event.

The company’s range includes Giant Hat Tipis, Midi Hat Tipis, and Mini Tipis that can be combined in different ways depending on guest numbers and event requirements. This flexibility allows couples to create everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale wedding celebrations.

Some couples use separate areas for dining and dancing, while others incorporate chill-out lounges, cocktail bars, children’s spaces, or outdoor seating areas. The modular nature of the tipis means layouts can be designed around the event rather than forcing the event to fit the venue.

This flexibility allows couples to create a wedding that feels entirely their own.

Festival-Style Weddings with Personality

Festival weddings have become increasingly popular in recent years, and Viva La Tipi is perfectly positioned to help bring these celebrations to life.

The relaxed atmosphere created by Nordic tipis naturally lends itself to festival-inspired weddings featuring outdoor bars, live music, food trucks, fire pits, lawn games, and extended celebrations that continue long into the evening.

Many couples choose tipi weddings specifically because they create a more informal and sociable environment than traditional venues. Guests can move freely between indoor and outdoor spaces, enjoy drinks around fire pits, and experience a celebration that feels relaxed and immersive.

For couples seeking a wedding that prioritises atmosphere and experience, a tipi wedding can provide the perfect solution.

Furniture, Lighting & Wedding Extras

A beautiful tipi is only part of the overall experience.

Viva La Tipi offers a range of furniture and accessories designed to help couples create a complete wedding venue. Available options include wooden tables, benches, folding chairs, lighting installations, bars, dance floors, and bio-ethanol fire pits that add both warmth and atmosphere to the space.

These carefully selected additions help transform the tipi into a fully functioning venue while maintaining the relaxed Nordic aesthetic that has become synonymous with tipi weddings.

The company works closely with clients to ensure every detail complements the overall style and atmosphere of the celebration.

Personal Service from Start to Finish

One of the most frequently praised aspects of Viva La Tipi is the personal service provided by Josh, Sofi, and their team.

From the initial enquiry through to installation and collection, clients work directly with people who genuinely care about creating a successful event. The team helps with layout planning, supplier recommendations, venue advice, and site visits where required.

Customer reviews consistently highlight the team’s communication, professionalism, flexibility, and willingness to go above and beyond throughout the planning process. Many couples comment on how supported they felt during what can otherwise be a complex wedding planning journey.

This personal approach has helped Viva La Tipi develop a strong reputation across Cheshire and beyond.

Helping Couples Bring Their Ideas to Life

Every wedding begins with an idea.

For some couples that means a relaxed boho celebration in a family field. For others it might involve a luxury countryside reception with fine dining and live entertainment. Viva La Tipi embraces this variety and encourages couples to think creatively about what their wedding could become.

The company’s philosophy centres on flexibility and imagination, helping clients design a space that reflects their personalities rather than relying on standard venue packages.

This collaborative approach allows each wedding to feel distinctive and memorable.

Covering Cheshire & Beyond

Based near Macclesfield in Cheshire, Viva La Tipi supplies weddings and events throughout Cheshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, the Midlands, the North West, and across the UK. Their experience ranges from intimate gatherings of around 30 guests through to larger celebrations for up to 160 guests.

The company regularly works at private homes, farms, country estates, wedding venues, and outdoor event locations, providing couples with the freedom to celebrate wherever feels right for them.

Why Couples Choose Viva La Tipi

Couples choose Viva La Tipi because of its combination of beautiful Nordic tipis, flexible event design, and genuinely personal service.

Their giant hat tipis create a stunning setting for outdoor weddings, while the flexibility of the layouts allows every celebration to be tailored to the couple’s vision. Combined with furniture hire, lighting, fire pits, planning support, and an experienced team that genuinely cares about every event, Viva La Tipi offers a complete solution for couples seeking a unique outdoor wedding venue.

For those dreaming of a wedding that feels relaxed, memorable, and entirely their own, Viva La Tipi provides the expertise and creativity needed to bring that vision to life.

Services Offered

• Wedding tipi hire
• Nordic giant hat tipis
• Festival-style weddings
• Outdoor wedding venues
• Boho weddings
• Countryside weddings
• Tipi furniture hire
• Wooden tables and benches
• Folding chair hire
• Dance floors
• Wedding bar areas
• Bio-ethanol fire pits
• Garden wedding venues
• Multi-tipi wedding layouts
• Wedding planning support

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Viva La Tipi based?

Viva La Tipi is based in Cheshire near Macclesfield and provides tipi hire throughout Cheshire, the Midlands, the North West, and across the UK.

How many guests can the tipis accommodate?

The company’s tipi configurations can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings of around 30 guests to larger weddings of approximately 160 guests.

What types of tipis are available?

Viva La Tipi offers Giant Hat Tipis, Midi Hat Tipis, and Mini Tipis that can be combined to create bespoke layouts.

Do they provide furniture and accessories?

Yes. Furniture, seating, tables, lighting, bars, fire pits, and other event accessories are available.

Do they help with planning and venue advice?

Yes. The team offers layout planning, site visits, supplier recommendations, and support throughout the wedding planning process.

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