Have You Thought About Booking a Glamping Wedding?
So many weddings have been postponed in the last year, and those which are taking place this year may have to be scaled back to comply with restrictions – although we’re looking at a complete relaxation of the rules by late June; there are many weddings and other family events planned for the months before that, and we can’t guarantee that we can have a big wedding even after June.
What can be done about this? Well, we may not have the power to overturn the regulations for the sake of a wedding, but if the wedding and reception is a glamping style event then you can maintain some social distancing while you enjoy the great outdoors. Of course, the weather can be unreliable so it’s best to have covered spaces for guests to mingle if it rains, and a site with several bell tents for your guests to stay in, plus a larger space for the main event, is ideal.
Glamping weddings have been increasing in popularity over the years with younger couples who may have met at a festival, or who were drawn together by their love of festivals. Having a glamping wedding brings that aspect into the celebration so it’s especially popular with creative and arty types who love the whole Glastonbury atmosphere. They’re also often kinder on the budget than a hotel or some other wedding venue, and you have more of a sense of freedom too.
A great option for a glamping wedding is to book out a whole site for the weekend, or a couple of days in the week. That way, you have the privacy you need for an intimate celebration, without the fear of gate-crashers from elsewhere on the site. You don’t need to accommodate every guest, but it can be nice to have your wedding party on site with you to help get ready before the ceremony, and celebrate with you into the small hours. If you book a whole site you also don’t need to worry about disturbing other campers, so you can let loose and really make it a wedding to remember.
If you do want a big wedding with a huge party then glamping is perfect, as you can always ask the site whether extra guests can camp in their own tents. This means you can have a massive reception without worrying about ferrying guests to and from their accommodation and spending lots on hotel rooms for everyone. It also gives your guests on a budget the option to stay overnight without breaking the bank, so for young couples with a young friendship group this could make a big difference to the scale and success of the event.
However you decide to celebrate, make sure your wedding day is one to remember, and if you love glamping then why not make it part of your wedding?
