WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER TIP TOP VENUES
YOUR TIPI WEDDING VENUE IN THE MILTON KEYNES COUNTRYSIDE
As a busy wedding photographer in Milton Keynes , I am lucky enough to work at some amazing wedding venues, and this is certainly the case when I return to capture wedding photography at Tip Top Venues.
About Tip Top Venues
Tip Top Venues are a charming marquee and tent wedding venue located in Milton Keynes. Just six miles out of the city centre in the village of Newton Longville you head through a gate and down a sweeping drive passing the estate house and into 800 acres of stunning Buckinghamshire countryside.
Tip Top Venues philosophy is all about enjoying the freedom of an outdoor wedding created by you from scratch. A blank canvas just waiting for you to stamp your identity onto it. It’s ideal for couples looking for a secluded retreat with tranquillity and beautiful views built in. So, if you’re looking for an outdoorsy DIY boho wedding then this is the one for you.
This family run business has a magnitude of experience in the events business and working alongside local wedding industry suppliers help you to create bespoke outdoor weddings to your specification. Couples choose from multiple wedding packages and services that include the following:
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Lighting kit
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Luxury toilets
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Wooden tables
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Wooden chairs
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Bar
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Security
Getting married at Tip Top Venues
The team at Tip Top offer two distinctively different venues at one location both of which are available for hire and licensed to host civil ceremonies. They can accommodate marquees, tipis and tents and both enjoy peaceful and rural surroundings.
The first is their Lakeside venue. Tucked away on the estate between hundreds of acres of scenery is their Lakeside venue. Where you can have your wedding overlooking the extensive lake with stunning views across the Buckinghamshire countryside.
When I was a Tip Top Venue wedding photographer at Emma and Niki’s wedding, they chose Tip Top’s lakeside venue. They said their vows on the grass, under a floral arch overlooking the lake with all of their loved ones looking on. Here, take a look!
Afterwards everybody enjoyed an outdoor drinks reception whilst I took Emma and Nick for a romantic mini photoshoot in the nearby fields and by the lake. When we returned everybody enjoyed a wedding meal in the tipis. Wooden tables and chairs were laid out in a gorgeous rustic style.
The other Tip Top venue is The Paddocks. With beautiful view looking down across the rolling Buckinghamshire hills this location is ideal for wedding celebrations. Better suited for weddings with small children as you don’t have the worry of the lakeside location. Weddings at the Paddocks have a lovely festival vibe as the tipis are set up on the edge of the trees that can be dressed in lights giving the venue a really enchanting vibe.
The outdoors at Tip Top Venues
With Tip Top weddings the great outdoors is the venue. Though you can add some entertainment in the form of live music, games, even a bouncy castle for your younger guests. When I was a wedding photographer at Tip Top Venues for Emma and Niki, they set up fun outdoor games that were enjoyed by their young, and not so young guests!
The best thing about outdoor weddings is there are fewer restrictions on numbers. Tip Top Venue can cater for weddings of 45 guests right through to 260 guests and in addition to that dogs are welcome!
Getting ready at Tip Top Venues
Obviously getting ready onsite is tricky so most wedding parties get ready together nearby and then travel to the site together.
Evening party at Tip Top Venues
When the sun goes down the magic of the Tip Top Venue really comes to life as you get to literally dance under the stars. The tipis and tents are adorned with fairy lights that create a really magical vibe. And with a license for alcohol and entertainment, a dancefloor and DJ facilities, and you can book your favourite street food provider, you have everything you need for an amazing evening wedding party.
Accommodation at Tip Top Venues
Accommodation is in the form of tents for those who wish to stay over. But with easy access and ample parking on the site guests can easily go home or stay in one of the many local hotels, boutique B&B’s or an Airbnb. There’s even a cab company based on site so you can book one of those for when you’re all partied out!
Make-up artist at Tip Top Venues
If you’re getting married at Tip Top Venue and you are looking for a makeup-artist that can offer you top services then why not book my wife Cosmina. As a husband and wife, we work very well together, and we can offer you a stress free and relaxed start to your day.
So, if you’re getting married or thinking of getting married at Tip Top Venues, I hope this has been helpful to you. And if you’re looking for an experienced wedding photographer at Tip Top Venues to capture your wedding with beautiful storytelling images then feel free to get in touch.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you accommodate both the wedding ceremony and reception in the tipi?
The best place for the ceremony is outside next to the tipi in front of the lake. This will provide the best backdrop for photos and videos. When it comes to the reception it can be organised it either inside ot outside depending on the weather and the couple's preference.
How many guests can the tipi accommodate comfortably?
The setup of the tipi can be organised in three different otpions in order to acomodate 90, 120 or 150 guests. You can have a look at the floor plans here.
Are there any restrictions or guidelines for decorating the tipi space?
You can discuss all the guidelines of decorating the tipi in a meeting with the amazing staff that looks after the venue and they will to their best to accomodate all your needs.
What amenities and facilities are available at the tipi venue for guests and the wedding party?
Tip Top Venues provide a big parking lot on the premises, luxury toilets available for the wedding guests, walkwyay matting for the guests moving around, tipi lighting kit, handmade wooden tables and chairs(folding), power(40 KVA) for the DJ/band, security services and a fully stocked licensed bar.
Are there any outdoor areas or gardens available for photos
Tip Top Venues have some amazing surroundings around the lake which the venue is located next to. Also the crops around the venue can provide a beautiful backdrop for some stunning photos with the tipi in the frame.