Hiring tipis? Here are your lighting tips
Tipis are perfect for events in the UK because they’re beautiful, yet adaptable and durable. They also highlight the natural beauty of the settings they’re in, and once night falls, with the help of expert lighting, they become even more stunning.
So, what lighting options do you have if you’re hiring tipis for your extra special event?
Showcase the tipi interiors
Modern tipis work wonderfully with up-lighters — lights that are angled upwards, in this case towards the apex of the tipi. We can also install LED units to provide an endless array of colours. From inside, this arrangement emphasises the interior lines of the tents, and from the outside the whole tipi glows like a jewel box. Speaking of jewels, our vintage crystal chandeliers are the ultimate in statement lighting. They look amazing suspended over our solid wood bars, and lend sparkle and fun to any event.
Show the way with pathway lighting
One of the first things are clients commonly ask about giant tipi hire is how to make sure guests find their way in the dark.
We always recommend shepherd’s crooks with festoon lighting, with additional runs of festoon lighting available for longer distances. This makes sure your guests can navigate easily and safely. Lanterns and low level lighting are another great option for marking walkways.
Make a feature of the surroundings
Does your venue have a lake? Beautiful trees that frame the setting? Don’t lose the impact of those features when the sun goes down.
By using up-lighters and LED lighting, you can create a cascade of colour — changing, or still — around the tipis. Not only does this look incredible for your guests, but it creates really impressive photographs. No filter needed.
Fairy lights and tipis: the perfect match
It’s as though the tipis are designed to pair with fairy lights. With rustic wooden poles to be wound around, and long edges around the tipis where fairy lights can be run, there is plenty of space for everyone’s favourite type of lighting. Our fairy lights are extra durable and extra sparkly.
Don’t forget the disco lighting!
You’ve booked the band and we’ve got the dance floor ready. All that’s left is the disco lighting, and we offer a selection.
For DJ only events, our package uses barrell scanners, moving heads and haze machines for a fun and dynamic arrangement. If a band will be performing, we can provide a stage wash package can be included to provide focal light on the stage area.