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Coastal Tents is Dorset and the South Coasts' Award Winning Tipi and Sailcloth Marquee Company.

10/04/2026

We have had to sadly postpone our Spring Open Weekend on 18 & 19 April but don’t panic:

⚡️If you have booked a marquee with us for 2026 drop us an email to see where and when you can meet with us to see our Tipis/Sailcloth tents in action
⚡️If you are booked for next year we will be announcing our autumn open weekend soon
⚡️ If you are thinking about booking with us for next year just do it (our Instagram and Google reviews are testament enough!) and come along and see us in the autumn

This was not an easy decision you make and we really appreciate your understanding.

Much love

The Coastal Tents Team ###

04/04/2026

Join Coastal Tents and English Oak Vineyard for an open weekend on April 18 & 19 (10am–3pm) at Flowers Drove, Lytchett Matravers, Poole (BH16 6BX)

Explore marquee and vineyard weddings, meet top Dorset suppliers, and enjoy a complimentary tasting of award-winning sparkling wine. Families and dogs are welcome to this free event.

🗓️ 18 & 19 April

🕙 10am – 3pm

📍 English Oak Vineyard, Flowers Drove, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, BH16 6BX

View Tipis and Sailcloth tents, meet local suppliers, and tour the venue.

Email [email protected] to book an appointment with the team.

The wonderful suppliers:

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30/03/2026

HOME WEDDINGS - TOP 3 TIPS

💫 Choose a marquee company with a good reputation (we have over 90 5* Google reviews) to complete a site visit early on and help with a site plan as well as floor plans.

💫 Have an on the day co-ordinator as a minimum (you want yo enjoy the day and not have your friends and family stressed out). If your budget allows the more help with planning you can get the better.

💫 Have a clear schedule of when suppliers are arriving so they don’t get in each other’s way and cause delays in your set up.

For more tips come to our open weekend!

Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 April
10am to 3pm
English Oak Vineyard
Children & dogs welcome

A huge thanks to for the beautiful photos of L&Cs tipi wedding last summer

25/03/2026

5 Reasons We Love a Home Wedding

⚡️Unlike a large, formal venue, a wedding at home is unique and will feel more relaxed & intimate (it can also be more cost effective)

⚡️You are in control of the schedule so can set up earlier and have more time to get things ready

⚡️You have the flexibility to choose your suppliers so you make sure you have the right people around you on the day

⚡️Your home so your rules; serve drinks and play music until sunrise just don’t forget to invite your neighbours 😜

⚡️Getting married somewhere you are emotionally connected to is priceless because every time you are there it will remind you of the best day of your life

⚡️OK we have a 6th reason; the natural backdrop of a garden will make beautiful photos as you can see from the gorgeous photos by

16/03/2026

Are you planning a marquee wedding? Is the typically British weather putting you off thinking about an outdoor wedding?

Come to our open weekend with English Oak Vineyard (18 & 19 April) and see why having a gorgeous marquee will mean you will have an incredible wedding come rain or shine.

Obviously we cross all of our fingers and toes all summer for wall to wall sunshine but the reason our business exists is to make sure your outdoor celebration happens whatever the weather.

You do not need a ticket - it is a free event!

If you would like a dedicated slot with a member of our team then please just drop us an email to [email protected]. We really recommend you do this.

Below are our incredible suppliers:

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(Sun only)

Head to our BLOG post for all the details

02/03/2026

You don’t have to follow wedding traditions if you don’t want to. Times have moved on and we know our couples want their weddings to be unique to them. Tessa & Nick did just that.

Swipe left for some beautiful photos by the fantastic of their Sailcloth wedding over looking Poole Harbour 💕

Also head over to our blog post all about wedding traditions and doing your wedding YOUR way 💋

23/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE 💕

We are back at the beautiful for our joint open weekend.

Why you need to be there:

🌿Visit a beautiful Dorset vineyard. A licensed venue offering both marquee and barn weddings
🥂 Sample their beautiful sparkling wines (they’ll even do a mini tasting for you!)
🎪 See our gorgeous Sailcloth & Tipi tents in person
💕 Perfect place to spend quality time thinking about and planning your celebration
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Bring family and friends to get excited about your wedding with you
Meet lots of experienced and very talented wedding suppliers

We can now confirm some of our suppliers:

(Sat only)
(Sun only)

09/02/2026

When you choose one of our Sailcloth tents you are getting a blank canvas to make your own but they are so beautiful that it doesn’t actually take much 🧡

Thank you for the beautiful

If you are planning a marquee wedding or party in Dorset, Hampshire, Devon, Somerset or Wiltshire then get in touch. With over ninety 5⭐️Google reviews you know you will be in safe hands.

06/02/2026

Meet Carla — One Half of and the Heart Behind Your Dream Wedding Space 🤍

There’s something instantly reassuring about meeting Carla from Coastal Tents. She has that grounded, quietly confident presence that tells you your wedding day is in the safest hands. As one half of the husband‑and‑wife team behind one of Dorset’s most loved tent companies, Carla brings a blend of creativity, logistical brilliance, and genuine care that couples feel from the very first conversation.

🌿 Who Carla Is

Carla is the kind of person who sees a blank field and immediately imagines atmosphere — soft light, warm laughter, long tables, dancing feet, and a space that feels unmistakably you. She’s spent years perfecting the art of outdoor weddings, and she understands the rhythm of a celebration: how people move, gather, mingle, and celebrate under canvas.

She’s also deeply rooted in Dorset’s wedding community, championing local suppliers and helping couples create celebrations that feel personal, sustainable, and beautifully relaxed.

If you’re dreaming of a space that feels warm, personal and beautifully you, a tent wedding is perfection.

Check out their directory via the website :
www.weddingfixdirectory.com
the link in bio 👆

04/02/2026

Hurrah! Finally a day of ☀️ which reminded us to start shouting about our joint Spring Open Weekend with

SAVE THE DATE ~ 18 & 19 APRIL

Book an appointment or pop in and one of the team will be on hand to greet you and show you around.

More details and suppliers coming soon…….

24/12/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and happy and healthy New Year!

We’re out of the office until 6th Jan but we will keep an eye on emails in between the glasses of wine, chocolates and cheese 🎄

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.coastaltents.co.uk/

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