About Sami Tipi
Award-winning tipis & sailcloth tents, creating unforgettable outdoor wedding and events across the Midlands
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Meet The Founders
Sami Tipi was founded by Jodie and Craig, a family-run business based in the Midlands, providing tipi and sailcloth hire for weddings and events across the region.
Our love of tipis began in Dubai, where we first came across them at a major sporting event. We were captivated by their beauty and inspired to bring these amazing structures back to the UK.
Since then, Sami Tipi has grown into an award-winning business with a trusted team who continue to deliver unforgettable outdoor events throughout the Midlands and beyond.
Our Golden Thread
Sami Tipi Core Values
🌟 Excellence and Impact: “We set the bar high and leap over it. Every project is a chance to enhance our stellar reputation by delivering nothing short of excellence.
❤️ Customer Magic: “Every client is our favourite client. We make each customer feel uniquely special, turning their visions into vivid realities.
🙌 Team Brilliance: “Together, we’re unstoppable. Our team’s collaboration fuels the creation of extraordinary events that are remembered for a lifetime.”
🌱 Bold Growth: “We push limits, challenge norms, and constantly evolve. Every step forward is a step towards becoming even better at what we do.”
😄 Fun in Every Moment: “We love what we do, and it shows. Our joy is contagious, making every interaction and every event energetically enjoyable.”
Award-winning outdoor weddings, crafted with passion since 2012
We’re Also Authors
Over the winter of 2015/2016, founders Craig and Jodie wrote “The Ultimate Guide To Planning An Outdoor Wedding“. A 5* Amazon Rated book. The guide has receiving rave reviews couples who used it to plan their own unforgettable outdoor celebration.
✨ Trusted Experts
Authors of the 5★ guide “The Ultimate Guide to Planning an Outdoor Wedding”
Ecologi and Sami Tipi
We have started the exciting journey to becoming a Carbon Neutral Business. By joining up with Ecologi, to 10 plant trees for every event completed and funding other ecological projects throughout the year. Check out more here; https://www.samitipi.co.uk/carbon-offsetting-ethos/
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With our multi-award-winning team.
Owning your own business, reward and recognition is achieved in different ways. However winning industry awards, is a recognition, we will never tire of.
We are honoured to have WON The Best Marquee Provider in the East Midlands for the last three years. 2019 saw us WIN the best marquee provider in the UK with Bride Book.
THREE TIMES NATIONAL BEST MARQUEE PROVIDER
In The Wedding Industry Awards
2020, 2021 and 2022 saw us WIN the National award for The Best Marquee Provider in the country! The award is customer feedback and a panel of expert judges.
Joining us was a tribe of the best suppliers in the East Midlands who themselves collected a few awards too!
We’ve helped over 87,000 people experience what an outdoor event is all about.
We are thirteen years old
Sami Tipi was established back in 2012. We feel so lucky to have worked with so many amazing people who have trusted us to deliver them with amazing Tipi and Sailcloth events for their wedding celebrations to corporate showcases to birthday bashes.
We’ve built trust with suppliers we work with and who work with us.
“As a wedding planner, it’s super important to both my clients, and myself, that I work with the very best, reliable wedding suppliers. I can highly recommend Sami Tipi as being one of these such suppliers. From the moment my clients start scoping out their wedding with them to the delivery on site – the friendly, one to one, service is exceptional. They communicate throughout so you always know where you are stand, and, offer a wide range of accessories & furniture to create the perfect, individual wedding venue. The build quality is also of a high standard – the attention to the little things
that really do make a difference.”
Linzi | That Black and White Cat
TWIA JUDGE
With her wealth of experience, Jodie joined the judging panel in 2023 for The Wedding Industry Awards in the Marquee Provider category.
The Wedding Industry Awards recognises small wedding businesses in the wedding sector that demonstrate total professionalism, hard work and excellent service to the industry.
About The Tipis
Why We Choose Tentipi
At Sami Tipi, we believe in providing nothing but the best for your event, which is why we use Tentipi Nordic Tipis. Crafted and developed in the heart of Lapland, these tipis have been tried and tested in one of the harshest environments on earth. They draw inspiration from the traditional Sami kåta, ensuring an authentic experience for you.
Benefits of Tentipi Tipis:
- Superior Weather Protection
Tentipi doesn’t use standard fabrics. They’ve developed a unique material with exceptional water-repellent properties. No matter the weather, you’ll stay dry and comfortable. - Unmatched Safety
Tentipi rigorously tests their tents to the point of destruction and provides detailed structural calculations. This ensures that every configuration—whether a single tipi or a linked structure—is safe and secure for your event. - Attention to Detail
Like us, Tentipi is obsessed with the details. This results in stunningly beautiful events that are both functional and breathtaking. - Authenticity
Insist on nothing less than Authentic Nordic Tipis. Tentipi’s designs stay true to their Sami roots, offering you an experience that’s authentic to the core.
Sami Tipi is proud to use Tentipi Nordic Tipis and be a member of ANTA, the Authentic Nordic Tipi Association. When you choose us, you’re choosing an authentic, high-quality, and safe experience for your special event.
Meet The Team
Led by Craig and supported by an incredible, hardworking crew. The Sami Tipi team bring passion skill and plenty of energy to every event. With thousands of hours spent building tents in rain, snow, sunshine and everything in between, they know exactly what it takes to get the job done. On site you’ll often find them laughing and joking with each other – the team who love what they do and take pride in making every set-up unforgettable.
Craig
Jenson
Karl
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