Newington House is one of the finest private estates in England and we feel so lucky to have held numerous weddings, events and parties within the stunning grounds of this incredible wedding venue. Newington House is primarily a marquee-focused wedding venue, with receptions taking place in a Teepee or Sperry Tent on the back lawn. Couples get to enjoy… read more >

Having been bowled over and left breathless by the beautiful table-scapes from this year’s PapaKåta events, we thought what better inspiration to draw upon for our upcoming Autumn Open Weekend on the 14th & 15th October! With emphasis on intimacy and connectedness, these picture perfect settings work in poetic harmony with the luminosity of the… read more >

Getting married in Scotland? We’re so delighted and proud that as a Scottish based supplier the outdoor wedding ceremonies that take place in, or with the backdrop to our Teepees and Sperry Tents in Scotland can be legally binding ceremonies. Here Gerrie Douglas-Scott of Humanist Weddings Scotland answers our questions and explains the Scottish marriage… read more >

Having recently received so many stunning images of outdoor wedding ceremonies being held in, or with the backdrop of our PapaKåta Teepees and Sperry Tents, we wanted to share these images with you and with them some accompanying information about holding your own outdoor wedding ceremony. We didn’t, however, realise the legalities, terminology or endless… read more >

If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know that over the next couple of months, we’ll be sharing profiles of some of our favourite wedding and event venues. We started with Escrick Park Estate in Yorkshire, extending exclusive offers and tips to help you plan your perfect PapaKåta event. This week, we are focusing on this… read more >

If you are in the exciting throws of planning your wedding, event or celebration and are searching for the best suppliers to make your dream wedding reality, we are here to help! Join us for our Autumn Open Weekend on the 14th & 15th October 2017 at Escrick Park Estate, YO19 6EA (a stunning wedding venue just 5 mins from… read more >

Following on from the launch of our first base in Perth, Scotland and the merging of PapaKåta and Highland Tipi’s in January, we wanted to celebrate our arrival in Scotland by profiling some of our favourite Scottish venues. Venues, that we as PapaKåta and Highland Tipi’s have had the pleasure of working with in the… read more >

We’re still feeling the warm fuzzy glow from our Spring Open Weekend in the beautiful surroundings of Escrick Park Estate; this week we’re talking and reminiscing (with rumbling tummies) about the culinary expertise of the supplier friends who joined us in our giant Scandinavian Teepees and Sperry tent for the weekend. For any wedding or… read more >

It’s here! Without further delay, we want to share with you the second in a series of images from our Spring Open Weekend at Escrick Park Estate. Captured by the very talented Natasha Cadman Photography, this series, we’ll be celebrating our beloved Teepees, beautifully styled with whimsical, cascading florals by Forage and Blossom. Interpreting the… read more >

Following a busy and fun-filled Spring Open Weekend in the beautiful surroundings of Escrick Park Estate, we wanted to follow up with a summary of the weekend and share images with you all. For those of you who were able to join us, this will be a helpful reminder of the furnishings, styling and practical elements… read more >