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Holmsted Events

With over 15 years experience in the Wedding and Event hire business and cover from our Total Support Hi, I’m Fred and I’m the owner of Holmsted Events.
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I’ve worked more than 15 years in the events industry. I started in the industry erecting large marquees in Australia for a national exhibition company. Coming home to the UK, I moved to a large events company in Manchester, specialising in marquees for weddings and other events. I returned to Kent in 2003 to work for the South East’s main supplier of marquees and event equipment and after a short

time, I moved up to manage their marquee division. In 2012, I set up Holmsted Events specialising in tipis for weddings and events in Kent and the South East.

10/09/2024

Anna and Toby on the sensational summery wedding day at Brightling Park complete with wedding reception under our Sailcloth Tent. Huge congratulations to the newlyweds ✨

A special thanks from the father of the bride 🧡 - "In all the post wedding kerfuffle I think we may have omitted to thank you, which is an embarrassing oversight on our part, given the fantastic job you and your team did erecting and furnishing the marquee and ensuring the chiller and generator arrived in excellent working order and on time. I suspect you have a lot of very happy customers, but should the need arise, we would be happy to tell any prospective ones how delighted we were with everything."

Photography Chris J. Turner Photography
MUA
Dress Mollie-Leigh Bridal
Florist The Flower House Burwash
Venue Brightling Park
Food Sarah Hall Catering
Music
Marquee and planning Holmsted Events

07/09/2024

A sailcloth wedding reception with little hat tipi bar; merging the two marquee styles to create moments and areas that shape your day beautifully ✨

Photography Katrina Bartlam
Venue Falconhurst
FloralsThe Flowersmiths Wedding Florist
Catering
MarqueeHolmsted Events
Tableware

05/09/2024

Our chair options; which will you opt for? Each give such a different look and feel to your day! 🪑

Chiavari Chair • The chiavari chair is a popular choice for weddings. Its versatile appearance also makes it ideal for corporate events and parties. Each chair supplied with ivory seat pads for added comfort and style.

Wooden Folding chair • Our wooden folding chairs are an alternative option to our classic chair and bench seating. A popular choice for a more relaxed event.

Oak Crossback Chair • Give your event a rustic feel by using our beautiful crossback chairs. These will certainly add character to any event and are a popular choice for vintage themed weddings due to their elegant style. Supplied with a seat pad for added comfort.

Wooden Bench • Our wooden benches are great paired with our rustic wooden tables and can seat three comfortably. Also perfect to use as part of an outside seating area, or around one of our cosy fire pits.

30/08/2024

You may have an outfit change at your wedding, so can your marquee ✨

Make it a night to remember, from spectacular speeches to the dazzling dance floor, our tipi's make the perfect backdrop. Thanks to the wonderful Ellie and James for demonstrating! 🙌

Photographers Charlotte Amy Photography Will Fuller Photography
Venue Brightling Park
Hair + MUA
Jumpsuit
Food
Suit
Dress .white.edit
Flowers
Tipi Holmsted Events

26/08/2024

Our Tree Marquee hire service, where sustainability and ecological values are at the core of our offerings. Our marquee features a timber frame made from Douglas fir, sourced from sustainable forests in the UK, the result is a truly unique, stunning piece of craftsmanship. Create an unforgettable event while prioritizing environmental responsibility with our sustainably built tree marquees.

The Tree Marquee is portable and available in two sizes, making it ideal for weddings and events of up to 150 guests. A truly unique and breathtaking structure, and we are proud to be the exclusive supplier in the South East.

For further information including sizing, pricing and availability, please get in contact with our office team 0800 999 5552 | [email protected]

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26/08/2024

22/08/2024

Summer wedding under our authentic nordic tipis from day to night ✨

★★★★★

"Every person that we had contact with was AMAZING! I couldn’t rate Louie and his set up team any higher they were outstanding! So kind and done everything they could to make our set up go perfect!!!" - Megan B

21/08/2024

Naomy and Dave's glorious 'at home' wedding under our traditional 12 x 18m Sailcloth Marquee ♥️

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19/08/2024

"They are amazing! Claire was so helpful from the beginning answering all my questions - we had a sailcloth marquee wedding with weather conditions that kept changing. They didn't try to upsell and gave considerate answers, they arrived on time, the guys that came to set up were all super efficient and polite when setting up and packing away. I couldn't recommend them more!" - S & D

Read more reviews on our website showcasing our customer's experience with our company, outlining our commitment to service and a happy customer. We are dedicated to customer feedback and reviews to listen to our customers and provide the best service possible.

We appreciate our customers taking the time to share their experiences and look forward to working with you. 🙌

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16/08/2024

August is the third most popular month for engagements, so congratulations may be in order! 💍

Here we have a fantastic image of lovely Helen & Rob. Special times for a wonderful couple under our sailcloth tent. If you are just beginning your wedding planning journey, get in touch. We have years of experience and can not only help you with unique marquee, furniture and accessory hire but also planning!

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Venue .fields
Florist
Celebrant
Coordinators on the day .fields
Marquee & tables
Catering
Stretch Tent
Band
Videography@kurtrobert_videography

14/08/2024

Chris and Anna's 🤍 magical wedding day!

"We had the most wonderful wedding and the marquee was absolutely perfect - it looked so gorgeous and we had so many lovely comments. You were so fab to work with and the rest of the team so friendly and willing to help too."

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Sailcloth Tent, Furniture and Accessory Hire Holmsted Events
Hair
Makeup
Dress The Mews Bridal
Couple

12/08/2024

Perfectly captured moments, just look at the joy and that twilight shot almost bowled us over. Simply wonderful! A glorious wedding in the Surrey countryside for Helen & Rob 🤍 congratulations to the newlyweds!

Photography Lauren Knuckey Photography
Venue .fields
Florist
Celebrant
Coordinators on the day .fields Emmareeveweddings
Marquee & tables Holmsted Events
Catering
Stretch Tent Stretch And Tents
Band
Videography@kurtrobert_videography

07/08/2024

J & H 🤍🖤

This elegant wedding look focused on a black and white theme, Jo and Sue created stunning table centres complete with roses, foliage, glass bud vases and sheer black table runners. As always they created that wow moment. Complimented by our black festoon lighting, long rustic tables, classic chiavari chairs, oak barrels and lit walkway. We loved being back at Ladwood Farm with our Sailcloth this time and can't wait to see more images of this wedding day. Thank you for sharing them with us and huge congratulations to Joanna and Harry!

Photographer: .lambell_photography
Sailcloth Marquee, furniture, lighting and accessory hire: Holmsted Events
Florists: JoJo Blooms Sue Davies Flowers
Dress: Wedding World Kent
Hair Kent Brides
Makeup
Venue: Ladwood Farm Holiday Cottages

05/08/2024

Spotlight on the Catering Tent! 🔦

Discrete but ever so important; if you've arranged for an outside caterer who needs a dedicated catering or service tent, we've got you covered. Our catering tents come in both white and canvas to match our marquee styles. These 6x6m tents come with matting and a light. If your caterer needs more space, we can join multiple tents together!

Photo Key & Quill Ltd.
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Furniture Hire Love
Sailcloth Tent Holmsted Events
Bar The Thirsty Farrier Mobile Bar Company

05/08/2024

01/08/2024

Summer lovin', having a blast. Summer lovin', happening so fast 🎵

Beautiful shot of our sailcloth tent set up for an 'at home' July wedding. Great to show how a walkway can look good and be practical! We are really looking forward to sharing more of this stunning set up when the prof shots come through.

"We had the most wonderful wedding and the marquee was absolutely perfect - it looked so gorgeous and we had so many lovely comments. You were so fab to work with and the rest of the team so friendly and willing to help too."

Huge congratulations to Anna and Chris!

31/07/2024

Our Authentic Nordic Tipis make a spectacular but simple backdrop for your event. This really has been the summer of 21st birthday parties and we love to see our customers photos. Special times and memories made possible with our tipi, furniture and accessory hire: “I thought you might like to see some photos from the party on Saturday which was a huge success. Everyone said how cool the Tipis were and how the whole party was made by having such a great setting. Thanks again for everything.” - Elizabeth

Our Tipis will help your event stand out from the crowd. Contact us for more information, to check availability and to book. Visit www.holmstedevents.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 0800 999 5552.

29/07/2024

With the sides left open, white festoons adorning the roof and flags atop the poles, our sailcloth created the perfect classical backdrop to this beautiful Spring Fling party. The Curious Team really went all out with a spectacular menu finished with a 1m pavlova ✨

Photo Key & Quill Ltd.
Catering
Furniture Hire Love
Sailcloth Tent Holmsted Events
Bar The Thirsty Farrier Mobile Bar Company

26/07/2024

A Sailcloth wedding in the beautiful walled garden at Wormsley Estate 🤍

Styled so beautifully. Take a look at .story.events for details of this beautiful wedding day, congratulations to the wonderful Charlotte and Josh!

Wedding Planner - Your Story Events - .story.events
Church - St Michaels and All Angels Church - St Michael and All Angels - Hughenden Parish Church
Reception Venue - Wormsley Estate, Walled Garden - Wormsley Estate
Marquee - Holmsted Events - Holmsted Events
Dress - Hera Couture from Halo and Wren -
Alterations - The Modiste -
Bridesmaids Dresses - Six Stories - Sixstories de Dios
Photographer - Kate Victoria Photography -
Cake - The Willow Tree Bakery -
Caterers - Sojo Kitchen - Sojo Kitchen Catering and Events
Entertainment - Girls That Mix - Girls That Mix
Florist - Foxgloves and Roses - Foxgloves and Roses
Hair - Holly Edmonds - Holly Edmonds Hair Artistry
Makeup - Emma Ludlow via Laura Carroll Makeup Artistry -
Stationary - Sweet Ophelia - Sweet Ophelia

24/07/2024

"Wonderful. Very easy to deal with and we were extremely happy." - J & A

We are dedicated to providing the best service possible and are proud to showcase our customers experiences with our company. Always grateful to customers for taking the time to share their thoughts in a review and sending us photos, read more on our website.

A beautiful garden party under a tipi with long rustic tables and benches, fairy lights and a dancefloor. Perfect inspiration for your next party 🪴

FYI: Holmsted Events serve the Kent, Sussex, Surrey and the South-East of England. We provide marquee solutions, furniture, and accessories perfect for weddings, corporate events, and parties.

22/07/2024

Gorgeous June wedding at The Hyde Estate Wild Garden, Sussex. Our Sailcloth Tent looked quite at home in this garden valley setting for Caroline and Williams' wedding surrounded by loved ones. It was wonderful to see their day captured with such a romantic class. ✨🍃

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Dress: Helena Fortley
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Marquee: Holmsted Events
Hair:
Makeup: Makeup by Becky Flynn
Flowers:

18/07/2024

How beautiful is this scene, Gemma and John's wedding day at Buckhurst Park captured by such a brilliant snapshot into their day ⚡️

"Holmsted did everything I expected of them and did it all with minimal fuss and great communication. Exactly what we needed when wedding planning. Thank you so much, I wouldn't hesitate to use you again or recommend to a friend."

Thank you and congratulations to this wonderful couple, this is why we love what we do! 🤍

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Venue: Buckhurst Park
Caterers: Elm Green
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16/07/2024

Milestone birthday parties ✨

We have had a spectacular run of big milestone birthday parties this month and we love to see them. Such special moments. Our tipis are perfect in the warm summer weather, sides lifted to create a shade canopy and let the air flow through ☀️

Take a look on our blog for more tipi party inspiration: holmstedevents.co.uk/news

12/07/2024

The sailcloth tent working as a backdrop to a beautifully blustery cocktail hour for Sara and Mike 🤍

"Coming out of an insane two week editing hole to share a snippet of the most blustery whimsical cocktail hour I’ve ever seen ✨"

Film
Photographer
Makeup
Hair
Sailcloth Tent
Florals
Bride

08/07/2024

Setting up our Nordic tipis and Kunsgorman for a 21st birthday party. The Kunsgorman is the perfect addition to our giant hat tipis, use it to create a chill-out or dedicated bar area ✨

Get in touch for more info and to check availability. Our Tipis will help your event stand out from the crowd. Whether it be a wedding, party or corporate event, our Tipis are the perfect solution whatever the weather!

06/07/2024

Key information about Holmsted Events...

Locations we cover 📍
Kent
Sussex
Surrey
South-East of England

We provide 🙌
Marquee Solutions
Furniture
Accessories

Perfect for ⭐️
Weddings
Corporate Events
Parties

Contact us
Call the office 0800 999 5552
General enquiries [email protected]

01/07/2024

Tag and share, we love seeing your photos! 🧡 Here we have a 21st birthday celebration that took place beneath our stunning and spacious giant hat tipis, setting the stage for a truly memorable and special event. Thanks so much to for the kind words and photos "Great experience from start to finish, Claire ensured the booking process was seamless. The guys who turned up to set up were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble. So many compliments on the day, the two tipis were absolutely perfect for our daughters 21st. Thank you so much to everyone involved, have already recommended for a friend’s daughter’s wedding who have been in touch!!"

If you are planning a party, contact us for unique tent, furniture, and accessory hire: [email protected]

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Address

Holmsted Events Ltd, Forsham Farm, Forsham Lane
Sutton Valence
ME173EW

Opening Hours

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

Website

https://holmstedevents.co.uk/

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A spectacularly special sneak peak of Gaby and Harrison's wedding day under our tipis ✨ Posted @withregram • @angieandmattweddings "Wow! What an absolutely incredible, crazy, fun, hot and most importantly, perfect day it was at Gaby & Harrison’s wedding on Saturday. Photo & Film: @angieandmattweddings Tipi, Furniure and accessory hire: @holmstedevents Band: @itsavibeband Flowers: Crafting with Carol Planner: @holmstedevents Singer: @fredclarkacoustic Cake: @a_e_barrow Catering: @scottandersoncatering Hair: @hair_by_ken_ Makeup: @charlottejennifermua Dress: @victoriagracebridal Fireworks: @mossysgardencentre #wedding #weddingphotography #weddingvideography #weddingday #weddingideas" #tipiwedding #tipihire #weddingplanner

The sailcloth tent working as a backdrop to a beautifully blustery cocktail hour for Sara and Mike 🤍 #repost @ameliafrancesfilm "Coming out of an insane two week editing hole to share a snippet of the most blustery whimsical cocktail hour I’ve ever seen ✨" Film @ameliafrancesfilm Photographer @wfullerphotography Makeup @makeupangelcouk Hair @savoirfairehairuk Sailcloth Tent @holmstedevents Florals @jojo_blooms Bride @sarahomz

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Elevate your event with an unforgettable Tipi, Tree Marquee or Sailcloth Tent and the accessories that make them sing! 🍃🙌 Photo one Bizzy Arnott Photography Photo two Lucky Sam Photography Photo three Jackson & Co Photography

At Holmsted Events, we are dedicated to making your event a success. Contact us to discover the perfect marquee solution for your special occasion. ✨ Photo one by Gail Secker Photography Photo two by Tilly Berendt Media

Our Website

It's official, we have a new website and we would love it if you took a look www.holmstedevents.co.uk On the new website we show you our wide range of options, including the original Tentipi® Tipis, stunning Sailcloth Tents and truly unique The Tree Marquee, as well as furniture, lighting, and ancillary hire. Making your wedding/event planning simple; we offer superior craftsmanship and exceptional service and quality. ⚡️ Please share with a friend, let us know what you think and get in touch if you have any questions!

Join us at The Rustic Kent Wedding Fair. It will be full of wonderful sustainable, rustic styled suppliers! They’re a pretty friendly bunch too so drop in for a chat! Pre-Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rustic-kent-wedding-fair-sunday-28th-april-2024-tickets-731055335187?aff=erelexpmlt&fbclid=IwAR37_ac6FTNTcn_miwLxjMFvuLa7XFHigQJ2vLjLPkPIeJ53SsxX4K49zg0 We will be showcasing all three of our tent styles at the fair, the Sailcloth Tent, Tipi and Tree Marquee, we can't wait to meet some of you there. 👏 #weddingfair #rusticwedding #2024wedding

Do you know that we offer furniture and accessory hire as well as our unique tents? Hire unique tents, furniture, generators, lighting, heating, fire bowls, pa systems and so much more from us here at Holmsted Events. Contact us for your personalised quote and to check availability: [email protected]

A snippet from this beautiful film by @talkingflyfilms shows us exactly why you should plan a September wedding ✌️ The best weather, golden light and nothing but good times. Film @talkingflyfilms Tipis @holmstedevents Venue @bilsingtonpriory #septemberwedding #sunset #countrylife #kentlife #happycouple #weddingday #teepee #autumnvibes🍁 #bilsingtonpriory #weddingtent #tipihire #teepeelove #marqueeweddings #weddingnight #holmstedevents #gianttipi #kentweddings #weddinghireuk #weddinghirekent #kentweddingsuppliers #ukwedding #marqueehire

Looking for alternative marquee options that go beyond the usual frame marquees? Holmsted Events has you covered.

Looking for alternative marquee options that go beyond the usual frame marquees? Holmsted Events has you covered. With a wide range of options, including the original Tentipi® Tipis, stunning Sailcloth and The Tree Marquee, we offer superior craftsmanship and exceptional service and quality. Explore our full hire collection on our website www.holmstedevents.co.uk

As we look forward to the exciting year ahead, we're taking time to reflect on the memorable experiences we've had. Here are a few photos of our team setting up a one of our tipis at the breathtaking @goodnestonepark. This was for a spectacular wedding where we flew thew sides open for the perfect summer shelter. The lush greenery and stunning surroundings provided the perfect backdrop for our design, creating a unique and unforgettable experience for all who were in attendance. We're proud of our team's hard work and dedication, and we can't wait to see what the future holds. 🍃 --- #bts #marquee #marqueebuild #build #tipi #makingof #tipireel #reels #videooftheday #adayinthelife #thetreemarquee #weddingtent #uniquewedding #springwedding

The next Rusic Kent Wedding Fair

All of The Rustic Kent Wedding Fair wonderful suppliers are full of sustainable, rustic styled fabulousness as you can see! They’re a pretty friendly bunch too so drop in for a chat! Pre-Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rustic-kent-wedding-fair-sunday-28th-april-2024-tickets-731055335187?aff=erelexpmlt We will be showcasing all three of our tent styles at the fair, the Sailcloth Tent, Tipi and Tree Marquee, we can't wait to meet some of you there. Here is the fantastic list of suppliers we have joining us so far: Alex Hilder - Celebrant Bear Beauty Beautiful Bells Blooming Green Bluebell Kitchen Bore Place @boutiqueweddingskent Cakes by Petula The Dawdling Duck The Huffing Dog Siena Pizza Co Distinctly Floral Embrace, by Debs: The Celebrant in the Room Essence of Cake UK Florence Berry Photography Holmsted Events Jackson & Co Photography Kent Crockery Light It Up UK The Little Box of Beans The Little Wedding Warehouse Amelia Plays Piano Sophie Theobald Sophie West Floristry The House Meadow A Touch of Kent True Blue Ceremonies - Katie Keen, Celebrant Buttercup Bus Vintage Campervan Hire Vicki's Bridal Boutique Victoria Lily Events Violin By Abigail Emma Hall Photography Home Gurr'own #weddingfair #rusticwedding #2024wedding

3 reasons why a Tipi Wedding is for you

A Tipi Wedding is an unforgettable experience that offers more than just a beautiful backdrop for your big day. Here are three reasons why a Tipi Wedding might be the perfect choice for you: Unique and breathtaking: The wow factor of a Tipi Wedding is undeniable. With its rustic charm and natural surroundings, a Tipi Wedding is sure to impress your guests and make your day truly unforgettable. Versatile and adaptable: Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Tipis work for events of all sizes. With the ability to connect multiple Tipis, you can create a space that perfectly fits your guest count and desired layout. Weatherproof and reliable: The unpredictable British weather is no match for Tipis. With their sturdy construction and waterproof coverings, you can rest assured that your day will go ahead no matter what the weather has in store. Choose a Tipi Wedding for a unique, versatile, and reliable celebration that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. ✨ Photographer Lucky Sam Photography Tipi, Lighting, furniture and accessory hire Holmsted Events

RUSTIC KENT WEDDING FAIR / 28 April 2024 An event overflowing with glorious local, rustic suppliers to help inspire you for your wedding in 2024 or 2025! Pop it in your diaries ❤️ Date: Sunday, 28th April 2024 Time: 10am to 3pm Cost: FREE TICKETS (for wedding couples) - Visit rustickentweddings.co.uk Venue: Loddington Farm, Loddington Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent ME17 4AG LIMITED VENDOR SPACES LEFT (£150) https://rustickentweddings.co.uk/wedding-fair-vendors/ FREE TICKETS (for wedding couples) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rustic-kent-wedding-fair-sunday-28th-april-2024-tickets-731055335187?aff=erelexpmlt

A wedding supplier you can trust. Hire alternative marquees, furniture and accessories for your wedding or event from @holmstedevents ✨ Visit our website to read more 5 star reviews ⭐️

Even when the rain is pouring your even can go ahead 🌦 Our tents provide you with piece of mind whatever the weather, contact us today to discuss your next event!

Even when the rain is pouring, our tents mean that your event can go ahead. 🌦 Our tents provide you with piece of mind whatever the weather, contact us today to discuss your next event! --- #rain #rainyweddingday #ukwedding #weddingtent

New unique wedding package 💍

Would you like a summer wedding? To get married in the rolling countryside? Celebrate with your loved ones under the unique Tree Marquee? Keep things simple? Stick to a budget? Look no further, this one of a kind wedding package includes all of the main aspects of your wedding: https://holmstedevents.co.uk/the-tree-marquee/ Photographer Jackson & Co Photography Package Venue Greenhill Farm Marquee Holmsted Events --- #wedding #package #weddingpackage #bridetobe #groomtobe #wedin2023 #2023wedding #countrysidewedding #uniquewedding #holmestedevents Designer/maker of The Tree Marquee

Did you know? We have a solid team backed up with years of experience in the event industry. Ensuring you have a marquee that is delivered on time and in the best condition is our priority and promise for your event. Contact us today via DM, phone 0800 999 5552 or email us at [email protected] ⭐️

We just had to reshare so that you could feel the joy at this fantastic wedding. Wonderful video sneak peak by Molly Ellen Films ✨ Original caption: "I think Dom & Olivia’s wedding has got to be my favourite one yet! Here’s a little sneak peak of their incredible day. Such a lovely couple, really kind friends & family and a KILLER dance floor 🤩 Suppliers: @eton_photography @fixthemusic @upshotsbandlondon @sarah_alanstheflorist @stella_grove_personal_chef @victoriafrasergadd @holmstedevents 1st Setting Events LTD #weddingvideography #kentweddingsupplier #weddingfilm"