(Swoon) The Bell Tent

Oh, oh, oh…I love this! The Canvas Bell Tent. I originally saw this on the {frolic!} blog where the author linked to Zephyr Tents but after doing some research online through Ebay and a simple search they originate from Bell Tent UK. These have got to be some of the most romantic tents I’ve ever seen! I wanted a tent atmosphere for my wedding since it just screamed romance but we decided to have it at a more cost-friendly hall at a campground where guests could rent their own cabins. This is a beautiful option for those who are fortunate enough in the finance department.

Imagine this as your honeymoon suite for the night of your wedding, just as much if not cheaper than a hotel room for one night. Zephyr only offers them for purchase, not to rent but you can find some on Ebay from Bell Tent UK and if you reside in the UK you can purchase and rent them.

All of the photos above are from the Zephyr Tents website who also rent the Adirondack chairs. Bell Tent UK has a wonderfull gallery on their site.

Bell tents have a beautifully elegant silhouette, are quick to put up and pack down small – they were used as military kit in the 19th Century. The design is simple: natural cotton canvas drapes down from a central pole, and is held tight by guy ropes to create a distinctive old-fashioned shape outside and a wonderfully soft ambience within. They are fully waterproof, and in full sun you can roll up the sides and lounge about enjoying the breezy shade beneath.

Cost? Looks like they cost around $500 for the smaller version up to $800 for the larger. I’m not sure what the site means when they refer to the inner tent, but the inner tent is additional.

Can you imagine a thoughtful guy proposing to his girlfriend in one of these, swoon!