East Sussex Wedding Fairs

Join us for our exclusive Wedding Open Evening where you can discover the dream of saying "I do" in the stunning White Palace at The Grand Hotel, a picturesque wedding venue situated right on the beach. Enjoy a glass of Champagne as you explore our elegant wedding facilities. Share your ideas and gather inspiration to turn your wedding dreams into reality with our wedding coordinators. As you arrive at The Grand, take in its magnificent architecture and beautiful surroundings, setting the stage for your wedding and offering stunning photo opportunities. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and we’re here to help make your dream day a reality. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with no formalities - just a warm welcome and a guided tour of the hotel, complete with a glass of fizz and exclusive offers available on the day! These events provide the perfect opportunity to discover this beautiful venue for your ideal wedding day. To book an appointment please call our Events Team on 01323 412345, email [email protected] Images by Boutique Weddings, Sarah Carmody and The Soul of My Lens Photography

Admission at the door:
See Admission in Advance

Admission in advance:
Contact: 01323 412345 / [email protected]

Date & Times:
Friday, 18th September 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Organiser:
The Grand Hotel

Join us at the fabulous East Sussex National for their Spring Wedding Fair with 30-40 suppliers from the county looking to inspire you for your big day. From florists to rings and entertainment to video there will a be a wide range of different exhibitors for you to view. Free entry and lots of parking. Pre-register at www.akentish-wedding.co.uk

Admission at the door:
Free entry

Admission in advance:
Free admission with registration via WeddingFairs.com

Date & Times:
Sunday, 20th September 2026, 10:00am - 2:30pm

Organiser:
A Kentish Wedding

A complete wedding fair to show exhibitors who support and work with Briar House Barns, the premier country wedding venue in East Sussex and Kent. This event will enable a bride to select from the very best suppliers for her wedding and to book the day she has been waiting for.

Admission:
Free admission

Date & Times:
Sunday, 20th September 2026, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Organiser:
Briar House Barns

Attend one of our wedding showcase open days in East Sussex. Experience the beauty and romance of a wedding at the Buxted Park Wedding Showcase. Displaying the grandeur of the hotel with a selection of our newest and mouth-watering dishes, it's guaranteed to make your special day even more memorable. If you are looking for your dream wedding venue in East Sussex, our wedding showcase events are the perfect chance to experience everything that Buxted Park Hotel has to offer. Come and view our impressive state rooms fully dressed for a wedding and run through details of your big day with our wedding specialists. To allow you to fully explore the venue in full you are invited to view Buxted Park independently at leisure and our team will be on hand to assist with any questions. Pre-booking is required so please email [email protected] or call the team on 01825 733 333 to book.

Admission at the door:
Pre-booking is required, see Admission in Advance.

Admission in advance:
Pre-book via Email or Phone -- see website for details.

Date & Times:
Sunday, 27th September 2026, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Organiser:
Buxted Park Hotel

Engaged couples, come join us! Date: Saturday 3rd October Time: 11am - 2pm Pop along to our exclusive wedding open day on Saturday 3rd October, and see our gorgeous exclusive use Sussex wedding venue. ✨Meet some fab suppliers ✨Explore our exclusive-use venue and meet our expert wedding team ✨ Gather styling inspiration and see the space set-up for a wedding 🥂Enjoy a glass of fizz on us! Guests joining us on the day will also receive access to exclusive offers, including over £1,400 in savings on a Spring 2027 wedding, a £500 bar spend on other 2027 dates or a £250 bar spend on a 2028 date. 🎟 Book your free ticket, and we can't wait to see you. Register via WeddingFairs.com or via the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/falmer-court-wedding-open-day-tickets-1997143130866 Nestled in the heart of the stunning South Downs National Park, yet just minutes from Brighton, Falmer Court offers the perfect balance of peaceful countryside charm and easy accessibility. With exclusive use of the venue, breathtaking surroundings, and a relaxed, romantic atmosphere, it's an idyllic setting for couples dreaming of a truly unforgettable wedding.

Admission at the door:
Free

Admission in advance:
Free admission with registration via WeddingFairs.com

Date & Times:
Saturday, 3rd October 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Organiser:
Falmer Court

Join us on Sunday 4th October 2026 between 10am and 2pm at the unique Masonic Hall in St Leonards. Have a tour of the whole venue and speak to the team about costs involved in making your wedding day special. There will be an amazing team of wedding suppliers on hand from cakes and florists to photographers and entertainers. It's free to attend and the first 25 who pre-register will receive a goody bag with some extra special treats in there for you. Alternatively, you can just turn up on the day. If you have any questions or would like to exhibit - please email the organisers at: [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you to this historic venue.

Admission at the door:
Free Entry

Admission in advance:
Free admission with registration via WeddingFairs.com

Date & Times:
Sunday, 4th October 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Organiser:
New Style Events

As you drive into the Ashdown Park estate, take in its magnificence and beauty, setting the stage for your wedding and providing stunning photo opportunities. Your wedding day is one of the most significant days of your life, and we’re here to help make your dream day come true. Step inside and envision your own special day in our stunning Converted Chapel, where you can meet our preferred suppliers and ask all your important questions. For more intimate celebrations, explore our beautiful smaller rooms, with our dedicated team ready to assist you. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with no formalities - just a warm welcome and a guided tour of the hotel, complete with a glass of fizz and exclusive offers available on the day! These events provide the perfect opportunity to discover this beautiful venue for your ideal wedding day. Image by Sarah Rook Photography

Admission:
Complimentary

Date & Times:
Sunday, 4th October 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Organiser:
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Attend one of our wedding showcase open days in East Sussex. Experience the beauty and romance of a wedding at the Buxted Park Wedding Showcase. Displaying the grandeur of the hotel with a selection of our newest and mouth-watering dishes, it's guaranteed to make your special day even more memorable. If you are looking for your dream wedding venue in East Sussex, our wedding showcase events are the perfect chance to experience everything that Buxted Park Hotel has to offer. Come and view our impressive state rooms fully dressed for a wedding and run through details of your big day with our wedding specialists. To allow you to fully explore the venue in full you are invited to view Buxted Park independently at leisure and our team will be on hand to assist with any questions. Pre-booking is required so please email [email protected] or call the team on 01825 733 333 to book.

Admission at the door:
Pre-booking is required, see Admission in Advance.

Admission in advance:
Pre-book via Email or Phone -- see website for details.

Date & Times:
Sunday, 29th November 2026, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Organiser:
Buxted Park Hotel

The UK’s cosiest wedding fair is coming to Brighton! ✨ ✨ Alternative wedding suppliers, festive fun, Wedding Santa, mulled wine & a whole lot of Christmas magic brought to you by Quirky Weddings, the UK's favourite alternative wedding brand. 🎄✨ A VERY FESTIVE WEDDING SHOW✨🎄 Calling all nearlyweds who bloody LOVE the festive season…This December, Quirky Weddings is giving the alternative wedding fair a gloriously festive makeover. Welcome to A Very Festive Wedding Show - the UK’s cosiest wedding fair! 🎅💍 Expect brilliant alternative wedding suppliers, twinkly lights, festive décor, winter wedding inspiration, Christmas activities and plenty of opportunities to actually get some wedding planning done while having a ridiculously festive day out. And you don't need to be planning a Christmas wedding to come! Getting married in July but counting down the days until the Christmas decorations go up? You're exactly who we made this for. ❤️ ✨ WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU? We've taken everything you love about a Quirky Wedding Fair and sprinkled Christmas magic all over it… 🎄 30+ Incredible alternative wedding suppliers – meet creative, inclusive independent businesses who can help make your wedding feel like you 🎅 Wedding Santa's Grotto – tell Santa your wedding wishes and grab a fabulously festive photo 🌟 Nearlyweds Wishing Tree – write a wish for your wedding, marriage or future together and add it to our tree 🍪 Couples Cookie Decorating – decorate a festive cookie together (competitive Christmas decorating absolutely encouraged!) 📸 Christmassy Photobooth – Christmas jumpers, silly poses and your favourite wedding-planning people encouraged ✨ Winter & festive wedding inspiration – discover gorgeous ideas for Christmas and winter weddings without everything having to be traditionally red, green and gold ☕ Mulled Wine & Hot Chocolate – add yours when you book your ticket for maximum cosy points 🎁 Festive surprises – because we can't tell you everything…Basically, come for the wedding planning and stay for the Christmas chaos. 🎄 🌈 ALTERNATIVE. INCLUSIVE. COMPLETELY QUIRKY. The decorations might be festive, but this is still a Quirky Weddings alternative wedding fair. For more than seven years, we've been creating wedding fairs for couples who want to do things their own way.Colourful. Gothic. Geeky. Retro. Rock 'n' roll. Maximalist. Minimalist. Festival. Christmas. Completely unthemed. There is no right way to have a wedding. Our events are proudly LGBTQ+ friendly, inclusive and accessible, with suppliers who understand that your wedding should reflect you – not somebody else's idea of what a wedding is supposed to look like. No judgement. No awkward assumptions. No pressure.Just brilliant people, great ideas and a genuinely fun day out. ❤️ 🎄 PLANNING A CHRISTMAS OR WINTER WEDDING? You're going to LOVE this. We'll have plenty of Christmas wedding ideas, winter styling and festive inspiration to get your imagination going. Think dark and decadent winter weddings, colourful Christmas kitsch, celestial styling, gothic festive glamour, twinkling lights, cosy textures, maximalist sparkle and plenty more. Take the ideas you love, ditch the ones you don't and create something completely yours. ✨ ♿ ACCESSIBILITY & QUIET HOUR We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy our events comfortably.Detailed venue accessibility information will be available before the event, and assistance dogs are welcome. 🌿 Quiet Hour: 2pm – 3pm Our dedicated Quiet Hour offers a calmer way to experience the show, with: ✨ Reduced visitor numbers ✨ Lower noise levels ✨ A more relaxed atmosphere It's ideal for neurodivergent visitors, people with anxiety or sensory sensitivities, or anyone who finds busy wedding fairs overwhelming. ⚠️ Quiet Hour is separately ticketed and must be booked in advance so we can carefully manage capacity. ♿ Accessible ticket options are also available and include a free carer. 🎟️ TICKETS 🎄 Standard Entry – £5 Prebooking is strongly recommended as our wedding fairs can sell out in advance.👉 No ticket = no guarantee of entry 👉 Booking takes less than a minute 🛍️ PLUS the first pre-booked 25 couples to arrive on the day (and the first 5 couples to arrive for the ticketed Quiet Hour) get a FREE goodie bag filled with goodies, treats and a free digital copy of Quirky Weddings Magazine! Want the full festive experience? Add a mulled wine or hot chocolate when you book your tickets and collect it at the show. Because wandering around a Christmas wedding fair clutching a hot chocolate just feels right. 🎄☕ ✨ VIP EXPERIENCE – £20 PER PERSON Fancy making a proper festive day of it?Your VIP ticket includes:🎟️ Entry to A Very Festive Wedding Show 🥂 A glass of Prosecco ✨ Access to our Pimp Your Prosecco Bar 🛍️ An exclusive Quirky Weddings satin tote packed with £30+ worth of goodies, samples & discounts 📖 A printed copy of Quirky Weddings Magazine worth £8.99Treat yourselves. It is Christmas, after all. 🎅 ⏰ EVENT DETAILS 📍 Hove nr Brighton 📅 Sunday 6 December 2026 ⏱️ 11am – 3pm 🌿 Quiet Hour: 2pm – 3pm – separate ticket required 🎟️ Tickets from £5 🎄 ALL WE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS… NEARLYWEDS! Grab your partner, your wedding party, your best mate, your chosen family or whoever else is joining you on this wedding-planning adventure. Wear the Christmas jumper. Decorate the cookie. Make a wish. Get a ridiculous photo. Visit Wedding Santa. Grab a mulled wine. Meet some bloody brilliant wedding suppliers. And get excited about your wedding at the UK’s cosiest wedding fair. ❤️✨ 🎟️ Prebook your tickets now – our events can sell out in advance!

Admission at the door:
8.00

Admission in advance:
5.00

Date & Times:
Sunday, 6th December 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Organiser:
Quirky Weddings