The North’s BIGGEST alternative wedding show is COMING! 50+ unique suppliers, live performers, parades, workshops + non-stop vibes!
💖🎪 NORTH WEST LOVE FEST IS COMING
The UK’s BIGGEST alternative wedding show is heading North… and it’s bigger, bolder and more ridiculous (in the best way) than ever 🔥
50+ suppliers. Live performances. Parades. Workshops. Non-stop vibes.
This isn’t a wedding fair… it’s a full-on festival of wedding planning 💜
⚡ THE OGs ARE DOING IT AGAIN
Quirky Weddings x Unconventional Wedding have teamed up once more to bring you the most epic alternative wedding show you’ve EVER seen.
On Sunday 21st March 2027, Bowers Mill in Halifax will transform into a full-blown wedding wonderland packed with creativity, colour and unapologetic personality ✨
If you want a wedding that actually feels like YOU… this is where it starts.
⚠️ THIS EVENT SELLS OUT
Our events are known for selling out in advance… and this one is on another level.
👉 Pre-booking is the only way to guarantee entry
👉 Tickets are more expensive on the door
👉 Don’t risk missing out on this one
💜 Grab your ticket now and secure your spot
✨ WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU
🎪 50+ epic, handpicked inclusive exhibitors
🎶 Live music & performances all day long
👗 The iconic Alternative Wedding Wear Parades
🎤 Hosted by the fabulous drag star Miss Rubella Vaxine
🎨 Inspiration zones styled to perfection
🛠 Workshops, talks & live demos (full lineup coming late 2026)
💡 NEW FOR 2027 – The DIY Zone (get hands-on and make something amazing)
🐶 Dog friendly vibes + FREE doggy treat bags for every pup on the day!
🎉 Surprises, pop-ups and moments you won’t expect
🛍️ 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!
This is wedding planning… but make it a PARTY!
💥 HEART-TO-HEART TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Our feel-good series of expert mini talks and workshops is back 💜
Expect real, honest advice from some of the North West’s most brilliant wedding pros!
(Full lineup announced late 2026)
🌿 QUIET HOUR (2PM – 3PM)
We know big events can feel overwhelming - so we’ve brought our much-loved Quirky Quiet Hour 💜
✨ Lower noise, calmer atmosphere
✨ No loud music or harsh lighting
✨ Reduced crowds
✨ No-pressure browsing (suppliers will only chat if you want them to!)
Perfect for anyone who prefers a more relaxed experience.
🎟️ TICKETS
🎟 Standard Entry – £5
(Kids go FREE!)
👉 £8 on the door - save by booking in advance
👉 Prebooking strongly recommended
🛍️ 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!
✨ VIP EXPERIENCE – £20
Live like a VIP and make a day of it 🎉
Includes:
🥂 Entry to North West Love Fest
🍾 A glass of Prosecco
✨ Access to the Pimp Your Prosecco Bar (by Popaball)
🛍 Exclusive Quirky Weddings tote bag with £35+ worth of goodies
📖 Printed copy of Quirky Weddings Magazine (worth £9.99)
♿ Accessible Tickets – £5
Carer goes FREE 💜
📍 EVENT DETAILS
📍 The Venue at Bowers Mill
📅 Sunday 21st March 2027
⏱️ 11am – 3pm
🌿 Quiet Hour: 2pm – 3pm
Approx. 50+ exhibitors
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
This venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
✨ Disabled parking available
✨ Accessible toilets
✨ Friendly, supportive team on hand
If you have any specific requirements, just drop us a message at
[email protected] - we’ve got you 💜
💥 LET'S DO THIS!
If you’re planning a wedding that’s anything but ordinary…
This is THE event.
Bigger. Bolder. More fun. More YOU.
👉 Book your tickets now
👉 Bring your partner, your mates and your dog
👉 Come and experience the UK’s biggest alternative wedding show 💀✨
🌈 THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY UNCONVENTIONAL WEDDING 🌈
Images courtesy of Kirsty Rockett Photography & Hannah Brooke Photography