Wedding Fairs, Bridal Shows and Open Days

Haven't found the perfect venue for your wedding yet? Look no further! Join us on Sunday, May 5th for our free wedding fayre at the stunning Parsonage Hotel & Spa. Experience the beauty and sophistication of this countryside hotel while connecting with top-notch suppliers. The Parsonage York is licensed to hold Civil Partnerships & Wedding Ceremonies for up to 100 guests, with a spacious function room that can accommodate up to 200 guests in the evening. Put simply, this fabulous North Yorkshire venue is fully equipped to meet all of your needs. Conveniently located just six miles from the historic city of York, this wedding setting is nestled in three acres of gorgeous gardens and enchanting woodland, providing a truly romantic backdrop for your special day. Doors open at 11am - don't miss out on this opportunity to find your dream wedding venue!

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Organiser: The UK Wedding Event

WSS Media Scotland are proud to be hosting our 7th Wedding Exhibition at Braehead Arena now on Saturday 4th (10am - 5pm) and Sunday 5th May (11am - 5pm) 2024. With over 130 top quality wedding professionals, stunning catwalk shows, band showcases and wedding car display all in this fabulous location. The Band Showcases are on at 11.30am & 2pm each day. ​ Catwalk shows are at 12.30pm & 3.30pm each day Braehead Arena has an abundance of free parking, great public transport links and a range of affordable dining options, it really is the perfect day out for all engaged couples to come along with friends and family and plan your big day! ​ Tickets are on sale now!!

Admission: See: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wss-media/
Times: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Organiser: Braehead Wedding Exhibition

Come along to Thornfield House, Morley 5th May from 12pm where we will be showcasing a Wedding Open Day featuring the Country House along with our stunning Marquees, located on stunning fields of Morley.

Admission: Free entry
Times: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Organiser: Sophie edwards

Wedding couples and their guests are invited to join award winning Brides Up North, UNVEILED Network, and our hand-picked selection of incredible wedding suppliers at Lartington Hall, Barnard Castle on Sunday 5th May 2024, 12pm till 3pm, free entry. Discover Lartington Hall – where history meets unparalleled elegance. Nestled between North Yorkshire and Durham, this remarkable wedding venue showcases majestic architecture, steeped in a rich heritage that sets it apart as a truly special destination for your special day. Lartington Hall boasts interiors that exude exquisite charm and its enchanting gardens offer a picturesque backdrop like no other. Housing a private chapel and a stylish Grand Ballroom, every element has been meticulously designed to create an atmosphere that transcends time. Whether it be a wedding, an intimate house party, or an exclusive private event, experience a celebration that will leave you breathless, in a place that captures the essence of true style. We’ve added 20+ hand-picked, recommended, local wedding suppliers to the space, so that you can tick off every last “to do” on your wedding admin list while enjoying an amazing day out! Pre-registration is a must, sign up to receive your timeslot and event pack upon entry. We can’t wait to welcome you and your guests to Lartington Hall.

Admission: Pre-registration: https://lovedupnorth.com/lovelartington/
Times: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Organiser: Brides Up North

We are again, opening our doors to all the couples to be for an evening of Wedding Inspiration! If you’re recently engaged, or are one of the lucky few to have already booked your wedding with us, then this is an event you don’t want to miss out on.

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 3:30pm
Organiser: The Old Hall Ely

Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa Wedding Open Evening Thursday 9th May 2024 6pm-8pm Our Wedding Open Events give you the opportunity to view our beautiful suites dressed to impress and meet a selection of fabulous suppliers. You can also view the hotel, our newly refurbished bedrooms and Bridal suite along with the top class facilities in our Spa Naturel. Come along and have a chat with our wedding coordinator who will be happy to answer any of your questions. We also have some fantastic open day offers! PLEASE ENSURE YOU GIVE YOUR CAR REGISTRATION AT RECEPTION UPON ARRIVAL TO THE HOTEL

Admission: FREE
Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organiser: Mercure Manchester North, Norton Grange Hotel & Spa

Come and absorb the magic at Dovecote Events. Showcasing the beautiful Dovecote Barn and stunning giant tipi, you'll see both venues decorated for a wedding and be able to soak up the atmosphere of this unique countryside setting. Indulge in some tasty morsels, served fresh from the Dovecote kitchens, and sip on a glass of fizz whilst you picture your perfect day at this dreamy venue. Our wedding experts will be on hand throughout the day to answer any questions and show you around. Entry is free and you do not need to register in advance.

Admission: Free entry
Times: 10:30am - 2:30pm
Organiser: Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue)

Join us this May at the stunning Battleswick Farm! The Quirky Wedding Fayre brings together the most unique wedding suppliers in a truly quirky venue to help make your wedding one of a kind! Are you fed up of going around wedding fairs and seeing hundreds of suppliers offering the same thing? We are too! That's why we created The Quirky Wedding Fayre. Your wedding should be all about you! So why would you settle for having a day that's the same as everyone else's? We're heading to ESSEX again this May! A stunning barn surrounded by farmland with a Quirky Twist, you can hire the whole space for the weekend with no limits on what you can turn it into, Battleswick Farm is the perfect venue for your unique wedding day. You can get married outdoors or indoors you can really do whatever you want here and have the day, your way! We've handpicked a talented bunch of wedding professionals who all offer something different from the standard wedding packages and they're all ready and waiting to show you what they've got up their sleeves. Standard entry to all of our fayres is FREE! Or you can opt for VIP tickets This is a woodland venue so expect rough ground by the venue is accessible to wheelchair users, step free access. There are two disabled toilets one in the barn and one in the silo hut outside, but no changes places.

Admission: Free Tickets (or VIP upgrade)
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: Quirky Wedding Fayre

Are you dreaming of your perfect day but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you are looking for some inspiration... Our Great Victoria Spring wedding showcase is taking place on 12th May 2024 between 11 am - 2 pm. Come along to see each of our function rooms dressed for both traditional & multicultural weddings as well as meet a variety of different suppliers and the wonderful wedding team. Entry is free and complimentary drinks and canapés will be served

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Organiser: The Great Victoria Hotel

Our early summer wedding fayres at Tutbury Castle are really rather special, as the castle prepares for the summer ahead, everything is freshly cleaned and maintained, the grounds look amazing and the views across the valley are simply awe-inspiring. The wedding marquee holds between 20 and 45 wedding professionals, all local talent, keen to present to you the very best ideas for your superb countryside regal wedding. We would prefer you to go online to www.bridefayre.com and secure some free tickets, it saves us time at the door, but of course you'll be most welcome whatever time you rock up. We love weddings and we love this superb wedding marquee with a very historic castle right next door.

Admission: £0 – £3
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: Bridefayre

Healds Hall Hotel Wedding Fayre Elegant, romantic, picturesque, magical – Words you dream of hearing when people are describing your wedding day. Here at Healds Hall Hotel, we have the perfect wedding venue to make your dreams come true. Charmingly nestled in idyllic gardens and surroundings between Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield, Healds Hall Hotel, Liversedge boasts picturesque elegance and rustic charm for your big day. Come along and meet the team, along with a whole host of acclaimed suppliers renowned throughout the industry for their expertise in making dreams a reality. Be it an intimate day for your nearest and dearest, or a lavish celebration, you can savour the privacy of the whole venue knowing that it’s luxurious interior and wonderful gardens are exclusively yours for the day, and with 24 beautiful en-suite rooms, for the night too! Forever starts here Wedding Fayres Yorkshire are proud to be one of the UK’s largest wedding fayre organisers; recognised regionally for their award-winning customer service. They work to organise and promote wedding fayres throughout Yorkshire and the surrounding areas, in a multitude of Venues to celebrate diversity throughout the wedding industry. Each fayre showcases a variety of distinctive suppliers, local to the Yorkshire community, to support and inspire couples who are planning a wedding, with something for everyone, to cater for every taste and budget! Wedding Fayres Yorkshire are experts when it comes to showing what Yorkshire has to offer – with unique locations for every occasion!

Admission: Free Entry
Times: 11:00am - 2:30pm
Organiser: Wedding Fayres Yorkshire

The Old Rectory Handsworth Wedding Fayre The perfect place to hold your wedding. The Old Rectory is the perfect wedding reception venue. It is a beautiful grade two listed stone building in Handsworth on the edge of Sheffield. Tucked away in its own quiet grounds this former rectory could be out in the middle of the country side, yet conveniently for you and your guests it’s actually only a short distance from the transport networks of the Motorway and the city centre too.

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 2:30pm
Organiser: Wedding Fayres Yorkshire

We are excited to announce this massive show at The Wolverhampton Racecourse! Its a must for all couples diaries!

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: KB Wedding Events

Wedding planning just got easier! Join us at this beautiful wedding venue where we have 30 of the best suppliers all ready to share with you their services. From cakes, photography, venue decor and so much more, you will be spoilt for choice! The wedding team from the Hotel will be there for all of you still looking for your perfect venue, with no minimums on their packages you really do need to come chat to them

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: Spiral Events

SAVE THE DATE! LITTLE OAK CORNWALL'S WEDDING OPEN DAY. Join us from 11am - 3pm on Sunday 12th May 2024 for a day of wedding planning inspiration. Come discover what Little Oak Cornwall has to offer, a countryside marquee wedding venue based on our family farm in Cubert, Cornwall. You will find an array of local wedding suppliers including florist, cake makers, celebrants and caterers. Stay and enjoy live music from Scenic Route with refreshment's from Sauce and wood-fired pizzas from Sourdoughlicious!

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: Tide the Knot Wedding and Event Planning

We are delighted to invite you, your family and friends to visit us and to explore our beautiful wedding venue The Boat House for our Wedding Open Day on Sunday 12th May 2024 (11am - 2pm)! Our friendly team will be on hand to give you a tour of The Boat House and facilities, as well as answer any questions you may have. Whether you would like a casual peek or a more in-depth chat with one of our staff, this is the perfect opportunity to see exactly how we can help you on your big day. We will be joined by the wonderful Vintage Venue Dressing, Stephen Sutton Photography & Nigel Stafford Saxophone who will be delighted to discuss how they can help create your dream day. Please contact the events team on 01785 819702 or [email protected] to book your arrival timeslot at our Staffordshire Wedding Open Day.

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Organiser: The Boat House at Aston Marina

YorkMix are hosting a wedding fair at Grand Opera House York! See a selection of the area’s finest wedding suppliers for your big day. The bar will be open for drinks and snacks. Simply by attending the wedding fair you’ll go into the draw to WIN a wedding at the Grand Opera House York worth over £6,500 in August 2024! Find out more and pre-register here: https://yorkmix.com/win-a-wedding-with-the-grand-opera-house-york or just turn up on the day FREE ENTRY York is a popular destination for weddings and the Grand Opera House York are thrilled to be licensed and able to open the building for couples to wed for the first time in recorded history. Bring your the theatrical dreams to life! Holding your ceremony in one of the most unique destination wedding venues in York will be sure to delight you and your guests. Whether you want your guests in the stalls or you want to get married with the auditorium as your backdrop and your guests joining you on stage, we will ensure that the day is exactly as you imagine. You will also have exclusive use of the foyer bar and ambassador theatre lounge, both newly refurbished in October 2022.

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Organiser: YorkMix

OUR FAMOUS WEDDING FESTIVAL TOUR RETURNS! Still the biggest, the best and the most fun each year, get ready to whack on a flower crown and dust off the dance floor… WEDSTOCK IS BACK! If there’s one wedding show you need to be at this season, THIS IS IT! Join us for our festival inspired wedding show, under our pristine white wedding big top, weatherproof tipi village and super cool wedding structures, as we bring together the very best wedding suppliers in Yorkshire for a wedding planning day like no other. Live bands, allllllllll the bridal fashion including a MASSIVE dress sale, floral design, scrumptious cakes, pretty paper, suave suits, super snappers and every last detail for your big day sorted! This is one for the wedding squads, so sign up the bridesmaids, grab your partner (they are gonna love it!), enlist the inlaws… and come and join the party – ENTRY IS FREE! Children welcome, flower crowns optional, excitement encouraged! Pre-registration is a must, sign up to receive your timeslot. We can’t wait to welcome you and your guests to WEDSTOCK Yorkshire!

Admission: Pre-registration required https://lovedupnorth.com/wedstock/
Times: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Organiser: Brides Up North

Join us and selected suppliers, see our beautiful venue set up for a ceremony and wedding breakfast. Talk to the suppliers and get a real feel for the venue. Goody bags for the first 50 couples in the venue, to register your interest and book a place please follow the link.

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Organiser: Cock O'Barton restaurant, bar & wedding venue, with accommodation.

Welcome to Wedfest Wedding Festival - where dreams come to life and love stories begin their magical journey. This enchanting event brings together a curated selection of wedding suppliers to the grounds of Harelaw Farm, offering soon-to-be brides and grooms a glimpse into a world of endless possibilities for their special day. We will have around 40 creative wedding suppliers showcasing their products and services at the event. Come along and take advantage of exclusive offers and discounts available only at the Wedfest Wedding Festival. From special packages to complimentary upgrades, our suppliers are eager to make your wedding dreams a reality while staying within your budget Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere with live music performances from some of Scotland's top wedding bands throughout the day. Line up to be announced... Be captivated by our catwalk show featuring the latest summer wedding wear trends. We have a limited amount of tickets for this event, so book now to secure your place plus your WedFest Festival themed Goody Bag full of trendy merchandise worth over £20. Head to our Social Media Pages to for updates about the event and more wedding inspiration.

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:30am - 3:30pm
Organiser: Stark Agency

Now that your loved one has popped the question, a visit to The Barns at Hunsbury Hill is a must. The venue itself is beautiful and it should be top of your list when it comes to venues. If you are looking for your perfect location then make sure you come and join us for our next wedding fayre on Sunday 12th May 2024 from 12pm until 3pm. We are giving couples the opportunity to view the venue, try some food provided by our in-house caterers and meet with some of the best in the business who can offer advice on everything from the flowers to the dresses, from the wine to the photographs. There is a great buzz in the barn and a feeling of excitement at our wedding fayres. It gives you a taste of how it could work for you on your big day. It is a great chance to meet some of the Team at The Barns and ask any questions that you may have. There is so much to see and take in that we can then arrange a private show round on another date at your convenience and run through things in more detail. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 12th May.

Admission: Free entry
Times: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Organiser: The Barns at Hunsbury Hill