East of England Wedding Fairs

The UK's OG alternative wedding fair! 7+ years of rule-breaking weddings - Live music, street food & epic suppliers. Book tickets now! 💀✨ THE OG ALTERNATIVE WEDDING FAIR 7+ years of turning wedding planning into a party… long before it was a trend 🎪 Think live music, street food, glitter, circus performers and zero judgement. If the idea of a “traditional wedding fair” makes you want to run for the hills… you’ve just found your people 💜 Welcome to The Quirky Wedding Fayre Suffolk at the incredible Suffolk Retreats! ⚠️ PLEASE READ THIS (SUPER IMPORTANT!) Our fayres often sell out in advance, so prebooking is the best way to guarantee your spot. 👉 No ticket = no guarantee of entry 👉 It takes 30 seconds to secure your place Our events also rely on advance bookings to go ahead. If numbers are too low in the lead-up, we may have to cancel ahead of time. 👉 Even if lots of people are planning to come on the day, we have no way of knowing that without bookings. 💜 So if you’re thinking of coming, please grab your ticket now! ✨ WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU 🎪 Around 30 incredible, handpicked wedding suppliers 🎶 Live music & performers 🌮 Street food & drinks 💍 Inclusive, creative suppliers who do things differently 🎨 Fun, interactive extras (think glitter, photobooths & more) 👗 Alternative wedding inspo that isn’t beige 🐶 Dog friendly vibes This is wedding planning… but actually fun! 💜 WHY QUIRKY WEDDINGS? We’ve been running alternative wedding fairs for 7+ years, creating inclusive, accessible spaces for couples who want something a little (or a lot) different. No judgement. No pressure. No awkward sales tactics. Just brilliant suppliers and a genuinely good time. 🌿 THE VENUE We’re heading to the gorgeous Suffolk Retreats - where countryside charm meets laid-back luxury ✨ Think rustic barns, stunning views and on-site lodges for your guests, all wrapped up in one dreamy Suffolk setting 💫 Perfect for barefoot boho vibes, vintage romance or something totally your own… this is a venue you’ll want to see in person 💜 💜 SUPPORTING CHARITY We’re proud to support Amy & Friends, an incredible charity helping children and families affected by Cockayne Syndrome. 💜 50% of our standard ticket revenue is donated to this amazing cause 💜 By attending, you’re helping make a real difference ♿ ACCESSIBILITY & QUIET HOUR We work hard to make our events as inclusive and accessible as possible 💜 ✨ Step-free access (please check venue specifics if unsure) ✨ This venue is step free but please note it is an outdoor countryside venue so is grass throughout ✨ Assistance dogs welcome 🌿 Quiet Hour (2pm – 3pm) We offer a dedicated Quiet Hour for anyone who would prefer a calmer, less busy environment. ✨ Reduced noise and a more relaxed atmosphere ✨ Ideal for neurodivergent guests, anxiety, or sensory sensitivities ⚠️ Quiet Hour is individually ticketed and must be booked in advance to help us manage numbers and keep the space comfortable for everyone. 🎟️ TICKETS 🎟️ Standard Entry £5 (prebooking essential) 👉 Tickets may close in advance as our fayres often sell out! 👉 We cannot guarantee entry without a ticket so pre-booking is essential! ✨ VIP EXPERIENCE – £20 per person Live like a VIP and make your day extra special 💜 Your VIP ticket includes: 🥂 Entry to the Quirky Wedding Fayre 🍾 A glass of Prosecco ✨ Access to our Pimp Your Prosecco Bar 🛍️ An exclusive Quirky Weddings tote bag packed with £30+ worth of goodies, samples & discounts 📖 A printed copy of Quirky Weddings Magazine (worth £8.99) Perfect if you want to treat yourselves while you plan your day 🎉 ⏰ EVENT DETAILS 📍 Suffolk Retreats, Sudbury 📅 Sunday 31st May ⏱️ 11am – 3pm 🌿 Quiet Hour: 2pm – 3pm (separate ticket required) 💥 LET'S GET QUIRKY! If you’re planning a wedding that’s anything but ordinary… this is your kind of day. 👉 Book your ticket now 👉 Tell your friends 👉 Join the party! 💜 Image courtesy of Kate Hennessey Photography

Admission at the door:
5.00

Admission in advance:
5.00

Date & Times:
Sunday, 31st May 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Organiser:
The Quirky Wedding Fayre

A Midsummer’s Evening Wedding Fair In the Heart of Hertfordshire Join us for a relaxed and inspiring summer evening at our Midsummer’s Evening Wedding Fair, set within a stunning historic Tudor venue with sweeping views across London. As the sun sets, explore beautiful grounds, gardens and lakeside scenery while imagining your wedding day in a setting full of charm and character. Enjoy elegant bridal fashion shows throughout the evening, live music, cake tasting and photobooth fun, and meet trusted local wedding suppliers ready to help bring your vision to life. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a grand occasion, this versatile venue offers beautiful spaces for weddings of any size, combining centuries old history with timeless romance. The perfect place to gather ideas, see the venue at its most atmospheric, and start planning a wedding that’s truly unforgettable. This peaceful wedding venue which often appears in films and TV programmes is just a short 10/15min drive from North London and the M25 junction 23. Parking and admission are free We look forward to welcoming you.

Admission at the door:
Free entry

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

Date & Times:
Thursday, 18th June 2026, 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Organiser:
Wedding-Exhibitions-UK.co.uk

Now in its 16th year The Premier Hertfordshire Wedding Fair, The Alban Arena, St Albans returns once again this autumn. This very popular exhibition offers an excellent showcase of talented wedding suppliers and unique products, helping you create your dream wedding! Whether you are looking for the perfect wedding venue or those incredibly special touches that can add a personal feel to your wedding day; this unique Wedding Fair has it all. Knowledgeable wedding suppliers are on hand to provide the perfect products and services for your wedding day as well as answer any questions or offer advice. The wedding fair hosts up to seventy quality exhibitors and includes some of the oldest and best-known wedding companies in the area. There are two professional fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.00pm featuring dresses often from a variety of bridal shops both in Hertfordshire and further afield, in addition it may include the latest menswear, stunning bridesmaid dresses and the latest collections for mother of the bride or mother of the groom too. We hope that you will enjoy the live entertainment which in the past has included everything from dancers to a comedian, even a brass band! The wedding fair is set in the beautiful cathedral city of St Albans; admission is free of charge for the entire wedding party and there is ample parking nearby. Open from 11.00am - 3.00pm and visited by hundreds of couples each year, this is certainly a wedding fair for your calendar. We look forward to meeting you.

Admission at the door:
Free entry

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

Date & Times:
Sunday, 13th September 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Organiser:
Wedding-Exhibitions-UK.co.uk

Congratulations on saying “yes!” Now it’s time to dive into the exciting world of wedding planning with WedExUK. But where to start! Why not joins us The North Hertfordshire Wedding Fair, held at the period Hotel Cromwell, Stevenage. This boutique hotel which is currently being extended offers lovely bedrooms and grounds. Take a tour of the hotel, which will be expertly dressed Join us and meet local specialists who can offer tailored advice. Enjoy the ambiance created by live musicians and be inspired by vibrant fashion shows of exquisite bridal gowns, and perhaps menswear too which usually take place throughout the day. Try the cake or marvel at the interactive photobooth, plus explore a variety of special deals available only at the fair and consult with the experienced and knowledgeable suppliers. Whether you are seeking inspiration, searching for a venue, wanting to book the right professionals, or looking for those final touches to make your wedding truly memorable, then mark your calendar and attend this local wedding fair. Join us for free between 11:00am and 3:00pm—your wedding planning starts here!

Admission at the door:
Free entry

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

Date & Times:
Sunday, 13th September 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Organiser:
Wedding-Exhibitions-UK.co.uk

The OG alternative wedding fair! 7+ years of rule-breaking weddings - Live music, street food & epic suppliers. Book tickets now! 💀✨ THE OG ALTERNATIVE WEDDING FAIR 7+ years of turning wedding planning into a party… long before it was a trend 🎪 Think live music, street food, glitter, circus performers and zero judgement. If the idea of a “traditional wedding fair” makes you want to run for the hills… you’ve just found your people 💜 Welcome to The Quirky Wedding Fayre Cambrideshire at the incredible Mill Farm! ⚠️ PLEASE READ THIS (SUPER IMPORTANT!) Our fayres often sell out in advance, so prebooking is the best way to guarantee your spot. 👉 No ticket = no guarantee of entry 👉 It takes 30 seconds to secure your place Our events also rely on advance bookings to go ahead. If numbers are too low in the lead-up, we may have to cancel ahead of time. 👉 Even if lots of people are planning to come on the day, we have no way of knowing that without bookings. 💜 So if you’re thinking of coming, please grab your ticket now! ✨ WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU 🎪 Around 30-35 incredible, handpicked wedding suppliers 🎶 Live music & performers 🌮 Street food & drinks 💍 Inclusive, creative suppliers who do things differently 🎨 Fun, interactive extras (think glitter, photobooths & more) 👗 Alternative wedding inspo that isn’t beige 🐶 Dog friendly vibes This is wedding planning… but actually fun! 💜 WHY QUIRKY WEDDINGS? We’ve been running alternative wedding fairs for 7+ years, creating inclusive, accessible spaces for couples who want something a little (or a lot) different. No judgement. No pressure. No awkward sales tactics. Just brilliant suppliers and a genuinely good time. 🌿 THE VENUE We’re heading back to the gorgeous Mill Farm - and trust us, this countryside gem is worth a second visit ✨ Think open fields, hay bales and all the laid-back, countryside charm you could dream of 💫 Packed with personality, local love and maybe even a tractor or two 🚜 this is the perfect setting for relaxed, rustic weddings that do things your way 💜 ⛺ SPECIAL FEATURE This event will feature a stunning tipi setup, kindly provided by our wonderful sponsor Tipis 4 Hire ✨ Expect beautiful styling and loads of inspiration for your day. 💜 SUPPORTING CHARITY We’re proud to support Amy & Friends, an incredible charity helping children and families affected by Cockayne Syndrome. 💜 50% of our standard ticket revenue is donated to this amazing cause 💜 By attending, you’re helping make a real difference ♿ ACCESSIBILITY & QUIET HOUR We work hard to make our events as inclusive and accessible as possible 💜 ✨ Step-free access (please check venue specifics if unsure) ✨ This venue is step free but please note it is an outdoor farm venue so ground can be uneven and/or grassed ✨ Assistance dogs welcome 🌿 Quiet Hour (2pm – 3pm) We offer a dedicated Quiet Hour for anyone who would prefer a calmer, less busy environment. ✨ Reduced noise and a more relaxed atmosphere ✨ Ideal for neurodivergent guests, anxiety, or sensory sensitivities ⚠️ Quiet Hour is individually ticketed and must be booked in advance to help us manage numbers and keep the space comfortable for everyone. 🎟️ TICKETS 🎟️ Standard Entry £5 (prebooking essential) 👉 Tickets may close in advance as our fayres often sell out! 👉 We cannot guarantee entry without a ticket so pre-booking is essential! ✨ VIP EXPERIENCE – £20 per person Live like a VIP and make your day extra special 💜 Your VIP ticket includes: 🥂 Entry to the Quirky Wedding Fayre 🍾 A glass of Prosecco ✨ Access to our Pimp Your Prosecco Bar 🛍️ An exclusive Quirky Weddings tote bag packed with £30+ worth of goodies, samples & discounts 📖 A printed copy of Quirky Weddings Magazine (worth £8.99) Perfect if you want to treat yourselves while you plan your day 🎉 ⏰ EVENT DETAILS 📍 Mill Farm, Sandy 📅 Sunday 4th October ⏱️ 11am – 3pm 🌿 Quiet Hour: 2pm – 3pm (separate ticket required) 💥 LET'S GET QUIRKY! If you’re planning a wedding that’s anything but ordinary… this is your kind of day. 👉 Book your ticket now 👉 Tell your friends 👉 Join the party! 💜 Image courtesy of Teddy Photography

Admission at the door:
8.00

Admission in advance:
5.00

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

Organiser:
The Quirky Wedding Fayre

Huge congratulations on your engagement! We would like to wish you all the very best with your wedding planning, you have exciting times ahead. When planning your wedding nothing can compare to the experience of meeting suppliers in person. Our wedding fairs provide the perfect platform to meet local, established companies that offer a wide range of services and products for every aspect of your wedding, for any stage of your planning. WedExUK warmly invites you to our Wedding Fair at the historic Bedford Swan Hotel and Thermal Spa, Bedford. Experience first-hand the joy of meeting friendly, local suppliers who can bring your wedding vision to life. Perhaps sample delicious cakes, try out fun photobooths, marvel at the magician and relax to the sounds of live musicians as they might entertain your wedding guest throughout the day and evening. Often our wedding fairs include inspiring fashion show, featuring the latest bridal gowns, sharp menswear, and stunning mother of the bride outfits. Take advantage of exclusive show-only offers and expert planning advice. You’re welcome to tour the beautiful venue, sometimes set up for both ceremonies and receptions, discuss your idea with the hotels events team or consult with expert planners for tips and guidance. There’s free admission and car parking. The wedding fair is open from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Join us and let us help you create the perfect celebration!

Admission at the door:
Free entry

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

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

Organiser:
Wedding-Exhibitions-UK.co.uk

Unforgettable Inspiration from East Anglia’s Best Meet up to fifty of the region’s most creative and passionate wedding suppliers, all under one roof. Explore the latest trends, discover fresh ideas and find those magical, personal touches that you simply can’t appreciate through a screen. Whether you’re hunting for a dream venue or that show-stopping cake, our exhibitors bring your wedding vision to life with hands-on advice and genuine excitement. See, Touch and Feel the Details Planning online can’t compare to the thrill of seeing stunning bridalwear in person. Enjoy professional fashion shows throughout the day featuring exquisite dresses and the newest styles for bridesmaids, plus occasionally mother of bride and grooms wear too. There’s nothing like the moment you see your dream dress shimmering on the runway! Meet the Experts, Ask Real Questions Speak face-to-face with knowledgeable suppliers who are eager to guide you, answer your questions and share their insider tips. Save the endless online chats and emails, they just can’t match genuine conversations and the excitement of meeting people who love weddings as much as you do. Be Entertained, Make Memories Together Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day—past fairs have featured everything from energetic dancers to witty comedians and even brass bands. Share laughter, dance and moments you’ll cherish as you plan the adventure ahead. Stunning Setting, Free Entry—Make It a Day Out! Set amidst the beautiful countryside at Huntingdon Racecourse, the fair is the perfect escape from the ordinary. With free admission and parking, it’s easy and stress-free to attend. Conveniently located just off the A14, you’ll find inspiration from Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, Kettering, Newmarket, Huntingdon, and beyond. A Celebration, Not Just an Exhibition This isn’t just a fair—it’s a celebration of love, creativity and community. From 11:00 to 15:00, join dozens of other couples, share the excitement and enjoy the journey together. You’ll walk away with new ideas, trusted contacts and wonderful memories. Your Perfect Wedding Starts Here Don’t settle for a faceless online experience—make your wedding planning a joyful, inspiring day out. Mark your calendar, bring your partner and let’s make magic together! We can’t wait to welcome you!

Admission at the door:
Free entry

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

Date & Times:
Sunday, 25th October 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Organiser:
Wedding-Exhibitions-UK.co.uk