York Wedding Fairs

Discover your perfect wedding setting at York Minster Refectory. Explore the space, meet our team, gather inspiration, and imagine your day in our stunning venue. No appointment needed, feel free to drop by at any time between 10am-3pm.

Admission at the door:
Free admission

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

Date & Times:
Sunday, 29th March 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Organiser:
York Minster Refectory

The UK Wedding Event is back at York Racecourse on Sunday 29th March 2026 for North Yorkshire's biggest wedding show. The venue is a fabulous location, with ample free parking and the ability to house more than a 100 top class exhibitors to help you plan your special day. All visitors to this popular wedding event will be greeted by a champagne reception and receive free tote gift bags to collect information from the exhibitors throughout the day. Guests will also be treated to two sensational catwalk shows to help you find inspiration for your special day. Check out our short promotional video to get a fuller flavour on what to expect here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfH_hNnhfT8&t=64s Pre-booked tickets are normally priced at £4 each, but the admission charge is cheaper if you book in earlier via our website. Alternatively visitors can pay on the day when doors open at 10.30am when tickets are priced at £7 each. Tickets and stands for the show can be secured directly from The UK Wedding Event website.

Admission at the door:
£7 per person | Pre-register for £4

Admission in advance:
From £2.50

Date & Times:
Sunday, 29th March 2026, 10:30am - 3:00pm

Organiser:
The UK Wedding Event

Step into spring at Hornington Manor for our Love in Bloom Wedding Fair! 🌺 Meet local suppliers here to help you plan the perfect wedding, discover Hornington Manor availability, prices and exclusive offers when you attend, view our beautiful barns, outdoor grounds and luxury accommodation and meet the dedicated team here to bring your vision to life!

Admission at the door:
See Admission in Advance

Admission in advance:
Free admission

Date & Times:
Sunday, 29th March 2026, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Organiser:
Hornington Manor

You don’t need another wedding fair... you need one that actually feels like you. The Dark Wedding Fair is where alternative couples come to plan a wedding without compromise. Whether you’re dreaming of candlelit rituals, gothic opulence, woodland handfasting or something entirely your own… This is your space. To explore. To ask questions. To meet suppliers who get it without explanation. What to expect: Most wedding fairs are built for the mainstream. This one isn’t. Every supplier here has been chosen because they: understand alternative aesthetics and values welcome all identities, bodies and ways of loving care more about your experience than ticking tradition boxes You won’t have to translate yourself here. WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY FIND Not just “inspiration” — real, usable direction. Designers creating dresses and suits beyond tradition Photographers who know how to capture shadow, atmosphere and emotion Celebrants who honour ritual, story and individuality Florists, stylists and makers who aren’t afraid of the unconventional Cakes, jewellery, stationery and details that feel like you, not a template Plus immersive displays, moving models, and ideas you won’t find on Pinterest. WHY you belong here: Because planning an alternative wedding alone is exhausting. Because Google doesn’t understand what you mean. Because you want to see it, feel it, and talk to real people who understand. TICKETS 🎟 Tickets are just £5 That’s less than a coffee to: meet your suppliers gather real ideas and actually move your planning forward EXPERIENCE OPTIONS Quiet Hour (11am–12pm) A softer, slower start. No music, no pressure, low numbers, and suppliers who will only engage if invited. General Admission 12–2pm or 2–4pm Stay as long as you like. VIP Tickets Includes a curated tote filled with gifts, samples and exclusive offers worth over £50. are you prepared to miss this completely right now? We keep numbers intentionally limited so the space never feels overwhelming. Once tickets are gone, they’re gone. This isn’t just about planning a wedding. It’s about finding people who understand what you’re trying to create — and realising you don’t have to fight to be understood. GET your tickets now! If you’ve ever felt like the wedding industry wasn’t built for you… It wasn’t. This is. Join us.

Admission at the door:
£6

Admission in advance:
£5

Date & Times:
Sunday, 12th April 2026, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Organiser:
Dark Wedding Collective

The UK Wedding Event is thrilled to be staging another intimate wedding fayre at the beautiful York Pavilion Hotel on Sunday 21st June 2026 The venue itself is a Georgian grade II listed country house, situated just a mile outside York city centre, with spectacular landscaped gardens, lawns and a fairy tale courtyard. Step inside this stunning hotel and be inspired for your big day by some of best wedding suppliers in the region. All visitors will be greeted by a drinks reception and a free gift bag on arrival to the bride. Admission is free on the day from 11am but everyone is asked to pre-book tickets for the event for a fast track entry. Wedding suppliers interested in exhibiting at the event should visit The UK Wedding Event website and complete the self-summing intimate booking form to reserve a spot.

Admission at the door:
Free entry

Admission in advance:
Free Admission

Date & Times:
Sunday, 21st June 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Organiser:
The UK Wedding Event

The UK Wedding Event is back at York Racecourse on Sunday 18th October 2026 for North Yorkshire's biggest wedding show. The venue is a fabulous location, with ample free parking and the ability to house more than a 100 top class exhibitors to help you plan your special day. All visitors to this popular wedding event will be greeted by a champagne reception and receive free tote gift bags to collect information from the exhibitors throughout the day. Guests will also be treated to two sensational catwalk shows to help you find inspiration for your special day. Check out our short promotional video to get a fuller flavour on what to expect here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfH_hNnhfT8&t=64s Pre-booked tickets are normally priced at £4 each, but the admission charge is cheaper if you book in earlier via our website. Alternatively visitors can pay on the day when doors open at 10.30am when tickets are priced at £7 each. Tickets and stands for the show can be secured directly from The UK Wedding Event website.

Admission at the door:
£7 per person | Pre-register for £4

Admission in advance:
Various

Date & Times:
Sunday, 18th October 2026, 10:30am - 3:00pm

Organiser:
The UK Wedding Event

The Milner York (formerly known as the Principal York) is an iconic North Yorkshire venue situated just a stone’s throw away from the city’s train station. The venue itself offers stunning Victorian architecture, three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, and views out to the York Minster. Put that all together and you have the perfect setting for your wedding day. Engaged couples have been tying the knot at Milner York for generations and it isn’t hard to see why. This four star hotel can cater for weddings of all sizes boasting an array of beautiful spaces including banqueting rooms licensed for your civil ceremony, an outdoor terrace for a Champagne reception and private dining rooms that seat from 30 to 250 guests. You can see all of these wonders in person by accepting our invitation to attend our Christmas Wedding Fayre here on Sunday 22nd November 2026. The show is part of The Elite Collection bringing together the best of Yorkshire’s wedding venues and suppliers, to help shape your dream wedding.

Admission at the door:
Free entry

Admission in advance:
Free Admission

Date & Times:
Sunday, 22nd November 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Organiser:
The UK Wedding Event