Wedding Fairs, Bridal Shows and Open Days

County Wedding Events is delighted to announce it will be hosting a wedding show at the beautiful Braxted Park. Braxted Park is one of the most beautiful exclusive use wedding venues in Essex, close to Colchester, Braintree and Chelmsford. A magnificent country house surrounded by a 500-acre wooded estate, it offers a choice of exquisite locations for both indoor and outdoor, religious and civil ceremonies. It also has luxury accommodation for the bride and groom, their family and friends. Come and visit this amazing event where you will be able to view to beautiful grounds of Braxted Park and meet a huge variety of wedding suppliers such as Florist, Wedding Cakes, Live entertainment etc Come along to view this fantastic venue whilst having the opportunity to meet a variety of wedding suppliers ready to help plan your special day. - FREE ENTRY - CHANCE TO ENTER A HONEYMOON COMPETITION - GOODY BAG - FREE COPY OF AN ESSEX WEDDING MAGAZINE - VARIETY OF WEDDING EXHIBITORS - A FASHION SHOW

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

Located on a quiet hillside overlooking glorious Hertfordshire countryside, the Barn at Alswick Buntingford is nestled in the historic grounds of the Alswick Hall Estate and can be exclusively yours for your wedding day. The 16th century barn has been beautifully restored to combine rustic charm with a contemporary feel. The Barn is an idyllic setting for both ceremonies and wedding receptions. Couples can also have access to the stunning private formal gardens at Alswick Hall which give endless opportunities for photographs. Visit the wedding show to view the venue and discuss your plans with the wedding suppliers exhibiting on the day.

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

One of the oldest buildings on the Ashridge Estate and part of the monastic site, this recently renovated barn is the perfect place for your enchanting wedding day, filled with fairy-tale romance, idyllic countryside and historic charm. Whatever the season, your photographer will be spoilt for choice by the endless settings in which to capture the memories you will treasure for many years to come. With the Fernery, Monks Garden and Monks Barn all an option for your special day, you can be assured that every last detail will be attended to, allowing you to relax and enjoy the breathtaking venue on the biggest day of your lives. At your Monks Barn wedding you will have a carefully designed three course wedding breakfast, including a menu tasting for two prior to your wedding day. Additionally to your wedding breakfast there is also the option to add canapés and further food options for your evening reception. Come along to view the venue and meet a range of quality suppliers at the wedding show where you can find: ‣ Amazing wedding inspiration for your big day ‣ FREE entry for everyone ‣ Free Absolute Bridal Magazine for all couples getting married ‣ Special offers on the day ‣ Quality wedding suppliers ‣ The latest trends

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: Main Event Wedding Shows Ltd

On the 18th May 2025 we return to Fontwell Park Racecourse for our annual Spring Wedding Fayre in the spacious Premier Suite overlooking the course. With to up 60 wedding businesses from across Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey, showcasing over two levels, live acts & entertainment and everything you could require for your Special Day; Bridal Dresses, Flowers, Cakes, Wedding Rings, Transport, various types of Wedding Venues and so much more… There’s also easy access and ample free onsite parking, plus food & drink available and outside seating on the terrace. And if you didn’t know, Fontwell Park isn’t just about Racing; it has fantastic Wedding facilities including a large spacious Marquee & the beautiful Fontwell House located within the landscaped gardens. Come and see this versatile venue for yourself whilst gathering wedding-planning ideas & inspiration galore! You can enjoy up to 80 of the very best local wedding professionals. Wedding inspiration in abundance throughout, with breakout areas for you to relax and take in all the ideas and wedding planning inspiration you have seen. And as always at a PMN Wedding Fayre... Online Pre entry registration Free Entry Free Exhibitor information packs Free Parking Competitions and special offers freely available throughout the Fayre Please check before travelling to any of our wedding fayres, that the event has not been cancelled or postponed for any reason beyond our control – opening/closing times also vary.

Admission: Free Entry
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: PMN Wedding Fayres Ltd

From intimate afternoons spent with your nearest and dearest to full-blown festivities with the whole gang, a wedding at Downham Hall is sure to be anything but ordinary. Nestled in the heart of rural Essex, our recently renovated country house venue is a secluded sanctuary, where you can forget the rest of the world and focus on what really matters. With our generously sized spaces, you can enjoy a day that suits you, safe in the knowledge that nobody's been left off the guest list. Come along to view the venue and meet a range of quality suppliers at the wedding show where you can find: ‣ Amazing wedding inspiration for your big day ‣ FREE entry for everyone ‣ Free Absolute Bridal Magazine for all couples getting married ‣ Special offers on the day ‣ Quality wedding suppliers ‣ The latest trends

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: Main Event Wedding Shows Ltd

Join us on Sunday 18th May 2025 for the wedding fayre at St Mellons Country Club where we will be taking over the full venue including the Manor House, newly renovated ballroom as well as the stunning new bar and lounge area with over 30 talented wedding suppliers. Speak to experts in the wedding industry to excite and inspire you on your wedding planning journey. Open 11am to 3pm - be first in the queue to get your hands on an exclusive VIP goody bag! Free entry Free Parking VIP Goody Bag for the first 20 couples through the door* The Bridal Bar serving hot, cold and alcoholic drinks (charges apply) Wedding Magazine supplied by Your Wedding Day for every entrant 'On the day' offers, deals and incentives with selected suppliers Join us on Facebook and Instagram for a sneak preview of the featured suppliers in attendance. *T&Cs apply - The VIP Goody Bag is only available to the first 20 entrants through the door at the fayre. The entrant must have pre-registered online via the website or Eventbrite and be able to show a valid ticket. 1 bag per wedding party. Please note, these goody bags are put together at the cost of the organiser and we ask that this kind gesture is not abused. Bags are reserved for those who are engaged and getting married.

Admission: FREE Entry - VIP Goody Bag for the first 20 entrants*
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: Promise Wedding Fayres

County Wedding Events is delighted to announce we will be hosting a wedding show at the beautiful Nutfield Priory in Surrey. Dating back to 1872, Nutfield Priory is full of lovingly preserved features from the past making it a romantic venue for you wedding. Step inside and you'll find original stained-glass windows and rich wood panelling. What's more, you'll be treated to views of the Surrey Hills that stretch as far as the eye can see. When your wedding celebrations are coming to a close, you and your guests can retire to one of our beautiful bedrooms for an incredible stay. Every part of Nutfield Priory promises an unforgettable wedding experience. Come along to view this fantastic venue whilst having the opportunity to meet a variety of wedding suppliers ready to help plan your special day. - FREE ENTRY - CHANCE TO ENTER A HONEYMOON COMPETITION - GOODY BAG - FREE COPY OF YOUR SURREY WEDDING MAGAZINE - VARIETY OF WEDDING EXHIBITORS

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

Hedingham Castle is a wedding venue like no other - an iconic Norman Keep just a stone's throw away from an elegant Georgian Country House, and onsite accommodation for up to 35, all set within 160 acres of romantic countryside. Ceremonies take place in the Banqueting Hall of the Castle, under the grand double height archway and lit with a myriad of candles. Alternatively, you may say your vows outdoors, on the lawns overlooking the lake or on the Tilting Lawn of the Castle. Receptions take place either in the stunning Georgian House and Ballroom Marquee for up to 150 guests, or for more intimate weddings of 70 or less, you can host your whole day in the Castle: dine in the atmospheric Tapestry Room then continue with drinks and dancing on the Garrison Floor above. Whatever you decide, it is sure to be the most magical experience from start to finish. come along to view the venue and meet a range of quality suppliers at the wedding show where you can find: ‣ Amazing wedding inspiration for your big day ‣ FREE entry for everyone ‣ FREE copy of Absolute Bridal Magazine for all couples getting married ‣ Special offers on the day ‣ Quality wedding suppliers ‣ The latest trends

Admission: Free entry
Times: 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Organiser: Main Event Wedding Shows Ltd

Join us at our Wedding event with over 50 of Kent's best wedding professionals at this Big Wedding event at the Kent Cricket Ground in Canterbury. There will be free goodies and a free drink for all brides and grooms to be and lots more. Do not miss it!

Admission: Free plus goody bag
Times: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Organiser: A Kentish Wedding

Join us on Sunday 22nd June 2025 for the last wedding fayre of the Spring/Summer series at The Orangery, Margam Park where we will have over 40 talented local wedding suppliers. Speak to experts in the wedding industry to excite and inspire you on your wedding planning journey. Open 11am to 3pm - be first in the queue to get your hands on an exclusive VIP goody bag! Free entry Free Parking VIP Goody Bag for the first 20 couples through the door* The Bridal Bar Wedding Magazine supplied by Your Wedding Day for every entrant 'On the day' offers, deals and incentives with selected suppliers Join us on Facebook and Instagram for a sneak preview of the featured suppliers in attendance.

Admission: FREE Entry - VIP Goody Bag for the first 20 entrants*
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: Promise Wedding Fayres

PMN Wedding Fayres - New Place Hotel, Southampton will take place on Sunday 6th July 2025 Join us for our Summer Wedding fayre at this impressive wedding venue. As you arrive through the ornate wrought-iron gates, New Place never fails to impress. This grade I listed house is a true masterpiece of brickwork, a home that combines Tudor and Elizabethan eccentricities with subtle, modern touches. The home was commissioned as a wedding gift, designed and built by the famous British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens. He merged the interior of an existing 17th century mansion with his own signature style; the results are nothing short of spectacular. To this day, the mansion remains a place of breath-taking beauty and historic grandeur, but also warmth and personality. Having also undergone subtle yet fitting redecoration in 2017, New Place has a ‘new’ fresh look internally look with neutral tones complimenting the striking interior features whilst adding an elegant and classy feel throughout both the Manor House & Arden Suite. This established wedding venue see’s many couples choosing it for their wedding every year and whether it’s your reception, your ceremony, or both, the expert team will make sure that your day is as individual, exciting and memorable as you have always dreamed. See up to 50 top class wedding suppliers, situated over two floors and in the Manor House & Arden Suite, who will all help you to choose everything you need to make your wedding perfect. And as always at a PMN Wedding Fayre... Online Pre entry registration Free Entry Free Exhibitor information packs Free Parking Competitions and special offers freely available throughout the Fayre Please check before travelling to any of our wedding fayres, that the event has not been cancelled or postponed for any reason beyond our control.

Admission: Free Entry
Times: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Organiser: PMN Wedding Fayres Ltd

Join us at our Wedding event with over 50 of Kent's best wedding professionals at this Big Wedding event at the Kent Cricket Ground in Canterbury. There will be free goodies and a free drink for all brides and grooms to be and lots more. Do not miss it!

Admission: Free plus goody bag
Times: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Organiser: A Kentish Wedding

Come along to the Ashford International Hotel and browse some of Kent's best wedding professionals at this fabulous wedding show where you can talk to and get advice from some of the best in the business about how you can make your big day even better. Free Goody Bag, plenty of parking.

Admission: Free plus goody bag
Times: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Organiser: A Kentish Wedding

We are delighted to return to Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa, in Autumn 2025, showcasing its ongoing extensive renovations & refurbishments throughout Under new ownership – International Hoteliers, Grand Hotel Excelsior, are restoring it to its former glory throughout, reinstating it as a revered wedding venue once more, with excellent facilities for all styles & sizes of weddings, celebrations, and events. Join us on Sunday 7th September for our Wedding Fayre; explore the hotel and meet our expert wedding suppliers exhibiting throughout various suites. Please check before travelling to any of our wedding fayres, that the event has not been cancelled or postponed for any reason beyond our control

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: PMN Wedding Fayres Ltd

Join us at the fantastic East Sussex National for a brilliant wedding fair with lots of local wedding professionals. Be inspired for your big day and chat to local suppliers who will make your wedding day even better.

Admission: Free plus goody bag
Times: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Organiser: A Kentish Wedding

Come along and browse up to 70 of Kent's best wedding professionals at this huge wedding show in Maidstone where you can talk to and get advice from some of the best in the business about how you can make your big day even better. Free entry and goody bag.

Admission: Free plus goody bag
Times: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Organiser: A Kentish Wedding

The PMN Wedding Fayres - Chilworth Manor Hotel - Southampton will take place on Sunday 28th September 2025 We are delighted to return to Chilworth Manor Hotel for the second time this year to showcase this beautiful hotel. This Edwardian Manor House is approached by a beautiful Rhododendron lined driveway, set in 12 acres of landscaped grounds. The splendour of the galleried hall with it’s sweeping staircase forms the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs, not to mention the beautiful landscaped gardens, grounds & secluded terraces. Licenced for civil ceremonies with ample elegant suites and facilities, the million-pound refurbishments have added such a ‘Wow factor’ to this already beautiful wedding venue – come along and see for yourself at our Summer Wedding Fayre, whilst also gathering lots of ideas & inspiration from over 40 wedding businesses who will be showcasing. And as always at a PMN Wedding Fayre... Online Pre entry registration Free Entry Free Exhibitor information packs Free Parking Free Sparkling Perry on arrival Competitions and special offers freely available throughout the Fayre Please check before travelling to any of our wedding fayres, that the event has not been cancelled or postponed for any reason beyond our control – opening/closing times also vary.

Admission: Free entry
Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Organiser: PMN Wedding Fayres Ltd