Must-Visit Wedding Fairs in Kent, Sussex & London
Wedding fairs are the perfect place to gain inspiration and get excited about the big day to come. Here’s a selection of local events with some helpful suppliers right on your doorstep.
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23rd August 2026: East Kent's Big Summer Wedding Fair, Canterbury, Kent, 10am-2.30pm
Join A Kentish Wedding on Sunday 23rd August at their Big Wedding Event where there will be up to 60 of Kent’s best wedding professionals joining them at Kent Cricket Ground, Canterbury. Head there for a free drink and lots of wedding inspiration.
6th September & 11th October 2026: Hythe Imperial Hotel Wedding Fair, Kent, 11am-3pm
Head to the Hythe Imperial Hotel for the chance to meet their dedicated wedding team and discuss your vision at their wedding show at the lovely Kent venue. There you can discover elegant ceremony and reception spaces in person, meet trusted local and national suppliers for your big day, gather ideas and inspiration tailored to your style, as well as enjoying canapés and a glass of Prosecco on arrival. Plus, first-time attending couples receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in their goody bag.
13th September 2026: Ashford International Hotel Wedding Show, Kent, 10am-2.30pm
Head along to the Ashford International Hotel, in Ashford, Kent, to join A Kentish Wedding and browse some of Kent's best wedding professionals. At this fabulous wedding show you will have the chance to talk to, and get advice from, some of the best in the business about how you can make your big day even better. Plus, there will be a free goody bag and plenty of parking.
13th September 2026: Port Lympne Wedding Show, Hythe, Kent, 11am-3pm
The award-winning Kent wedding venue Port Lympne, combining sophistication and elegance with a natural theme, is hosting a wedding show on 13th September. The opportunities for hosting your wedding day at Port Lympne are limitless – how you choose to host your guests on this most special occasion can be catered to your needs, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces for your wedding for every season. A wild animal park wedding can be the most memorable way for your nearest and dearest to help celebrate your special day.
13th September 2026: The Kent Wedding Show, Maidstone, Kent, 10.30am-2.30pm
The Kent Wedding Show, being held at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, is a great place to source all the suppliers you need for your wedding. Bringing together the best local wedding suppliers and specialists in the industry, it is dedicated to making your special day perfect. With a huge variety of different suppliers, for all tastes and budgets, you can discover what suppliers are right for you in a relaxed environment, plus it is also a great place to get some exciting ideas and inspiration for your big day too. Free admission, goody bag, live entertainment and wedding magazines – plus there will be lots of great on the day deals and discounts for all couples.
20th September 2026: The Sussex Wedding Fayre, Burgess Hill, Sussex, 11am-3.30pm
If you are getting married in Sussex, South London, Kent or Surrey, head to The Triangle, Burgess Hill on Sunday 20th September for lots of choice and ideas for your big day with some of the best wedding suppliers and venues in the area – all under one roof. Free bridal magazines, gifts and vouchers, goody bags with wedding planner and pen and more (subject to availability). Plus, there is free entry for pre-registered partners (plus guests) and free parking.
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20th September 2026: East Sussex National Wedding Fair, Uckfield, Sussex, 10am-2.30pm
Join A Kentish Wedding at the fantastic East Sussex National in Uckfield for a brilliant wedding fair with lots of local wedding professionals. There you will be able to get inspiration for your big day and chat to local suppliers who will make your wedding even better.
20th September: The Kent Wedding Show, Rochester, Kent, 10.30am-2.30pm
The Kent Wedding Show at Rochester Corn Exchange is a great place to source all the suppliers you need for your wedding, bringing together the best local wedding suppliers and specialists in the industry, dedicated to making your special day perfect. With a huge variety of different suppliers, for all tastes and budgets, the event also offers the opportunity to get some exciting ideas and inspiration for your big day. Free admission, welcome drink, goody bag, complimentary wedding magazines and lots of great on the day deals and discounts for all couples.
20th September 2026: The Dreamland Margate Wedding Fair, Kent, 10.30am-2.30pm
The Dreamland Margate Wedding Fair offers the chance to discover everything you need to make your big day truly stand out. Meet some of the most innovative wedding exhibitors around, ready to help you design a day that’s as unique and bold as you are. From bridal fashion that breaks the mould to creative exhibitors offering fresh ideas, their fair is packed with inspiration – whether you’re planning something classic with a twist or embracing an edgy, modern style. Free entry and a free goody bag. Register for your free goody bag (available on the day of the fair).
20th September 2026: Chiddingstone Castle Wedding Show, Kent, 11am-3pm
County Wedding events is hosting a wedding show at the beautiful Chiddingstone Castle in Kent – a Grade II listed historic house set in 35 acres of Kentish countryside with far-reaching views, within easy reach of London.
27th September 2026: The Hampstead and Regents Park Wedding Fair, London, 11am-3pm
You will find an elegant, design-led wedding fair with fashion shows, top suppliers and free entry at the London Hampstead & Regent’s Park Wedding Fair at London Marriott Hotel Regents Park. Get some curated inspiration in a luxury hotel setting and in one visit get five distinct venues – compare styles, layouts and atmospheres. Taste cake, explore styling details up close and discover those finishing touches that will make your wedding perfect. Speak with photographers, celebrants, planners and more, and get real answers tailored to your day. Plus there will also be live entertainment so you can hear musicians and performers and book with confidence.
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27th September 2026: The Kent Wedding Show, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 10.30am-2.30pm
Join the Kent Wedding Show at Mercure Hotel Tunbridge Wells and take the opportunity to meet some of Kent's best wedding suppliers as well as get some great ideas and inspiration for your big day. Entry is free and there will be live entertainment, complimentary goody bag and wedding magazines, plus great on the day deals and discounts.
27th September 2026: The Quirky Wedding Fayre, East Grinstead, Sussex, 11am-3pm
Head to The Yoghurt Rooms in East Grinstead, Sussex for the UK's biggest alternative wedding fayre for rule-breakers and rebels. The festival-tastic, colourful barn venue is the perfect setting to help you plan a celebration that’s completely you. Meet creative, inclusive and unique wedding suppliers in Sussex who bring something fresh, fun and totally unique to the table. Known for being the UK's inclusive wedding fair offering completely LGBTQ+ friendly wedding suppliers. There you will find 25 unique wedding suppliers, live music and entertainment, food & drinks and alternative wedding inspiration.
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4th October 2026: The Kent Wedding Show, Maidstone, Kent, 10.30am-2.30pm
Head to Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club in Maidstone for the Kent Wedding Show, where you can source all the suppliers you need for your wedding. This event brings together the best local wedding suppliers and specialists in the industry, for all tastes and budgets, dedicated to making your special day perfect. A great place to get some exciting ideas and inspiration for your big day, you can pre-register online in order to book your arrival timeslot or simply go along on the day. Free admission, goody bag, complimentary welcome drink and wedding magazines – plus lots of great on the day deals and discounts for all couples.
10th & 11th October 2026: East Kent's Biggest 2-Day Wedding Fair, Canterbury, Kent, 10am-2.30pm
Head to the Kent Cricket Ground, in Canterbury, on Saturday 10th October and Sunday 11th October for A Kentish Wedding’s Big Wedding Event with up to 60 of Kent's best wedding professionals. There you can enjoy a free drink and lots of inspiration.
11th October 2026: Meridian Hall East Grinstead Wedding Fair, Sussex, 11am-2pm
Join LK Wedding Fayres at Meridian Hall, East Grinstead for this event where there will be more than 30 exhibitors to help plan your special day. In a stunning location overlooking the South Downs, the venue has a beautiful courtyard and ample parking. Browse some amazing independent wedding exhibitors all under one roof. Free entry and a goody bag for each couple. Plus, free parking.
17th-18th October 2026: The National Wedding Show, London, 10am-5pm (4pm on Sunday)
The UK’s largest and most well-known wedding planning event in the UK, The National Wedding Show is being held in the London Excel on 17th & 18th October. With hundreds of suppliers ranging from bridal boutiques to florists, photographers and cake designers, the show provides a one-stop-shop for all your wedding needs. Explore the latest trends, meet wedding industry experts, and take advantage of exclusive deals and competitions.
18th October 2026: The South of England Wedding Fayre, Ardingly, Sussex, 11am-3.30pm
Those getting married in Sussex, south London, Kent or Surrey can head to the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex on Sunday 18th October where there will be lots of choice and ideas for your big day with some of the best wedding suppliers and venues in the area – all under one roof at The South of England Wedding Fayre. Entry is free but you must register online by booking tickets. Free bridal magazines, gifts & vouchers, goody bags and parking (subject to availability).
15th November 2026: The West Sussex Wedding Fayre, Horsham, Sussex, 11am-3.30pm
Head to Bridge Leisure Centre, in Horsham on Sunday 15th November for the chance to get lots of ideas and meet some of the best wedding suppliers and venues in the area – all under one roof at the West Sussex Wedding Fayre. Free bridal magazines, gifts & vouchers, goody bags with wedding planner and pen and more (subject to availability). Plus, there will be free entry if you register first and free parking.
Please check with venues for dates, times and terms before visiting.
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