There’s nothing more exciting than planning your dream wedding. But from venues and caterers to music and flowers, there’s so much to organise – and where do you begin? Wedding fairs are a wonderful place to start. Overflowing with ideas, enthusiasm, and excitement, you come away with a clearer vision of your day and confidence in bringing it all together.

Are you looking to visit a wedding fair in 2025? Our blog highlights the benefits of heading to a wedding fair and the benefits they bring towards seamless wedding planning.

Are Wedding Fairs Worth It?

Whether you’re newly engaged or finalising the details of your big day, wedding fairs are a productive and inspiring day out for happy couples. With so many wedding suppliers attending, wedding fairs enable you to collect information, compare prices, and gather ideas for your wedding. They’re also a great experience with food, drink, freebies and entertainment.


How Wedding Fairs Can Help with your wedding planning

Spark inspiration

The biggest benefit to visiting a wedding fair in 2025 is the amount of ideas, inspiration and exhilaration it brings. If you have a rough idea of what you want your wedding to look like or you’re working off a blank canvas, wedding fairs are packed with different themes, colours, floral arrangements, delicious cuisine, and surprises to spark your imagination – helping you visualise, plan and budget your wedding day with ease.

Provide a timeline

For first-time brides and grooms, getting your head around the ins and outs of wedding planning can be daunting. By mingling with fellow happy couples and noting the different stalls: florists, caterers, wedding cars, etc., you start to draw a timeline of what you need to organise and book and when to do it.

Meet local suppliers

Wedding fairs offer an easy way to meet local suppliers and industry professionals in one location – saving you time researching the best of the best. You can take your time to explore each supplier, ask questions, pick up samples, and get a feel for what you like and which suppliers you have an instant connection with.

Get an understanding of costs and budget

Wedding fairs allow you to have open and honest conversations with suppliers. They have a wealth of experience and can offer the best advice and budgets for your wedding party size and requirements. With a no-obligation commitment, you can gather essential information to help make decisions.

Clarify and secure preferences

Sometimes, too much choice can put pressure on your plans – what if you pick the wrong flowers for the time of year? Or the table wine doesn’t match the meal you’ve chosen. Not to worry. Wedding fairs allow you to pin down what you love and want for your big day. You can get expert recommendations from industry specialists and book your favourite suppliers there and then – ticking a few jobs off the wedding to-do list!

Free samples

Is there anything better than a complimentary glass of bubbles and sweet treats? Whether it’s the venue showcasing its in-house catering or a local supplier, you’ll often find lots of goodies to be sipped, tasted and tried at a wedding fair. Not only does this help narrow down your options, but you’ll also have a goodie bag of treats to take home.

See your venue in situ

If you search for ‘wedding fairs near me’, you’ll find some great options. However, if you have a wedding venue in mind, check to see if they have a wedding event, as you’ll get to visit the venue at the same time. At Missenden Abbey’s wedding fair, we purposely dress our Abbey and marquee to reflect what your special day could look like, helping you visualise saying ‘I do’ in our beautiful surroundings.

Speak to wedding coordinators

Along with wedding suppliers, you’ll also get to meet the people behind the veil who help organise your wedding and ensure everything comes together on the big day. Wedding planners and wedding coordinators help you make decisions, work within your budget, manage logistics, and how to get the most from your venue.

Build excitement!

Ultimately, wedding fairs are a lot of fun! Everyone is filled with joy when it comes to a wedding, and we all have one goal in mind – to make your dream wedding come true. We promise you’ll come away from a wedding fair buzzing with delight and an eagerness to start planning your wonderful celebration straight away.


How Long Should I Spend at a Wedding Fair?

Two – three hours is usually plenty of time at a wedding fair. This allows you to visit and talk to all the suppliers, taste some great food samples, explore the venue’s grounds, and soak up the atmosphere. Some wedding fairs may have scheduled catwalks, talks and demonstrations, so you can plan your day around the events you want to see. At Missenden Abbey, our Buckinghamshire wedding fair is open from 12 to 4pm, giving you ample time to start planning your special day.

Missenden Abbey Wedding Fair


Should I Attend a Wedding Fair Near Me?

Attending a wedding fair or wedding expo near you is beneficial for two reasons. First, if you’re in the early stages of wedding planning, visiting a local wedding fair is a convenient way to spark ideas. Second, if you’re getting married near where you live, attending a local wedding fair will allow you to meet local wedding suppliers who you could book for your big day.

Who Should I Bring to a Wedding Fair?

Who you invite to a wedding fair comes down to where you’re visiting, why you’re visiting and who you want to be involved. For example, it’s wonderful to attend a wedding fair with your partner so you can make choices together, especially if it’s at your preferred wedding venue. Whereas, if you’re solely searching for wedding and bridesmaid dresses, your mum and bridesmaids might be a better choice. Be sure to bring someone equally enthusiastic and passionate about your wedding day, as well as someone whose opinion you trust.

Missenden Abbey Wedding Fair

If you’re looking for a wedding fair to visit in Buckinghamshire, you won’t want to miss out on our very own wedding exhibition on Sunday, February 23rd. With free entry, we have a host of local suppliers for you to meet and inspire you with ideas for your special day. Our Abbey and Marquee will be wedding-ready for you to picture how your day could look when celebrating on our stunning grounds. Register your place online to secure your free goodie bag and a glass of fizz on the day.

Register Here