What to Expect at a Wedding Fair

We really enjoy wedding fairs and have a fabulous time meeting so many engaged couples as well as a few members of their family. However we understand that wedding fairs can come with a small dose of trepidation for many – after all, it’s not like you’ll ever become a veteran unless you’re a wedding planner! – so we thought we’d write up just a few tips for anyone thinking of attending a wedding fair in the future. For reference, our next one will be at Manor House, Dawlish on the 9th April.

Take Your Time

This is our number 1 rule! Take your time visiting each and every stall. Don’t just rush in and think that chatting to a supplier means you have an obligation to buy! Every supplier in attendance knows that weddings are expensive and is simply on hand to make the process easier for you. We might hear from you later and we might not, that’s absolutely fine! The reasons suppliers attend these events is not just to meet potential clients, but also to help educate prospective brides and grooms and help them understand their small part of the wedding planning process. So take your time and enjoy the occasion, sample the treats on display (that’s what they’re there for) and if you’re near our stand, we hope you enjoy the entertainment that we’ve provided for the afternoon or evening.

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions

Going hand in hand with our golden rule above, if you take your time then you’ll also probably be asking questions. This is a good thing! We want you to understand as much as possible before committing to something and as your school teachers hopefully drummed into you, “There’s no such thing as a silly question!” We don’t expect you to be experts on sound limiters or timings or even the cost of certain acts, so ask as many questions as you have whilst we are there! We are more than happy to answer questions via phone or email during the week, but there’s nothing quite like having somebody face-to-face and answering your queries! If you’re the type of person who might forget the questions they wanted to ask, then by all means write them down before arriving or take a Ferrero Rocher from our table to help calm your nerves. Chocolate always helps!

‘Entertainment’ Shouldn’t Make you Nervous!

“Argh! Entertainment! Do I have entertainment? Have I planned entertainment? I wasn’t aware I was mean to have entertainment—Am I meant to have entertainment on my wedding day? I have the band but… What sort of entertainment am I supposed to provide?” Relax. Relax. Relax. Take a breath. Okay, let’s go. Do not fear the word ‘entertainment’. There are always a few couples who see the word and aren’t entirely sure what it means; they have the music planned but… What else should there be? In short, nothing! You don’t have to have anything at your wedding, we’re simply here to provide something else that you might like. The most important part of your wedding is the vows; anything else is secondary. Entertainment refers to anything that will entertain on your big day from the band to the DJ to harp and so on and so forth. They don’t all have to be music acts either; have a search around our website to see the endless possibilities available for you to book on your wedding day. Circus, magic and more! The south west is ripe with talent!

We hope you’ve enjoyed these few tips for those attending their first wedding fair. We also highly recommend taking a business card and brochure from every supplier you meet so that you can refresh your mind after the fair from the comforts of your own home. There’s a lot to take in and remember, there’s nothing preventing you from attending another down the line.

With that in mind, let's reaffirm that our next wedding showcase will be at Manor House, Dawlish on 9th April. See you there!