Weddings have been a sore and painful subject this last 18 months. Lockdown caused so many cancellations, we can’t even begin to imagine what it must have been like to call off the day you had worked so long and hard to put together.

If you are now planning your big day, a wedding fair is pretty much essential. You’ll get ideas for things you may never have thought about and most certainly you’ll be able to buy or book a lot of what you need at most of them. So, here is the ever growing SOUTH WALES LIFE guide to all things weddings.

The list is not quite as packed as usual, but we’re sure you understand that. Weddings Shows are slowly finding their way back into our calendar, but some could still have covid restrictions. Not every place in our list has an event, as yet. But they will be soon and we’ll add them as quickly as the details come through.

Just remember, the current environment means these shows could be postponed or cancelled at short notice, although we suspect all will be okay from here on in.

• ABERDARE
• ABERGAVENNY
• BARRY
• BLACKWOOD
• BRECON
• CAMARTHEN
• CARDIFF
• CHEPSTOW
• CWMBRAN
• FOREST OF DEAN
• FFOS LAS
• HAY ON WYE
• LLANELLI
• MERTHYR TYDFIL
• NEWBRIDGE
• NEWPORT
• PONTYPRIDD
• PORT TALBOT
• SWANSEA
• TREDEGAR
• USK
• VALE OF GLAMORGAN
• YSTRAD MYNACH

ABERDARE

ABERGAVENNY

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE /GROOM (Various Dates)

Baroque Boutique is a small family-run boutique with a large range of top designers including Ian Stuart, John Charles, Linea Raffaelli, Dress Code, Irresistible, Gill Harvey, Amanda Wakeley, Aideen Bodkin, Carla Ruiz plus a beautiful range of couture millinery.

With this event you can let the Baroque Boutique team help you find the perfect outfit for your Son or Daughter’s wedding! Each appointment has an allocation of 1 hour and 30 minutes.  If you are making a booking for both the Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom, please book 2 appointments back-to-back (e.g. 9am and 10:30am). This way, they can reserve the same changing room for 3 hours exclusively for you.

The Baroque Boutique is on Cross Street in Abergavenny, you can find out more here. BAROQUE

BARRY

BLACKWOOD

BRECON

CAMARTHEN

CARDIFF

THE PARKGATE

This is a brand new, luxurious venue, right in the heart of the city. It’s part of the Celtic Manor Collection, so you can imagine this will be something very special.

With its heady mix of bygone glamour and contemporary luxury, The Parkgate Hotel epitomises style, sophistication and elegance. From an intimate gathering to a grand affair, this beautiful historic setting offers exquisite venues and exceptional dining in the heart of the city, making your special day the occasion of a lifetime.

They have a few areas to hold your wedding event……

The Postmaster Suite

With its stunning features and elegant atmosphere echoing the hotel’s historic grandeur, The Parkgate Hotel’s largest function space takes its name from its former life as Cardiff’s grand old Post Office, opened in 1897 to mark the year of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

This exceptional room makes a memorable setting for larger weddings of up to 344 guests.  The flexible space includes its own private pre-event bar area and can be mixed and matched to provide just the right backdrop, whatever the scale of your celebration.

The Telegraph Room

Intimate and atmospheric, our elegant private dining room echoes all the intrigue and drama it must have seen in days gone by, provided today by the open theatre kitchen where your guests will enjoy prime viewing while our chefs work away, revealing the secrets of the sumptuous dining they are about to enjoy.

This gorgeous room makes a fabulous setting for private lunches and dinners and provides an elegant experience for more intimate celebrations of up to 50 guests.

They have a special WEDDING OPEN DAY when you can take a look around The Parkgate Hotel on Saturday 13^th November and be amongst the very first to celebrate your big day at Cardiff’s chic new wedding venue.

To attend, email your enquiry at parkgatehotelenquiries@celtic-collection.com and they will send you a link to register for the open day.

VALE HOTEL & HENSOL CASTLE

One Resort – Two Beautiful Venues. This is a real Resort Showcase at the Vale Hotel & Spa & Hensol Castle. Although they don’t currently have any events in place, they are regular happenings, and when they do, are pretty spectacular.

Last time they included…..

Over 75 fabulous exhibitors spread across both venues providing information and promotions on services that combined will make your day magical.

With many exciting features on the day including:

• See TWO fantastic venues on the same day and WIN some exciting prizes just for turning up.
• OVER £3000 WORTH OF PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY ON THE DAY – INCLUDING
• WIN £1000 in vouchers to be spent on any exhibitors present (You get two free entries if you attend both venues on the day and another entry for every booking you make with an exhibitor on the day)
• WIN a Wedding dress worth £1000
• WIN a Wedding cake worth £500

The Vale hotel also offer special prizes and deals unique to these events. They will also be participating in special showcase events throughout the resort.

When it comes to planning a fairytale wedding we don’t think you’ll find a more idyllic setting than Hensol Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan. The 400-year-old Grade I-listed castle is the stuff of childhood dreams.

Its majestic turrets, grand staircases and 15-acre serpentine lake provide the perfect backdrop for breath-taking photographs and set the tone for a magical celebration. Hensol Castle is a luxury wedding venue steeped in history but there’s nothing old-fashioned or fussy about it. They’ve spent millions lovingly restoring the castle to its former glory and it shows. Make your entrance on the red carpet before exchanging vows in the oak room, overlooking the lake

We’ll let you know when the next event is, as soon as we hear.

VOCO ST DAVID’S HOTEL WEDDING FAYRE

You get to see this wonderful venue partially set up as it were a wedding day and meet over 40 quality exhibitors.

You will not only find everything you need for your wedding day but can be confident that each supplier CHOSEN to attend is reputable, reliable and has years of experience in their speciality.

The Ceremony and Wedding Breakfast suite have panoramic views across Cardiff Bay and will be dressed for you to see how your wedding could look at Voco St David’s.

• EVERYBODY who registers at the door will be entered into an amazing FREE draw to WIN £1000 vouchers to be spent against any exhibitor of their choice
• ANYBODY who books any exhibitor and pays a deposit on the day will get another FREE Draw Entry – The more you book, the more entries you receive.
• WIN Afternoon tea for two at Voco St David’s when you register and turn up on the day.

You can discuss your wedding plans and look for ideas with any of the members which include: Wedding Cars, Stationers, Accessories, Bridal Wear, Photographers, Videographers, Venue Dressers, Dove Release, Treats to eat, Entertainment, Musicians and many more.

The Voco St David’s Wedding Fayre is on Sunday 23rd January 2022 between 11am and 3pm. To book your place just go here. VOCO

THE BIG WELSH WEDDING SHOW

At Depot, Cardiff this is another really big event taking place next year. This is a creative, cool and unique wedding event that’s anything but traditional! Brought to you by Francesca Hill Photography, The Big Welsh Wedding Show is the wedding show for stylish couples looking to take their wedding planning to the next level.

Welcome bags packed full with exclusive offers, live music and dance entertainment, professionally choreographed catwalk shows, a welcome glass of fizz & canapés on arrival and more than 60 of the most creative wedding suppliers Wales has to offer.

Shaking up traditions since 2015, The Big Welsh Wedding Show is Wales’ only Award Winning Wedding Exhibition. All suppliers are hand picked for their general awesomeness and their aim is to inspire.

This event is the ultimate shopping experience for every bride to be. THE BIG WELSH WEDDING SHOW is at Depot on Dumballs Road in Cardiff. The next event is on 13th March 2022. If you’d like more details, go here WELSH

DE COURCEYS MANOR WEDDING FAYRE

This event is usually held in an amazing wedding venue showcasing some of the best wedding suppliers in South Wales. You can discuss your wedding plans and look for ideas with any of the members attending which include: Wedding Cars, Stationers, Accessories, Bridal Wear, Photographers, Videographers, Venue Dressers, Dove Release, Treats to eat, Entertainment, Musicians and many more.

When they hold an event you get to see this beautiful wedding venue and meet up to 40 exhibitors, most of whom are members of The Wedding Guild of Wales. Everything you need for your wedding day from suppliers who are reputable, reliable and have years of experience in their speciality.

EVERYBODY who registers at the door will be entered into an amazing FREE draw to WIN £500 vouchers to be spent against any exhibitor of their choice

❤️ ANYBODY who books any exhibitor and pays a deposit on the day will get another FREE Draw Entry – The more you book, the more entries you receive.

❤️ FIRST 25 to turn up on the door will receive a FREE Yankee Candle

❤️ £100 Voucher to be placed in ONE lucky bag – spend it on ANY exhibitor present

The WEDDING FAYRE at ️De Courceys Manor hasn’t se a date for the next one, as yet, as soon as they do, we’ll let you know.

THE WELSH NATIONAL WEDDING FAYRE – CARDIFF CITY STADIUM

They hit the capital just once per season, so expect an extra special event. We’re talking stunning catwalk shows, amazing goodie-bags, sale rooms and more! Did we mention that the Cardiff wedding fayre is completely free of charge – and so is the parking!

• Stunning catwalk shows for Brides & Grooms  
• FREE entry and bubbly on arrival
• FREE goodie-bags
• FREE magazine bundle 
• A HUGE array of wedding suppliers
• Free samples & tasters
• Wedding experts on-hand with advice & tips
• Live entertainment on stage
• Hair & make-up demonstrations
• One day only exclusive discounts & offers 
• On-site refreshments and cafe
• FREE on-site parking facilities
• Disabled access and baby changing facilities
• Loads of freebies and more!

The date at Cardiff City Stadium is Sunday 14th November and you can register for the event right HERE.

THE VILLAGE HOTEL WEDDING FAYRE

Wedding Fayre at The Village Hotel, Cardiff with local wedding suppliers to help you plan your special day.

The fayre is free to attend and takes place on Sunday 23rd January 2022 at the Village Hotel in Croyton, Cardiff, between 11am and 3pm. It really is a great opportunity to meet South Wales Wedding Suppliers.

If you’d like to get yourself a free tickets, just go HERE.

WONDERLAND CARDIFF – THE BIG ONE

The team are excited to say we are back in business and ready to help you plan your big day.

Proud winners of best wedding fayres 2019 and 2020 and are the biggest and best in Wales, working with the best wedding suppliers.

• Prosecco on arrival (first 50 guests)
• Welsh cakes on arrival (first 50 guests)
• Free goodie bags for every bride
• 100’s of wedding ideas
• Live music
• CATWALK SHOW
• Free hair and make up demo

This wedding fayre provides you the opportunity to see, all in one fantastic setting, everything you need to help organise your special day. Making it the day YOU deserve.

There will be a wide variety of exhibitors from bridal shops, wedding gowns, formal hire, musicians, string quartets, florists, wedding cars, wedding cakes, chocolate fountains, hair & make-up, catering services, invitation designers… so relax, bring the family, take your time and speak to them all!!

They have live music during the course of the day. There are raffles, competitions and huge on the day savings.

This is a family friendly event between 11am and 3pm. Tickets range from free to £5 and you can get yours HERE.

Want that VIP feeling and avoid the queue head over to their website and grab yourself a vip pass, jump the queue and get your VIP goodie bag HERE.

The Wonderland Wedding Fayre is at Cardiff City Hall on Cathay Park, on Sunday 9th January 2022.

CHEPSTOW

CWMBRAN

WEDDING FAYRE – GREEMEADOW GOLF CLUB CWMBRAN

The fayre is free to attend and is a great opportunity to meet South Wales Wedding Suppliers

Come and join this wedding fayre, in the lovely setting of Greenmeadow Golf & Country Club in Cwmbran. The date is Sunday 30th January 2022 between 11am and 3pm. Tickets are free, from HERE.

FOREST OF DEAN

FFOS LAS

THE WELSH NATIONAL WEDDING FAYRE – FFOS LAS RACECOURSE

They come to West Wales just once per season, so expect an extra special event. We’re talking stunning catwalk shows, amazing goodie bags, sale rooms and more! Did we mention that the Carmarthenshire wedding fayre is completely free of charge – as is the parking!

• Stunning catwalk shows for Brides & Grooms  
• FREE entry and bubbly on arrival
• FREE Goodie bags
• FREE Magazine bundle 
• A HUGE array of wedding suppliers
• Free samples & tasters
• Wedding experts on-hand with advice & tips
• Live Entertainment on stage
• Hair & Make-Up demonstrations
• One day only exclusive discounts & offers 
• On-site refreshments and cafe
• FREE on-site parking facilities
• Disabled access and baby changing facilities
• Loads of freebies and more!

The fayre is taking place on Sunday 28th November and promises to be a magical day. If you’d like to register for the Wedding Fayre at Ffos Las Racecourse, you can do that HERE.

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HAY ON WYE

LLANELLI

MERTHYR TYDFIL

NEWBRIDGE

NEWPORT

CELTIC MANOR RESORT WEDDING FAYRE

The Celtic Manor fayre is always a popular event, and very well supported. You can not only meet suppliers, but take in the atmosphere of this stunning location and venue.

The reviews from couples who have had their wedding at the resort pretty much say it all……

“Everything that day was completely faultless, and to this day we both agree that we wouldn’t change a thing if we had to do it all over again. The timings all ran smoothly, the venue was dressed exactly how I visioned it. The food (as always) was incredible, and guests to this day comment on how delicious it all was!” 

“Myself and my bridal party stayed the night before, which was lovely and set the tone perfectly. It gave us time to relax and prepare just how we wanted to. People are still telling us 5 months on how fantastic the food was, day and night. Guests were truly spoiled with the BBQ Buffet in the day, the food was endless and tasted fantastic – as a foody family we were seriously impressed.”

The wedding fayre is actually held at Celtic Manor – The Chairman’s Marquee, which has a stunning venue of the golf course.

The fayre is free to attend and takes place between 11am and 3pm. They have a couple in the diary, just click on the relevant dat to get your tickets.

• SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER
• SUNDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2022

The same team are also running a couple of event at the HOLIDAY INN Newport.

Both events run between 11am and 3pm and will give you a chance to meet, and chat to lots of local suppliers and have a look around the venue. The dates are below.

• SUNDAY 14th NOVEMBER
• SUNDAY 16th JANUARY 2022

PONTYPRIDD

PORT TALBOT

THE ORANGERY – MARGAM COUNTRY PARK

The Orangery is one of the most prestigious establishments in South Wales. Nestled within over 850 acres of picturesque parkland, The Orangery provides you with a romantic and magical surrounding for your special day. The elegant venue teamed with its perfect setting, monastic ruins and Gothic style mansion house provide you with the style and ambience to enhance your wedding.

The next Wedding Fayre will be getting to the Orangery at Margam Country Park in Port Talbot on Sunday 13th February 2022. You can register for that one HERE. To see what the venue has on offer for your perfect day, head over to their website here. THE ORANGERY

SWANSEA

THE WELSH NATIONAL WEDDING FAYRE – BRANGWYN HALL

They visit Swansea just once per season, so expect an extra special event. We’re talking stunning catwalk shows, amazing goodie bags, sale rooms and more! Did we mention that the Swansea wedding fayre is completely free of charge – and so is the parking!

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• Stunning catwalk shows for Brides & Grooms  
• FREE entry and bubbly on arrival
• FREE Goodie bags
• FREE Magazine bundle 
• A HUGE array of wedding suppliers
• Free samples & tasters
• Wedding experts on-hand with advice & tips
• Live Entertainment on stage
• Hair & Make-Up demonstrations
• One day only exclusive discounts & offers 
• On-site refreshments and cafe
• FREE on-site parking facilities
• Disabled access and baby changing facilities
• Loads of freebies and more!

The fayre is getting to Brangwyn Hall in Swansea on Sunday November 7th. If you’d like to register you can do that HERE.

SWANSEA STADIUM WEDDING FAYRE

The Wedding Fayre at The Swansea Stadium, Swansea will always be a popular venue, especially withe fans who want to check out the venue.

With local wedding suppliers to help you plan your special day, this is always a very well attened event, so we suggest you book in nice and early.

The wedding fayre gets to the Swansea Stadium on Sunday 9th January 2022 between 11am and 3pm, again the event is free. For details, head HERE.

CRAIG Y NOS CASTLE EVENING WEDDING FAYRE

Wedding Fayre at Craig Y Nos Castle with local wedding suppliers to help you plan your special day.

Half-way between Swansea and Brecon, Craig Y Nos Castle is an excellent venue for your Wedding in Wales and also for Dog Friendly Accommodation and Accommodation in South Wales.

The former home of Adelina Patti, the once world famous Opera Singer, Craig y Nos Castle offers interesting historical tours – free for all guests staying at the Castle.

Great opportunity to meet South Wales Wedding Suppliers. The vent is free to get in and is on Sunday 16th January 2022 between 12noon and 4pm. To get your tickets, go HERE.

TOWERS HOTEL & SPA WEDDING FAYRE

Wedding Fayre at The Towers Hotel, Swansea with local wedding suppliers to help you plan your special day.

At The Towers they do everything we can to make your event or wedding day a day to remember. Whether you want a small, informal event for close family and friends or to really make a splash with a full banquet reception for up to 250 guests they make sure your day runs smoothly from beginning to end.

They have a variety of pretty and picturesque locations ideal for photographs, pre or post ceremony drinks and canapés.

They are also licensed to carry out civil ceremonies and this is a popular choice for modern couples who like the idea of having the ceremony and reception in one place, and the ease it allows.

The perfect end to the perfect day must be a stay in the top suite of the award-winning Victorian Tower.

The wedding fayre at The Towers Hotel & Spa, Swansea takes place on Sunday 7th November, for details of that day go HERE.

They then return on Sunday 6th February 2022. To register, go HERE.

TREDEGAR

USK

VALE OF GLAMORGAN

YSTRAD MYNACH

WEDDING FAYRE – BRYN MEADOWS HOTE & SPA

The Wedding Guild of Wales are proud to announce the latest Wedding Fayre in partnership with the wonderful Bryn Meadows Hotel, Golf & Spa, near Ystrad Mynach.

Come and see the Wonderful Fairway Suite and meet up to 40 exhibitors, most of whom are members of The Wedding Guild of Wales.

FREE ADMISSION

You will not only find everything you need for your wedding day but can be confident that each supplier CHOSEN to attend is reputable, reliable and has years of experience in their speciality. The venue will be partially dressed for you to see how your wedding could look at Bryn Meadows Hotel

• WIN OVER £1000 TO SPEND ON ANY OF OUR WONDERFUL EXHIBITORS – ON THE DAY
• EVERYBODY who registers at the door will be entered into an amazing FREE draw to WIN £1000 vouchers to be spent against any exhibitor of their choice
• ANYBODY who books any exhibitor and pays a deposit on the day will get another FREE Draw Entry – The more you book, the more entries you receive.
• FIRST 25 to turn up on the door will receive a FREE gift

You can discuss your wedding plans and look for ideas with any members which include: Wedding Cars, Stationers, Accessories, Bridal Wear, Photographers, Videographers, Venue Dressers, Dove Release, Treats to eat, Entertainment, Musicians and many more.* full terms of entering/accepting each prize can be seen on their page. Prize vouchers to spend on exhibitors present.

The wedding fayre is on Sunday 14th November between 11am and 3pm at Bryn Meadows Hotel, Maesycwmmer, Ystrad Mynach. The sessions are split into two, just click on the link for the one you want. MORNING or AFTERNOON.