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WelcomeWith over 19 years’ experience organising vibrant, professional wedding fayres, we aim to make every event a fun, happy and relaxed occasion, where you can talk to all the experts, taste, sample, try and then come away INSPIRED, having found the right wedding suppliers to make all your dreams come true!

With a wide range of the most highly regarded wedding specialists in Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex at some of the very best wedding venues, we pride ourselves on the quality of our shows. We are passionate about working closely with our engaged couples to help them plan their perfect day. We love what we do - YOUR Wedding is our passion too!

THE Wedding Fayre...! is a small company who really care about both our engaged couples and our exhibitors and when we team up with some of the very best wedding venues in the region it is a great combination!

T HE Best Wedding Fayres

We aim to have everything you need for your wedding day, all under one roof. We open 11am - 3.30pm. There are between 30-70 quality exhibition stands at each show with delicious catering available all day, a great atmosphere and a warm welcome. Brides will receive a selection of FREE glossy magazines on arrival, a FREE Year Wedding Planner with fridge magnet to check on your progress, a FREE Bespoke Wedding Show Guide and a wedding budget planner from My Wedding Dreams Ltd. There will be a FREE bottle of Bucks Fizz to the first 20 brides-to-be to come through the door and a FREE bottle of traditional beer to the first 20 grooms-to-be who arrive after 1pm.

T HE Best Wedding Venues

THE Wedding Fayre...! is fortunate to work with truly some of the very best venues that East Anglia can offer from historic, to character, to boutique to contemporary.

We work with private country houses set in acres of award winning gardens, an Elizabethan stately home, a Tudor palace, a Tudor barn, plus a beautiful barn with a waterfront setting and superb contemporary spaces that can host receptions from 40-400. One thing is certain you will receive a warm welcome at every event and there are always bridal tours so that you, your family and friends can view each venue to decide The Perfect Place to say "I Do!"

www.theweddingfayre.net

A wedding has a lot of expectations to live up to so finding the right venue is crucial to delivering your dream day.

But where do a bride and groom start? Below are some key questions for you to consider when putting together a shortlist of wedding venues.

Do you want the ceremony and the reception in the same place? Can the venue cater for the number of guests you require? Have you considered where you will spend your first night as a married couple?

The venues listed here are both professional and experienced. They will be happy to help with any of your queries.

Venues

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BridalwearWedding dresses are very personal, and choice should be based on individual style, the type of wedding, the place, and budget. Don’t be bullied by other people’s suggestions. Anything is acceptable - this is your day, so you are entitled to be completely selfish in your desires.

The dress is the visual representation of the bride, and should flatter all your best physical qualities, whilst being a literal embodiment of your personality. Most importantly, it must make you look and feel special.

There are thousands of styles from which to choose, even bespoke dress design. Do not rush to the shops. Firstly, look for inspiration and take the time to make up your mind.


Lace is big news in the bridal industry this year, and with the trend for vintage inspired weddings looking set to continue, a lace wedding dress will be on the wish list of many a bride to be. But what do brides love about lace?

In our teens and early twenties, many of us associate lace with our grannies and think of it as an old fashioned material that we would never wear. Then suddenly, the moment a girl steps into a bridal store, she seems to fall in love with the first lace wedding dress she sees. Whether your wedding theme is simply lace, or whether you have a vintage theme that your lace wedding dress works well with, it is easy to incorporate lace into your wedding design. Lace can be used in wedding stationery, bombonieres,

A timeless, vintage feeltable decorations, and floral arrangements and adds a classic elegance to your wedding decorations.


Entertainment

When you are planning a day to remember it pays to give some consideration to the entertainment. The entertainment doesn’t have to be constrained to a DJ playing at the evening reception and now often starts before the ceremony begins.

It really is only limited by your imagination and your budget but it can set your day apart and impress your guests even on a smaller scale or budget.

Keep your guests entertained whilst you are busy with the photographer. There are plenty of surprising entertainers available to keep everyone amused on the big day. Why not finish the day in spectacular fashion with a custom fireworks display.

With couples throwing wedding traditions out the door, pale pink, blush and taupe flowers are increasingly replacing classic white blooms as a bride’s wedding flower of choice. Fragrant garden roses, stocks and sweet peas (in whimsical and rustic shades) are some of the most popular spring blooms set to appear in a big way this year.

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The multi award-winning wedding music specialists, offering the finest hand-picked selection of live musicians and their own disco services. Their director (musician/DJ Tim Thorogood) has personally performed and DJ’d at over 2000 weddings and judges for three of the UK’s largest independent music competitions.

They’ve worked alongside hundreds of music acts and only represent the very best to guarantee quality and ensure the success of your wedding. Plus, they’ve first-hand experience of virtually every venue in the South East so offer unrivalled help and advice, tailored to your venue.

With their discos, Tim and his dedicated team ensure your dancefloor is always packed and your guests are happy. Using the latest ‘tasteful’ equipment and highest quality sound and lighting, they create an incredible party atmosphere you’ll remember for a lifetime.

They’re always happy to meet up and discuss your ideas and offer as much help and advice as you need. Give them a call, even if you’ve no idea what you want yet - they’ll be able to help.

Essence Musicwww.weddingmusic.expert

Essence DJswww.disco.expert

e: [email protected] t: 01621 744388

Premium Wedding Musicians & DJs


TransportArriving in style creates the first impression for your special day.

Whether you have your heart set on a fairy-tale horse and carriage, or a vintage car is more to your taste, there are a few things to consider before committing to a means of transport.

Budget unfortunately governs most weddings but don’t always go with the cheapest option. Low cost may also mean low quality.

Try and go with a reputable company, those listed in this magazine come highly recommended and should be your first port of call when looking to hire the transport for yourselves and your bridal party.


Cakes, Catering & Mobile Bars

Your wedding guests will remember lots of things about your big day – the wedding dress, the speeches, your venue – but what matters most to many of them is the food!

If you are using external caterers then get a few quotes in writing and see if you can sample their dishes. Whether your evening reception is inside a licenced venue or outdoors in a marquee or unique location, thinking about how best to serve your guests with liquid refreshment is a must; Many couples opt for mobile bar solutions when needed, offering alot of different options for the reception.

Cutting the cake is one of the highlights of your wedding reception and a key photo opportunity. So considerations need to be given to what type of wedding cake to have: a traditional tiered cake or a trend setting deconstructed cake extravaganza. The style is only controlled by your imagination.


PhotographyThere is a wedding photographer for every budget these days, from £200 to well over £10,000 for the superstars in the industry. Sometimes it’s not clear why one photographer is more expensive than the other, but, just like any investment, be wary of photographers who are offering you the world for very little money.

There is good value to be had, but remember the photography is a very important aspect of your wedding day with a lot of responsibility. Make sure you have seen the photographers work and spoken to previous clients before you hire their services.

Be guided by the professionals in this magazine and you can’t go wrong.

The popular trend of having a photobooth at weddings isn’t going anywhere just yet. They offer a great way for both the happy couple and guests to have fun and commemorate the occasion. If you’re thinking of adding a photobooth to your big day, we have some tips to help you choose the right one.

Photobooths come in all shapes and sizes. Viewing it before the event not only allows you to see if the booth matches your wedding’s aesthetic, but also lets you see if the booth’s size is ideal for your event space.

Find out if the package includes props (most do), and if so whether they can be coordinated with your reception. If not can you supply your own props?

Ask if there is any personalisation for your photos. It’s a great memento for your guests to take away.


HoneymoonsThe first days of married life are very important but it’s no secret that the chaos of the wedding planning can overshadow the honeymoon. Every bridal couple needs some down time after the best (and most certainly busiest) day of their lives.

If you don’t have the budget or holiday entitlement to jet off for a fortnight or more, consider a "mini-moon" which packs all the romance and excitement of a honeymooninto a three or four day period.

Our top recommendation is to book with someone you trust, making sure the company is ATOL protected. Don’t book with the cheapest, book with the best. The advertisers in this show guide will be more than happy to advise on most aspects of your honeymoon.


We would recommend that you increase your water intake to hydrate your body and help to clear your skin. Now is a great time to start having monthly facials, a good deep cleanse and exfoliation is ideal, this will also plump out fine lines and wrinkles.

Book in nail appointments to get your hands in great condition as these are on show all day. Use nail oils daily to strengthen and hand cream just before bed to soften and hydrate.

Hair & Beauty

Always opt for trial run to make sure you will be happy with the look on the day. You can also see whether the style will match your dress too.

Speak to the professionals, make-up facials, pedicures and manicures can all help you look and feel stunning on the biggest day of your life.


Wedding Jewellery

Traditionally, wedding jewellery meant two gold wedding bands, one for the bride and one for the groom. These days however, couples aren’t just getting more daring with their wedding rings; they are choosing to accessorise their wedding outfits with special wedding jewellery as well.

There are several key trends in bridal wedding rings this season. The first is for vintage inspired rings, which goes along with the increasing trend for vintage wedding gowns. Features of vintage wedding rings include old European round centre cut, or Asscher cut stones, microset diamonds, and minimal scroll-like engraving.

A second key trend is for coloured stones such as yellow or pink diamonds and pink or blue sapphires. Perhaps you want to choose you favourite colour, or your birth stone as an alternative to traditional white diamonds on a gold band. For those that are selecting white diamonds, pave diamonds are currently in vogue.

Platinum is becoming a favourite choice as it is hardwearing, and grooms are looking for rings that won’t scratch or become chipped with everyday wear. Many wedding ring designers are employing the principles of ergonomics to make rings more comfortable for men to wear.

Until recent years a diamond wedding ring for a groom may not have seemed very manly, but these days they are the height of fashion and are continuing to grow in popularity.

Diamond rings for grooms tend to be more subtle than their bridal counterparts, with the diamond generally lying flush with the band. The usual styles chosen by men are gypsy or channel set round or square diamonds, and yellow, black or champagne diamonds are far more popular than white.

You should look at ordering your wedding bands four to five months before the wedding to allow time for any alterations. Bridal jewellery shouldn’t be bought until after the wedding dress has been chosen and ordered, and likewise the groom’s cufflinks should only be chosen after his outfit style has been confirmed.

These items could be bought two to three months before the wedding. If you are thinking of giving your bridesmaids jewellery as a thank you gift to wear at the wedding, this should be bought at around the same time.


Dress to Impress!

He’s got to stand out as the man of the day, but he’s also got to look like himself and comfortable on what is a massive day for him, too. Here are some tips to make sure you are in tip top shape for the big day.

Those donning a wedding suit support the sentiment of commitment. Take the sense of committing a step further and purchase, rather than hire, your wedding suit. It will cost more but there’s no comparison between a suit tailored to you and one you’re hiring for the day. When it comes to your wedding suit, go all out and buy the suit.

You want to look like you’re marrying the partner of your dreams, not charming the pants off a boardroom of investors. Consider a traditional, black suit. A three-piece makes a nice impression Don’t be frugal regarding the investment!

Buying a wedding suit is not a time to try and save on money – you need a one-of-a-kind suit to marry the person you’ll be with for the rest of your life. Take the next step and invest in a tailor. A great fit is the reason to buy rather than rent the suit, so it’s important for it to look like it was made for you.

Find a tailor and make the added investment in securing a perfect fit. An expensive and ill-fitting suit pales in comparison to a suit of less quality that fits well. The fabric dictates the form, and flimsy, cheap fabric appears as such on a man’s frame.

It’s not just about the bride. The groom and his groomsmen can also make a bold statement on the day...


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Budget PlannerBelow you will find our handy budget planner. Use this planner to jot down quotes, and budget requirements for your special day. A handy keepsake to keep track of all your planning for the special day.


Budget Planner NotesMake use of the space below to jot down any notes, telephone numbers and useful info you might need later when booking a service for your special day.

All the planning is done, and the big day is just around the corner. Use the checklist below to make sure you haven’t missed a thing.

WEDDING DRESS - ALTERATIONS, DRY CLEANING

PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER CAR HIRE / TRANSPORT VENUE / CEREMONY - TOASTMASTER, CELEBRANT

CATERING BRIDESMAIDS / BEST MAN / USHERS JEWELLERY CAKE STATIONERY - SAVE THE DATE, CEREMONY, RECEPTION

FLOWERS MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT / PHOTOBOOTH ACCESSORIES SPECIAL TOUCHES - FIREWORKS

GIFT LIST TABLE PLAN / SEATING HEN & STAG PARTIES VENUE DECORATION HONEYMOON BAR HIRE HAIR & BEAUTY - MAKE UP, COSMETICS, TEETH WHITENING

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