Firstly, congratulations on getting engaged. This is a super exciting time, and you should enjoy every last moment of the journey you’re about to embark on. One thing I thoroughly recommend to all my couples is to attend at least one wedding fair during the planning process. I feel there are many benefits to attending a wedding fair, so let’s explore that together.

The first thing I love about a wedding fair is all the diversity you can find. You might think you have everything down and know exactly what you want but by attending a wedding fair you might just find something you’d never considered before. This is a great opportunity to explore lots of ideas and find exactly the right suppliers to help fit your personality as a couple and help give your big day that extra bit of sparkle. For example, did you know you could have a bouquet made of book pages instead of flowers, or you could have a wine ceremony within your main wedding ceremony, or that you could have pictures taken with your pets – subject to venue permission of course. These are all things you could learn when attending a wedding fair and last-minute sparks might just fly!

The second benefit of attending a wedding fair / show is that I think it saves time if you attend an event that has a wide range of suppliers. Yes, it may all seem a little daunting but once you get into the swing of it you’ll be ok. If you choose to attend a wedding fair that has many different suppliers, then chances are you might just be able to find everything you need in one place.

Wedding fairs are also a fab place for you to put suppliers on the spot, ask them your questions. Ask, ask, ask! This is set to be one of the biggest and most magical days of your life and you want to be certain that you are able to find exactly the right people to help make your dreams come true. This is why it is so important that you are able to ask your questions directly to the supplier you’ll be dealing with and eliminate the chances of any automated messages on the other end of a screen. This way you can get a full and honest experience which may be the make or break when choosing your suppliers.

A firm favourite for me and why I will always love showcasing at wedding fairs / wedding shows is the personal connection I get to make. In this modern day and age, you can do so much online and in the comfort of your own home, but absolutely nothing can beat actually talking to a supplier in person. Messages are great for speed and ease, but it isn’t always easy to get across your true passion for what you do and after all when thinking about your special day you want to be sure you are choosing the very best fit for you! When I meet with my couples, I want them to know not just my passion for my business and what I do, but my passion for them as a couple and for their big day. When choosing a celebrant, you aren’t really just choosing them for the ceremony but you’re choosing someone to be there for you throughout the build up to your wedding day. You can be sure that you will meet with me several times prior to the day itself and you can be certain that yours is my only priority on your chosen date!

Make sure you keep a close eye on my social media pages to find the wedding fairs I’ll be attending. Save the dates and come and say hello, speak to the man behind the accounts today! I can’t wait to meet you!