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North East Wedding Fairs 2025: Dates, venues and what to expect
Planning a wedding in 2025 or 2026?
From Newcastle to Northumberland, Durham to York, the North East is packed with wedding fairs, showcases and open evenings to help you find your dream dress, venue and suppliers.
Whether you’re just starting your journey or finalising the finishing touches, here are 10 of the best upcoming wedding fairs to add to your diary.
Ramside Hall Wedding Showcase
Free entry
When: Tuesday 30th September 2025, 4.30pm–6.30pm
Where: Ramside Hall, Durham
An early-evening preview perfect for after-work wedding planning. Check out Ramside Hall’s new Barn Marquee and its iconic Dove Treehouse, meet the events team and speak to a curated selection of recommended suppliers about décor, menus and timelines. Great for couples who want one-to-one conversations without the bustle of a huge fair.
Holiday Inn Newcastle Wedding Fayre
Free entry
When: Sunday 5th October 2025, 12.00pm–3.00pm
Where: Seaton Burn, Newcastle
A relaxed Sunday showcase with local suppliers, room set-ups and venue tours in one visit. It’s a handy option for couples who prefer a smaller, focused fair and want time to chat with coordinators about packages and dates. Drop in to see ceremony spaces dressed and get a feel for guest flow, accommodation and on-site photo spots.
Wedding & Venues Show at Newcastle Racecourse
From £3 entry
When: Sunday 12th October 2025, 11.00am-3.00pm
Where: High Gosforth Park, Newcastle
The region’s big one returns with up to 100 exhibitors across fashion, venues, photography, styling, cakes and entertainment. Expect catwalks, a pop-up boutique zone and a buzzy planning atmosphere under one roof. Ideal if you’re at the start of your planning or want to compare quotes side by side. Pre-book for faster entry; VIP options usually include Prosecco and extras.
South Causey Inn Wedding Open Evening
Free entry
When: Wednesday 1st October 2025, 5.00pm–8.00pm
Where: Stanley, County Durham
Explore this countryside favourite by twilight: peek into ceremony spaces, view dressed tables and chat to coordinators about packages (including barn and marquee options). With 50 curated suppliers on this, this one is super friendly, and ideal if you’re picturing a relaxed rural celebration with everything on site.
The Big York Racecourse Wedding Show
From £2.50 entry
When: Sunday 19th October 2025, 10.30am-3.00pm
Where: York Racecourse, North Yorkshire
One of North Yorkshire’s largest fairs with 100+ exhibitors, catwalk shows and plenty of parking. Use it to see lots of suppliers in a single sweep, from marquee companies to modern florists, with easy comparisons on price and style. Doors typically open mid-morning; pre-book for discounted tickets.
LOVE&LUXE at Wynyard Hall
£3 entry
When: Sunday 19th October 2025, 12.00pm-3.00pm
Where: Wynyard Hall, Teesside
Belle Bridal’s signature showcase brings more than 50 premium suppliers to one of the North East’s grandest venues. Expect high-impact styling ideas, live entertainment, and the latest gowns alongside floristry and photography talent. A strong pick if you want statement inspiration and venue wow-factor in one go.
61 Durham Wedding Festival
Free entry
When: Sunday 12th October 2025, 12.00pm–2.00pm
Where: 61 Durham, City Centre
Boutique in scale but big on ideas, with hand-picked local specialists, styling displays and supplier offers. Useful if you’re considering a city celebration and want to sense-check budgets, timelines and design direction in a low-pressure setting over a couple of hours.
Le Petit Château Wedding Show
Free entry
When: Sunday 2nd November 2025, 12.00pm–3.00pm
Where: Otterburn, Northumberland
Loved Up North’s curated show inside one of Northumberland’s most romantic venues. Meet a tight edit of creative suppliers, see ceremony spaces dressed, and chat to the venue team about dates and accommodation. There’ll also be more than 20 hand-picked local wedding suppliers, live music and cute cocktails. Register ahead for smooth entry slots.
Newton Hall Wedding Show
Free entry
When: Sunday 9th November 2025, 12.00pm–3.00pm
Where: Newton-by-the-Sea, Northumberland
Another Loved Up North favourite, showcasing this coastal country house with characterful interiors and gardens. Expect live music, on-trend styling and a hand-picked supplier line-up. Great if you’re after a chic, slightly whimsical aesthetic within striking distance of the beach.
Runa Farm Wedding Show
Free entry
When: Saturday 22nd November 2025, 12.00pm–3.00pm
Where: Barnard Castle, County Durham
Boho-luxe meets rustic charm at this free, register-to-attend showcase. Tour the chapel and barns, listen to live music and drop into planning panels while meeting 25+ creatives for florals, photography, gowns and more.
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