Saturday, 18 October

The Big Southwest Wedding Fair - October 2025

With 100+ exhibitors, twice daily catwalk shows & live entertainment, The Big Southwest Wedding Fair is the BEST wedding planning day out!

By The Big Southwest Wedding Fair Ltd

Date and time

Location

The Royal Bath & West Showground

Showering Pavilion Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No refunds

Agenda

The Catwalk

Join us at the 11.30am catwalk where the very latest and most beautiful wedding attire will be modelled from suppliers, exclusively at the Big Southwest Wedding Fair... You will not want to miss out ...

The Catwalk

Join us at the 1.30pm catwalk where the very latest and most beautiful wedding attire will be modelled from suppliers, exclusively at the Big Southwest Wedding Fair... You will not want to miss out o...

About this event

“Hands down, the best wedding fair we’ve been to!” – Real bride + her parents 💍

Get ready for a fun, friendly, feel-good day out at The Big Southwest Wedding Fair – the ultimate planning event for couples across the Southwest.

🎉 Bring your fiancé, your fam, your whole wedding crew – it’s time to celebrate and get excited for your big day!

Here’s what you can expect:

💒 Over 100 amazing wedding suppliers – from dresses to cakes, florals to photographers (and everything in between!)
👑 VIP Entry – early access, VIP lounge, a glass of fizz + priority catwalk seating
💃 Catwalk Shows at 11:30am & 1:30pm – showcasing the latest in bridal, menswear & more
🎶 Live entertainment from talented local performers
🍰 Food & drinks from the onsite restaurant and handpicked wedding caterers
🎁 Swag bag giveaways – 10 surprise bags up for grabs over the weekend!

📍 Where? Bath & West Showground, BA4 6QN
📅 When? October 18-19th 2025
🕙 VIP entry from 10am | Standard entry from 10:30am

🎟️ Tickets:

VIP Entry – Early access at 10am + perks (very limited – book early!)
Standard Entry – Access from 10:30am + goody bag for the engaged couple
1pm-3pm Entry: Gain access later in the afternoon and save pennies!

Exhibitor enquiries? Get the info pack at thebigsouthwestweddingfair.co.uk/exhibit

Tickets are non-refundable, but we’re happy to swap days – just drop us an email.

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring dogs to the event?

Unfortunately, due to the sheer value inside the fair, we can not accept dogs at the event.

Is there free parking?

Yes, there is free parking on site.

Can I upgrade my standard ticket on the door?

VIP tickets are very limited, so we advise that you purchase in advance. Although we cannot guarantee there will be any remaining on the door, there is an option to upgrade your standard ticket on arrival.

Can I swap my ticket for the alternative day of the show?

We understand that sometimes plans change, you can use your ticket for either day, no need to panic or contact the team, just come along either day :)

Is the event inside or outside?

The entire event is all inside, vehicles and tipis included! There is no need to wear your wellies :)

What time are the catwalks?

Catwalks are 11.30am and 1.30pm both Saturday and Sunday.

Organised by

The Big Southwest Wedding Fair Ltd

The Big Southwest Wedding Fair is an award winning events company who have been providing exciting wedding fairs since 2013 across the Southwest of England.

Each event is tailored to ensure that it meets the needs of both visiting couples and our wedding business owners - Find out more today www.thebigsouthwestweddingfair.co.uk