Illustration of a christmas market scene (A Very Festive Wedding Show 2026)
Christmas Markets

A Very Festive Wedding Show 2026

Brighton hosts a wedding fair in December featuring over 30 alternative wedding suppliers and winter wedding inspiration. Activities include meeting Wedding Santa, decorating cookies, and using a photobooth.

What to Expect

Festive makeover of an alternative wedding fair

Event Details

Duration

4 hours

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

Yes

Organizer

Quirky Weddings®

Food & Drink

Mulled wine and hot chocolate available for purchase.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (4/5)

Best For

Couples planning a wedding

Vibe

Festive, cozy, quirky, inclusive

Energy Level

Low to medium

Budget

$$

Photo Friendly

📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 (4/5)

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Location

PLATF9RM Hove
Hove Town Hall
Brighton and Hove
BN3 2AF

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $$ – Get tickets
  • Accessibility: Detailed venue accessibility information will be available before the event. Assistance dogs are welcome. A dedicated Quiet Hour (2pm-3pm) offers a calmer experience with reduced visitor numbers, lower noise levels, and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for neurodivergent visitors or those with sensory sensitivities. Quiet Hour requires separate booking. Accessible ticket options include a free carer.
  • Pets: Assistance dogs are welcome

Tips & Advice

  • Book your Quiet Hour ticket in advance if you prefer a calmer experience with fewer visitors and lower noise levels.
  • Consider adding mulled wine or hot chocolate to your ticket booking for an extra cozy experience.
  • Don't feel pressured to plan a Christmas wedding; the festive theme is for everyone celebrating their love, regardless of the season.
  • Bring your wedding planning partner or friends to enjoy the couples' cookie decorating and photobooth activities together.
  • Explore the diverse range of alternative suppliers, even if your wedding style isn't traditionally 'quirky' – inclusivity is key.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Wedding Santa's Grotto
  • Nearlyweds Wishing Tree
  • Couples Cookie Decorating
  • Christmassy Photobooth
  • Quiet Hour (2pm-3pm)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Quiet Hour?

The Quiet Hour, from 2pm to 3pm, offers a calmer experience with reduced visitor numbers, lower noise levels, and a more relaxed atmosphere, ideal for those with sensory sensitivities or anxiety. It requires separate booking.

Can I bring my pet?

Assistance dogs are welcome at the event. Other pets are not explicitly mentioned, but the focus is on human attendees and wedding planning.

Do I need to be planning a Christmas wedding to attend?

No, you do not need to be planning a Christmas wedding. The event's festive theme is for anyone who loves the season and wants wedding inspiration, regardless of their actual wedding date.

What kind of wedding suppliers will be there?

The fair features over 30 'incredible alternative wedding suppliers' who are creative, inclusive, and independent businesses, catering to a wide range of styles from colourful and gothic to geeky and rock 'n' roll.

Is the venue accessible?

The venue aims to be accessible, and detailed information will be provided before the event. Assistance dogs are permitted, and accessible ticket options including a free carer are available.

Tags

holiday marketwedding planningfamily friendlySanta visitsmulled wineartisanal goodscommunity celebrationinclusiveseasonal activitiesquirky

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We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.

Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Sep 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team