Alt Wedding Fair MCR 2.0 - The Monastery Manchester

Do you want to come to a wedding fair that celebrates all types of love? That knows it was never a phase? That embraces the non traditional? That champions diversity within the wedding industry and helps couples find suppliers who align with their values? Alt Wedding Fair is here for you!

Alt Wedding Fair will be live from The Monastery Manchester on Feb 8th 2026, 11am until 4pm. Hosted at an accessible, wheelchair friendly venue with over 35 varied, alternative and inclusive suppliers and entertainers running through the day.

Tickets start from £5 (+ fees) for general admission. Our RIP tickets include a bag full of exclusive goodies to help you plan your ultimate dream alternative wedding day with access to deals from our vendors.

The day is split into 3 acts.

11am - 12pm - Accessibility hour. There will be a limited number of tickets available for quiet hour for a less overwhelming & over stimulating environment for attendees who may need more space.

With reduced attendee numbers, no music and calming vibes, it allows you to experience the fair in a quieter environment for those who need it. 1 free PA ticket available alongside a paying ticket - please contact [email protected] for details.

12pm - 2pm Session. With music and entertainment running through the day and plenty of opportunity to meet all our suppliers and discuss all things wedding!

2pm - 4pm Session. Everything included in 12-2 just slightly later

Free entry for under 16s - All ages welcome but please note there may be adult themes on some stands

DOGS ARE VERY WELCOME PLEASE BRING YOUR FRIENDLY WOOFERS ON LEADS

Info: There will be a limited number of tickets available for quiet hour for a less overwhelming & over stimulating environment for attendees who may need more space. Please ensure you have an accessibility hour ticket to access this time slot. Main fair begins at 12am
With reduced attendee numbers, no music and calming vibes, it allows you to experience the fair in a quieter environment for those who need it. 1 free PA ticket available alongside a paying ticket - please contact [email protected] for details.

Info: With music and entertainment running through the day and plenty of opportunity to meet all our suppliers and discuss all things wedding! Ensure your ticket is for the 12-2pm session to access this part of the event

Info: Everything included in 12-2 just slightly later

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