The Quirky Wedding Fayre @ Market House

Schedule

Sun Mar 01 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Market House (Hotel) | Reading, EN

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Inclusive, accessible, & unapologetically different - the UK's biggest alternative wedding fayre for rule-breakers & rebels is in Reading
About this Event

***This fayre has a new date of Sunday 1st March 2026 - all booked attendees have received an email with all the information***



⚡Alternative wedding fairs for rule-breakers & rebels!⚡

🎉 Ready to shake up wedding planning? Welcome to The Quirky Wedding Fayre, the ultimate alternative wedding fair where tradition takes a backseat and personality shines!

💍 Tired of seeing the same old wedding suppliers offering cookie-cutter packages? Frustrated by the side-eye when you mention you want something a little different? Yeah, us too! That’s exactly why we created The Quirky Wedding Fayre—a vibrant, fun-filled event where individuality shines. Think live music, street food, circus performers and more!

Step into Market House, Reading, a wedding venue like no other—packed with fun, games, and incredible vibes! Whether you’re planning a laid-back celebration or an all-out party, this unique space has everything you need to make your day unforgettable. Challenge your guests to shuffleboard, darts, and karaoke, adding a playful twist to your wedding festivities. Soak up the lively atmosphere in a venue designed for pure entertainment and celebration!

🌟 We’ve handpicked an incredible bunch of creative, inclusive, and downright awesome wedding suppliers who bring something fresh, fun, and totally unique to the table. No judgement, no pressure—just a whole lot of inspo to help you plan a wedding that’s 100% you.

🎟️ Tickets are just £5 (kids go free!) and 50% of ticket sales go straight to our amazing chosen charity - Amy & Friends! Fancy a little extra? Upgrade to a VIP ticket for bubbly, goody bags, and exclusive treats!

Did we mention there's also a Quiet Hour?

So if you're hunting for the best alternative wedding fairs around, you’ve just found your people. Let’s make some wedding magic! ✨

Pop by for a quick look around or stay all day with us - grab a drink, listen to some live music or grab something to eat! Our Quirky Wedding Fayres are a day out for all ages!

Grab your tickets NOW!


Approx number of exhibitors at this fayre: 25

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Quiet Hour

We get it, wedding fairs can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve introduced Quirky Quiet Hour (2pm-3pm)—a dedicated, low-sensory time for those who prefer a calmer browsing experience. Expect no loud music, no harsh lights, limited crowds, and a no-pressure atmosphere. Exhibitors will only chat if you want to!



Live like a VIP with our VIP tickets!
What's included in our VIP Tickets?

VIP Tickets - £20 per person

  • Entry to the Quirky Wedding Fayre
  • A glass of Prosecco
  • Use of our Pimp Your Prosecco Bar from Popaball
  • An exclusively designed satin tote bag from Quirky Weddings filled with over £30 worth of merchandise, freebies, samples and discounts
  • A free printed copy of Quirky Weddings Magazine (worth £8.99)



Accessibility Information

The venue is fully accessible, with step free access to the main fayre, a disabled toilet and lift access to the roof terrace.



About our chosen Charity -

Amy and Friends was formed to support children/young adults and their families suffering from Cockayne Syndrome and linked DNA repair disorders that lead to a shortened life expectancy (average age 12.4). They meet with families and specialists to share experiences, knowledge and to gain support from each other. They organise and accompany families when attending Rare Disease Clinic at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, which they helped open in 2018 and they actively take part in research programmes, working closely with a team of worldwide medical specialists. They organise for families to meet others in similar situations to themselves, often for the first/last time. This helps lessen isolation, builds confidence, aids wellbeing and improves knowledge. They are the only Charity in the UK that supports children/young people and their families with DNA Repair disorders, even providing help to undiagnosed children/young people when they have no other support network. Their families receive no other advocates from charities for their conditions – other than hospice for end-of-life care.

50% of all ticket sales will go straight to Amy & Friends.


Image courtesy of Lex Fleming Photo


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Market House (Hotel), 1-2 Market Place, Reading, United Kingdom

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GBP 5.00 to GBP 20.00

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