Sunday was wedding fair No2 for myself and my trusty side kick Sarah.  This time it was a bigger fair than last week and was hosted by The Wedding Box at the Clandeboye Lodge.  At the moment I have a few friends planning their wedding and a couple of other who are newly engaged and I have been asked is it worth your while going to wedding fairs? So I thought I would suss this out for them, making sure to photo the stalls of all the local businesses involved, including the wedding venue.  I spoke to a couple of the people on the stalls and the main bonus to wedding fairs are the fact that you can plan your wedding, everything you need under the one roof, you have a few different business offering the same things that you can find out prices from and get your right price.  You can work out your budget and more than anything you can become inspired and gather ideas for your perfect day!

So let me show you everything from Sunday’s Wedding Fair

This probably is in a totally mixed up order but hey that’s me, miss scatty, so stick with me

THE VENUE

So like I said the fair was held at The Clandeboye Lodge, a popular wedding venue.  This would be the main room where you can get married, showing an example of how the room can be dressed alongside the stunning roses.

Throughout the fair there was a constant flow of food to try, all gorgeous I must say! I had a mini burger (delicious, but a little messy to eat, how I managed to stay clean I don’t know!), a cream filled meringue with raspberry coulis, the shortbread when we sat down for a cup of tea and the fish and chips before we were leaving.  My mouth is watering just thinking about them!

Tables were also set up to show the layout of the room and what table creations you could have.

To see more pictures of the venue, find out more information and learn more about the Weddings make sure to visit the Clandeboye Lodge website!

CLANDEBOYE LODGE HOTEL

10 Estate Road, Bangor, Co.down, BT19 1UR

tel – 028 9185 2772

email – evets@clandeboyelodge.co.uk

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ClandeboyeLodge?fref=ts

THE CAKE

Local cake makers Jenny’s Cakes were at the event.

Just some of their gorgeous cakes.  I loved the top table one, something I had never seen before, so different I really loved it, and SO personal!

JENNY’S CAKES

The Workshop, Unit 71

2-4 Balloo Avenue, Bangor, BT19 7QT

tel – 028 9145 2366

email – jenny@jennyscakes.co.uk

website – http://www.jennyscakes.co.uk/

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JennysCakes.ni?fref=ts

twitter – https://twitter.com/jennycakelady

Another local cake maker Cake Couture were at the event.

Again more stunningly gorgeous cakes, I have to say I’m glad I’m not a bride to be, too much beauty to chose from!

CAKE COUTURE

103, Beechfield Avenue, Bangor, Co.Down, BT19 7ZX

tel – 028 9127 7146

mob – 07966 064670

email – Catherine@cakecoutureni.co.uk

website – http://www.cakecoutureni.co.uk/

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/cakecoutureni

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

Photographers Lifesytle Photography were at the event.

LIFESTYE PHOTOGRAPHY

Unit 21, Saba Park, 16 Balloo Avenue, Bangor, BT19 7QT

tel – 028 9146 1440

mob – 07880 546815

email – fran@lifestyle-photography.info

website – www.lifestyle-photography.info

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LifestylePics?fref=ts

Erskine Chrystal Photography LSWPP were also at the event.

ERSKINE CHRYSTAL PHOTOGRAPHY

182a Belfast Road, Newtownards, BT23 4TA

tel – 028 9181 6435

mob – 07927 130748

website – http://www.ecbsc.co.uk/

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ErskineChrystalPhotography

THE DRESS

Show casing some of their stunning dresses and hosting the event was Alison McKechnie from the Wedding Box.

THE WEDDING BOX

4 Lower Main Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JH

tel – 028 9181 3112

website – http://www.the-wedding-box.com/

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wedding-Box/182953535076191?ref=stream

THE SUITS

Local company from Bangor, Focus were at the event for all the grooms needs whether it be suits, hiring or bespoke. P.S. I loved the personalised coloured socks

FOCUS

Bangor – 114-116 High Street, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 5BB

tel – 028 9127 1818

Newtownards –  39 South Street, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 4JT

tel – 028 9182 8007

website – http://focusni.com/

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/focus.menswear

twitter – https://twitter.com/@focus_ni

Hire Class from Ballymena, Lisburn and Belfast were also at the event showing off some of their fine suits.

HIRE CLASS

Exclusive Wedding & Formal Hire

Ballymena – Fairhill Shopping Centre

tel – 028 2564 2604

Lisburn – 23 Lisburn Square, Lisburn, BT28 1TS

tel – 028 9266 9185

Belfast – 22 Bedford Street, Bedford House, Belfast, BT2 7HL

tel – 028 9023 0332

website – http://www.hireclassni.com/

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hireclassNIsuits?fref=ts

THE FLOWERS

These stunning flowers are from a Belfast company floralearth.

FLORALeARTH

Blythe Street, Belfast, BT12 5HU

tel – 028 9066 6690

email – tim@floralearth.co.uk

website – www.floralearth.co.uk

facebook – www.facebook.com/floralearth

THE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

CT Entertainment were at the event and show casing one of their up and coming and most popular bands UNTOUCHABLES.

CT ENTERTAINMENT

61 High Street, Newtownards, BT23 7HS

tel – 028 9042 8800

email – ct@ctentertainment.co.uk?subject=Enquiry

website – www.ctenterainment.co.uk

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ct.entertainmentni

twitter – https://twitter.com/CTEnts

youtube – www.youtube.com/user/CTentertainmentNI

I have to say ARCO String Quartet sounded amazing on Sunday!

ARCO STRING QUARTET

tel – 028 9050 1711

mob – 077159 75385

email – clare@arcoquartet.co.uk

website – www.arcoquartet.co.uk

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/arcostringquartet

twitter – https://twitter.com/clarearco

youtube – http://www.youtube.com/user/arcoquartet1

The Hootenanny’s were also at the event showing their talents.

THE HOOTENANNY’S

tel Gary – 07752 937515

tel Paul – 07894 221315

website – www.thehootenannys.com

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Hootenannys-Band/132858423410480

INVITATIONS, TABLE DECORATIONS, FAVOURS AND EXTRAS

Highlight Events showed off their gorgeous wedding invitations, favour boxes and table decorations etc

HIGHLIGHT EVENTS

Killyleagh, Co.Down

mob – 07779 105368

email – a.hann@yahoo.co.uk

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Highlight-Events/107695395946165

I loved all the cute little things above by Sweetheart Vintage Weddings.

SWEETHEART VINTAGE WEDDINGS

Newtownards

website – http://ww2.sweetheart-wedding.co.uk/

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sweetheartvintageweddings.newtownards.9

Bangor company I do Wedding stationary and venue styling were at the event with lots of their products on show.

Showing their Victorian sweet cart, stationary, table plans, favours, centre pieces and also their wishing well, this is something I would like at my wedding one day.

I DO WEDDING

25 Innotec Drive, Bangor, BT19 7PD

tel – 028 9145 5478

email – enquires@i-dowedding.com

website – www.i-dowedding.co.uk

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IdoWedding?fref=ts

E&G Cards were there showing off their handmade invitations and name cards.

E&G CARDS

tel Eleanor – 07747 482805

tel Gina – 07919 123061

website – www.eandgcards.co.uk

THE WEDDING LIST

The Cape Table from Holywood were showing off some of their unique items perfect for a wedding list.  They also hire out wedding cakes! I thought this was a fantastic idea and one I had not heard of before. What you do is you hire the cake (like the one above) get a cake made for the top layer so it matches in, then you can cut and eat it without any cake going to waste and at a remarkable cut of the price!

THE CAPE TABLE

60b High Stree, Holywood, BT18 9AE

tel – 028 9042 7077

email – info@thecapetable.com

website – www.thecapetable.com

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thecapetable?fref=ts

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Danske bank were there to offer advice and information for mortgages, first time buyers and opening an account.

DANSKE BANK

website – www.danskebank.co.uk

THE ENTERTAINMENT AND EXTRAS

This champagne fountain was a total eye catcher thanks to Champagne Memories.

CHAMPAGNE MEMORIES

contact – Chris Rooney

tel – 07860 944092

email – champagnememories@Hotmail.co.uk

website – www.champagnememories.co.uk

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/champagne.memories?fref=ts

Sarah and I absolutely LOVED these bride and groom balloons, and can you believe they are 2 weeks old!!!

EXCEPTIONAL BALLOONS

by Michaela

134 Portglenone Road, BT41 3EN Randalstown

tel – 028 9447 73729

mob – 079687 36386

email – michaela@exceptionalballoons.com

website – www.expectionalballoons.com

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ExceptionalballoonsbyMichaela

This would definitely keep the wedding guests entertained thanks to Mulsanne Casinos.

MULSANNE CASINOS

15 Belfast Road, Crumlin, BT29 4TQ

tel – 028 9082 5235

mob – 07774 419558

email – donal@mulsanne.co.uk

website – www.mulsanne.co.uk

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Mulsannefuncasinos

THE CARS

Just look at these gorgeous cars from Klass Cars!

KLASS CARS

Bowtown Road, Newtownards

tel – 028 9247 8921

mob – 07872 993455

email – info@klasscars.biz

website – www.klasscars.biz

facebook – https://www.facebook.com/klasscarsni?fref=ts

THE RINGS

Gardiner Brothers Limited were also there showing off their gorgeous rings and offering their advice and services for couples.

GARDINER BROTHERS LIMITED

44-46 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2ED

tel – 028 9024 4122

email – Michael@gardinerbrothers.co.uk

website – www.gardinerbrothers.co.uk

MY REVIEW OF THE CLANDEBOYE LODGE WEDDING FAIR

I have to say the Clandeboye Lodge is one of the best wedding fairs I have been to.  Greeted at the door by friendly staff, who were welcoming and helpful throughout the whole fair, with a glass of sparkling rose wine.  Amazing food samples from the venue, gorgeous setting, loads of different local companies for literally everything you need for your wedding.  Lots of places to sit down and have a break, not too cluttered and over powering!  It was also great to have a booklet letting you know all about the wedding packages at the hotel and who was attending the fair.

I also got to meet the lovely Kerry and Greig who met on take me out, fell in love and are planning their wedding at the Clandeboye Lodge next year!  What at gorgeous couple and such friendly people, they were kind enough to meet up with me, have a little chat and pose for a pic!

Finalising all their wedding plans and needs at the wedding fair the couple are super excited for the big day! I don’t want to give away anymore info, my lips are sealed but I am 100% sure the wedding will be amazing and Kerry will be one STUNNING bride!

So should you bother going to a wedding fair? I’d say yes, even if it is just to get some ideas, find out who your local companies are and visit different venues.

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