About this Event
💖🎪 NORTH WEST LOVE FEST IS COMING
The UK’s BIGGEST alternative wedding show is heading North… and it’s bigger, bolder and more ridiculous (in the best way) than ever 🔥
50+ suppliers. Live performances. Parades. Workshops. Non-stop vibes.
This isn’t a wedding fair… it’s a full-on festival of wedding planning 💜
⚡ THE OGs ARE DOING IT AGAIN
x have teamed up once more to bring you the most epic alternative wedding show you’ve EVER seen.
On Sunday 21st March 2027, Bowers Mill in Halifax will transform into a full-blown wedding wonderland packed with creativity, colour and unapologetic personality ✨
If you want a wedding that actually feels like YOU… this is where it starts.
⚠️ THIS EVENT SELLS OUT
Our events are known for selling out in advance… and this one is on another level.
👉 Pre-booking is the only way to guarantee entry
👉 Tickets are more expensive on the door
👉 Don’t risk missing out on this one
💜 Grab your ticket now and secure your spot
✨ WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU
🎪 50+ epic, handpicked inclusive exhibitors
🎶 Live music & performances all day long
👗 The iconic Alternative Wedding Wear Parades
🎤 Hosted by the fabulous drag star Miss Rubella Vaxine
🎨 Inspiration zones styled to perfection
🛠 Workshops, talks & live demos (full lineup coming late 2026)
💡 NEW FOR 2027 – The DIY Zone (get hands-on and make something amazing)
🐶 Dog friendly vibes + FREE doggy treat bags for every pup on the day!
🎉 Surprises, pop-ups and moments you won’t expect
🛍️ PLUS the first pre-booked 25 couples to arrive on the day (and the first 5 couples to arrive for the ticketed Quiet Hour) get a FREE goodie bag filled with goodies, treats and a free digital copy of Quirky Weddings Magazine!
This is wedding planning… but make it a PARTY!
💥 HEART-TO-HEART TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Our feel-good series of expert mini talks and workshops is back 💜
Expect real, honest advice from some of the North West’s most brilliant wedding pros!
(Full lineup announced late 2026)
🌿 QUIET HOUR (2PM – 3PM)
We know big events can feel overwhelming - so we’ve brought our much-loved Quirky Quiet Hour 💜
✨ Lower noise, calmer atmosphere
✨ No loud music or harsh lighting
✨ Reduced crowds
✨ No-pressure browsing (suppliers will only chat if you want them to!)
Perfect for anyone who prefers a more relaxed experience.
🎟️ TICKETS
🎟 Standard Entry – £5
(Kids go FREE!)
👉 £8 on the door - save by booking in advance
👉 Prebooking strongly recommended
🛍️ PLUS the first pre-booked 25 couples to arrive on the day (and the first 5 couples to arrive for the ticketed Quiet Hour) get a FREE goodie bag filled with goodies, treats and a free digital copy of Quirky Weddings Magazine!
✨ VIP EXPERIENCE – £20
Live like a VIP and make a day of it 🎉
Includes:
🥂 Entry to North West Love Fest
🍾 A glass of Prosecco
✨ Access to the Pimp Your Prosecco Bar (by Popaball)
🛍 Exclusive Quirky Weddings tote bag with £35+ worth of goodies
📖 Printed copy of Quirky Weddings Magazine (worth £9.99)
♿ Accessible Tickets – £5
Carer goes FREE 💜
📍 EVENT DETAILS
📍 The Venue at Bowers Mill
📅 Sunday 21st March 2027
⏱️ 11am – 3pm
🌿 Quiet Hour: 2pm – 3pm
Approx. 50+ exhibitors
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
This venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
✨ Disabled parking available
✨ Accessible toilets
✨ Friendly, supportive team on hand
If you have any specific requirements, just drop us a message at [email protected] - we’ve got you 💜
💥 LET'S DO THIS!
If you’re planning a wedding that’s anything but ordinary…
This is THE event.
Bigger. Bolder. More fun. More YOU.
👉 Book your tickets now
👉 Bring your partner, your mates and your dog
👉 Come and experience the UK’s biggest alternative wedding show 💀✨
🌈 THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY 🌈
Images courtesy of Kirsty Rockett Photography & Hannah Brooke Photography
Event venue & nearby stays
The Venue Bowers Mill, Branch Road, Barkisland, United Kingdom
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.