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Ipswich's biggest wedding show returns to Venue 16 this Sunday

Suffolk's longest-running wedding event brings together more than 50 local suppliers under one roof on 16 March.

Why it matters: For nearly two decades, The Suffolk Wedding Show has been helping Ipswich couples plan their perfect day, providing a one-stop opportunity to meet local wedding professionals.

The Suffolk Wedding Show founder Melissa Neisler Dickinson and Jamie Smith of Venue 16
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The details: Run by Ipswich-based Suffolk Events, the event is now in its 19th year and offers engaged couples access to a comprehensive range of wedding services.

  • Attendees can meet photographers, venue representatives, dress suppliers, florists and other wedding specialists from across the county.

  • The show takes place from 10:30 to 15:00 on Sunday, 16 March.

  • Free entry is available at selected times and free parking is provided.

  • A café and bar will be available on-site.

What they're saying: "Twenty years ago, I was a bride-to-be, searching for the perfect wedding fair, only to realise what I wanted didn't exist. So, I created it," event organiser Neisler Dickinson said.

"Even when I left my career in 2023 to pursue my Menopause Vitamin Company full-time, the show remained familiar, steady, mine," she said. "Then, the day after I handed in my notice, my world flipped. The host venue announced its closure. Just like that, everything I'd built was homeless."

The show found a new home at Venue 16 with support from Jamie Smith and his team.

The bottom line: Couples wishing to upgrade their experience can purchase VIP tickets, which include a glass of bubbly and a wedding magazine for the person getting married. Head to The Suffolk Wedding Show's website for more.

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Despite a lack of promotion, the big reveal drew a good crowd of passersby

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