Suffolk Wedding Show returns to Ipswich this Sunday

Why it matters: The show, organised by local businesswoman Mel Dickinson, gives couples the chance to meet a wide range of wedding professionals in one visit, rather than researching suppliers individually online.

The details: The Suffolk Wedding Show takes place on Sunday, 27 September, from 10:30 to 15:00, at Venue 16 on Tuddenham Road, Ipswich.

• Exhibitors will include bridalwear, florists, photographers, venues, wedding cars, entertainment, jewellery, cakes, stationery and beauty.
• The show is celebrating its 20th year in 2026, with the milestone first marked at the show's March event. Sunday's event continues a year of celebrations.
• Tickets are available at www.thesuffolkweddingshow.co.uk.

What they're saying: Mel Dickinson, who has organised independent wedding shows in Suffolk for two decades, said: "I can hardly believe it has been 20 years. So much has changed in the wedding industry during that time, but couples still want to meet people face-to-face, see things for themselves and have a proper conversation with the businesses who could be part of their wedding day.

"That personal connection is still really important, and it is lovely to have spent 20 years bringing local wedding businesses and couples together."

For context: The show is being held at Venue 16, which continues to operate as a wedding and events venue following the recent closure of its steakhouse restaurant. The closure had prompted some local confusion over whether Venue 16 itself had closed, but the venue continues to host weddings, celebrations and other events.

Dickinson added: "We are delighted to be bringing the Suffolk Wedding Show to Venue 16. It is a great space for bringing so many local wedding businesses together, and we are looking forward to welcoming couples through the doors on Sunday."

The bottom line: Two decades after it began, the Suffolk Wedding Show continues to draw couples and local businesses together in person, with this Sunday's event at Venue 16 offering the latest chance to do so.

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