Black Sheep Wedding Fayre
The Black Sheep Wedding Fayre
For the rule-breakers, misfits & lovers of doing things differently
Not beige.
Not boring.
Not “we’ve seen this a thousand times before”.
Welcome to The Black Sheep Wedding Fayre at Drovers Rest — a wedding fayre for couples who don’t fit the mould and have zero interest in trying.
This is a place for the wild hearts, the awkward romantics, the queer couples, the second-timers, the elopers, the mud-on-boots dreamers and the “we’re doing it our way” crowd.
If traditional wedding fairs make you want to fake a phone call and leave early — you’re in the right place.
What makes this different?
Forget rows of white tablecloths and awkward sales pitches.
This fayre is:
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Curated, not crowded — hand-picked suppliers we genuinely rate
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Inclusive & welcoming — all love, all stories, all identities
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Relaxed & real — no pressure, no hard sell, no pretending
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Creative & alternative — for weddings that actually feel like you
Think good music, proper conversations, real inspiration — and probably a drink in hand.
Who it’s for?
This fayre is for couples who:
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Don’t want a cookie-cutter wedding
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Care more about meaning than matching chair covers
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Want personality, not perfection
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Love good food, great stories and places with soul
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Are planning a wedding that feels authentic, human and unapologetically theirs
If you’ve ever said “We’re not really traditional…” — congratulations, you qualify.
Meet your people
You’ll meet a small but mighty group of:
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Independent, creative wedding suppliers
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Artists, makers, storytellers & problem-solvers
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Humans who care about ethics, inclusivity & doing things properly
Photographers who don’t shout “say cheese”, florists who embrace the wild, celebrants who tell your story, caterers who care about flavour, and stylists who aren’t afraid of colour, texture and personality.
No corporate nonsense. No conveyor-belt weddings.
Why Drovers Rest?
Drovers Rest isn’t a blank canvas — it’s a place with history, grit and heart.
A working farm turned rebellious wedding venue, built slowly, ethically and intentionally over 15 years. Fires, stone, fields, stories and space to breathe.
It’s not for everyone.
But then again… neither are you
What to Expect on the Day?
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A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
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Time to actually talk to suppliers
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Music, drinks and fire-cooked flavour
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Honest conversations about weddings (the good, the messy, the meaningful)
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Zero judgement. Zero pressure.
Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.
The Details
📍 Drovers Rest, Dorstone, Herefordshire
📅 22nd Feb 2026, 22nd Mar 2026 and 19th April 2026
⏰ 12.00-15.30
🎟 Free but you need to book your space
Book your tickets now
Free but ticketed. We limit the number of tickets — because we believe smaller is better. Tickets are for couple only. If you love the space we will arrange another visit for parents etc
Where are we?
Part of the charm is that we are off the beaten track. Which sometimes means its difficult to find us. The post code does NOT get you here so do follow directions using google maps here
What three words flown.widely.yield. You will find brown tourist signs closer that are clearly signposted Drovers Rest. Our Lane is a no through road through the woods. Our resident buzzard does like flying low over your car, thats his way of welcoming you!
- 3 hours from London
- 2 hours from Bristol
- 1.5 Hour from Cardiff
- 3 miles from Hay on wye
- 13 miles from Hereford
Coming by train. Direct train from Paddington and then book a taxi to arrive on the farm .
Cottages
Coming from afar why not book to stay onsite. Or do some prep work and check out the onsite accommodation before you attend the open day
Drovers Cottage – sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms, a super king and twin ensuite rooms
The Shepherds Shack – sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms, 2 double ensuite rooms
The Cart-House – sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms, a double and a twin with large shared bathroom
And Safari Tents
These are only available to stay in April to Oct. But check them out of you are planning a wedding here. Prep before means you can sign up on the day to any specials we will be running.
We have 6 Safari Tents in a beautiful wild flower meadow
These sleep 4 in 2 separate bedrooms, On a proper double bed and 2 singles. Proper mattresses, Egyptian cotton linen, towels, and duck feather duvets and pillows are provided. Fabulous showers. They are are more like canvas cottages. Very substantial. With Lounge/Dining room, log burner and electric blankets. Click here to see more
