Supplier Application

For the independents, creatives & square pegs

The Black Sheep Wedding Fayre isn’t about volume, vanity or who can shout the loudest. It’s about good people doing great work — with integrity, originality and heart.

If you’re an independent wedding supplier who cares deeply about what you do, how you do it, and who you do it for — we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re looking to hard-sell, collect email addresses and disappear… this probably isn’t your fayre.

What we are looking for.

We’re curating a small, thoughtful mix of suppliers who:

Create work with personality and soul
Value authenticity over trends
Welcome all couples, all identities, all stories
Care about ethical choices, sustainability or slow business (in whatever way is honest for you)
Want to connect with couples, not pitch at them

You don’t need to be loud.
You do need to be real.

Who this fayre is for (and who it isn’t)

This fayre is for:

Independent creatives & small businesses
Photographers, florists, celebrants, stylists, makers, caterers, musicians & storytellers
Suppliers who thrive on connection, conversation and collaboration

This fayre isn’t for:

Big chains or faceless brands
Copy-paste wedding packages
Anyone uncomfortable with inclusive, non-traditional weddings
Pushy sales tactics or “special offer today only” vibes

(We say that kindly — but firmly.)

What you’ll get

A curated audience of couples actively seeking alternative weddings
Space to have proper conversations (not speed networking)
A relaxed, friendly environment — music, fire, food & drink
Alignment with Drovers Rest’s values-led, inclusive ethos
A fayre that feels more like a gathering than a trade show

We keep numbers intentionally low so every supplier gets seen, heard and valued.

Practical Bits

Limited supplier spaces per category
Indoor & outdoor spaces available
No hard sell, no microphones, no gimmicks
Set-up details provided on acceptance

Investment: free for the right suppliers

How to apply

To keep this fayre aligned and intentional, all suppliers must apply.

We’ll ask you about:

Your work & approach
Your values and ethos
Why this fayre feels like a good fit
Your experience with inclusive, non-traditional couples

If you’re accepted, we’ll be in touch with next steps.

If not — it’s never personal. It’s about keeping the vibe right.

One last thing

This fayre works because everyone involved believes in the same thing:

Weddings should feel human, honest and wildly personal.

If that sentence made you nod — apply below.

Apply to be a Black Sheep supplier