Unwedding Like Wedding Fair
Not your typical wedding fayre… and that’s exactly the point.
Join us in the Herefordshire countryside for our next Wedding Fair at Drovers Rest — where wedding planning feels more like a laid-back festival than a tick-box exercise.
Expect:
– Festival vibes
– Roam-the-grounds venue tours
– Fire-cooked feasting (yes, actual good food)
– Handpicked crew of brilliant, non-boring suppliers
– 🦙 And yes… alpaca visits
No pressure. No hard sell.
Just inspiration, good people, and space to figure out what feels right for you.
Making wedding planning easier (and a lot more fun).
Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Pitch up on the day, or grab a free ticket so we know how much to cook on the fires!!
What makes this different?
No rows of white tablecloths.
No awkward sales pitches.
Instead, expect:
– A carefully curated crew of brilliant suppliers
– A genuinely inclusive, come-as-you-are atmosphere
– A relaxed, no-pressure way to plan your wedding
– Creative ideas that feel like you (not everyone else)
Add good music, great chats, and a drink in hand… and you’re getting the idea.
Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Pitch up on the day, or grab a free ticket so we know how much to cook on the fires!!
Who it’s for?
This fair is for couples who:
– Aren’t into copy-and-paste weddings
– Would pick great food over fancy favours
– Care more about feeling than formalities
– Like things a bit wild, a bit different, a bit them
– And want a wedding with personality
If traditional doesn’t quite fit… you’ll fit right in here.
Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Pitch up on the day, or grab a free ticket so we know how much to cook on the fires!!
Meet your people
You’ll meet a small but mighty group of:
– Independent, creative wedding suppliers
– Artists, makers, storytellers & problem-solvers
– 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 conveyor-belt weddings.
Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Pitch up on the day, or grab a free ticket so we know how much to cook on the fires!!
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
Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Pitch up on the day, or grab a free ticket so we know how much to cook on the fires!!
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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Good music (not awkward silence)
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A free drink on the house
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Fire feasting — proper tasters
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Wander-the-venue tours
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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 for as long as you like
Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Pitch up on the day, or grab a free ticket so we know how much to cook on the fires!!
Where are we?
Part of the charm is that we are off the beaten track. 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.
- 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
