Wedding Fairs in Chelmsford 2026 & 2027: Dates, Venues & Free Shows
Planning a wedding in Chelmsford or Essex? There are wedding fairs and shows taking place across the Chelmsford area throughout the rest of 2026 and into 2027, giving couples the chance to discover venues, meet wedding suppliers and find inspiration for their big day.
Chelmsford is home to everything from huge wedding expos featuring more than 100 suppliers to smaller venue-based wedding fairs where couples can explore potential locations for their ceremony and reception.
Many of the wedding fairs are free to attend, although advance registration is recommended for several events.
We've put together the confirmed Chelmsford wedding fairs for 2026 and 2027 below and will keep this guide updated as new dates are announced.
Chelmsford wedding fairs 2026 – dates at a glance
Chelmsford City Racecourse Premier Wedding Expo
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September 2026
11am–3.30pm
Chelmsford City Racecourse, CM3 1QP
Admission: Free
One of the biggest wedding events in Essex returns to Chelmsford City Racecourse for a huge two-day show.
More than 120 wedding suppliers and venues are brought together under one roof, covering everything from bridalwear and photography to cakes, entertainment, flowers, venues and wedding styling.
The event also includes bridal fashion, a wedding dress sale, live entertainment, food and drink and special show offers.
For newly engaged couples who aren't sure where to begin, this is one of the biggest opportunities in the Chelmsford area to see a large number of wedding businesses during a single visit.
Official website:
https://mainweddingsandevents.co.uk/
Channels Estate Wedding Show
Sunday 11 October 2026
11am–3pm
Channels Estate, Pratts Farm Lane East, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3PT
Admission: Free
Channels Estate hosts its wedding show in October, giving couples an opportunity both to explore the venue and meet wedding suppliers.
Set within around 300 acres of Essex parkland, Channels offers two different wedding settings.
Couples can explore the restored 17th-century Essex Barn as well as the Courtyard Suite and its flagstone courtyard.
The wedding show includes suppliers, wedding inspiration, special offers and information about current trends.
Couples who pre-register can also receive a complimentary copy of Absolute Bridal Magazine.
Official event information:
https://mainweddingsandevents.co.uk/Essex-Wedding-Shows/Channels-Estate-Wedding-Show/
The Lion House Wedding Show, Boreham
Saturday 17 October 2026
11am–3pm
The Lion House, Main Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3JA
Admission: Free
The Lion House in Boreham opens its doors for a wedding show on Saturday 17 October.
Couples can look around the venue while meeting a range of wedding suppliers and discussing ideas for their ceremony and reception.
The Lion House features an Art Deco bar alongside a light-filled function space and garden.
Wedding suppliers will be attending throughout the day, while representatives from the venue will also be available to answer questions.
Entry is free and couples can pre-register before attending.
Official venue information:
https://www.thelionhousechelmsford.co.uk/
High House Weddings Wedding Show
Sunday 15 November 2026
12pm–4pm
High House Weddings, Old Heath Road, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6EW
High House Weddings hosts a wedding fair in November, providing another opportunity for couples to explore a Chelmsford-area venue while meeting wedding businesses.
High House is set within a six-acre estate, with gardens and dedicated wedding spaces that couples can explore during venue events.
Wedding fairs at High House are organised by independent event companies and provide visitors with the opportunity to discover wedding services, products and ideas while seeing the venue for themselves.
Official venue information:
https://www.highhouseweddings.com/
Chelmsford City Racecourse Wedding Expo – November
Sunday 29 November 2026
11am–3.30pm
Chelmsford City Racecourse, CM3 1QP
Admission: Free
Can't make the huge September wedding weekend?
There's another opportunity before the end of the year when the Premier Wedding Expo returns to Chelmsford City Racecourse on Sunday 29 November.
The event is scheduled as a one-day show and once again brings a huge selection of wedding businesses and venues together.
Organisers advertise more than 120 wedding suppliers and venues, alongside bridal fashion, a designer wedding dress sale, live music, food and drink.
A catwalk fashion show is scheduled for 2pm.
Entry is free and couples who register can receive a complimentary bridal magazine.
Official event information:
Chelmsford Wedding Fairs 2027
Couples planning weddings in 2027 and 2028 already have several Chelmsford wedding fairs to put in their diaries.
Organisers have confirmed the first local dates for January and February 2027.
Channels Estate Wedding Show 2027
Sunday 17 January 2027
Channels Estate, Little Waltham, Chelmsford
Channels Estate will host another wedding show early in the New Year.
January wedding fairs can be particularly useful for couples who became engaged over Christmas and New Year and are beginning their wedding planning.
Visitors will have another opportunity to explore Channels Estate while discovering wedding suppliers and discussing ideas for their day.
Official website:
https://mainweddingsandevents.co.uk/
The Lion House Wedding Show 2027
Saturday 23 January 2027
The Lion House, Boreham, Chelmsford
The Lion House's first confirmed 2027 wedding show takes place on Saturday 23 January.
The event offers prospective couples an opportunity to explore the Boreham venue while meeting suppliers and gathering ideas for their wedding.
Further details are expected closer to the event.
Official website:
https://mainweddingsandevents.co.uk/
High House Weddings Wedding Show 2027
Sunday 31 January 2027
High House Weddings, Althorne, Chelmsford
High House Weddings is also part of the confirmed Spring 2027 wedding-show calendar.
Its first currently announced show of the year takes place on Sunday 31 January 2027.
More information about timings and exhibitors is expected as the event approaches.
Official website:
https://mainweddingsandevents.co.uk/
Chelmsford City Racecourse Premier Wedding Expo 2027
Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 February 2027
Chelmsford City Racecourse, CM3 1QP
The huge Premier Wedding Expo returns to Chelmsford City Racecourse for another two-day event in February 2027.
The racecourse shows are among the largest wedding exhibitions held in Essex, bringing together wedding suppliers and venues across a huge range of categories.
Based on the format of the racecourse's other Premier Wedding Expos, couples can expect a major wedding-planning event covering venues, bridal fashion, photography, entertainment, flowers, cakes, décor and many of the other services needed for a wedding.
Full details of the February event will be added as they are confirmed.
Official website:
https://mainweddingsandevents.co.uk/
Why visit a wedding fair?
Wedding fairs can be particularly useful because they allow couples to meet a large number of potential suppliers without arranging individual appointments.
Depending on the show, you may be able to meet:
- Wedding venues
- Bridal boutiques
- Menswear suppliers
- Photographers
- Videographers
- Florists
- Wedding cake designers
- DJs and live musicians
- Wedding entertainers
- Celebrants
- Hair and make-up artists
- Wedding transport providers
- Jewellers
- Venue decorators and stylists
- Stationery suppliers
- Wedding planners
Many suppliers also offer special deals or promotions to couples they meet at wedding fairs.
Do you need tickets for Chelmsford wedding fairs?
Many Chelmsford wedding fairs are free to attend, but couples are often encouraged to register in advance.
Pre-registration helps organisers manage visitor numbers and can sometimes provide additional benefits such as complimentary wedding magazines or goody bags.
Always check the individual event before travelling because admission arrangements and timings can change.
Chelmsford wedding venues
One advantage of attending a wedding fair held at a wedding venue is that you can investigate the venue itself at the same time.
Chelmsford and the surrounding countryside have a wide variety of wedding settings, ranging from historic houses and traditional Essex barns to hotels, country estates and Chelmsford City Racecourse.
If you haven't chosen your venue yet, visiting several different wedding fairs can therefore serve two purposes: finding potential suppliers and comparing venues.
When is the next wedding fair in Chelmsford?
The next confirmed Chelmsford wedding event is the Chelmsford City Racecourse Premier Wedding Expo on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026.
It runs from 11am until 3.30pm on both days, with free admission.
After that, confirmed Chelmsford-area wedding fairs include:
11 October 2026 – Channels Estate
17 October 2026 – The Lion House
15 November 2026 – High House Weddings
29 November 2026 – Chelmsford City Racecourse
17 January 2027 – Channels Estate
23 January 2027 – The Lion House
31 January 2027 – High House Weddings
6–7 February 2027 – Chelmsford City Racecourse
Planning a wedding in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford's location and surrounding countryside mean couples have a large selection of wedding venues and suppliers within a relatively small area.
Whether you're newly engaged and looking for your first venue or you've already booked the big day and need a photographer, florist, cake maker or entertainment, the area's wedding fairs can provide a useful starting point.
Chelmsford City Hub will keep this guide updated throughout 2026 and 2027 as more wedding fairs, venue open days and wedding showcases are announced.
Last updated: 19 September 2026