THE first wedding fayre to be held in Minehead for several years proved to be a resounding success for all those who took part in the event on Sunday, February 25.So successful was the free one-day event, that plans have been put in hand to repeat the occasion during October.
The fayre was organised by The Crier, in association with bridal shop Treasured Moments, of Friday Street, Minehead, and Minehead Football Club, which hosted the event.
Around 70 visitors took advantage of the free one-day event, which featured exhibitors displaying a whole range of items which West Somerset brides and grooms might require for their special day.
There was a chauffeur-driven limousine, hand-made cards, bridal favours, flowers and decorations, cakes, music, and a selection of food and drink for the wedding breakfast.
The day even included a fashion show to display bridal gowns, dresses for bridesmaids, and outfits for the groom and page boys.
The Crier’s marketing and promotions consultant, Dudley Seale, said: “It was a great success with a really good atmosphere which made the whole place buzz.
“Although it was only a small, local show because of the geography of West Somerset, it had all the contents required for a wedding.
“The general feeling was that not only did all of the exhibitors meet potential customers during the day, but they were also able to network among themselves as well.
“I was asked straight away if we would do another one, so we are now looking forward to holding the next wedding fayre in October.
“It is good that Minehead has its own wedding fayre again, as there used to be a regular one up until a few years ago.
“When Treasured Moments approached The Crier with an inquiry about starting up another wedding fayre, it was something we were pleased to do as we like to support the community we serve and work closely with them.
“Minehead Football Club, through chairman Bryan Leaker, worked really hard to ensure the venue looked 100 per cent right for the occasion, for which we are extremely grateful.”
One exhibitor to confirm a booking, for a wedding to take place in a month’s time, was Nichola Sutcliffe, from Taste of Exmoor, who said: “The wedding fayre was a good idea, and it was well organised and very friendly.”
Co-organiser Helen Hazel, of Treasured Moments, said: “We were delighted with how successful the wedding fayre was for a first-time effort for Minehead and we are looking forward to repeating the event in the autumn and making it even bigger and better.”
Exhibitor Porche Marchant, from Finishing Touches, said: “For a first-time show, it has been worthwhile and I am looking forward to being part of the next one.”
Another exhibitor was Tracy-Anne Fraser, of The Frock Exchange, who said: “I am delighted with the way the day has gone.”
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