Entry
Free entry, booking recommended
Dates
Sat 2 & Sun 3 May 2026
Times
10am–5pm
Location
Foyle Rooms, Turner Contemporary
Gather is not your typical wedding fair.
A thoughtfully curated weekend celebrating Kent’s most creative wedding suppliers, set within the inspiring spaces of Turner Contemporary.
Gather brings together a handpicked selection of the county’s most exciting wedding creatives—from photographers and florists to cake designers, stylists and makers. The focus is on relaxed, meaningful conversations and experience-led discovery rather than busy aisles or sales pitches.
What to expect
- A welcome cocktail on arrival (included with advance tickets)
- Time for genuine, one-to-one conversations with suppliers
- Optional pre-bookable sessions across the weekend offer the chance to get personalising, including:
– Scent creation
– Candle decorating
– Foil placecard embossing
For those curious about what a wedding at Turner Contemporary might feel like, venue tours and wine tastings can also be pre-booked throughout the weekend
Pre-bookable sessions can be selected when reserving your free ticket at checkout.
Whether you’re gathering early ideas or refining the finishing touches, Gather offers a welcoming, unhurried space to explore, connect and be inspired.
Gather: 2026 exhibitor list
Bombo Doughnuts
Fresh, gourmet doughnuts. Handcrafted in Margate.
All events are improved by the addition of doughnuts, this is just a fact. Birthdays, office parties, funerals (it's what they would have wanted), but PARTICULARLY weddings.
Whether it’s doughnuts inspired by the crème brûlée you ate as dessert on your first date, or our tiramisu doughnuts with a higher ABV than whisky, or just the classic pink iced ring with sprinkles because you love the Simpsons, we'll work with you to make it extra special. And you ask us nicely, we'll even bring our portable frier and sling some of our famous fried chicken doughnuts.
Eat and Mess
Eat & Mess is a seasonally led bakery based in Deal, specialising in natural flavours, local ingredients and beautifully decorated celebration cakes. Owner Kate brings over 15 years of pastry chef expertise, along with her small team of talented bakers and decorators, to create stunning creations across London and Kent.
Georgie Roberton
Based in Margate, Georgie is a stylist, curator and vintage seller with a love for romantic, joyful and beautiful visuals. Using her work in prop styling, she will be showcasing local brands amongst mini tablescapes.
Joanna Bongard Photography
Based in Margate, Joanna Bongard is an award–winning wedding photographer celebrated for her modern, relaxed, and joy-filled approach. Joanna has photographed countless local celebrations, from intimate seaside ceremonies to vibrant Turner Contemporary weddings framed by its iconic sea views. Her work captures the laughter, emotion, and effortless style of couples who want their day to feel natural and full of personality.
Just Graze
Just Graze is a high end catering company based in Thanet and the team are passionate about providing affordable, beautiful and delicious grazing platters and grazing tables, using the finest, freshest food. Affiliated with many of Kent's finest venues, Just Graze can cater any event, and specialise in weddings; from a pre-wedding brunch to enjoy with your bridal party, to canapes, or a full wedding breakfast–they can provide it all.
Matilda Delves Photography
Based in Margate, Matilda Delves is an award-winning wedding photographer with over a decade of experience and a reputation as one of Pro Photo’s Top 50. Known for her modern, relaxed, and quietly bold approach, she captures love stories as they actually unfold—full of personality, emotion, and the occasional bit of beautiful chaos. From intimate coastal ceremonies to big, joy-soaked celebrations, her work is all about honest moments, great energy, and images that feel as good as they look.
Maudy Moon Couture
Romantic, vintage–inspired and celestial bridalwear with a bohemian soul, lovingly handmade in Kent. On display at Gather will be a selection of non–traditional dresses, with celestial prints, floral prints and colours ranging from size 10 to 20.
Minno Kitchen
Based in Kent, Minno Kitchen is a socially ethical catering company founded from an appetite for eating amazing food and sharing great times with loved ones. Minno's menus are globally–inspired and are focused on amazing seasonal ingredients with flavours that deliver a punch. The team prides itself on having a circular ethos; from building meaningful relationships with clients, to investing in their community of suppliers and growers, through to serving your guests and the final goodbyes; everything they do amounts to creating a perfect experience for you.
One More Time
A fresh, electric roaming band delivering the hits with energy, movement, and undeniable style. All-star players, standout male vocals, and a modern, immersive sound—built to elevate any event and leave a lasting impression.
PRICKIMAGE
Pioneered and led by Shaun, PRICKIMAGE is a Margate-based lighting and visual studio, creating imaginative, immersive projection, laser, and digital visuals for weddings and live events. Shaun has previously curated lighting for weddings at Turner Contemporary, projected onto its façade, and exhibited a laser installation, PLUR, in a group show. Shaun translates dreams and aspirations with couples to shape a unique atmosphere from ceremony to after-party, and also offers the fabulously fun DRIVEABOUT, a vintage VW van with DJ sound system.
Reels of Content
For couples who care about feeling as much as aesthetics. Lizzie and Leila are wedding content creators who document your day as it naturally unfolds, quietly, thoughtfully, and always true to you. With a relaxed, editorial eye, they focus on emotion, atmosphere, and the in-between moments that matter most. Shot on iPhone and delivered within 48 hours, your wedding is transformed into cinematic short-form films, ready to relive and share while it’s still fresh.
Soil Studio
Soil studio is a modern, romantic flower studio based in margate. Lois (or soil to her brothers) pursued floristry after a career as a professional dancer, and was lucky to be mentored by one of UK floristry’s best—filth florist. Finding another form of creative expression, soil studio aims to create sculptural yet whimsical designs, exploring colour and shape. Flowers that dance, from soil.
Ultramarine Flowers
Ultramarine is a Margate-based floral design and styling studio led by Gemma, specialising in distinctive wedding flowers and curated tablescapes.
With a background in design, fabric sourcing and prop styling for editorial and film, her work is guided by texture, colour and composition. Tables are treated as canvases, layered with florals, linens, candles and tableware to create immersive, atmospheric settings.
Gemma works closely with couples to craft a considered, cohesive aesthetic, resulting in weddings that feel thoughtful, distinctive and deeply personal.
What a Lovely Bunch
What a Lovely Bunch (WALB) is a wedding and events floral design studio known for creating modern, romantic and playfully elegant arrangements. With a love for natural textures, seasonal blooms and thoughtful colour palettes, WALB designs florals that feel both contemporary and full of personality. Each piece is carefully crafted to reflect the story and style of every couple or event, bringing a sense of joy, beauty, and effortless charm to every celebration.
With Love Celebrancy
Danni is a multiple award-winning wedding celebrant who believes your ceremony should be the moment that truly kick-starts your wedding celebration—not a one-size-fits-all registrar script.
By taking the time to really get to know her couples, both as individuals and together, Danni creates and delivers a ceremony that tells your love story in a way that feels authentic, personal, and perfectly in tune with the vibe of your day. Couples often describe the experience as feeling like catching up with an old friend—followed by having a best friend by your side on the day itself, making sure you feel relaxed and that everything is just as special as it should be.
Danni also works as a master of ceremonies, either as an add-on or a standalone service. She helps your day flow naturally, working alongside your venue staff to keep everything on track allowing you to relax and enjoy every moment of your special day.