Married in Margate: The Turner Contemporary Wedding Fair
Say 'I do' like to be beside the seaside at The Turner Contemporary Wedding Fair. Curated by wedding artist Posy Patou, this intimate event will celebrate some of the very best wedding providers from Kent and beyond.
Held in the sunlit, sea-facing Foyle Rooms with uninterrupted sea views and just a whiff of candyfloss, this inclusive event is for all couples seeking a unique way to get wed.
We’ll be showcasing:
- Photographers
- Ethical florals
- Bespoke wedding dress design
- Handmade table décor
- Pottery
- Paper artistry
- Wedding planning
- A Kentish wine showcase
- Live music
- and more!
When: Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April 2024, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Free entry
Meet the Exhibitors
ULTRAMARINE
Ultramarine is a Margate-based floral design studio specialising in florals for weddings and events. It is run by Gemma, who is inspired by her coastal surroundings and love of colour to create modern, romantic and joyful floral arrangements for creative couples.
REO JEWELS
Rebecca Ellis Onyett is the founder and jeweller behind the brand Reo Jewels. Her work is inspired by natures beauty and uses the ancient process of lost wax casting. She sources stones from around the globe and her unique designs feature an array of colour. In recent years she has gained popularity with her bespoke engagement ring service, which pulls away from more traditional designs, making something unique and colourful for the bride-to-be. Her studio and showroom is on Margates Northdown Road.
MINNO KITCHEN
Minno Kitchen is all about love. Served feasting style on big platters & in big bowls, Minno Kitchen’s food is made to share. They use global, fresh & vibrant flavours that are wholesome, and comforting, with a nod to the season. The dishes showcase local produce, supporting local suppliers and artisan producers across Kent.
From your initial chat through to your wedding day, Minno Kitchen is there to consult on details like menu design and tableware hires from leading companies in the South East. Their kitchen and front-of-house teams are professional, friendly & passionate about what they do – helping you make memories on a very special day.
POSY PATOU
With a background in fashion, set design and event coordination, Camille at Posy Patou approaches each brief as a kind of Alchemy, and holds a creative network of collaborators.
She is not only a planner, but stylist and prop-maker, having created installations and designs for Vogue, Selfridges and the V&A. If she can’t find it, she can commission or create it, and sees no bounds to possibility.
I love learning what brings my couples joy, and ensure that through this wild process of getting wed, they have spoken, and have felt seen!
VINTAGE CHARM
Looking for something to entertain your guests? Vintage Charm provide vintage garden games that provide all the fun and nostalgia of days gone by! Their beautiful collection of classic wooden games are perfect for weddings and bring playful competition and lots of fun to your special day.
JOANNA BONGARD PHOTOGRAPHY
After living and shooting weddings in London for over 10 years Joanna Bongard moved to Margate in 2019 to start a new life and fresh outlook on weddings down by the sea.
Turning away from traditional posed shots, Joanna mostly shoots in a candid style, with a focus on relaxed and natural couple portraits, resulting in modern, elegant and personal photographs that will stand the test of time.
Wedding photography in Britain might not get much better than at the hands of Bongard.
Elle UK
Her style is effortlessly cool.
Professional Photography Magazine
One of the industry’s most sought-after photographers.
The Unwedding
ANNALOUCAH FINE JEWELLERY
Annaloucah creates timeless pieces that demonstrate both her passion for the precious materials that she uses, and also an enduring love for the history of jewellery itself.
As a bespoke specialist, Anna hand makes her work using traditional goldsmithing techniques and places best ethical practice at the very heart of what she does. Along with her bespoke and bridal offerings, Anna also holds private tuition in her London studio for soon-to-be-wed couples wishing to make their own wedding rings.
THE HOUSE OF LIVE ILLUSTRATION
The House of Live Illustration gives you the opportunity to bring something unique and fun to your day. Professional artist Megan creates beautiful and characterful live illustrations of your wedding or event. Just like a reportage photographer, she discreetly captures people, objects and moments that tell the story of the day with drawings. It’s a captivating way to not only entertain your guests, but also for you to have unique original works of art for you to treasure.
VICTORIA WILSON
Victoria Wilson is a fully trained and qualified independent Celebrant based in Kent. Victoria specialises in writing and conducting bespoke, personal wedding celebration ceremonies.
I can advise you on all elements of your ceremony including symbolic actions, personal vows and rituals that you may not have thought of. I can’t wait to hear your love story and the ideas that you have for your special day so I can weave them into a ceremony that you and your guests will never forget.
TOM KEENAN
Tom Keenan is a wedding photographer based in Kent. He photographs weddings in a documentary style, capturing natural couple portraits with an editorial finish.
Since establishing himself in 2012, Tom has worked for modelling agencies in London, with photographs printed in Italian Vogue.
After getting married in 2018, weddings took on a deeper meaning for me and I have been rooted in this industry since.
REBECCA BROWN - BEAUTY SPECIALIST
Rebecca Brown’s bespoke approach allows her to work with clients to creatively achieve a look that best represents personality, individuality and beauty.
My passion has always been beauty make up and I love to create beautiful skin using my years of experience in the makeup and cosmetics industry. Having an understanding of light and dimension ensures that I am able to adapt and understand my clients requirements. Creating a flawless base is fundamental in the process of achieving beautiful skin and who doesn’t want red carpet worthy-glowing skin?
KEEP COLLECT
Keep Collect is a company based in Margate and founded by Cat, a box maker and bookbinder for all occasions. With a passion to preserve and keep safe our most precious moments, Keep Collect creates all manner of bespoke albums, boxes and record books. Objects to fill with memories, souvenirs and tokens of love; things close to the hand and close to the heart. Everything is curated with care, made by hand using traditional techniques and personalised in every way.
For Weddings in particular, on-the-day items such as Wedding Postboxes, guestbooks, polaroid albums and foiled wedding favours, confetti bags and provision pins, add detail and charm. Once the confetti has settled encapsulate your day with a keepsake box that can be opened and explored for years to come, a modern heirloom in the making. Photograph albums can be made to any size, format and page count. Your story passed from lap to lap, generation to generation. Real treasure to be treasured.
DE HAVILLAND MEMORIES
De Havilland Memories specialises in producing refined wedding stationery, bringing your vision to life. With a background in calligraphy, we know that finishing touches are paramount and always go the extra mile for our couples, offering a white glove service.
Using only the highest quality, sustainably sourced materials, your invitations are carefully curated to tell your love story, leaving a lasting impression for your guests and remaining a timeless keepsake.
Boasting years of experience, we confidently pin-point your inspirations to create beautiful, bespoke designs, sparking magic by finessing the small details. This ensures our couples are consistently excited and proud to be members of the de Havilland Memories family.”
MATILDA DELVES - PHOTOGRAPHER
Matilda has many years of experience specialising in natural documentary wedding photography, for contemporary couples with a laid-back approach. She works tirelessly in the background, capturing you looking wonderful doing your thing.
ELIAS GARGALLO - DJ
Elias Gargallo is a UK-based DJ & performer, currently touring with artists Tom Vek and Mim Suleiman, as well as curating DJ and live sets for events around the UK and the rest of Europe.
Originally from the Mediterranean coast of Spain, Eli has developed an infectious blend of DJ sets and live percussion that is sure to get your party bouncing.
LITTLE WEDDING WAREHOUSE
We are Roxanne and Eddie – husband and wife team and creators of The Little Wedding Warehouse – a furniture and prop hire company based in Faversham, Kent. We launched in 2018 after our own wedding and have since supplied over 300 weddings. Our eclectic collection features custom & handmade pieces, vintage finds & modern designs – carefully curated & created. From vintage candlesticks to velvet sofas, rustic tables and disco balls – and if we don’t already have something you’d like, we might be able to source it or make it for you!
BEAM STUDIO - HAIR, MAKE-UP, GROOMING
Sally created Beam after many years working as a makeup artist and hairstylist for film, television, fashion and the red carpet. With a wealth of experience that has seen her travel internationally as a wedding hair and makeup artist, Sally and her team offer a unique bespoke service for your big day.
THE CEILIDH TREE
Whether you’re planning a wedding, a barn dance, or a corporate gathering, the Ceilidh Tree brings an unparalleled energy that promises to engage and enchant your guests. From a single caller guiding dancers through the steps, to a full band, they are experts at reading the room and ensuring that everyone, from seasoned ceilidh dancers to beginners, feels included and excited to participate.
SEBASTIANO GENOVESE
A classical trained guitarist and composer from Naples, Sebastiano offers a seamless soundtrack of gypsy jazz for private events.
THE BANJO GUY
From Ragtime to Rock, The Banjo Guy delivers timeless classics with an easygoing warmth. An award-winning solo performer who has toured with the Beverley Sisters and held a regular solo slot on Radio 2, the Banjo Guy offers something a little different.