Where the eerie meets the exquisite — and your wedding dreams come alive in candlelight and thunder.
Rochdale Town Hall — Sunday, 21st September
Welcome to the original wedding fair for the bold, the beautiful, and the unapologetically different.
Whether you're drawn to shadowy elegance, Victorian romance, pagan rituals, or full-blown gothic drama — this is your invitation to escape the beige and step into your own twisted fairytale. Held in the iconic and newly restored Rochdale Town Hall, this is where metal-loving, dark-hearted and alternative couples come face-to-face with a curated coven of the UK’s most unique wedding suppliers.
What to Expect
This isn’t just a wedding fair — it’s a celebration of self-expression and soulful ceremony. You’ll discover:
Couture designers, florists, and stylists who understand your devotion to darkness
Photographers and videographers who capture moody romance and cinematic moments
Offbeat celebrants, artisan cake makers, jewellers, stationers, live performers and more
Spellbinding displays, immersive decor and one-of-a-kind ideas to inspire your day
Whether you're planning an intimate handfasting in the woods or a full gothic cathedral extravaganza, this fair is your creative playground.
Inclusivity, Accessibility & tickets:
We honour every kind of love. Our fair is proudly inclusive of all identities, bodies, cultures, neurotypes and abilities. We want you to feel not only welcome, but truly seen.
Quiet Hour (11am–12pm): A gentler experience with low visitor numbers, no music or performances, and sensory-aware suppliers who will only engage if invited.
General Admission: Choose between 12–2pm or 2–4pm sessions to help manage flow. Stay as long as you like.
VIP Ticket Holders: Receive an exclusive VIP tote bag packed with gifts, samples, and show-only offers worth over £50, including treasures from businesses who can’t attend in person.
Why You Belong Here
This is more than planning a wedding. This is about finding your people — creatives who speak your language, honour your vision, and believe that your love deserves to be celebrated on your own terms.
So come — whether you're just beginning your journey or deep in the planning abyss — come and conjure a wedding day that feels entirely, wonderfully, you.
FAQ’s
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Rochdale Town Hall is fully accessible. The Gothic Luxe Wedding Fair is being held in both the Great Hall on the first floor, and the Bright Hall on the second floor.
There are ramps into the building and 3 fully accessible lifts to all floors.
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Hell yes! We are an LGBTQ+ supportive event, and hand pick suppliers who share our values.
The goth community as a whole is inherently inclusive and we will not tolerate any kind of hate or discrimination.
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Yes, all ages are welcome and kids under 16 go free.
Our only caveat is that some vendors may have items for sale with adult themes and discretion is advised
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Assistance dogs are welcome
Location
Rochdale Town Hall is just 40 minutes away from Manchester and very well served by road, rail and tram links
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Leave the M62 at Junction 20 and take the A627(M) exit to Rochdale/Oldham. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A627(M) heading to Rochdale.
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Rochdale train station is about a 15 minutes walk away from Rochdale Town Hall. It's step-free throughout with wheelchairs, ramps and induction loops available.
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Visitors can reach Rochdale Town Hall by tram from locations across Greater Manchester. The nearest tram stop is Rochdale Town Centre, about a 5 minutes walk away from Rochdale Town Hall.
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Bus numbers 17, 409 and 471 stop close to Rochdale Town Hall.
The nearest bus stops are:
The Esplanade: about a 3 minutes walk.
Rochdale Interchange: about a 5 minutes walk.
Norman Road: about a 6 minutes walk.
Holland Street: about a 9 minutes walk.
Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink): about a 15 minutes walk
Plan your journey: