This is NOT
your typical wedding expo!
This is a wedding show alternative complete with a meaningful vow renewal ceremony, light bites, and a dance-party reception.
Yep, we host big, fake weddings to connect brides and grooms to the best local vendors.
At the Big Fake Wedding you’ll get wedding inspiration you can taste and see. Think of it as Pinterest in real life. Unlike your typical wedding expo or wedding website, you’ll experience the vendor’s work in an actual wedding setting.
*Early Bird rates end 2 weeks pre-event and unlike other wedding expos we limit attendees. VIP tickets sell out FAST, so be sure to grab yours today!
What to expect
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Drinks / Ceremony
7 PM Real couple renewing vows
Tunnel of Love
Meet & greet best vendors from the city
DJ / Dancing, Food, Desserts
8:45 giveaways start (must be present to win)
9 PM – Staged exit
what guests are saying…
“…I had no idea where to start…it took such a load off.”
I loved The Big Fake Wedding. I was just beginning the planning process and I had no idea where to start. Brought my MOH with me and we had so much fun drinking champagne, eating yummy food and cake. The vendors were so sweet and gave me advice. I’ve already booked a bunch of them and it took such a load off. | Erin, Greenville bride
“This was honestly the best wedding show I have ever been to (and I have been to many!).”
This was honestly the best wedding show I have ever been to (and I have been to many!). The main things we loved? For one, the vendors were so relatable. It didn’t feel like I was being sold to. It honestly felt like it was a big room of folks who were just regular people. Which we actually loved! We feel so comfortable knowing that our hard earned money is going directly to someone’s self-owned business. Not a big “name brand” business. Everyone was incredibly kind, as well. They were all just so excited to share what they could do to make our day perfect and special. This was SUCH a great experience and we’re so thankful! | Stacey, Atlanta bride
“It just felt like we were at a friend’s party!”
The Big Fake Wedding is an amazing opportunity to see potential vendors in their element! I really enjoyed seeing the vendors display their talents as it made it way easier to know what you might actually get on your big day. Not to mention, it just felt like we were at a friend’s party! So you could speak to vendors if you wanted to, but it didn’t feel forced or salesy. Lastly, I love, love, love that the event supports local businesses and really catered to a more unique, but trendy aesthetic. I’d highly recommend The Big Fake Wedding to any bride! By far, the best bridal experience out there! | Samantha, San Diego bride
“…amazed at the amount of awesome options…”
This was one of my favorite events of wedding planning so far! It was really cool to sample local vendors and talk to everyone without pressure. I’m amazed at the amount of awesome options I have as a bride and I have The Big Fake Wedding to thank for showing me that! | Caitlin, Atlanta bride
“…it gave me a chance to get new ideas for my big day.”
The Big Fake Wedding was a wonderful event and it was a great idea to have it in the Burgh! As an upcoming bride, it gave me a chance to get new ideas for my big day. The vendors were all very kind and had a wealth of information to share. I would definitely recommend this event to friends and family and I hope it returns in the future to the area. Thank you for a fun night! | Ashley, Pittsburgh bride
“…inspired me to incorporate things into my wedding that I hadn’t thought about before.”
The Big Fake Wedding was so inspirational! I got so many ideas from the decor – the bridesmaid florals were amazing, the signage, the table settings and even the ribbon send off inspired me to incorporate things into my wedding that I hadn’t thought about before. It was awesome to see a real couple renew their vows for each other and made the experience so authentic. Loved the Big Fake Wedding! | Kelci, San Antonio bride
