This is Bliss! Chance to win a dream wedding at Holiday Inn Reading South’s wedding fayre

Couples planning their dream wedding can explore a Reading hotel when it hosts an wedding fayre later this month.

Taking place on Sunday, 27 September, between 11am and 3pm, the free event at the Holiday Inn Reading South marks the hotel’s official launch as a wedding destination.

The venue, situated just off junction 11 of the M4 and on the Reading Buses Emerald 6 route, now caters for all aspects of a couple’s celebration under one roof, hosting civil ceremonies, evening receptions, and overnight stays for guests.

The wedding fayre is an opportunity to meet some of its trusted suppliers, gain ideas and inspiration, and chat with experts who cover all aspects of wedding planning, including décor, photography, entertainment, and bridalwear.

David Berry, sales and marketing manager at Holiday Inn Reading South, said the day is designed to connect couples with trusted event specialists who can make treasured memories for years to come.

“For us, it’s about community,” he said of the popular hotel and the part it plays in Reading’s story.

“This is a newly licensed wedding venue. The event will feature local suppliers, and we invite people to come down, have a chat with us so we can help with what you want for your big day – we are here to help and support.”

Attendees will have the chance to meet a handpicked selection of local suppliers covering bridalwear, photography, entertainment, and room styling.

As an added incentive, visitors can win special prizes, including the hotel’s Bliss Package, plus an exclusive one-hour planning session with Emma Reeves Events. This includes a two-course evening hot and cold buffet for up to 80, with entertainment from a DJ. A cash bar is also on offer. This price is worth up to £3,500.

“There are lots of prizes and discounts and offers,” David promises of the wedding fayre. “You can win your wedding reception, win a ceremony and an hour’s wedding planning: there is something for everyone.”

In addition to the headline prize, every couple attending the fayre who confirms a wedding or celebration booking with Holiday Inn Reading South can receive £200 in bar credit.

The hotel also offers on-site accommodation at discounted rates, removing the need for guests to make their own way home, or for some to miss out on the bar as they are the designated driver.

“We have bedrooms on site and the wedding guests can enjoy discounted rates, so they don’t have to worry,” David said.