There will be plenty of fun for the whole family at the Hunter Events Wedding & Wine Festival on Sunday (February 20) at Dalwood Estate.
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Combining the best parts of a wedding expo and a wine festival, there will be a great lineup of entertainment, food, drinks, wedding fashion and stalls on the day, from 10am to 3pm.
Hunter Events director, Louise Manning, said whether people visit for the wedding side or the wine side, everyone is welcome.
"We're inviting everyone, there's lots of opportunity to have a nice day out, to experience different things, meet different people, taste some food options, alcohol options and go from there," Ms Manning said.
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"It's a combination of both wedding and wine which is amazing, we've got a good lineup of entertainment, we've got a bridal runway, a cake decorating demonstration, flower crown workshops and a really good lineup of wedding exhibitors.
Ms Manning said all the vendors at the festival will be local businesses.
"All our vendors are very local, so there are lots of opportunities for people to meet with local vendors and book them in for their wedding," she said.
"We've got a few different food vendors coming along to serve us lunch throughout the day, people will definitely have their tummies filled by the time we've finished."
There will also be a hair and makeup demonstration, a cake decorating workshop, wine tasting stalls, masterclasses, market stalls, horse and carriage rides and kids entertainment.
For a special treat, Ms Manning said there will be helicopters offering short joy flights around the Hunter.
A charity raffle will take place at the festival, raising money for NextSense.
"NextSense is a charity that's really close to my heart," Ms Manning said.
"I have two children with a hearing impairment, one child with a vision impairment and they have supported my children over the last eight years,
"This is an opportunity for us to give back to that charity and raffle off some amazing prizes that our vendors have donated.
"It's an opportunity to win an awesome wedding or wine related prize and at the same time donate and support an amazing charity that is fantastic for lots and lots of children who need that extra support because of a vision or hearing disability."
Ms Manning said the festival truly has something for everyone.
"We're set for an awesome day, come on down and have a lot of fun."
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Chloe Coleman
Chloe Coleman is a journalist covering news in the Lower Hunter. Contact her on chloe.coleman@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
Chloe Coleman is a journalist covering news in the Lower Hunter. Contact her on chloe.coleman@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
