Kouga Municipality, Mentors Country Estate and RED Creative Collaboration presents...
The Greater Garden Route Wedding EXPO 2026
Counting down to opening day
See you in Jeffreys Bay
Two days · One estate
A curated gathering of the Garden Route's finest wedding studios — venues, photographers, florists, planners and tastemakers — under one roof for a weekend of inspiration, tastings and conversation.
Dates
29 & 30 August 2026
Hours
09:00 — 17:00 daily
Venue
Mentors Country Estate, Jeffreys Bay
Entry
Free with online registration
On the floor
Featured exhibitors
Venues
Mentors Country Estate
A unique countryside destination in Jeffreys Bay offering comfortable stays, elegant event spaces, and family-friendly fun.
Photographers
Rieg & Eidie | RRAD Photo Video
World-Class Photography & Videography
The Wedding Expo Podcast
Conversations with the studios behind the celebrations
Each episode we sit down with an exhibitor — florists, photographers, venue owners and planners — to unpack their craft and the weddings that shaped them. Recorded live on the Expo floor.
Listen to the latest episodeWith thanks
Sponsors & partners
Stand applications open
Exhibit at the 2026 Expo
Stands are curated by the Greater Garden Route Weddings editorial team. Tell us about your studio and we'll be in touch with availability, layout options and pricing.
Apply to exhibitGood to know
Frequently asked
When and where is the Expo?+
29 & 30 August 2026 at Mentors Country Estate, Jeffreys Bay. Doors open 09:00 each day.
Do I need to book a ticket?+
Yes. Tickets are available via Quicket — the booking link is on the Visitor Information page.
Is there parking on site?+
Complimentary parking is available throughout the estate, with marshals directing on arrival.
Can I bring my partner and parents?+
Absolutely — the Expo is designed for the whole planning party. Please register each guest separately.
How do I become an exhibitor?+
Stand applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit your studio details via the Apply to Exhibit page.