Newcastle upon Tyne

A Wedding Less Ordinary is a wedding fayre with a difference, with a contemporary collection of wedding creatives showcasing their talents in the urban cool surroundings of Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne.  Hair demos by North East Award winning hairdressers Hooker & Young, live music, burgers by the Fat Hippo and workshops from industry experts.  

The story behind A Wedding Less Ordinary

Wedding Exhibition with a difference, we’ve created an event that showcases only the most creative and stylish suppliers, the coolest of venues and the best of entertainment all in one place.

My name is Sophie Thwaites and I am the proud owner of Just The Way You Are; the only dedicated plus-size bridal boutique in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Many people in recent years have asked me why I have decided to leave the well paid profession of accountancy and put everything I have into being a business owner. To answer that question, I have to take them back to my early teens when my journey began.

On the last day of the summer term, I was travelling to school with my Dad and sister Lois, when suddenly we were hit from behind by a pick-up truck. Initially we all thought we were ok, so Dad took the insurance details from the driver and we continued on to school.