Wedding planning may be a rollercoaster of highs and lows, stress and exhilaration, and yet you’ll still know in your heart your celebration will turn out exactly the way you dreamed it would.
Toast Wedding Fair is where dream weddings come to life right before your eyes. More than 100 suppliers, all experts in their categories, are ready to share their talent and creativity for your special day. Huge discounts, exclusive deals, one-of-a-kind wedding experiences all await behind the doors of Toast Wedding Fair once again.
See you on August 8 to 9, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City!
In a world where weddings are often shaped by global trends and Pinterest-perfect aesthetics, the DTI Wedding Fair 2026 offers something refreshingly meaningful–an experience rooted in Filipino creativity, culture, and creativity. Held from June 26-28, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City, this three-day event brought together couples, creatives, and entrepreneurs in a vibrant celebration of love and local talent.
This event was organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and is a part of a broader initiative to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the Philippines. More than just a wedding expo, it serves as a platform where local businesses can thrive, connect with new clients, and showcase the richness of Filipino craftsmanship.
It transforms wedding planning into an immersive and inspiring journey, with over a hundred Filipino MSMEs participating and couples exploring a diverse range of products and services. From bridal fashion and catering to photography, event styling, and travel services, this wedding expo is packed with everything you need for your big day and then some.
Unlike traditional bridal fairs, this event emphasizes thoughtful curation. Each booth reflects not only a service but a story, one that highlights the passion and creativity of Filipino entrepreneurs. Couples are encouraged to look beyond convenience and discover suppliers whose work resonates with their values and vision.
This makes the DTI Wedding Fair especially appealing for modern couples who are looking for authenticity in every detail of their celebration. It becomes less about ticking items off a checklist and more about building a wedding that feels personal and intentional.
Celebrating Filipino Creativity and Heritage
At the heart of the DTI Wedding Fair is a deeper narrative: weddings as expressions of identity and culture. The event highlighted how Filipino traditions can be reimagined through contemporary designs, whether in bridal fashion that incorporates local textiles or in decor inspired by regional artistry.
Runway shows and curated exhibits further highlighted how heritage and modernity can coexist beautifully. These moments not only inspire couples but also reinforce the idea that Filipino craftsmanship is world-class and worth celebrating.
In this space, weddings are no longer just milestones, they become platforms for storytelling, cultural preservation, and national pride.
By championing Filipino talent and encouraging mindful choices, the fair redefines what it means to plan a wedding. It becomes not just about creating a beautiful event, but about making an impact on local businesses, on culture, and on the stories we choose to tell.
As the DTI continues to expand its trade fair programs, events like this signal a promising future for both the wedding industry and Filipino entrepreneurship.
And for every couple who walked through its doors, the message was clear: your dream wedding can be more than just a celebration of love–it can be a celebration of everything Filipino.
Take a look at some of the highlights from the DTI Wedding Fair below:
DTI Bagong Pilipinas Wedding Fair Returns for Its Second Run, Showcasing the Best of Filipino Creativity and Entrepreneurship from June 26 to 28, 2026 at SMX Aura Premier, Convention Center, Taguig City. The ceremonial opening event was led by (left to right) Fashion designer Avel Bacudio, fashion designer Jorel Espina, jewelry designer Tim Tam Ong, make-up artist Patrick Rosas, Happy Concepts owner and chef Happy Ongpauco, Enderun Colleges President Dr. Demetrio P. Salipsip, Jr., DTI Sec. Cristina A. Roque, DTI Asec. Nylah Rizza Bautista, Casa Mercedes’ Monchet Olives, Cabalen owner Maritel Nievera, fashion designer Lulu Tan Gan, fashion designer Dennis Lustico, My Closet Manager owner Genevieve Yalung, Spruce Design owner Pat Pastelero, and florist and business owner Robert BlancaflorDTI Asec. Dominic Tolentino Jr., DTI Sec. Cristina A. Roque, and DTI Asec. Nylah Rizza BautistaHost Isabelle Daza SemblatThe Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hosts the highly anticipated DTI Wedding Fair for its second run from June 26 to 28, 2026 at SMX Aura Premier, Convention Center, Taguig City. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the three-day event serves as a platform showcasing the best of Filipino talent, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship in the wedding and events industry.
Planning a wedding is exciting, until your browser has 37 tabs open, your notes app is overflowing with supplier names, and your weekend is suddenly dedicated to endless meetings,
That’s exactly why wedding fairs exist. From June 26-28, the DTI Wedding Fair transforms SMX Aura Premier into a one-stop destination where soon-to-weds can meet talented Filipino entrepreneurs, discover beautifully crafted wedding essentials, compare suppliers face-to-face, and maybe even find the missing piece to their dream celebration.
Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), this wedding fair shines the spotlight on homegrown MSMEs, making it easier than ever to say “yes” to local craftsmanship.
Whether you’re just started planning or are simply tying up loose ends, here’s what you can expect from every corner of the fair.
Wedding fairs are often seen as practical checkpoints in the planning process–a place to compare packages, meet suppliers, and tick items off a growing list. But every so often, an event comes along that reshapes what wedding planning can feel like.
The DTI Wedding Fair 2026, happening on June 26-28 at Level 3, SMX Convention Center Aura, SM Aura, is one of those experiences that transforms planning into something more intentional, cultural and deeply rooted in Filipino identity. Read more about it here!
For such a once-in-a-lifetime moment, choosing between an updo or wearing your hair down can feel like a big decision. Beyond your dress and accessories, your hairstyle is the finishing touch that brings your entire bridal look together whether you’re going for something romantic, minimalist, glamorous, or effortlessly chic.
So how do you find the wedding day hairstyle that truly makes you feel your most beautiful and confident? Here are a few helpful tips to guide you!
Did you know you can celebrate a beautiful wedding while still being mindful of the environment? Weddings naturally involve a lot of consumption—from food and flowers to invitations and favors—but that doesn’t mean your special day has to create unnecessary waste. The good news is, planning a more sustainable celebration can be simpler than you think. Here are a few easy ways to make your wedding more eco-conscious without taking away from the magic of the day.
