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Bride, groom and wedding party in black tie posing with pink candy floss from Candy Floss Events in front of a lit MR & MRS BROWN sign

Why We Won't Be Buying a Wedding Award (And What We're Doing Instead)

Writer: Paul Miller
Paul Miller
Oct 6
3 min read

Updated: Oct 8


Every so often, an email lands in our inbox that reads something like:

"Congratulations! You've been shortlisted for Best Wedding Supplier in the Entire Known Universe!"

We'll admit, it's flattering. For about four seconds, we imagine the gold trophy on the shelf, the glittering ceremony, and Paul in a bow tie giving a tearful speech to a room full of strangers.

Then we read the small print, which says we can "secure our place" for a fee. A fee for an award we didn't know we were up for. Voted for by, as far as we can tell, nobody.

So, no thank you. We won't be paying for any shiny plaques. Our candy floss machines are the only things we plan on spinning.

Here's what we do instead

We go to wedding fairs and showcases and hand out fresh candy floss and popcorn to couples who are, understandably, a bit overwhelmed by seating plans. It turns out that if you give someone a cloud of sugar, they get very chatty about their big day. Some of our best bookings began with a stranger saying "oh my goodness, is that for me?"

Then we turn up to actual weddings, which is the bit we love most. We set up, we spin, and we watch Grandad say "I'll just have a little bit" before disappearing behind a candy floss the size of his head. Nobody has ever needed an independent panel to tell them that was a good time. If you want the same for the reception, have a look at our wedding candy floss and popcorn hire and the popcorn stall.



Our review system

We've been doing this since 2003, and we've learnt that the only awards that matter are:

  • The couple who message us afterwards saying their guests are still talking about it

  • The bridesmaid who "just came over to see how it works" and left with three

  • The dance floor that somehow stays full when the candy floss is out

  • A 5-star food hygiene rating, which we earned the old-fashioned way: by keeping everything spotless

Not one of those came with a trophy, and not one of them cost us a penny. If you want the longer version of who we are, it's on our about page.

So, if you're looking for a supplier

Come and say hello at a wedding fair, or book us for the real thing. Bring your appetite and your sense of humour. We'll bring the sugar, the popcorn, and absolutely no framed certificates. Questions first? The FAQ covers the usual ones, and you can get a quote whenever you're ready.


Where to find us at wedding fairs

If you'd like to meet us (and try a bit of candy floss) before you book, a wedding fair is the best place to catch us. We're a family-run business and we've been spinning since 2003, so come over and say hello.

Recent fairs

  • Elite Wedding Fair at Spanish City, Whitley Bay, on Sunday 27 September, with Dawn Marie Wedding & Event Design

  • VIP Wedding Showcase at Boldon Park on Sunday 4 October

Thank you to everyone who came over for a chat (and a cloud of candy floss).

Coming up

Can't make a fair? Have a look at our wedding candy floss and popcorn hire page, or ask us for a quote for your date.


Candy Floss Events: awarded by guests, paid for in smiles.

 
 
 

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