Feboda Fair Returns to Santa Cruz, Showcasing Wedding Trends and Inspiration

Even though it was raining and windy, the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Fairgrounds became the heart of the wedding world again with the return of Feboda. This is the 19th time the fair has been held, and from November 21st to 23rd, it's a place for couples, families, and anyone curious to find inspiration for their big day. For three days, over 70 companies are showing off what they offer across 115 stands, making it a major event in the fashion industry.

As soon as you walk in, the air is filled with the smell of flowers, music, and a gentle buzz of conversation. Young couples walk through the aisles. Some know exactly what they want, while others are just browsing, with no firm plans yet. Marta Hernández is one of them, looking around with her fiancé, but they haven't set a date for their wedding. "We didn't come with a specific idea, but seeing everything here is helping me imagine what the wedding could be like," she said, looking at a stand for Hotel Botánico.

The most energetic part of the fair is where you'll find stands for DJs, "hora loca" (party entertainment), photo booths, and 360-degree video platforms. Mylor Event is drawing a crowd with their mix of glitter, metallic face paint, and drinks served in pearl-shaped glasses, like mojitos and gin and tonics.

The lively atmosphere even attracts people who aren't planning a wedding anytime soon. Ana Estévez and Marcos Martínez from La Laguna are taking their time exploring. They aren't engaged, but they came "out of curiosity." "We're treating it as a different kind of outing. We're amazed by all the things that are possible these days," she commented, while he looked at a photo booth set up inside a box. "Maybe we'll leave here with ideas… or with the desire to get married," she added with a laugh.

Aldana Eventos is one of the most popular stands. Large heads of singers like Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny stand out from a distance. Mariela Aldana, the owner, watches with a smile. Their main offering is the "hora loca," which is a hit with young people, families, and even those celebrating golden anniversaries. "We've had 50th-anniversary parties with a hora loca," she mentioned. They also provide glitter makeup, photo booths, 360 platforms, and even video messages to surprise the couple. "People are very focused on trends," she explained.

In a quieter area, close to the previous stand, a new service is being offered: the wedding coach. This is Laura Londez's first year at Feboda. She explained that her service helps couples who want to plan their own weddings. "We have an online platform with twelve steps, covering everything from budgeting to managing guests. The goal is to offer support through personalized sessions," she said.

The fair also caters to children, who are sometimes overlooked. At Fiestipi, Raquel and Silvia have set up a small play area for kids. They offer activities for weddings, communions, birthdays, and sleepovers. "The children deserve their own space too," they said.

At Staring, personalized wedding rings are attracting many couples and "lovers." Their representative, Eva Sanz, explained that they offer more than just rings; they offer an experience. "You can choose everything – the color, the stone, the width, the shape…" she said. Prices start at 400 euros and increase depending on the customer's preferences and budget.

Just a short walk from the runway where fashion shows take place, there's a photography exhibition showcasing 50 years of weddings. Socas Weddings is displaying images from 1975 to 2025. Nearby, works by Chacho Foto, Javi González, Álvaro Armas photographer, and Magec Wedding & Nostro Films capture the attention of visitors who pause to look, as if traveling through time.

Towards the end of the fair, another couple is carefully looking through catalogs. Ainoa and Sergio are also getting married in 2026 and are calmly searching for ideas. "We still have time, but we wanted to see what's available so we don't leave everything until the last year," she said. He added, "Here, you realize there are a thousand details you don't even think about. We came with our heads full of ideas, and we'll see if we can sort them out here."