In this episode, we sit down with Lesley-Anne, Operations Manager for James’s Places—a group of premium wedding venues in the Ribble Valley. With over 20 years working in weddings, Lesley-Anne shares her insider perspective on what venues really look for in suppliers, how to build lasting relationships, and the red flags that can get you blacklisted. We dive into the latest wedding industry trends, from shifting booking patterns to changing couple priorities, and discuss practical tips for both ...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 33
It’s the question on every wedding supplier’s mind—what’s going on with enquiries this year? In this honest episode, Adam and Howard explore why so many wedding businesses are seeing fewer bookings in 2025. Is it a blip, or something bigger? They cover changing consumer habits, Instagram reach, word-of-mouth power, and the importance of playing the long game. Expect solid advice, mindset shifts, and some reassurance that you're not alone in this. Each episode we will be chatting to different wed...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Does your website do 'you' justice?, as in really tell your story and what makes you stand out. Or are you secretly a little bit embarrassed at the thought of someone reading through it. Do you use the classic "elegant" and "timeless" buzz words? If you're like us, you probably haven't given your website copy too much thought, this conversation will change that. Jon, from The Carpenter Copy, is a wizard of the written word. Not only that, but he really knows how to translate that into the weddin...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In this episode of Think Wedding Business , we sit down with the brilliantly honest and effortlessly creative Stefan Remneson of YSD Media . Stefan shares his raw journey from wildlife filmmaking and BBC gigs to building a powerhouse wedding videography business—all while managing a busy family life and battling imposter syndrome. We dive into: How Stefan transitioned from the BBC to weddings The power of not following trends and staying creatively true to yourself Building a business model arou...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 30
From freelancing to running a thriving bridal makeup business, Frankie Noone has built a name for herself in the wedding industry, all whilst juggling family life. In this episode, we chat with Frankie about her journey from working at MAC to becoming a sought-after bridal MUA—and how she turned her passion into multiple successful businesses, including her own makeup brush brand, Frankie Brush . Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the indus...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 29
WE'RE BACK! It's been a while since our last episode (thanks to the busyness of our weddings taking over), but we are back with a bang gearing you up for this years wedding season! If you're still here with us, what a way to kick off the new season.. an actual chat with a real life bride & groom. We hear from their perspective; how they booked suppliers, what their priorities were and what gave them the ick. A really interesting, unique & possibly polarising take, that will make you reth...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Before you start this episode, if you haven't seen today's guest, Andrew, on Instagram, PLEASE go and look at his page. He is unashamedly, often hilariously, carving out a small corner of social media to post his musings on the wedding industry and wedding photography. The result is highly relatable, witty & thoughtful content for anyone in the wedding industry. What started out as a lighthearted "30 day challenge" for Andrew has turned into a revolution for his business. Doubling his follow...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Richard from RL Films, one of the UK's leading wedding filmmakers, is considered to be in that ever elusive, "luxury market". But what does that mean exactly? If you've ever thought of increasing prices & pushing your business into the 'higher end', then this conversation is for you. ✅ Be warned, it's a 2 hour epic! But such a valuable episode, we didn't want to cut out a single minute. Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, s...
Jun 13, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Earning more money doesn't necessarily mean you have to charge more for your core service. In this episode we share some examples and inspirations for other ways of increasing your wedding business income. Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any suppliers you'd love us to interview, please let us know! And remember... Think Wedding Business. Adam & Howard 👊 Hosted on Acast. See acas...
May 16, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode we hear from Daniel Johnson who has built his business to such an extent that he could quit his old career and earn double the income, living a life he previously only dreamt about. If you're listening to this and you're at the start of your wedding journey or still striving, then Dan is right there with you. He's on that journey now, making all the right moves, and there's a lot to be learned from his experiences as he targets the next stage of hitting the "high end" market. Eac...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 24
It happens to all of us, the dreaded ghosting.. You spend hours crafting and considering the perfect response for your dream enquiry, only to be left on "read" and never hear from them again. Of course, you could convince yourself that it's an issue with junk folders, but the reality is much more simple. Are you doing enough to encourage a reply? To make sure that the couple HAVE to get back to you.. We break down all the reasons people may ghost you and how you can minimise this and give yourse...
Apr 18, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 23
If your answer to 'when was the last time you updated your website?' is NOT "last week", then chances are you're missing out. And that's just for Google SEO.. Sarah from Alisabeth Designs, builds websites for wedding suppliers, and she is an expert on all things design, branding, layout, UX, SEO. You name it. She shares so many practises, tips and philosophies in this episode, Howard & I immediately went to our own websites and made changes, and you will too. This is your shop front people, ...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The number 1 topic that you guys have asked for on this podcast is BY FAR; social media. And so, this week we have an absolute Queen of Insta.., Rebecca Carpenter. If you don't believe us, go and check out her Instagram. Then go and check out her website, her digital products, her online course and education platform. Rebecca is killing it on every level. Prepare to rethink how you use Instagram for your business. Rebecca is also one of 4 guest speakers on our recently announced workshop event! ...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 21
We chat to Lauren from Hidden Treasures Ibiza, a full-service wedding planning company based on the white island. We all dream, as wedding suppliers, of being flown all over the world to provide our services, but there is so much more to it than that. In recent years especially, logistics gave changed. We discuss all this and more in this episode! Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for more, & if there's any ...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 20
Russell Kent Nicholls is already well know & respected as an internationally acclaimed filmmaker, but in this episode he draws on his e-commerce background to tell us how he's built a strong side arm to his business using digital products. Strong enough to buy him the Tesla he dreamed of, and have products that have been downloaded more than 40000 times! Check out Russell's digital products here AND he's very kindly given Think Wedding Business listeners (you!) a 30% discount, just use the c...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
If companies like Apple & Coca Cola can utilise sales, then why not the wedding industry? That is Greg's ethos & it helps him get dozens of bookings every year. Running competitions is a fairly standard marketing technique (think McDonalds Monopoly game), but in the wedding world it's almost taboo. Greg goes against the grain here and explains his process step by step. Discussed in this episode is a discount to our wedding filmmaking & business course, which you can find here, 50% OF...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Happy new year wedding friends!! We're back with another conversation with a successful wedding entrepreneur, this time; James Tracey Films. James was already an established wedding photographer when he decided to start all over again and move into filmmaking. Rebranding, setting up a whole new business and generating clients from scratch. We learn how he made this new business even more successful than the last. Included in this episode is a discount to our wedding filmmaking & business cou...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In our last episode of the year, we look ahead to next year's wedding season with James Jebson, a true entrepreneur. He shares his thoughts on how to make use of the "quiet time" and get ready for the new wedding season. There's loads of actionable tips in this one which we think will be of massive value! Everything from social media to raising prices, branching out of weddings & a new way of communicating with clients. Enjoy, and we will see you next year! Each episode we will be chatting t...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We're calling this one 'Think Wedding NEW Business', because today's guest has brought a whole new concept to the wedding industry , wedding day 'content creation'. They've taken the UK by storm this year and Mrs. Bunn was the first. After amassing a huge following on TikTok last year, she utilised that audience to create a thriving business, turning over 70+ weddings in less than 12 months. We discuss her fascinating journey, as well as getting some tips on how we can all catch up with TikTok a...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 15
“We specialise in the sensational” is the tagline for backdrop/prop providers Ollie & Suzy Pearson, owners of The Word is Love & Wildfire Neon. Starting with simple 'love letters' they have evolved their offerings into so much more and now serve over 400 weddings a year. It’s that innovation and hunger to always be evolving that has kept them thriving for 10+ years in the industry, when so many others have come and gone; and that is exactly what we discuss in this episode, staying ahead ...
Nov 16, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
When I thought about the topic of meeting potential wedding clients, a really important skill to have, there was no one better to sit down with and interview than our very own co-host, Howard Wing! Howard has a unique process for conducting wedding meetings and some fantastic insights into best practices for ensuring that the meeting turns into a success, i.e. a booking! Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so stay tuned for mor...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Six15 Founder and Co-owner, Dax on Sax, takes us through his journey from a sax playing banker from Blackpool; to building an international brand in Six15, today one of the UK's biggest names in event experiences. Including brand building, how to sell an experience, growing a team and that one decision that led to 4000 enquiries & 3 years worth of bookings! This is a fascinating conversation, not to be missed. Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every a...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week we welcome Sam Fitton, a magician in the traditional sense and an absolute wizard of a businessman. His brand of entertainment and approach to booking clients has given him longevity , sustaining & pivoting his business to stay at the top for the long game. There are so many incredible insights and mindset tips in this one, we will say no more, you just have to listen.. Each episode we will be chatting to different wedding entrepreneurs across every aspect of the industry, so subsc...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On this weeks episode, bridal beauty specialists & educators, Nala & Knot. Owners of the company, Laura & Natalie sit down with us to discuss how they've expanded their brand into a team of hair and make up artists, a wedding planning podcast, & an educational platform for the beauty industry. These ladies bring the feel good energy, but above all else, are hardworking, passionate & driven entrepreneurs who never sit still. They have a formula for success that is well worth a...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The wedding industry awards have been massively instrumental in both of our business', from a marketing and social point of view. And there are many wedding companies that have reaped the same benefits of this little pink badge of honour. We sit down with TWIA founder, Damian Bailey, to learn what motivated him to start a wedding industry awards body, how the process works, how to make it work for your business and most importantly, how to give you the best chance of success when entering. With ...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Jonny Draper is not just an epic photographer, but an 'extension of the wedding party' on a wedding day. Going above and beyond for both his clients & fellow wedding suppliers, Jonny has built a strong business and name for himself by being the good guy. His clients treat him like their best mate (he regularly gets presents from happy couples) and wedding venues/suppliers recommend him year in, year out. In terms of building strong relationships, there's no one who does it quite like Jonny. ...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Franchesqua Sings burst onto the scene last year, in a flurry of colour and high energy, after winning the award for ‘best national wedding singer’. But the real story is much more impressive; 15 years in the entertainment industry, earning her stripes, navigating a business mainly dominated by males. She literally started as a waitress in a cocktail bar (or indian restaurant in this case), and now lives her dream entertaining crowds & supporting other women in business. A jam packed episode...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
David Stubbs is one of UK's leading authorities on SEO, in the wedding industry. He is a successful wedding photographer who has ran SEO workshops & training for several years, to help other photographers improve their SEO and rank better on Google search results. David himself ranks on page 1 of Google for around 100 wedding venues in the UK, and books the majority of his work through these strategies. If there's anything he doesn't know in the world of SEO, it's not worth knowing. So unles...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We are SO excited to share this episode with Neil Redfern. Many of you photographers listening will already, no doubt, know of Neil's work, he's a fantastic wedding photographer of over 15 years, but not only that, he has built up the education side of his business to now being over half of his income! With over 50,000 YouTube subscribers & 250 members on his Patreon community, it's safe to say Neil knows exactly what it takes to grow a successful YouTube channel & monetise it. If you're...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Getting enquires & bookings in the wedding industry is all about networking, word of mouth and referrals, and we don't know anyone who does this better than Manchester based wedding DJ, Andy Murphy. In this episode, we chat to Andy about how he has built his referral network to literally hundreds of wedding suppliers in the North West of England. Speak to anyone in the North West & he will be the first DJ on their lips. This keeps his diary booked year in, year out. Not only that, but An...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4
