Think Wedding Business

*Sign up to our Think Wedding Business newsletter HERE: https://mailchi.mp/d4497f5bd9ac/think-wedding-business-intel * AI is here and some of us are more enthusiastic than others, but one thing seems certain: it will change the way wedding businesses are run.  It definitely seems that way at least, after this conversation.  Arran has been embracing AI for the last couple of years and it...

*sign up to our Think Wedding Business newsletter HERE: https://mailchi.mp/d4497f5bd9ac/think-wedding-business-intel * This week, a guest that we've been trying to convince to come on the pod for years! The OG of wedding filmmaking, Philip White. Phil is well known throughout the videography community as one of the pioneers of modern wedding films. His online courses and in person workshops h...

*sign up to our Think Wedding Business newsletter HERE: https://mailchi.mp/d4497f5bd9ac/think-wedding-business-intel * This week, we’re joined by Jason and Danny from That Wedding Videographer Podcast to talk about positioning yourself in the wedding industry, education and how building a podcast and community has opened doors far beyond just bookings. We also chat about the growth of th...

*sign up to our Think Wedding Business newsletter HERE: https://mailchi.mp/d4497f5bd9ac/think-wedding-business-intel * After the last episode with Will Maden, we ponder how to make 1% increases across our services. This episode dives into the power of  1% improvements  across every stage of the wedding business journey, from first impressions online to post-wedding follow-up. Most suppli...

*sign up to our Think Wedding Business newsletter HERE: https://mailchi.mp/d4497f5bd9ac/think-wedding-business-intel * Today we’re joined by international DJ Will Maden — known for high-end weddings, global events, and clients like Manchester City FC. https://www.instagram.com/willmaden_dj/ Will breaks down how he’s built a premium DJ brand without following the “traditional” route,...

We’re joined by Russell Kent Nichols to dive into his brand new CRM platform built specifically for wedding suppliers:  Wedola . Russell shares the story behind Wedola, why he felt the wedding industry needed its own dedicated CRM, and how simplifying systems can dramatically improve both your workflow  and  your client experience. We break down: What a CRM actually is (an...

In this episode of  Think Wedding Business , we’re joined by Laura & Pete Lawson of  Lawson Films  to talk about launching the British Wedding Film Festival; a brand new awards platform designed to celebrate wedding filmmaking differently. After years of entering (and winning) traditional awards, the Lawsons, along with Jeff Wood and Joce of Lune de Miel Studio, s...

From agency to a full time wedding host & DJ to studio owner & content creator, Nathan Connelly's journey is a fascinating story of self awareness, person-ability & entrepreneurship. In this episode, he shares his insights on the 'booking food chain', AI & so much more. A whopping epic of an episode that nearly ran our batteries dry recording it, but well worth sticking through til...

We’re joined by award-winning saxophonist and singer  Lucy Harvey , fresh from winning at  The Wedding Industry Awards . We talk about: What winning a national wedding award has done for her visibility and bookings How she differentiates herself in a competitive entertainment market Lessons other wedding suppliers can learn from musicians Each episode we will be chatting to different wed...

This week we’re joined by the unbelievably talented  Daisy Kate , the UK’s  National Wedding Entertainer of the Year . From singing at open mic nights with her dad, to powering through COVID with online gigs, to performing 30+ shows a month at Christmas, Daisy has built a thriving wedding business grounded in authenticity, graft, and connection. In the episode: How Daisy built her career...

Adam, fresh off his own wedding, brings along the new Mrs Wing to get interviewed by Howard. This one's all about our own experiences as a bride & groom going through the wedding planning process and how it has helped inform our own practices when it comes to communication and client expectations. With examples of what we found helpful from suppliers, & some things that really put us off,...

In this episode, we sit down with Mat from PS Visuals, the wedding videographer quietly dominating the UK scene with over 100 weddings a year—80% of them booked through Instagram ads. Yes, really. He lifts the lid on his entire marketing machine—from crafting engaging ad content to targeting the right couples and converting viewers into enquiries. Whether you’re booking 5 weddings or 50, this epis...

In this unfiltered and refreshingly honest episode of  Think Wedding Business , we’re joined by none other than  Georgina Rose , the powerhouse wedding planner behind  The Unfiltered Bride  podcast and viral wedding tips on TikTok. Georgina built her brand from scratch during the pandemic. Serving with honest, practical advice, and creating viral moments (yes, her “Blow Me” che...

In this game-changing episode of  Think Wedding Business , we chat with  Owen Bloor  from  JOL Videography —the wedding filmmaker behind  the  viral video that took the internet by storm. Over  260 million  views. Shared by  Stormzy ,  Loose Women , and even T he Kelly Clarkson Show . Oh—and it landed him destination weddings, 75+ enquiries in...

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...

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, a...

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,...

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...

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,&nbsp...

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 gav...

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 lighthear...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 yo...