Last week I was invited to a special sustainable party at the Bodleian Library in Oxford to celebrate 30 years of Guides for Brides.

I interviewed some of the event suppliers and guests to find out about how they made the event fully sustainable and how we can all learn from that. I also got the exclusive on a brand new wedding industry initiative - 'The UK Wedding Association'.

This special episode was also filmed and you can watch it in full over on youtube.

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Thanks to all of the guests on today's episode:

Alison Hargreaves - Guides for Brides

Michelle Miles - The Sustainable Wedding Alliance

Melissa Bennett - Oxford Fine Dining

Claudia Fox - Green Fox Bakery

Perry Bushell - The Bodleian Library

Libby Clark - Libby Clark Photography

Ashleigh Beechers - Magical Memories Photobooths

Tim Sentance - Boujee Music

Oliver Couchman - Revilo Twist

Nikita Thorne - Guides for Brides

Huge thanks to James Walton for the tech support - That Event Company

Time Stamps:

01:57 - Sustainability in the Wedding Industry

09:48 - Sustainability in Wedding Planning

17:40 - Sustainability in Wedding Venues

22:20 - Sustainable Practices in the Event Industry

Have you ever wondered what makes good copy? How do you use words to sell your wedding business and stand out from the crowd? Today I am chatting with wedding industry copywriter Jennie Hawkins who is going to be sharing her top tips with you.

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Time Stamps

00:02 - Understanding What Makes You Different

07:01 - From Horses to Tesla: A Journey in Marketing

11:10 - Transitioning into the Wedding Industry

22:08 - Understanding Copywriting and SEO Strategies

30:10 - Highlighting Your Unique Selling Proposition

Today I am chatting with wedding planner Vikki Richman about why you should never stop learning in your wedding business. She talks about her journey into the industry and the many things she has learnt along the way.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Embracing Continuous Learning

03:56 - The Journey to Becoming a Wedding Planner

12:09 - The Importance of Communication in Planning

17:11 - The Importance of Lifelong Learning in Business

28:13 - The Importance of Community in Wedding Planning

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Last week I got back from the USA having taken a full three weeks out of the business. No access to emails, no social media and time to be completely present with my family. This is the most time I have had off since 2016 and wow was it needed. I know it feels scary to walk away, but today I share how I made it happen.

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Time Stamps

00:12 - Taking a Break: My Three-Week Holiday Experience

02:21 - Preparing for a Holiday: The Importance of Planning Ahead

09:42 - Preparing for a Digital Detox: Strategies for Boundaries

12:24 - Lessons Learned from Taking a Break

18:01 - The Importance of Being Present

Today I am chatting with the Telephone Assasin - Anthony Stears. In an age where we tend to avoid picking up the phone, Anthony shares why we don't need to be scared and how we can make an impact with a simple phone call. Don't be skeptical... just give it a listen.

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Time Stamps:

00:15 - Establishing Credibility in Communication

01:51 - The Rise of the Telephone Assassin

24:10 - The Art of Phone Conversations in Sales

41:12 - The Evolution of Sales Conversations

Today I am chatting to founder of Stress Free Hire and the Venue Styling Academy Liz Sexton. She takes us back over her 30 year career in the wedding industry and talks about some of the less glamorous sides of the business that we should all be paying more attention to.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Setting the Stage for a Perfect Wedding

06:59 - Navigating Change in the Wedding Industry

17:33 - The Evolution of Wedding Planning

21:44 - The Importance of Community Support in Business

26:31 - Transitioning to Venue Styling Education

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Today I am chatting with Ciara Crossan, Founder of Wedding Pro and Wedding Dates. Each year they release an excellent wedding industry report that I LOVE. In today's episode we dive deep into the stats to see what you should be paying attention to in 2025.

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Time Stamps:

00:05 - The Importance of Virtual Tours in Wedding Planning

00:37 - Introduction to the 2025 Wedding Industry Report

11:08 - The Rise of Gen Z and Marketing Strategies

21:38 - The Impact of AI on Wedding Planning

33:23 - The Rise of Ghosting in Wedding Planning

37:37 - Understanding Ghosting in the Wedding Industry

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Want to know the mistakes wedding venues are making? Shannon Tarrant is here to help. With 20 years experience in the wedding industry and running her businesses The Venue Help desk and Wedding Venue Map, Shannon has seen it all! We talk about mistakes venues are making, but also about how wedding pros can work better with venues, and avoid begging to be on the recommended supplier list.

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Time Stamps:

00:11 - Introduction to Wedding Business Marketing

09:07 - Navigating the Wedding Venue Landscape

15:51 - The Vendor-Venue Dynamic

26:27 - Engaging with Vendors: Strategies for Venues

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