Event, Wedding & Party Planning for UK Planners & Organisers

The UK wedding industry is worth an estimated £5.5 Billion per year and get this... the entire market is almost exclusively dominated by small businesses, i.e. there is no one single big brand business dominating the UK wedding. Seems like a great reason to start a business in the wedding industry!

Becoming a professional wedding planner is an extremely rewarding career and probably only one of the few careers that you still actually still get thanked for! Here's my top tips for setting up your own wedding planning business:

1. RESEARCH - Spend time researching before you spend your money! Are there other wedding planners in your area? Visit local wedding fayres, shows and exhibitions. What products and services are already available? How can you do it better?

2. BUSINESS PLAN - Create a REALISTIC business plan. Seriously.. be very real about what you can or cannot expect to achieve. If you're only dreaming about generating X amount of income and you can't plan where it's coming from - you're not going to achieve it. Have a chat with your bank manager, local enterprise scheme or small business group. They can offer valuable free advice!

3. You'll need business tools to operate such as laptop, printer, business cards flyers, etc. Click here for tips and advice on business resources and where to get it them the cheap.

4. One of the most essential components of your business is your client stationery, i.e. booking forms, quote system, wedding budget planners, checklists, terms and conditions, wedding planning booklets and price lists. Our easily customisable wedding planning forms and templates are available to download here.

5. Get known, get networking! Hand your business cards out to everyone you meet. Book appointments to meet with all other local wedding suppliers in your area including hotels and venues, florists, caterers, photographers, bridal shops, cake makers...