Become a wedding supplier

Have you thought about starting your own wedding or events business? Well hold on tight! Following on from the last blog ‘This is why I love it’, I found myself thinking again of the weird and wonderful places that running a wedding and events business has taken me over the past 12 years. Places and situations that I would never have been to or a part of otherwise. Amazing wedding and events venues First up I’ve been to hundreds and hundreds of dazzling venues. Ranging from 5* hotels, to renovated barns, tipis, marquees, golf courses, back gardens, manor estates, military bases, village halls and many more in between. I used to remember each and every venue that I’d attended.  Where was best to park, what were the access points for equipment, where the electric plugs weee located. Now if I’m honest, they’re so many in number that many of them blur into one. Of course I have my regular venues that I attend a few times a year each. Others I find myself attending, having not recognised the name at first glance. Suddenly I’ll arrive, look around and realise I’ve been there years before! Well, I suppose part of that you could put down to old age (at a worldly 43) I guess! It’s the other weddings and special events that stand out I’ve attended and provided sweet refreshments for the farewell party of the naval Sea King helicopter at a naval base in Somerset. Just a machine, of course.  But having been a naval military workhorse for decades spanning conflicts including the Falklands. This is a machine that current and ex-serviceman recalled with its own unique character. Waving goodbye with the same fondness that you would recall an old friend. I’ve had ex Great British Bake off star and national treasure, Mary Berry pop her head out of the window of her chauffeur driven car to say hello, whilst packing up after serving at a Great British Bake Off final party. Thinking of starting your own wedding business or already up and running? Sign-up now for free news, tips and tricks to earn more and launch your business quicker. * indicates required Email Address * First Name /* real people should not fill this in and expect good things – do not remove this or risk form bot signups */ I’ve given away free samples of ice cream from a branded ice cream bicycle at a London design week. I’ve served ice creams to Andrew Lloyd Webber and pizza to Jenson Button. Served ice cream overlooking Bournemouth beach and to guests at the Royal Naval College in Greenwich during canapés and drinks (the traffic was a nightmare for that one!) I’ve been trusted by global brands including Maserati, Amazon, Mulberry, Three Mobile, Toyota, Canon and many more. Delivering brand awareness campaigns, staff rewards, promotions and special events on their behalf. I’ve served at university events hundreds of miles apart in Leeds, Lancaster, Newcastle and Exeter. Worked for luxury brands at the world famous boat race between Cambridge and Oxford Universities. Sneaked peaks at the football scores with guests during football Euro and World Cup group games and quietly cheered when we’ve scored! I’ve seen how the other half live We’ve attended engagement parties, weddings and 21st birthday celebrations in walled estates and village Manor House’s. With one day events that probably cost more than a deposit for a small house. Or for a Studio 54 themed party in which an unused barn was transformed with no expense spared into its own nightclub with glitter balls, full bar, chill out area, bands and DJ! I’ve seen fashions change. New trends emerge. Events with all bells and whistles. And weddings on the tightest of budgets with the barest of bones. Emphasising that really, all you do need is love! And much more besides. What I love most are the people you meet Being a part of someone’s celebrations.  Providing something unique or memorable that stands out to guests and will add to the memories they look back on from the day. I’ve been hired by brides. Then contacted a few years later by friends, sisters and other family members who would like the same service at their wedding or special occasion. I’ve attended a birthday party for a family event overlooking the Thames. Suddenly the whole crowd of over 100 guests spontaneously broke out to do the ‘candy dance’. Forcing me and my wife to learn it shortly after and bust it out at many events thereafter (if you know you know!) Starting your own wedding business Being a wedding or events supplier is special. Sometimes tough, sometimes unsocial. But unique.  Part of a fleeting moment in someone’s lives where all their nearest and dearest are brought together. And they trust me and my team members to add something special to their day. If setting up your own wedding business is something you’ve thought about. We’d love to help. And we’re working on some great guides to get you started. Sign up for our newsletter to start your journey. Whether you wish to pursue a passion, start a full time business or just want some extra cash in a lucrative side hustle. You will be a part of magical moments and jaw dropping events too. Keep checking back as we post more tips and content to get up and running!