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Sector at a Glance
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For life's landmark moments
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400,000 talented professionals that work in this sector
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Contributes an estimated £15bn to the UK economy
Sector Overview

Weddings + Private Events

For life’s landmark moments, the weddings and private parties sector represents the best of the UK’s events industry approach to orchestrating, designing and delivering the most memorable and personal events, drawing in visitors from the four corners of the globe to experience just what it has to offer. From quintessentially elegant weddings in countryside settings to the coolest city private celebrations and everything in between, there is not a day that goes by without couples and clients celebrating in style, thanks to the 400,000 talented professionals that work in this industry. Worth an estimated £15bn annually, weddings and private parties provide employment right across the UK in a vibrant creative space, full of world-renowned talent. Florists, designers, venues, musicians, caterers, production companies, planners and many more make millions of memories every year. The sector’s continual robust growth is a testament to their exceptional skill and dedication.

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Sector Events Calendar
May 24
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ON:Occasion – Edinburgh
Introducing ON:Occasion, the network for the events community brought to you by The Occasionall Group. To celebrate the launch of our new staffing agency, Occasionall Staff, The Occasionall Group have launched an in-person networking series to bring together all events people around the UK. In addition to our existing staff, we will be extending the invite to any clients, freelancers, academics, events lovers, and anyone else who is looking to meet new faces within the industry. ON:Occasion is kicking off with ‘The New Era Tour’ visiting four cities spanning over three weeks in May. The first of these events will be in Edinburgh, inside The Library Gallery at Summerhall on Tuesday 7th May. Liverpool is next, taking over Surfer’s Cove at Tiki Hideaway the following Tuesday 14th May. They then head down to Cardiff on Saturday 18th May to celebrate at the Beer Hall inside Tiny Rebel, which is situated […]
May 24
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20/20 London Venues
20/20 Club hosts various B2B speed networking events in a calendar year, each uniquely headlined with a different event theme which consequently brings together like-minded individuals from both sides of the buyer-supplier fence. All buyers and suppliers are targeted and qualified to ensure they fit in with the specific 20/20 event and its theme (eg: 20/20 ‘Christmas Parties’). Many multi-faceted suppliers choose to invest in securing table stands at a selection of 20/20 Club events because of the comparative cost and many different buyers that they’ll meet.
June 24
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20/20 Christmas Parties
20/20 Club hosts various B2B speed networking events in a calendar year, each uniquely headlined with a different event theme which consequently brings together like-minded individuals from both sides of the buyer-supplier fence. All buyers and suppliers are targeted and qualified to ensure they fit in with the specific 20/20 event and its theme (eg: 20/20 ‘Christmas Parties’). Many multi-faceted suppliers choose to invest in securing table stands at a selection of 20/20 Club events because of the comparative cost and many different buyers that they’ll meet.
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