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
The UK Weddings and Private Events sector is a significant contributor to the national economy and a recognised leader on the global stage. The weddings sector alone is estimated to be worth up to £14.7 billion annually, driven by approximately 400,000 skilled professionals planning, designing and delivering over 270,000 weddings annually.
Weddings attract inbound visitors from around the world, attracted to prestigious London venues, and unique heritage venues across all 4 nations.
Services span venue hire, floristry, catering, music, production, event planning and design, supporting year-round employment nationwide. Steady growth reflects the high level of expertise, creativity and operational excellence that underpin its reputation.
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Research
The event industry’s reliance on data to help it plan for the future, increase its resilience, manage risk and justify investment decisions, is growing year on year.
The engagement and access that The Power of Events UK has across all 7 sectors of the industry, enables data gathering and in-depth research projects to be delivered confidently and consistently. This will be primarily facilitated through the Events Industry Insight App launched in 2024.
By bringing the industry and university partners together, research projects will be designed to deliver real benefits to the industry in terms of trend analysis, insights and performance improvements.
Our Supporters
Drawn from across the seven core sectors the Power of Events UK supporters are committed to showcasing the UK Event Industry.
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Our Partners
The Power of Events UK partners are collaborating to share research, data and insights for the benefit of the whole UK Events Industry.
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