Weddings + Private Events
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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.

Sector News
On the Move
Portable catering is the way to go for flexibility and convenience for your delegates. Buzzibarista is a barista-standard coffee shop with a difference. Owned by Simon and Pamela Lea this portable catering company runs out of their electric Volkswagen ID Buzz. Taking their EV everywhere from venues UK-wide to the middle of vast open fields, catering for all kinds of events from conferences to team away days – their mobile business model displays how portable catering can secure a high-quality, flexible, and considerate service for your delegates no matter the location
TWO WEEKS TO GO BEFORE NEW EXPERIENTIAL EVENTS SHOWCASE COMES TO EDINBURGH
Organised by EVENTIT, this unique event will take place on Thursday 8 February 2024 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). EXPERIENCEit celebrates the rise in the desire for experiential events in the UK events industry.
EXPERIENTIAL SHOWCASE OF THE SCOTTISH EVENTS INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES 2024 EXHIBITORS, INCLUDING TOPGOLF GLASGOW AND IVENTIS
EXPERIENCEit, the new initiative designed to support the growing market for experiential events in Scotland and beyond, has announced exhibitors including Vue Cinemas, Social Jungle, Topgolf Glasgow, Iventis, Kimpton Hotels and Newsquest at the EXPERIENCEit debut.
Events industry calls for a four-day week, according to survey
The survey shows that the majority of employees in the industry (55%) would like to work a four-day week
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Sector Events Calendar
October 24
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The 4th annual Sustainable Events Show
The Sustainable Events Show was the first show of its kind. It is a one-day show that creates the platform to build relations with likeminded parties. It is an exhibition that delivers enlightenment and education through it’s jam-packed seminars offering takeaway solutions from ground-zero experts (no theory-only peeps with a book or course to sell!), moderated by Maeve Campbell (Channel 4 News, The Guardian, and The Evening Standard), and Calum Di Lieto (Flock Together Media, Conference & Incentive travel magazine). and discovery of 80 environmentally-friendly event venues, event services suppliers, and event technology companies that practice sustainability. It will address the greatest modern-era challenge that members of the event industry have ever faced – how to bring together event buyers and events suppliers that both respectively need and practice event sustainability. The Sustainable Events Show is an oasis of calm for those event buyers looking for solutions to their needs […]
November 24
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Event Sustainability Live
Event Sustainability Live (ESL) London is a two-day Exhibition and Conference bringing together event professionals, thought-leaders and sustainability experts. The event takes place on 20th & 21st November at ExCeL, London. The show is free to attend, delegates can explore the latest trends, innovations and products from companies and venues providing eco-conscious solutions helping to create sustainable events. Meet with fellow event professionals from all over the globe who are passionate about event sustainability, share ideas & create new and exciting partnerships.
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