ARE YOU READY FOR THE SECRETS TO LEVEL UP YOUR WEDDING BUSINESS?
A full day networking and training event for ALL wedding professionals who want to take their businesses to the next level.
Wedcon 2023 is a one of a kind, elevated experience for wedding professionals to have personalised networking and educational opportunities designed to inspire you, motivate you and teach you new strategies.
Make connections, learn new ideas and join us as we celebrate the industry we all love.
There'll be our usual distinguished speakers who will discuss topics for your business growth as professionals such as sales, marketing, branding, business growth and tips for networking in the wedding industry.
Refreshments will be provided during the day, including lunch, when you will be able to strengthen those business connections plus our venue is set in beautiful surroundings so that you can really relax and spend quality time working on your business.
Wedcon is designed for wedding industry professionals and colleagues looking to further grow their connections, learn new ideas and practical solutions for business growth.
Whether you have been in business a short while or for more than a few years, there's alway something new to learn and our events give you the chance to connect to new people, learn new skills, market your business and explore future opportunities with suppliers in the room.
The Old Kent Barn is a multi award winning venue with a passionate team of staff; and our team is dedicated to making it the perfect place to learn and network. The venue is nestled in the countryside near Folkestone, Hythe, Ashford, Canterbury and Dover.
In order to create the best enviroment for connections and learning, spaces are extremely exclusive for Wedcon 2023 - be one of the 40 wedding businesses in the room.
Whats included?
In Depth Speaker Talks + Workshops
Refreshments at Intervals
Two Course Lunch plus some extra treats
Individual Branding Photographs for every Attendee with our professional branding photographer
Styled Social Media Area
Opportunities to Connect with Fellow Wedding Business Attendees
Access to Stunning Grounds in an Award Winning Wedding Venue
Meet Our Speakers
Diana McMann
Badass Mama
Owner of multi-award winning, The Little Pearl Bridal Boutique, mum of 3 and marketing and social media mentor for my mentoring biz Badass Mama. Dedicated to helping fellow ambitious wedding business owners and mumprenuers create a strong and engaging online brand presence. Helping you to develop a sustainable social media and online marketing strategy, targeting the right customer and giving you the know how to create badass content!
Workshop Title: Breaking through the noise!
Secrets to creating engaging content that will make your brand stand out.
In a crowded digital landscape it can be challenging to create content that truly stands out. What is going to make your dream client stop and pay attention to you?! We’ll cover what customers want from their content today, including the importance of story telling, the role of visual and video content and how to tailor your content to your clients needs. You’ll come away with a clear plan on how to create engaging content that is going to convert!
Deep Bajwa
The Well Heeled Coach
Deep is a highly respected entrepreneur and business coach, with an extensive background in the luxury wedding industry. As the Owner and Founder of Opulence Events London, a luxury weddings and events planning company, Deep has gained a reputation for creating truly spectacular and unforgettable events for her clients.
In addition to her work with Opulence Events London, Deep is also known as The Well Heeled Coach, a sought-after business strategist within the wedding industry. She has a passion for helping other wedding businesses break into the elusive luxury market, and has a proven track record of success in this area.
Talk Title: Coming Soon...
Jacquie Hale
Vector Business Coach
Business Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Marketing Expert Jacquie Hale is also the owner of the award-winning wedding business Elite Tents. With her expertise in both business and the wedding industry, Jacquie is uniquely positioned to help aspiring entrepreneurs grow their businesses, fill their appointment books, and boost their bottom lines.
Through Vector Business Coaching, Jacquie provides practical, actionable advice and strategies for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Talk: Coming Soon...
Robin Waite
The Fearless Business Coach
Robin is a dynamic and engaging speaker, author, and business coach with a passion for helping others achieve their goals. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business coach, Robin has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to build successful businesses from the ground up.
As an international business coach, Robin has worked with clients all over the world, helping them to identify and overcome the obstacles that are holding them back from achieving their full potential.
Talk: Stop Fearing the Dreaded Question, “How Much?”
Do you fear losing clients or repelling customers that you've yet to close? The reality is that 99% of the time price is never the real objection. Where many business owners struggle is in having the ability to articulate their value to a potential customer with confidence. In his talk, Robin will teach you his 6-Step Sales Process, how to create a flawless offer, how to handle objections with confidence and how to close the deal.
Ultimately someone's got to be the most expensive - so why isn't it you?
Camilla Collins
Camilla J Collins Coaching
Camilla is the founder of multiple beauty and entertainment agencies that work with individuals, corporations, and luxury brands.
She is also the author of the book #NOFILTERNEEDED- Kicking unobtainable standards to the Kerb and Reimagining the power within yourself.
Camilla now coaches individuals and corporations with their self-image, self-confidence, and lifestyle.
Workshop: Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken
Injecting other’s values and standards into your personal and professional life breeds self-doubt and unfulfilment.
Through Camilla's workshop she'll guide you to identify your own power, heighten your self-awareness, redefine and realign your goals, and give you the practical and actionable tools to redesign your life and build a business that you can truly thrive in.
" I look forward to attending Wedcon each year. It's an incredible day. the atmosphere is great and it's such a nurturing space too....the speakers were phenomenal and I trust I'm going to leave with new knowledge that's going to make a difference to my business. Katie and Roxy pour so much into this and it really shows."
Michael, Toastmaster + DJ
"A great day, I'd recommend any wedding business attend"
Joanne, Wedding Florist
"The talks were great, especially the talk on sales and pricing - I'm inspired to make some changes and start to earn more!"
Sarah, Wedding Planner
"The perfect day of being able to work on my business not stuck at a desk on my own with great people in the room"
Rob, Wedding Photographer