Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney
Becca Pountney
Recent Episodes
We are living in an 'experience era' where events need to go deeper than just logistics and design. Today I'm chatting with Experience Designer - Julie Comfort about her work in this field.
As founder of The Experiential Wedding - she works alongside couples and planners to design the experience for their event, ensuring the event is remembered long after it has finished.
Find out more: https://www.theexperientialwedding.com/
The retreat: https://www.theexperientialwedding.com/workshops
Time Stamps:
00:00 - The Importance of Experience Design in Wedding Planning
06:15 - Exploring the Journey to Experience Design
10:48 - Creating Meaningful Experiences at Weddings
21:20 - Creating Memorable Wedding Experiences
28:23 - The Importance of Experience Design in Weddings
35:51 - Introduction to Experience Design in Weddings
It's that time of the year where I recap everything I learnt this year during my trip to Las Vegas (and San Francisco). Wedding MBA is one of my favourite times of the year, you can't help but be inspired when speaking at the worlds biggest wedding industry conference. I share all the lessons learnt on my travels and you will hear from some of the speakers and sponsors of my new event Wed Pros Live about why they think Wedding Industry Conferences are ALWAYS worth attending.
Attend Wedding MBA 2026 (Use code Becca at checkout)
Attend Wed Pros Live in Ireland or London in 2026
Time Stamps:
00:14 - Recap of Lessons from Vegas
02:24 - Lessons from Vegas: The Importance of Premium Service
15:54 - Creating Inclusive Spaces: The Importance of Community
25:18 - The Importance of Content Creation
Mentioned in this episode:
Wed Pros Live 2026
Get your tickets to Wed Pros Live now and join me for a day you won't forget! Ireland: Monday 23rd March 2026 London: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Are you ready to start scaling your wedding business to new heights? Today I am chatting with the founder and CEO of the Gilchrist collection -Samantha Gilchrist. It's one of the most inspiring conversations I have ever had as she shares her journey from wedding photographer to owner of 12 wedding venues in the UK and USA.
Find out more about the Gilchrist Collection
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Evaluating Team Performance in Small Businesses
01:01 - The Journey to Wedding Photography
12:04 - Transitioning from Photography to Venue Ownership
29:15 - Transitioning to Multiple Venues
36:03 - Expanding Horizons: Entering the American Wedding Market
Mentioned in this episode:
Wed Pros Live 2026
Get your tickets to Wed Pros Live now and join me for a day you won't forget! Ireland: Monday 23rd March 2026 London: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Today I am chatting with Sonia Bhayani - sales and partnership director at the National Wedding Show. We discuss why wedding shows still have a place in 2025 and beyond and how the National Wedding Show is staying current. We talk about how to approach wedding shows and the best ways to ensure you get the return on investment when you exhibit.
Find out more about the National Wedding Show
Download my Wedding Show Checklist
Time Stamps:
00:25 - Introduction to Wedding Business Marketing
05:02 - Discovering the Wedding Show Experience
07:02 - The Importance of Wedding Shows
13:21 - Understanding Demographics in Wedding Shows
24:58 - Mistakes to Avoid at Wedding Shows
31:51 - Preparing for a Successful Show: Stand Design and Strategy
34:05 - Opportunities for Engagement at Wedding Shows
43:47 - Understanding Exhibitor Support and Costs
47:50 - Keeping the Show Fresh: Innovations for Future Events
Mentioned in this episode:
Wedding Show Success workbook
Got a Wedding Show coming up? Make sure you have a strategy in place. Download my free wedding show success workbook, and get a special price on my 3 part video training series about how to get the most out of your next show.