Gemma Bannister dreaded going back to 60 hour weeks in corporate life after she had her children. Instead she created Lotty Lollipop and has built a successful business working from home. It may still be long hours, but she can work around her family. Gemma talks about how she juggles her day, overcoming self-doubt and … Read more
As a humanist celebrant, Karen King has to deal with anything from dodgy weather to drunken wedding guests. But it’s clear that her passion for her job and the couples she weds shines through everything thrown at her. Here she shares her story: What does your business do? King’s Celebrant Services offers bespoke, tailor made … Read more
Karen & Rich of Grin, Grimace & Squeak sell their fabulous masks around the world. Here they tell us how they use Etsy to build their business – and how they landed their dream order for a wedding party in India. What does your business do? We design and make masquerade masks and accessories. Around … Read more
Fay Smith has seen her wedding and event hair styling business, Hair Hostess UK go from strength to strength in just over a year – despite a hiccup or two along the way. She talks to us about her first year in business and the lessons she has learned. What do you do? I am … Read more
Hannah Walker from Bride and Bloom has had an exciting 18 months – becoming a mum, moving out of London and starting a new business! Here she talks to us about her first year in business and the lessons she’s learned. What do you do? A job I love! I provide a very personal and … Read more
Catherine Starling started her stationery and wedding design business, Angelic Weddings and Events in 2007. Despite having to take a 6 month break in 2011 she has managed to rebuild the business. Here she shares her story to date, some top organisational tips and talks about the importance of pricing. What does your business do? … Read more
This week we talk to experienced wedding photographer Nikki Bowling about how she built her business, never letting clients down and competing with cheap photographers. What does your business do? Photography, specialising in weddings and portraits When did you start? 2001 How did you get started? I set up straight from college with a Prince’s … Read more
In this first of a new series we talk to wedding business owners about their first year in business. This week it’s Jo Harrison, founder of Premurosa which means thoughtful in Italian. What do you do? We create unique invitation gift boxes – invitations which include a gift and can be posted directly through a … Read more
Matthew and Duncan, two dynamic chaps from a small town on the edge of the Peak District (Ashbourne, Derbyshire) decided to follow their passion in life a few years ago and traded their successful and reputable plastering company to start a tipi hire service in the Wedding industry. We asked Matthew and Duncan to tell … Read more
This week, Lisa Forde, owner of stationery business The Card Gallery shares her top tips for building a great team for your business. In June of this year, we’ll be celebrating the 10th birthday of The Card Gallery! It’s only at milestone moments that I really take a moment to consider all that we’ve achieved, … Read more
