Annual DWPA Meet Up, UK

The recent pandemic was nothing less than a roller coaster for the wedding industry and tourism. An industry that was believed to be recession proof, for a brief period came to a standstill. Challenges and unprecedented circumstances tested us in every possible way.

But what stood out? Spirit, positivity, the willingness to stand with each other and help one another! Wedding Planners and suppliers across the globe continued connecting in the past few months, proving our industry survives and thrives on love, trust and resilience.

On 15th November 2023 it’s time to leave behind all your worries and concerns and join us to connect, meet, share and learn!

Weddings and wedding tourism - from honeymoons to destination weddings, is a multi-billion pound industry and an exciting area of growth with unlimited potential for 2023-24. We don’t celebrate success and determination enough, so we want to bring you together to meet up, share your stories and your passion for the ever fascinating and exciting world of weddings!

This is a great opportunity to be able to meet top planners and destination wedding industry professionals to discuss business growth and industry developments, to come to learn and share expertise, network and do business.

During the afternoon you will have plenty of networking and peer learning opportunity, and we will cover topics such as:

• Inspire on: Lessons from the past to drive the future of weddings

• Refueling your passion – Going forward and upward. Re-imagining and Bouncing Back

• Let’s talk about the 3Cs - Costs & Commissions: Pricing structure for clients post pandemic, Collaboration over Competition: Your success is mine. Cancellation and Contracts

• Brainstorming innovative ideas for a new generation of highly aesthetic brides and grooms

• Top 5 ways to Drive More Bookings for your Wedding Business

• HAPPINESS AT WORK - WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE WITH CLIENTS: Setting boundaries and managing client expectations. Industry practices that we need to change together. Is it work/life or Life/work balance? Why does your mental well-being matter?

Each delegate will receive 3 months free Destination Wedding Professionals Association membership automatically, upon signing up for this event. You will receive details of your free membership with the ticket confirmation.

And You will:

• Be shown around in Royal House Harrogate, which is Wizu Workspace available to you for co-working as part of your DWPA membership package.

• Finish the afternoon with further networking at the lovely boutique West Park Hotel Cocktail Bar.

As a small ‘thank-you’ for your support each delegate will receive 3 months free Destination Wedding Professionals Association membership automatically upon signing up for this event. You will receive details of your free membership with the ticket confirmation.

If you have any questions about the Meet Up or DWPA UK and our membership offer, please get in touch – email: info@dwpa.co.uk

Special thanks to our partners Wizu, SVH Inc. CIC & Valentina Hynes DWPA UK Guest Expert and Ed Ryder and his team at Biskit Ltd.