From 2026, the UK Wedding Association will launch a full programme of networking and educational events designed to help members grow their knowledge, stay up to date with best practices, and build meaningful connections. Four events will be held annually in London, with a further six regional events across the country. All educational sessions will also be recorded, allowing members to catch up on demand if they prefer to learn at their own pace.
Members will be able to book their spaces at events from January 2026, with events due to take place from February.
Current Topics for 2026:
Across the year you will see networking events featuring seminars and panels covering everything from Legal Requirements to Business Operations and Managing Mental Health. Every session is designed to be practical and genuinely useful for businesses who want to stay ahead and ensure they are following best practices in professionalism, credibility and sustainability.
Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect to see at upcoming events.
Legal 101: Protecting Your Business When Things Go Sideways
A straight talking session that breaks down the legal basics every venue, planner and supplier needs. Learn how to protect yourself, set proper boundaries and handle the moments that go sideways, so your business stays secure and your clients stay confident.
Inclusion in Action: Building Trust in Wedding Experiences
This session gives you the tools to deliver weddings that are fair, accessible and supportive for all. From language and behaviour around gender, to meeting the needs of disabled guests, to understanding neurodiversity within your team and clients, you will learn approaches that strengthen trust, improve client experience and set your business up for long term credibility.
Risk, Rewards & Right Cover
Insurance doesn’t have to be confusing. Learn the real costs of getting it wrong, from accidents to cyber threats, and how to strike the perfect balance. Walk away with strategies to safeguard your business, build trust with clients and keep your operations running smoothly.
Legally Ready: Health, Safety & Compliance for Wedding Businesses
Are you unintentionally breaking the law? This session covers health and safety, risk assessments, safeguarding children at weddings, and online compliance. Get practical steps to keep your venue, team and business fully compliant, professional and trusted.
The Future-Proof Wedding Business: Compliance, Tech & AI
This session covers essential compliance, including privacy policies and GDPR updates, so your digital practices are legally sound. You’ll also get practical tech and AI tips to work smarter, streamline operations, and deliver services more professionally and efficiently. Learn how to protect your clients’ data, enhance trust, and run a business that’s productive, professional and future-ready.
Green & Growing: Lead the Way in Sustainable Weddings
From understanding Net Zero Carbon to creating an actionable sustainability strategy, this session guides you through practical ideas to make your business more sustainable. Learn how to highlight your progress, demonstrate responsibility to clients and industry peers, and leverage your sustainability credentials to grow professionally, build trust and secure B2B and B2C opportunities.
Partner Up, Profit More: Strategies for Wedding Pros
Strategic collaboration is one of the most effective ways to improve profit margins and grow your business. In this session, you’ll discover how FAM trips, styled shoots and other industry partnerships can open doors to new clients, enhance your reputation and create measurable profit opportunities.
Level Up: Smart Support for Business Growth
Discover how fractional CFOs, NEDs, HR consultants and outsourcing can give you expert support without the full-time cost. Learn how to leverage these options to make smarter financial decisions, optimise team performance, and scale your business efficiently.
Gen Z Decoded: Employees, Clients & Expectations
Gen Z is reshaping the wedding industry – both as employees and clients. This session explores what they truly want, from work culture to customer experiences, and how businesses can meet those expectations professionally and sustainably. Learn practical strategies to engage, retain and inspire Gen Z talent, while creating services and client experiences that resonate.
Inclusive, Profitable, Authentic: Multicultural Weddings 101
Multicultural weddings are vibrant, unique, and increasingly prevalent – but serving them well requires cultural awareness, professionalism, and strategic planning. This session covers the essentials for venues, planners, and suppliers, from understanding traditions and expectations to creating experiences that truly resonate. Learn how to deliver services that are not only inclusive and respectful but also profitable.
Safe, Smart & Social
Your online presence shapes your brand, trust and profitability. This session covers practical PR strategies for the wedding industry – including sustainability messaging and managing your social reputation while exploring responsible AI use, working efficiently without plagiarism, and understanding cyber risks. Learn how to safeguard your business, maintain professionalism online, and mitigate threats.
Work, Life & Mental Health: Finding the Balance
Learn how to protect your time, set appropriate boundaries, and support both your team and yourself while working in weddings. This session will give you practical advice for stress management, cross-generational working, and building a professional, sustainable business culture.
Join the UK Wedding Association today to access every session either in person, or online. Membership is £300 a year, which is a small investment that pays itself back fast once you factor in the training, support and credibility it brings to your business.