http://www.weddingindustrynews.comenBusinessWedding Industry Newshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8d2cd99b67f4cd23c5662ef02df7a098.jpghttp://www.weddingindustrynews.comFri, 07 Feb 2025 13:00:14 +0000pippa florijnpippa florijnpippaflorijn@gmail.comJoin me, Pippa Florijn, and my guests as we discuss everything wedding in the NEW Wedding Industry News podcastcleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wedding-industry-news-podcast-with-tim-dunbar-allure-bridals--64247875
From his early days as a stylist and buyer in Washington, DC, to his pivotal role in transforming Allure Bridals' presence in the UK and Europe, Tim’s story is one of passion, dedication, and innovation.He seamlessly transitioned from retail to wholesale, shaping the success of Allure Bridals globally and under his leadership, the brand has expanded its boutique partnerships, elevated customer service, and won prestigious industry awards.

Recently promoted to UK and European Managing Director, Tim is set to take Allure Bridals to even greater heights! In this episode we explore his inspiring career, the evolution of bridal fashion, and what’s next for one of the industry’s leading brands!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64247875Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:58:20 +0000pippa florijnWelcome to a brand new series of the wedding industry news podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Tim Dubar, a trailblazer in the bridal industry! From his early days as a stylist and buyer in Washington, DC, to his...
From his early days as a stylist and buyer in Washington, DC, to his pivotal role in transforming Allure Bridals' presence in the UK and Europe, Tim’s story is one of passion, dedication, and innovation.He seamlessly transitioned from retail to wholesale, shaping the success of Allure Bridals globally and under his leadership, the brand has expanded its boutique partnerships, elevated customer service, and won prestigious industry awards.

Recently promoted to UK and European Managing Director, Tim is set to take Allure Bridals to even greater heights! In this episode we explore his inspiring career, the evolution of bridal fashion, and what’s next for one of the industry’s leading brands!]]>2646wedding,weddingindustry,weddingtradeclean21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-season-finale-with-tdr-s-rebecca-baddeley--62955193
Rebecca shares some of her money-making tips for 2025 as we discuss upselling and cross-selling, expanding business opportunities and some insights into what has helped her become the success she is. She also shares her views on why she believes all bridal boutique owners should value themselves at £100K!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62955193Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:38:17 +0000pippa florijnAs we approach the end of 2024, we catch up with multi-award-winning, Midlands-based bridal boutique owner Rebecca Baddeley to reflect on the last year at TDR and discuss planning and strategy for a successful 2025 in the final episode of the Wedding...
Rebecca shares some of her money-making tips for 2025 as we discuss upselling and cross-selling, expanding business opportunities and some insights into what has helped her become the success she is. She also shares her views on why she believes all bridal boutique owners should value themselves at £100K!]]>2094wedding,weddingindustry,weddingtradeclean121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridal-success-for-2025-with-charlotte-balbier--62268458]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62268458Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:45:26 +0000pippa florijnIndustry Expert, Charlotte Balbier, bridal designer and brand founder, joins Pippa to talk all things bridal! Charlotte is now a bridal and luxury product brand consultant, with twenty years of experience in building brands. With a creative heart,...]]>2391wedding,weddingpodcast,weddingtradeclean120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-photoshoots-worth-it-with-joanna-southwell--61921909
Industry expert, Joanna Southwell is a Bridal Fashion Creative Director and coach, specialising in helping wedding dress designers and bridal retailers enhance their visibility and bookings. With a focus on 1-to-1 coaching, photoshoots, and fractional brand management, she assists bridal professionals in refining their brand presence and growing their business. 
Her expertise in both the creative and business aspects of bridal fashion makes her a sought-after mentor for those looking to succeed in the competitive wedding industry, find out why she believes photoshoots are an important part of every bridal businesses marketing strategy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61921909Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:46:24 +0000pippa florijnIn this episode of the Wedding Industry News Podcast, Pippa talks to Joannna Southwell about  the benefits of photoshoots in bridal... Industry expert, Joanna Southwell is a Bridal Fashion Creative Director and coach, specialising in helping wedding...
Industry expert, Joanna Southwell is a Bridal Fashion Creative Director and coach, specialising in helping wedding dress designers and bridal retailers enhance their visibility and bookings. With a focus on 1-to-1 coaching, photoshoots, and fractional brand management, she assists bridal professionals in refining their brand presence and growing their business. 
Her expertise in both the creative and business aspects of bridal fashion makes her a sought-after mentor for those looking to succeed in the competitive wedding industry, find out why she believes photoshoots are an important part of every bridal businesses marketing strategy.]]>2075clean119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/industry-insights-with-miss-bush-bridal-s-emma--61014069
So much food for thought and much to take away in this episode from one of the UK's top retail experts.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61014069Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:40:44 +0000pippa florijnIn this episode, the MD of Miss Bush Bridal, Emma Marshall discusses the reality of the bridal industry, based on her recent research, which makes for a sobering listen! We also get down to it with bridal buying trends, what makes a luxury bridal...
So much food for thought and much to take away in this episode from one of the UK's top retail experts.]]>2519clean118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-a-new-era-for-bridal-with-bridify-s-raffael-schulz--60767683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60767683Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:25:58 +0000pippa florijnIn this episode, Pippa talks to the founder of the brand new Bridify App, Raffael Schulz. Bridify is an innovative app that is transforming how brides find wedding dress inspiration and introduces an exciting new era for bridal marketing! With...2485wedding,weddingindustry,weddingindustrynewsclean117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buyers-mind-with-daisy-keane-from-white-fleur-agency--60672310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60672310Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:59:43 +0000pippa florijnIn this episode of The Wedding Industry News Podcast, Pippa talks about 'The Buyers Mind' with industry expert, Daisy Keane from White Fleur Agency. Daisy talks about the importance of brand and retailer partnerships, the latest buying trends, and how...1603clean116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-successful-in-bridal-with-abi-neill--60488973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60488973Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:27:00 +0000pippa florijnIn this episode of the Wedding Industry News podcast, Pippa talks to bridal expert and all-round superwoman, Abi Neill about what makes a bridal boutique successful! Tune in to get some top tip takeaways on bridal success and what is important when it...2258weddingindustry,weddingindustrynews,weddingtradeclean115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-getting-to-know-lyla-lupa--60205614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60205614Wed, 29 May 2024 06:38:06 +0000pippa florijnIn this episode of the Wedding Industry News Podcast, Pippa chats to Georgina and Catherine from the exciting new lifestyle brand for brides, Lyla Lupa. We find out all about this dynamic duo and why they saw a gap in the market for everything but the...1365weddingindustry,weddingpodcastclean114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-with-catherine-fisher-eliza-jane-howell--60132547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60132547Wed, 22 May 2024 12:15:25 +0000pippa florijnJoin us for this exciting episode of The Wedding Industry News Podcast as Pippa speaks to Catherine Fisher, head of design for the sparkling Eliza Jane Howell bridal label. We dig into Catherine's past and find out what's in store for 2024 and so much...1273wedding,weddingdresses,weddingindustry,weddingtradeclean113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-with-sabrina-toy-head-of-design-at-modeca--59659264
Join us as we dive deep into the 'Magic of Modeca!' ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59659264Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:40:08 +0000pippa florijnToday's guest is Sabrina Toy, the visionary force behind Modeca Bridal's latest collections. With three bridal seasons under her belt, Sabrina continues to infuse her distinctive perspective and luxury fashion expertise into bridal designs that...
Join us as we dive deep into the 'Magic of Modeca!' ]]>934modecabridal,weddingindustry,weddingindustrynewspodcast,weddingpodcast,weddingtradeclean112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-bridal-business-insights-with-shannon-martin--59363861
At the helm of Dotty Bridal, recently crowned 'UK Bridal Retailer of the Year,' Shannon's journey from an ambitious contestant on The Apprentice to a pioneering entrepreneur is nothing short of inspirational. We dive into the secrets behind her thriving business on today's podcast, let's uncover how Shannon Martin's dynamic, driven, and passionate approach to bridal retail has set a new standard for success.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59363861Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:52:43 +0000pippa florijnHow to Tie the Knot on a Successful Bridal Business: Insights from Shannon Martin!Why do so many seek Shannon's blueprint for success in the bridal industry, a realm where countless ventures falter? Shannon Martin, the visionary behind Dotty Bridal...
At the helm of Dotty Bridal, recently crowned 'UK Bridal Retailer of the Year,' Shannon's journey from an ambitious contestant on The Apprentice to a pioneering entrepreneur is nothing short of inspirational. We dive into the secrets behind her thriving business on today's podcast, let's uncover how Shannon Martin's dynamic, driven, and passionate approach to bridal retail has set a new standard for success.]]>1571clean111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-overcoming-the-unexpected-with-patricia-barclay--59208286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59208286Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:29:51 +0000pippa florijnIn this episode of the Wedding Industry News Podcast,  Pippa catches up with Bridal Designer, Patricia Barclay as she is coming to terms with a freak accident, which left her putting her life on pause for six months and having to navigate her business...964weddingindustry,weddingpodcastclean110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-wedding-industry-insights-with-ruth-larkin--59085271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59085271Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:16 +0000pippa florijnThis week Pippa caught up with Ruth Larkin from Larkin Bridal to discuss the successful global launch of the brand new Dessy collection, plus what is really happening in the bridal world right now, it makes for an interesting listen! Tune in to hear...1502clean19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-we-chat-changes-with-romantica-s-james-waddington--59001967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59001967Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:23:41 +0000pippa florijnThis week, we catch up with Romantica of Devon's, James Waddington to chat about some of the strategic changes they are making this year to streamline and enhance the buying experience and quality for their retail partners and how they are adapting to...844weddingindustry,weddingindustrynewspodcast,weddingtradeclean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-celebrating-10-years-with-european-bridal-week--58930061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58930061Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:49:24 +0000pippa florijnThis week we chat with Siegrid Hampsink, Director of the European Bridal Week, as we count down to their ten-year celebration. Showcasing over 500 labels, this German-based bridal trade show has now become the largest of its kind in Europe! We find...763wedding,weddingindustry,weddingpodcastclean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-catch-up-s-with-christine-dando--58850181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58850181Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:37 +0000pippa florijnThis week on the Wedding Industry News Podcast, we catch up with the lovely Christine Dando as she is fresh off the flight from shooting her brand NEW California Dreams collection for 2025. Launching in Harrogate this March, we talk about what makes...1027clean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-from-the-beginning-with-lydia-jones-at-miabelle--58763403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58763403Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:10:13 +0000pippa florijnThis week, I chatted to Lydia Jones, founder of the beautiful bridal label Miabelle. We discuss why supporting our British boutiques is so important and why this exciting new label could be the key... Find out how it all started and where next!1247clean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-bridal-buying-with-ellie-sanderson--58542272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58542272Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:16:56 +0000pippa florijnThis week I am thrilled to be joined by the queen of luxury bridal retail, Ellie Sanderson. With her incredible wealth of bridal buying experience, we discuss what retailers need to be considering as we they into the buying season. So much amazing...1621clean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/win-the-podcast-with-josephine-parkhill-josephine-scott-london--58414123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58414123Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:58:34 +0000pippa florijnIn this Wedding Industry News Podcast episode, Pippa Florijn chats with Josephine Parkhill, founder and designer for Josephie Scott London about her plans for the upcoming year as she takes her beautiful bridal labels to another level!778weddingindustry,weddingindustrynews,weddingtradeclean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tdr-bridal-coffee-and-catch-ups-on-all-things-bridal-with-rebecca-baddeley--58329178
Tune in to hear the latest news and views from the industry, to the industry!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58329178Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:19:12 +0000pippa florijnIn this episode, Pippa chats with TDR Bridal Birmingham's founder, Rebecca Baddeley about her successes and plans for 2024. We cover that all-important question "Do you charge for appointments?" Tune in to hear the latest news and views from the...
Tune in to hear the latest news and views from the industry, to the industry!]]>1207wedding,weddingindustryclean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-and-catch-up-with-james-waddington-at-romantica--58251965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58251965Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:52:56 +0000pippa florijnWhat's new with Romantica of Devon, Pippa Florijn chats with sales director James Waddington. Let's dive in...287clean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-the-all-new-wedding-industry-news-podcast--58250370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58250370Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:48:56 +0000pippa florijnWelcome to the BRAND NEW Wedding Industry News podcast, a place where wedding industry professionals will be chatting all things business in this exciting new wedding trade podcast series.52wedding,weddingindustryclean1full