Sustainable Wedding Business Conference 2025 🌿💍
Transform Your Wedding Business for a Greener Future!
Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025
Venue: The Pear Tree, Church End, Purton, Wiltshire, SN5 4ED
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW!Who Should Attend the Sustainable Wedding Business Conference 2025?
Are you ready to future-proof your wedding business and attract eco-conscious couples? This event is designed for forward-thinking wedding professionals looking to stand out in the growing sustainable wedding market.
With industry-leading speakers, expert-led discussions, and hands-on learning, this event will give you the tools and strategies needed to build an eco-conscious, profitable, sustainable wedding business.
Why Attend?
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Stay ahead of industry trends – Learn from top sustainability experts.
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Attract eco-conscious couples – Position your business as a green leader.
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Connect and network with like-minded professionals – Build valuable industry relationships.
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Gain practical strategies – Implement sustainable practices immediately.
- Enjoy a delicious wood-fired pizza lunch while making meaningful industry connections.
🌱 Be Part of the Future of Weddings! 🌱
Meet The Speakers
Check out the incredible speakers you'll learn from at the Sustainable Wedding Business Conference!
Nicole Gamlin
Is a multi-award-winning florist and the founder of Wedding Boss HQ. With over a decade in the wedding industry, Nicole champions sustainable floristry through eco-friendly designs and mindful business practices. She’s on a mission to help wedding professionals thrive while protecting the planet—blending creativity, strategy, and eco-conscious values in everything she does.
Giuseppe Dell'Anno
Is an accomplished baker, food writer, and winner of The Great British Bake Off 2021. With an Italian heritage and a background in engineering, Giuseppe brings precision, creativity, and heart to every bake. Known for his elegant, flavour-packed creations, he now shares his passion for sustainable cake design, inspiring bakers and couples to think differently about their wedding cakes.
Michele Green
Is the founder of Page Green Flowers, a sustainable flower farm rooted in a love for seasonal, eco-friendly blooms. With over 20 years of growing experience and as a proud member of Flowers From The Farm, Michele supplies high-quality, British-grown flowers using chemical-free methods. She’s passionate about reducing waste, supporting biodiversity, and inspiring florists to embrace sustainability through every petal and practice.
Louise Smith
Is a leading social media strategist and founder of The Social Smith. She’s helped hundreds of creative entrepreneurs elevate their online presence through impactful storytelling, brand clarity, and strategic content.
From refining your messaging to boosting engagement and conversions, Louise’s insights will empower you to grow a loyal following and turn your social media into a powerful business tool.
Stephanie Gillespie
Is Marketing and Sustainability Specialist at Smithers-Oasis UK and has a passion for all things eco. Steph works to help florists understand the various options now available for their design work and will be sharing information on all the latest innovations from OASIS® Floral Products, including plant-based OASIS® Renewal™ Floral Foam.
Head Chef
Nobby, at The Pear Tree, Purton, is passionate about crafting unforgettable dining experiences rooted in sustainability and seasonality. With a flair for flavour and a commitment to ethical sourcing, Nobby champions local produce and waste-conscious cooking. His menus blend elegance with eco-values—perfectly aligning with modern couples seeking conscious luxury on their big day.
Speaker Line-Up & Schedule
Morning Session: Embracing Sustainability in Weddings
09:45 - 10:00 AM – Arrival, Refreshments & Registration ☕ Enjoy tea, coffee, and light refreshments while you network and settle in.
10:00 - 10:15 AM – Welcome & Introduction 🎤 Nicole Gamlin, Founder of Wedding Boss HQ, sets the tone for a powerful day of education and connection.
10:20 - 10:45 AM – Growing Wedding Flowers 🌼 Speaker: Michele Green, Page Green Flowers For Florists & Planners: Learn about British-grown flowers, seasonal sourcing, and planning your events around sustainable bloom availability.
For Venues & Coordinators: Discover how to align your venue’s floral approach with eco-conscious values couples care about.
10:50 - 11:20AM – Sustainability & Floristry: Innovations & Best Practices 🌿 Speaker: Steph Gillespie, Smithers-Oasis UK
For Florists: Explore sustainable floral materials and mechanics. For Venues & Planners: Understand how to guide your floral teams and align with your venue’s sustainability goals.
11:25 - 11:40 AM – Break & Networking
11:45 - 12:15 PM – Sustainable Wedding Cakes 🍰
Speaker: Giuseppe Dell’Anno, Baker & Winner of The Great British Bake Off 2021 Join Giuseppe for an inspiring session — where beauty meets sustainability. With a background in engineering and a passion for baking that captured the nation’s heart, Giuseppe brings a thoughtful and creative perspective to modern cake artistry.
From sustainable ingredients and low-waste baking techniques to safe (and stunning!) floral decoration and presentation tips, this talk will offer practical insights for cake designers, planners, and venues alike. Learn how to balance visual impact with eco-conscious choices — and create cakes that truly deliver the “wow” without compromising the planet.
12:20 - 12:50 PM – Sustainable Branding & Marketing for Wedding Professionals 📢 Louise, The Social Smith – How to craft compelling messaging that aligns with eco-conscious values in the wedding industry.
Lunch & Networking
12:50 - 1:40 PM – Enjoy a delicious wood-fired pizza lunch, and refreshments while connecting with industry professionals, building relationships and discovering sustainable products.
Afternoon Session: Building a Sustainable Business
1:45 - 2:15 PM – Sustainable Wedding Floristry Demonstration 🌸 Speaker: Nicole Gamlin, Multi-Award-Winning Wedding Florist For Florists: Discover how to design stunning displays, bouquets, and table decorations without compromising your eco-values. Includes a live floral demonstration and practical insights into sustainable floristry techniques.
For Planners & Coordinators: Understand how to communicate sustainable floristry options with your clients.
2:20 - 2:50 PM – Sustainable Catering & Ethical Food Sourcing 🍽 Head Chef Nobby, The Pear Tree – Insights into sustainable catering practices, ethical ingredient sourcing, and creating a memorable wedding dining experience.
2:55 - 3:25 PM – Floral Care & Longevity for Sustainable Weddings 🌸 Claire Foster, FloraLife – Insights into flower care products that are specifically designed to help event florists.
3:30 - 4:00 PM – Panel Discussion & Q&A 🎤 An interactive discussion featuring all of our expert speakers, allowing attendees to ask questions and share insights.
Subject to change.
This Conference is Perfect For:
💐 Florists & Flower Farmers
Master foam-free design with Nicole Gamlin’s live demonstration and gain insider knowledge on sustainable mechanics and flower care from Smithers-Oasis and FloraLife. Learn how to reduce waste, source locally, and position your brand as a leader in eco-floristry.
💍 Wedding Planners & Venue Coordinators
From sourcing sustainable blooms to recommending planet-friendly cakes and catering—gain the tools to help clients plan ethical weddings without sacrificing style. Discover how to communicate your venue or planning service as a forward-thinking, sustainable choice.
🎂 Cake Designers & Bakers
Uncover which floral decorations are toxic vs. safe for cakes, how to source sustainable ingredients, and ways to elevate your presentation. Learn to position your cake artistry in a way that aligns with green-minded values and regulations.
🎨 Wedding Suppliers & Creative Entrepreneurs
Whether you’re a stationer, caterer, jeweller, or stylist—learn practical ways to reduce your footprint, market your values, and evolve with the industry. Gain inspiration from peers and network with professionals committed to a better future for weddings.
Tickets & Pricing 🎟
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Why You Can’t Afford to Miss This Event
✔ Stay ahead of the competition by offering sustainable services in the wedding industry.
✔ Meet & learn from leading experts who are shaping the future of eco-conscious weddings.
✔ Walk away with practical strategies to implement in your business immediately.
✔ Network with like-minded professionals and form valuable industry connections.