Expert speaker:
Inspiring Wedding + Creative Entrepreneurs

Introducing Bernadette
With over two decades of experience as a wedding planner and entrepreneur, she has built a well-respected reputation as a compassionate yet straightforward expert in her field. Over the years, she has been invited to present at workshops, seminars, and conferences, engaging audiences ranging from 10 to over 300 attendees.
As an experienced business consultant specialising in the wedding and creative industries, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge, actionable insights, and motivational energy to every speaking engagement. Her expertise has also led to appearances in wedding documentaries and as a guest expert on popular shows, including The Hotel Inspector, Rip Off Britain, and BBC Breakfast.
Customised team training, keynote speaker sessions, podcasts, summits and educational workshops both online and in person
Why Choose Bernadette as Your Speaker?
- Relevant Expertise: Bernadette specialises in the wedding and creative industries, providing tailored insights that resonate directly with her audience. Whether it’s scaling for growth, overcoming challenges, or achieving balance, she speaks their language and addresses their unique needs.
- Engaging & Relatable: Known for delivering talks that are practical, authentic, and inspiring, Bernadette combines real-world strategies with actionable advice. Her speaking style ensures audiences leave with clear next steps, all within a no-fluff, sales-free environment.
- Bespoke Topics: Bernadette customises her presentations to align with the goals of your event and the needs of your audience, delivering impactful and relevant content every time.
She was a key speaker at the first Wedding Spaces Going Places LIVE event for wedding venues I launched back in May 2019 and I wouldn’t hesitate to commission Bernadette again to support my wedding venue clients.

KELLY CHANDLER
WEDDING VENUE CONSULTANT, TRAINER AND EXPERT SPEAKERPast Speaking Engagements
She has had the privilege of speaking at industry conferences, workshops, and events, sharing the stage with some of the brightest minds in the wedding business world. Whether addressing an intimate mastermind group or delivering a keynote at a large conference, she brings the same level of passion and professionalism to every opportunity.



– Katie, The Wedding Business Hub

KATE + ROXIE
THE WEDDING BUSINESS HUBEntrepreneurship Topics
- Scaling Up, Perfectionism Down, Customer Experience High
- Ideal Client + Market Positioning
- Creating more Freedom of Time
- Nurturing your client through On-boarding + Off-boarding
- Are you Procrastinating or simply Incubating?
- Being an Introvert in an Extrovert industry
- Are you working in your Zone of Genius
- Creating Habits for Success
Wedding Industry Topics
- Realities of running a wedding planning business
- Wedding industry urban myths
- Building relationships with wedding planners
- Curating a luxury wedding service
Past engagements (in person)
- Karen Tran Floral Experience, The Lanesborough (Luxury wedding clients)
- Your Flower Story Masterclass, The Ritz (Realities of wedding planning)
- UKAWP Wedding Planning Excellence Seminar, multiple venues (various topics)
- Wedding Spaces Going Places, Syon Park (Power of working with wedding planners)
- HiveLive 17 + HiveLive 18, London (Profitability of your business)
- National Wedding Show, Olympia and Excel (Creating your wedding budget)
- National Wedding Venue Marketing Conference, York Racecourse (Power of working with wedding planners)
- WedCon24 (Scaling Up, Customer Experience High, Perfectionism Down) Wedding Business Conference
Podcast interviews / Community Masterclasses
Are you procrastinating or incubating? Elle Turner
Stepping out of your comfort zone Becca Pountney
Time Management & Theme Days Kate Carter
Planning Quarterly Goals Host Weddings and Events
Book More Weddings Summit (Thriving as an Introvert in an Extroverted Industry)

JENNIFER CLAIRE
CELEBRANT COACH AND TRAINER
OLIVIA – HOST VENUE CONSULTANCY
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