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Bernadette Chapman Speaking

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?

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Bernadette is a phenomenal presenter. Full of energy, she packs a punch with her content which shows her depth and variety of knowledge of the wedding sector. Bernadette isn’t afraid to tackle tricky subjects, areas of the sector that challenge the status quo and get her audience really thinking. She does so with grace, professionalism and kindness.

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 SPEAKER

Past 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.

WedCon24: Wedding Business Hub
Photo by: Georgia Beth Photography
We were absolutely honoured to have Bernadette speak and join our panel at Wedcon, our annual wedding industry event dedicated to inspiring and empowering wedding professionals. Bernadette is truly an accomplished wedding industry veteran, and her presence was invaluable. Not only was she a fantastic speaker, but she was also a huge support to everyone who attended—getting stuck in with attendees, offering guidance to other speakers, and spreading positivity with her infectious smile. She embodies collaboration over competition. And we love that! Thank you, Bernadette, for being such a joy to work with and for making Wedcon an even more memorable event this year! We can’t wait to work with you again in the future and see you again at Wedcon 2025.

– Katie, The Wedding Business Hub

KATE + ROXIE

THE WEDDING BUSINESS HUB

Entrepreneurship 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)

Bernadette is an absolute gem. She ran a masterclass during my virtual summit CELEBRANTTOPIA and parted with her incredible wisdom to over 100 celebrants . Her knowledge and experience as a wedding planner and coach is second to none. Thank you so much for being part of my event and shining a light on working with wedding planners. Highly recommend working with Bernadette if you are in the wedding industry and need business boosting. She’s just fantastic.
Jennifer Claire

JENNIFER CLAIRE

CELEBRANT COACH AND TRAINER
Bernadette spoke in my membership for wedding venues and really gave clarity, support and insight into quarterly goal setting. Bernadette is such a power house within the wedding industry who I’d wholeheartedly recommend to speak at your next event – thank you Bernadette

OLIVIA – HOST VENUE CONSULTANCY

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