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Wedding Industry News PodcastWedding Industry News Podcast with Tim Dunbar, Allure BridalsWelcome 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 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 aw...
2025-02-0744 minWedding Industry News PodcastWedding Industry News Podcast with Tim Dunbar, Allure BridalsWelcome 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 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 aw...
2025-02-0744 minWedding Industry News PodcastWedding Industry News Podcast with Tim Dunbar, Allure BridalsWelcome 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 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 aw...
2025-02-0754 minWedding Industry News PodcastBridal Industry Insights: Tim’s Journey & The Future of Allure BridalsWelcome 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 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 aw...
2025-02-0653 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast / Season Finale with TDR's Rebecca BaddeleyAs 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 Industry news Podcast.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!
2024-11-2534 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastBridal Success for 2025 with Charlotte BalbierIndustry 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, strategic mind and a strong passion for always moving brands and turnover forward, we catch up with her on the Wedding Industry News podcast to find out how bridal businesses should be navigating through 2024 and into 2025 successfully.
2024-10-0739 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastAre Photoshoots Worth It, With Joanna SouthwellIn 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 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 in...
2024-09-1834 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastIndustry Insights with Miss Bush Bridal's EmmaIn 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 shopping experience really 'luxury' and how to extract those budgets out of your brides! So much food for thought and much to take away in this episode from one of the UK's top retail experts.
2024-08-1441 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastIntroducing a New Era for Bridal with Bridify's Raffael SchulzIn 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 Raffael’s strong passion for integrating technology into the wedding industry, he aims to simplify and enhance the experience for everyone involved, delivering market data like you have never seen before!
2024-08-0641 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastThe Buyers Mind with Daisy Keane from White Fleur AgencyIn 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 bridal buying is changing. She gives us some great tips for bridal buying and how we should all get into the buyer's mind!
2024-07-1226 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastHow to be successful in bridal with Abi NeillIn 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 comes to controlling your business and escalating its growth.
2024-06-2437 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast / Getting to know Lyla LupaIn 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 dress! Listen now...
2024-05-2922 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast with Catherine Fisher / Eliza Jane HowellJoin 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 more! Listen now...
2024-05-2221 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast with Sabrina Toy, Head of Design at ModecaToday'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 captivate boutiques and brides worldwide. We find out a little more about this incredible design talant and her four beautiful bridal labels as the 2025 collections hit the market.Join us as we dive deep into the 'Magic of Modeca!'
2024-04-2515 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast / Bridal Business Insights with Shannon MartinHow 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 and Off-The-Peg businesses, stands out as a beacon of innovation, resilience, and passion in the bridal world.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...
2024-04-1126 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast / Overcoming the unexpected with Patricia BarclayIn 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 plans around her new reality.
2024-03-2816 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast / Wedding Industry Insights with Ruth LarkinThis 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 the latest from the bridal industry to the bridal industry on the brand new Wedding Industry News Podcast.
2024-03-1825 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast / We Chat CHANGES with Romantica's James WaddingtonThis 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 the market demands.
2024-03-1114 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast / Celebrating 10 years with European Bridal WeekThis 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 out what is on offer to our UK buyers this year... Not to be missed!
2024-03-0512 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast / Catch up's with Christine DandoThis 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 the perfect scroll-stopping campaign and what boutiques can expect for 2025.
2024-02-2817 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast / From the beginning with Lydia Jones at MiabelleThis 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!
2024-02-2220 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN The Podcast / Bridal Buying with Ellie SandersonThis 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 advice, DO NOT MISS THIS!!!
2024-02-0227 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWIN the PODCAST with Josephine Parkhill / Josephine Scott LondonIn 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!
2024-01-2312 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastTDR Bridal coffee and catch ups on all things bridal with Rebecca BaddeleyIn 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 industry, to the industry!
2024-01-1720 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastCoffee and catch up with James Waddington at RomanticaWhat's new with Romantica of Devon, Pippa Florijn chats with sales director James Waddington. Let's dive in...
2024-01-1004 min
Wedding Industry News PodcastWelcome to the all new Wedding Industry News Podcast! ✨️Welcome 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.
2024-01-1000 min