Wedding Industry Marketing Secrets with County Brides’ Duane | Supplier Bonus Episode

In this special bonus episode of Totally Absolutely Engaged, we dive into the business side of the wedding industry with Duane from County Brides — one of the North West’s most recognised wedding marketing platforms. Following on from our previous County Brides episode dedicated to engaged couples, this supplier-focused special is packed with honest advice, marketing strategies, wedding fair tips, networking insights, and industry truths for wedding professionals looking to grow in 2026 and beyond. Duane shares decades of experience from attending over 200 wedding fairs a year, running the famous County Brides Wedding Awards, and helping suppliers build visibility, bookings, and long-term success in an increasingly competitive wedding industry. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Why too many venue open days could be damaging the wedding industry ✨ How wedding fairs should actually work for suppliers and venues ✨ The biggest wedding trends for 2026 including sage green, monochrome weddings & tropical colour palettes ✨ Why consistent marketing beats “being the best” ✨ The truth about supplier networking and referrals ✨ How to stand out as a new wedding business ✨ Why suppliers MUST ask for the booking ✨ The importance of LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube & Google for wedding marketing ✨ County Brides Wedding Awards explained — and how finalists are chosen fairly ✨ Why visibility, consistency and relationships matter more than ever in the wedding industry Whether you're a wedding photographer, DJ, florist, venue stylist, content creator, celebrant, videographer, entertainment supplier, venue owner, or just starting your wedding business — this episode is full of practical advice, real industry insight, and honest conversations. If you work in the wedding industry in the North West or beyond, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen now and discover how to market smarter, network better, and grow your wedding business in 2026.