Carmarthen is named the best location to set up a wedding business

A new study by Capital on Tap has revealed the best places in the UK to be a wedding vendor. The study used data on the volume of businesses per area and the number of wedding locations each vendor has.

• The best location for wedding-related businesses in the UK is Carmarthen

• Carmarthen also tops the list as the best location for entertainment vendors

• Alex Miles at Capital on Tap shares tips on how to succeed as a wedding vendor

With wedding season in full swing, vendors up and down the country are in the midst of a bustling period filled with ample business opportunities.

Capital on Tap has looked at popular wedding locations across the UK, to discover which ones give vendors the largest supply of customers based on the number of places where couples can choose to have a civil service or get married.

The full research can be viewed here: https://www.capitalontap.com/en/blog/posts/wedding-vendor-capitals/

The best location for wedding-related businesses in the UK is Carmarthen

Carmarthen, South Wales offers 438 locations where couples can choose for their ceremonies to be held, boasting an impressive 19 locations available per vendor. This high demand and minimal vendor presence create a golden opportunity for new wedding catering businesses to enter the market and establish a strong foothold.

In second place is London, boasting 4,405 ceremony locations, meaning there is 11.3 per vendor. St Ives comes third with the seaside town where vendors can expect 10.5 locations each.

Carmarthen also tops the list as the best location for entertainment vendors

Keswick, St Ives, Carmarthen and Grassington also make up the top three places for wedding florists, caterers and cake specialists. These locations all boast a large number of locations where couples can choose to hold their civil service or wedding, with low numbers of suppliers across these offerings, meaning they could be perfect locations for wedding vendors to expand into, or set up a business in.

Alex Miles from Capital on Tap shares tips on how to succeed as a wedding vendor:

“Starting and growing a wedding business in the UK can be a rewarding yet challenging venture. Seasonal demand and competition are just some of the obstacles that business owners might face. But there are ways to navigate this.

“Fluctuations in demand can make financial management tricky. It’s important to forecast and have a financial plan – leveraging peak seasons can help with this. Using a business credit card can also help to give some financial wiggle room and support with cash flow.

“Make sure you’re also showcasing your work by using high-quality visuals and client testimonials in your marketing content. Engaging content and a professional online presence can significantly boost your brand visibility and attract more clients.”