Helping wedding venues start-up, pivot or grow.
Strategic, operational and financial consulting tailored specifically to wedding venues — grounded in global experience and real-world results.
Strategy meets real-world success.
With over a decade of industry experience, I bring strategic expertise and practical know-how to help your wedding venue thrive.
Strategic Insight Backed by Global Brands
Over a decade of consulting for Deloitte and IBM, advising Hilton, BBC, Dyson, Vodafone and Shell.
Real World Venue Ownership & Success
Started and scaled my own 6-figure wedding venue from concept to 85+ bookings annually in just 24 months.
Proven Fundraising & Growth Track Record
Secured £350,000 in funding and scaled to £800,000 annual revenue in the first two years of operation.
Hi, I'm Wenna Hicks
I transform wedding venues from struggling businesses into thriving destinations. What sets me apart is my unique combination of strategic consulting experience and hands-on venue ownership.
After over a decade advising major global brands at Deloitte and IBM, I founded my own wedding venue from scratch. I secured £350,000 in funding, scaled to £800,000 annual revenue, and created an award-winning venue hosting 85 weddings per year within just 24 months.
I understand the wedding industry from both the high-level strategic view and the day-to-day operational reality. Now, I help venue owners at every stage — from initial concept to established businesses seeking growth.
Trusted by industry-leading venues and brands
EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES
Solutions tailored to your venue's journey
Select the path that matches your current needs, or contact me for a completely custom approach.
Start-Up Package
Transform your venue concept into a thriving business with expert guidance on strategy, funding, and branding.
- Market research & positioning
- Business planning & financial models
- Licensing & regulatory guidance
- Launch strategy development
Pivot Package
Revitalize your existing venue's performance with strategic repositioning and operational improvements.
- Brand assessment & repositioning
- Pricing strategy & packages review
- Marketing message refinement
- Operations optimization
Growth Package
Scale your successful venue to the next level with revenue optimization and business expansion.
- Revenue optimization strategy
- Seasonal & off-peak utilization
- Expansion & diversification planning
- Premium positioning & partnerships
The Elevate Process
A streamlined, collaborative process designed to transform your wedding venue's potential.
Initial Consultation
We assess your goals and challenges.
Detailed questionnaire & discovery call, market positioning analysis, SWOT assessment & opportunity identification
Design & Action
We build a custom, strategic plan tailored to your stage.
Strategic roadmap development, prioritized action items & quick wins, resource allocation & timeline planning
Deliver & Optimise
We implement, iterate, and guide you to results.
Implementation guidance & support, performance tracking & milestone reviews, strategy refinement & ongoing optimization
Packages & Pricing
Choose a package that aligns with where you are — and where you're going.
Essentials
For new venue owners needing foundational guidance.
What's included:
- Consultation
- Business plan template
- Funding advice
- Starter market research
- Compliance checklist
- Software intros
- 30 days email support
Enhanced
Full support for launching your venue.
What's included:
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Full-day workshop
- Branding session
- Planning/licensing support
- Pre-launch sales strategy
- Tailored software advice
- Staffing strategy
- 3-month support
Elite
Complete project management for your venue launch.
What's included:
- Everything in Enhanced, plus:
- Full project management
- Investor-ready plans
- Content creation
- Grant and compliance support
- Hands-on software setup
- Launch planning
- Bi-weekly meetings
- Ongoing priority access
Venue Success Stories
Hear from venue owners who have transformed their businesses through strategic consulting.
"Working with Elevate Venue Consultancy completely transformed our approach. Our bookings increased by 40% in just six months after implementing the recommendations."
Sarah Johnson
Meadow Ridge Manor
"The business plan and strategy provided clarity and direction when we were just starting out. Worth every penny for the confidence it gave us to move forward."
Mark Williams
The Old Mill Venue
"We were struggling to differentiate ourselves in a crowded market. The repositioning strategy helped us find our unique voice and attract our ideal clients."
Emily Thompson
Lakeview Gardens
Venue Health Check
Not ready for a full consulting package? Start with a comprehensive Venue Health Check to identify key opportunities and quick wins.
This in-depth assessment provides immediate, actionable insights to improve your venue's performance.
What's Included
6 Key Elements
Pricing Review
Detailed analysis of your pricing structure with market comparison
Brochure Feedback
Critical review of your marketing materials and messaging
Directory Audit
Evaluation of your online presence across key wedding platforms
Custom Action Plan
Prioritized recommendations for immediate improvements
60-Minute Strategy Call
One-on-one consultation to discuss findings and next steps
Follow-up Support
Two weeks of email support for questions and clarifications
Special Introductory Offer
£595
£895 (Save £300)
Get In Touch
Ready to take the next step? Reach out to discuss how I can help your wedding venue thrive.