Last week, I was invited to be the featured speaker at The Wedding Venue Owners Working Vacation in Nashville, sharing insights on leveraging the power of video in website marketing and SEO strategies. Venue owners from across the nation flocked to this event, eager to soak up knowledge, network with industry peers, and unearth strategies for venue success.
Led by the illustrious Didi Russell, attendees ventured into the heart of Nashville’s wedding scene, exploring fresh trends and drawing inspiration from the city’s iconic venues. This wasn’t your typical business seminar; it was a dynamic, interactive experience crafted from Didi’s extensive research, her travels spanning over 900 wedding venues across 27 states in the last decade.
Video is Key
Didi’s mission to spotlight the importance of wedding videography prompted our collaboration. Wedding videography isn’t just about capturing moments; it’s one of the cornerstones of an event venue’s success – it’s about turbocharging your venue’s allure, from boosting lead conversion to dominating the SEO game. Video is the secret sauce, my friends. It keeps your website visitors hooked, boosts your rankings, and even makes your bounce rate drop to record lows. With my wealth of experience in the industry, I was honored to join forces with Didi in helping to revolutionize how the venue owners approach video.
As Didi so kindly put it, “I have never seen another wedding video firm providing the strategies for wedding venues that Brian and With This Ring Wedding Films + Photo is offering. It’s the most innovative wedding venue business support tool I have come across in years and I want to share it with every wedding venue owner I can!”
Nashville’s Finest
Our journey through Nashville’s finest venues – including Belmont Mansion, 14Tenn, The Barn in the Bend, Historic Beeches Estate and Drakewood Farm – was nothing short of mesmerizing. From lush gardens to historic estates, each location offered its own unique charm and a wealth of stunning backdrops for wedding ceremonies and receptions alike.
But the real stars of the show? The venue owners themselves. Like Nick & Audrey from Pole Barn Chic, seasoned veterans on their third Working Vacation, and Amy Mitchum of The Barn at Cedar Grove, a true Kentucky gem, rocking her fourth trip like a boss. Their enthusiasm and shared experiences underscored the camaraderie and sense of community that defines this event.
Elevate Your Venue
Beyond the glitz and glam, this Working Vacation was a chance to recharge, connect, and gain fresh perspectives. By immersing themselves in a new market, these venue owners returned home armed with invaluable insights to enhance their services and elevate their venues to new heights.
As a fellow industry professional, and a firm believer in the value of continuing education, I wholeheartedly recommend joining as many future Wedding Venue Owner Working Vacations as your schedule will allow. Priced at only $399 per person, it’s a steal for the wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities it offers. Visit WeddingVenueOwners.com to discover upcoming events, and if you’re keen to host your own venue tour, reach out to Didi Russell at didi@weddingvenueowners.com.
Candid video content courtesy of Didi Russell
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