Calling All Wedding Vendors!


Quirky WedCon 2025

Tuesday, 28th January
9.00am - 4.30pm
Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn


Are you ready to elevate your business and connect with fellow wedding vendors? Join us for an Ireland-wide conference, tailored just for the wedding industry. In true Quirky Weddings fashion, this will be a day packed with learning, fun and plenty of opportunities to upskill and network.

The wedding landscape is evolving - thanks to digital marketing trends, more intimate weddings and rising costs of living - this is your chance to stay ahead. Use the conference to share your experiences, gain new insights and build lasting relationships with other vendors.

Expect expert speakers, industry panel discussions and interactive networking sessions designed to help you master the art of digital marketing for your business.

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Saima, Cate & Michelle



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What to expect on the day

In-depth talks

Gain insights from digital marketing experts

Facilitated networking

Make connections with fellow vendors

Network with experts

Chance to connect with and ask our expert speakers questions

Speaker panels

Discuss the latest industry changes

Success stories

Hear from vendors who've thrived with digital marketing

Refreshments & lunch

Enjoy refreshments on arrival and during breaks. Lunch will be a two course meal catered by CRAFT Event Co.

Meet the speakers

Matt Stevenson

Infinite Vision
Talk: Content creation for social media

Matt Stevenson is a content creator and freelancer who specialises in organic video marketing and social media strategy. His hospitality marketing company Food Featured has amassed almost 20,000,000 views, and has featured in multiple newspapers and on TV.

Matt recently worked with TikTok UK on their Northern Ireland social ads campaign, and is a member of TikTok’s Creator Rewards Program.



Hannah Bryans

Co-Founder & Director at Part Three Digital
Talk: SEO for social media & Is TikTok right for my business?

Award winning digital marketer and manager, Hannah co-founded Part Three Digital with her business partner Jess Orr Downey in 2020. Part Three Digital are a Belfast based digital agency that specialise in social media and search marketing with a particular interest in how these two areas can work together to garner better visibility and results for brands.

Google’s own data states that 40% of 18–24 year-olds prefer to search using Instagram or TikTok instead of Google. Hannah combines traditional SEO tactics with social media content creation to drive visibility for brands within social channels.



Ciaran May

Natural Resilience
Talk: Networking and human connections

Ciaran is an expert in human behaviour and performance, with a background in both sports and business. His unique combination of lived experience and deep understanding of human dynamics has positioned him as a sought-after speaker and consultant.

Ciaran has worked extensively with top-performing companies in the UK and Ireland, small business owners, and athletes, helping them unlock their full potential. His expertise covers Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, Leadership, and Resilience. Ciaran’s presentations are not only engaging but also profoundly impactful, inspiring audiences to overcome challenges and achieve extraordinary results.



Michelle Cassidy

MC Marketing
Talk: Creating a marketing strategy for your business

Michelle is an experienced freelance marketing consultant. Specialising in marketing strategy and brand storytelling, Michelle works with clients to develop and execute successful social media strategies to amplify their brand online.

She has worked for high profile organisations including Q Radio, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Social Enterprise Northern Ireland and assisted 50+ clients with marketing strategies to elevate their social media output and brand storytelling. Also an avid runner & mum of one.



Kathryn B Wilson

Love Celebrants
How social media transformed my wedding business

Kathryn B Wilson is a presenter and wedding celebrant. She uses her daily social media presence to reach ideal wedding clients who are getting married and are in love. With several videos going viral, she has significantly scaled her business through the power of social media and is now taking client bookings from across the globe.



Ruth Young

Ruthless Media
Mastering Meta Ads

Ruth Young, founder of Ruthless Media, is a chartered marketer specialising in running social media advertising campaigns on Meta, LinkedIn, Twitter/X and Google. She also mentors businesses to get the most out of their online presence in house.

She has worked with over 500 businesses and organisations over the past 5 years across a range of industries, including wedding suppliers.



Ciaran Connolly

Profile Tree
Demystifying AI for wedding vendors

Ciaran Connolly, Founder of ProfileTree Web Design and Digital Marketing, is passionate about transforming digital marketing through innovative technologies. He specialises in developing smart digital strategies guided by AI and is excellent at explaining how businesses can use AI in practical, beneficial ways.

By combining his technical know-how with creative problem-solving, Ciaran helps businesses improve their online presence and stand out in the digital world. At this event, wedding vendors will learn how to harness the power of AI to create compelling content and marketing strategies for their businesses.




Have a question?


Saima Akram

ido@quirkyweddings.co.uk | Tel: 07866 795992

Michelle Cassidy

Tel: 07591 379277