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Liene Stevens
February 22, 2021
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February 22, 2021
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FROM THINK SPLENDID

wedding industry expert Liene Stevens

Welcome! My name is Liene and I’m the founder and CEO of Think Splendid.

We solve the complex challenges that industry leaders, luxury brands, and tourism destinations encounter in the $1.3 trillion global wedding market.

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Wedding Research

Book more weddings with the unbiased wedding market reports from our sister company, Splendid Insights.

Wedding Market Research
2026 Global Wedding Market Report
2026 Global Wedding Market Report
$299.00

The 2026 Global Wedding Market Report gives you the data-backed insights you need to make smarter decisions, stand out in today’s competitive wedding industry, and grow your wedding business with confidence.

Intentionally designed for busy professionals who want to make informed decisions without the fluff, the 2026 Global Wedding Market Report features:

  • Insights from all wedding budgets

  • 75 full-color pages

  • 713 unbiased wedding insights & statistics

  • Instant download, instant access

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2026 Ultra Luxury Wedding Market Report
2026 Ultra Luxury Wedding Market Report
$299.00

As an ultra luxury wedding professional serving ultra high net-worth (UHNW) clients, you know that delivering an exceptional experience requires a deep understanding of this nuanced consumer group.

The 2026 Ultra Luxury Wedding Market Report holds the secrets to the evolving desires and behaviors of UHNW couples. This report features:

  • Insights from wedding budgets of $500,000+

  • 75 full-color pages

  • 713 unbiased wedding insights & statistics

  • Instant download, instant access

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2026 Luxury Wedding Market Report
2026 Luxury Wedding Market Report
$299.00

Imagine knowing exactly what your ideal wedding clients are thinking, what they value most in the wedding pros they hire, and where they’re willing to spend their money – all before they even fill out your inquiry form.

If you run a luxury wedding business, the 2026 Luxury Wedding Market Report is your blueprint to increased profits. This report features:

  • Insights from wedding budgets of $96,000–$500,000

  • 75 full-color pages

  • 713 unbiased wedding insights & statistics

  • Instant download, instant access

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Ask Liene

Have a question on running a wedding company?

From sticky client issues to navigating the challenges that come with success, Liene weighs in with compassionate yet no-nonsense advice.

To submit a question for our Wedding Pro Q+A column, send us an email. We’ll keep you anonymous.

Wedding Pro Q+A
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Why is everyone firing their luxury wedding planners?
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How do I get referred by luxury wedding planners?
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Wedding Industry Kickbacks and Commissions: A Professional Guide to Ethical Practices
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Should I Let a Wedding Planner Require I Shoot Film?
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My Bride Cut Her Budget Due to the Recession and Wants to Change My Minimums. What Do I Do?
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Are the "Best Wedding Planners" Lists Legitimate?
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My Clients' Expectations Are Through the Roof. Where Is the Line?
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Should I Close My Wedding Business?
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Should I Lower My Wedding Prices Because of the Economy?
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How Do I Remain Confident for Potential Wedding Clients?
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Archives

Home to the first-ever wedding industry business blog, we have thousands of posts for you to binge.

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The Reality of Being a Celebrity Wedding Professional
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Generosity
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Being Generous When You Think You Can't
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How to Become More Generous In Your Everyday Life
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Wedding Pro Conversations
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Marcy Blum on Changing Her Wedding Pricing Model After 30 Years
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RedBliss Design on Dealing with Copycats in Business
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Accolades

Wedding Expert
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"I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation! You were absolutely correct about it all . . . I’ve been telling everyone to hire you!"

COLIN COWIE
Celebrity Event Designer

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"Thank you for speaking authentically and not just providing fluff. Thank you for attending the sessions and engaging . . . it was truly a pleasure having you in Johannesburg."

JACQUELINE NWOBU
Founder Munaluchi Bridal Magazine & Coterie Retreat

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"You were worth every single penny! I would have paid double!"

MARCY BLUM
Luxury Wedding Planner

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"I recently booked a wedding that is literally 180x what I charged for my first wedding almost ten years ago. I have a business AND a life . . . you truly do help people succeed!"

STEFANIE MILES
Destination Wedding Planner

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