You’ve heard it many times before about how to market your event planning business:
“If you build it, they will come”.
How to market your event planning business is always easier said than done.
If you’re like me, hearing another event planning expert tell you to go out and network to find clients probably makes you want to scream in frustration. Is networking going to find you clients and book your schedule solid? Possibly, BUT network marketing relies heavily on having a large network to start with or the ability to charm your way into selling your services (introverts need not apply!).
According to Forbes, the average cost of a wedding in the US in 2024 $33,000. This means with the right marketing strategy you could be bringing in a large chunk of event revenue!
But what happens if you don’t have a large following, are new to the industry, or would like to find different ways to market your event planning business online?
That’s why I’ve created a list of 100+ websites where you can list your event planning business to help bring the clients to you.
This list is the ultimate resource for finding free and paid options for marketing your business online, so you can target your ideal clients. To make it even easier, I’ve broken down the options into categories, as well as highlighted the free options.
In a rush? Grab the complete event planning business marketing list as a convenient, downloadable PDF.
Submission Sites
These are websites where you can submit photos from your events or styled shoots to gain more exposure for your business and potential clients to your door.
- 100 Layer Cake
- A Practical Wedding
- Artfully Wed​
- B.Loved
- Belle the Magazine
- Bespoke Bride
- Black Bride
- Boho Weddings
- Bridal Musings
- Brooklyn Bride
- Burnett’s Boards
- Carats & Cake
- Catalyst Wedding Co.
- Chic Vintage Brides
- Equally Wed
- Etsy Wedding Blog
- Matchology
- Fab You Bliss
- Festival Brides
- French Wedding Style
- Green Wedding Shoes
- Hey Wedding Lady
- Inspired Bride
- Intimate Weddings
- Junebug Weddings (Free)
- Kiss My Tulle
- My Day
- Savvy Deets Bride
- Snippet & Ink
- Southbound Bride
- Style Me Pretty
- Whimsical Wonderland Weddings (Free and paid options)
Directory or Search Engine Listing
These are websites where you can list your business and contact information for potential clients searching for service providers. I highly recommend listing on these websites, as clients are often coming to you on these sites, rather than you going after them. Here’s why this is awesome: This means that they already know they need an Event Planner and are just looking for the best option for them. When they do find your business they will be a “warmer” lead than an ad, and therefore in the mindset to communicate their needs and discuss how you can help.
Search engines, for example, bring in a large number of organic traffic online and Google, in particular, has a 93% share of the market.
Some of these listing options such as Google Business Listing are FREE and provide an unparalleled number of local organic traffic to your website. See below an example of what a Google Business Listing can do for your search profile and place you on local maps!
- Bidvine UK
- Eventective
- EventUp (Venue Specific)
- Gig Salad
- Wedded Wonderland
- The Knot
- Knots Villa
- Little Book for Brides
- Guides for Brides UK
- Little Book for Brides
- Little Wedding Guide
- ​ My Registry
- Offbeat Bride
- Once Wed
- One Wed
- Party Pop
- Wedding Friends
- Wedding Happy
- Wedding Mapper
- Wedding Service Companies
- Wedding Vendors Directory (Free for the first year only)
- Wed Experts (Free and paid)
- Wedj (Free and paid)
- Venue Report (Venue specific)
- About.me (Free and paid)
- Angi
- Best of the Web
- Bing Places (Free)
- City Search (Free)
- City Squares (Free)
- Craigslist (Free)
- FourSquare (Free)
- Dex Knows (Free listing and paid advertising)
- Google My Business (Free) * Highly Recommend!
- Judy’s Book
- Kijiji (Free)
- Local.com (Free)
- Manta (Free)
- Map Quest (Free)
- Merchant Circle
- Moz Local
- Shop City (Free)
- Super Pages (Free)
- White Pages (Free)
- Yahoo Local Listings
- Yellow Bot
- Yellow Pages (Free)
- Yelp (Free)
Website or Blog Advertisement
These are websites and blogs specifically in the event planning industry where you can pay to advertise your business and get in front of clients looking for your services. These websites are great, particularly if your potential clients use them for inspiration and sourcing content for their events. When signing up for these websites, be sure to request a copy of their demographic stats to ensure that they match your ideal clients. This way you don’t end up wasting valuable marketing dollars, advertising on a website where your potential clients are not searching.
- Bridal Tweet
- Emmaline Bride
- The V List
- Mod Wedding
- My Wedding
- My Wedding Songs
- NewlyWish
- One Fab Day
- Polka Dot Bride
- Pretty Pear Bride
- Rock My Wedding
- Rock N Roll Bride
- Ruffled
- Rustic Wedding Chic
- So You’re Getting Married
- Something Turquoise
- Tahoe Unveiled
- The Bride Society
- The Budget Savvy Bride
- The English Wedding Blog
- The Un-Wedding UK
- The Wedding Community
- Web for Wedding
- Want That Wedding
- Wedding Chicks
- Wedding Sparrow
- Wedding Bee (Offers free submission and paid advertising)
- Yellow Book
- Meetup
- Love and Lavender (Offers free submission and paid advertising)
- Loverly (Offers free submission and paid advertising)
- Love My Dress (Offers free submission and paid advertising)
- Magnolia Rouge (Offers free submission and paid advertising)
- Mountainside Bride (Free 30 day trial for submission and paid advertising)
- MunaLuchi Bride (Offers free submission and paid advertising)
Social networks
Social networks are yet another great option for marketing your event planning business. These are online communities filled with potential customers with a problem you can solve. Whether you are sharing information about your business or actively seeking clients, your social media posts need to be value-packed to provide clients with a reason to connect with you. Try to offer event planning tips, trends, ideas, special offers, and updates on your business. The more helpful your posts, the more likely they are to be shared and expand your reach.
Let’s take Facebook as an example for marketing your event planning business
According to Similar web Facebook is the number 1 social traffic source for most news websites. The same is true for many small business websites and the very reason why you should have a Facebook page for your business, have an Instagram account, and be active in Facebook groups. This is one of the best social media platforms for finding clients for your event planning business and should be a part of your online marketing strategy.
Conclusion: Market your Event Planning Business
In conclusion, as an event planner, finding the right platforms to advertise your business is key to reaching new clients and growing your business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your reach, there are a variety of websites and directories available that can help you showcase your services and connect with potential clients.
By using the comprehensive list of over 100 websites provided in this post, you can save time and energy in your marketing efforts and focus on creating unforgettable events for your clients. From wedding directories to industry associations, there are numerous options to choose from, depending on your niche and target audience.
Ultimately, the success of your event planning business hinges on your ability to attract and retain clients. With the help of these websites, you can increase your visibility and gain a competitive edge in the industry. All while building lasting relationships with clients who trust you to bring their vision to life. Take the time to explore the various advertising options available and find the ones that work best for your business. With the right strategy and tools in place, you can take your event planning business to new heights.
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