Using Instagram in Your Wedding BusinessWedBizHour Transcript - 17th of Feb 2015

by UK Wedding School 2 minutes ago

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

Welcome to #WedBizHour Tonight we are talking about using Instagramfor your wedding business so lets get started.

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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What Instagram does is simple: it allows you to take photos with yoursmartphone, apply filters & share them on social media #WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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With over 150 million monthly active users & over 5 billion photosuploaded, Instagram is “THE” social network to be on #WedBizHour

Mrs W Tutus@MrsWTutus

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@UKAWEP i *LOVE* Instagram - my account is a mixture of my work &personal pictures! #wedbizhour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

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@UKAWEP would you suggest images of your own work only, or of greatideas and examples also? #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

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@UKAWEP For some reason, I'm finding instagram much more difficultto master than the likes of Facebook and twitter #wedbizhour x

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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Today Instagram is a well established photography social network. Youcan find information, contacts & market your brand #WedBizHour

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

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@UKAWEP Instagram is a great way for me to connect with my brides &I've had wedding bookings through it too! :-) #WedBizHour#photography

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@MrsWTutus That is a great mix. A bit of personality & a bit of work#WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@Mode20Events It is a very different medium. The key is to have a plan.Know what you want to get out of it #WedBizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Nina Tarnowski@Nina_Marika

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@UKAWEP @Nina_Marika: @UKAWEP I'm going to keep up for the fullhour usually on a Tuesday I'm also snowy owl @Girlguiding x#wedbizhour

SWP@mysavvywedding

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@UKAWEP evening all! I have Instagram but need to brush up my skillson there. Any tips on most effective way to use it? ##WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@montanoevents You need a good mix. Your own work is good becauseyou can link back but other inspiration shows diversity #WedBizHour

Glynn T@SouthportDJ

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What do you think is the biggest area #brides and #grooms look tosave on their Wedding? #WedBizHour

withlovefromitaly@fromitalyevents

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Hope you're all well #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@AnneliMPhoto It is such a powerful tool when used correctly - not toomany pics of your pets :) #WedBizHour

Alison Wren@WedBizSuccess

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@MrsWTutus @UKAWEP I think that's the key. Show your personality butin the context of work #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@fromitalyevents Good evening and welcome to #WedBizHour

Style & the Bride@marinawedding

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#wedbizhour can you help? Looking for gorgeous images of #herbs at#weddings or images of #afternoontea #weddings

Paperless Wedding UK@PaperlessWedUK

20 HOURS AGO

@SouthportDJ #wedbizhour I would say invitations and we can offergreat savings!

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

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@UKAWEP Definitely! I like to include a good mix of my wedding, portrait& lifestyle photography & then some personal bits. #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

starlet weddings@StarletWeddings

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@UKAWEP i think the use of hashtags on insta makes it so easy to dosearches #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@WedBizSuccess Absolutely! #WedBizHour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

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@UKAWEP How personal should you get on Instagram? I'm always moredrawn to users who show a bit more of themselves #wedbizhour x

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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evening #wedbizhour sorry im later, half term & pancakes- arrghh!!@UKAWEP

Adele Haywood@BlueLightsPhoto

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@marinawedding Oh I have a bride having an Afternoon Tea Weddinglater in the year #WedBizHour

Susan Ibua@Mrs_Ibua

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#wedbizhour I run @PBpamperparties, very comfy with FB, never usedinstagram & iv just got used to twitter. How is it as a user?

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Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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@Mode20Events @UKAWEP good question, I like to show a few pics ofnon-work side #wedbizhour

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

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@UKAWEP I also "regram" / share other wedding supplier posts onInstagram. It's great way to share ideas & wedding inspo. #WedBizHour

Paperless Wedding UK@PaperlessWedUK

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#wedbizhour I only use instagram for personal. I like to keep thingsseparate.

Adele Haywood@BlueLightsPhoto

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@busy_claire @UKAWEP TUT :) I've not had pancakes! :( #WedBizHour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

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@StarletWeddings @UKAWEP it's definitely a huge bonus. I wouldn'tsearch for a # on Facebook. #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@busy_claire @Mode20Events Personality is key on Instagram. Letpeople in so they can get some behind-the-scenes from you#WedBizHour

Nina Tarnowski@Nina_Marika

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#wedbizhour I'm very visual so it's perfect for me to curate my favpersonal pictures & also share my fav @Pinterest pins + credit always

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@AnneliMPhoto Great advice! #WedBizHour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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@UKAWEP @Mode20Events exactly, thats why i have a strategicbalance of both work and play. #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@PaperlessWedUK That's interesting. We try and mix it up so a bit ofboth to show people who we are in business & personally #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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Have a plan. It can be showing the world how you design a wedding andthe whole process behind it. Make it interesting #WedBizHour

Susan Ibua@Mrs_Ibua

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#wedbizhour O and good evening all!

Nina Tarnowski@Nina_Marika

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@AnneliMPhoto @UKAWEP #wedbizhour I've just started to use#regram love it x

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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Instagram Tip 1 - Be Selective. Provide content that is valuable to yourreaders. #WedBizHour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

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@UKAWEP @PaperlessWedUK You could have your own personalaccount, & a business one. Difficult to switch between them on the app.#wedbizhour

Sash + Veil@sashandveil

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@BlueLightsPhoto hello - we're quite new too! #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

starlet weddings@StarletWeddings

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@Mode20Events @UKAWEP thats why i love following celebs becauseyou get sneak peaks into their worlds, so same idea i guess#wedbizhour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

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@busy_claire @UKAWEP I suppose I needed the reassurance to putmyself out there and get a bit more personal, what a relief!#wedbizhour x

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

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@BlueLightsPhoto @UKAWEP I like having just one, I think it attractsclients by showing personality & a work / life balance :-) #WedBizHour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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@montanoevents @UKAWEP @PaperlessWedUK i was dithering about 2accounts, but too much so a blend of both on one #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@sashandveil Hello & welcome to #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Paperless Wedding UK@PaperlessWedUK

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@montanoevents @UKAWEP #wedbizhour I have a work one, butswitiching back and forth was too much. I concentrate on Twitter andFacebook

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

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@Nina_Marika @UKAWEP me too! Very useful! #WedBizHour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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@Mode20Events @UKAWEP get visibile - dont be shy just be you!#wedbizhour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

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@busy_claire @UKAWEP @PaperlessWedUK do you have it under apersonal name, or a more business name? #wedbizhour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

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@StarletWeddings @UKAWEP Yes! I always find myself drawn to userswho really give you an insight into their word #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@busy_claire Agreed! No need for two accounts. We've combined allour international campuses onto one account #WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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love getting a little glimpse into the daily life of the creatives whose workI admire, but not 18 pics of their cat. #WedBizHour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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@montanoevents @UKAWEP @PaperlessWedUK I amBusiness.boulevard but have my details too. not sure whether to havename first #wedbizhour

starlet weddings@StarletWeddings

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@Mode20Events @UKAWEP makes you feel more connected in a waywhen you see some personal posts #wedbizhour

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

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My Instagram account is @AnneliMPhoto if you'd like to follow me#WedBizHour :-)

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Adele Haywood@BlueLightsPhoto

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@AnneliMPhoto @UKAWEP Work Life Balance whats that all about ;)hahah #WedBizHour tbh I've hardly used it this year! x

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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@UKAWEP I know, enough platforms to manage successfully, no needfor extra work! #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@PaperlessWedUK It never hurts to focus on just a couple of socialmedia tools & do them well. #WedBizHour

pompom blossom@pompomblossom

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I do love Instagram but can't find any of my business contacts on it#wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

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@busy_claire @UKAWEP @PaperlessWedUK Found you ;) I thinkbusiness 1st is ok as you can clearly see your name in the search.#WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@StarletWeddings Definitely. It gives you an idea of the person/peoplebehind the brand - storytelling! Its huge. #WedBizHour

starlet weddings@StarletWeddings

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@UKAWEP @PaperlessWedUK i have my own personal one and one forstarlet wedding #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

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@cherishweddings #wedbizhour

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

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@BlueLightsPhoto lol! It's tough isn't it! :-) #WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@pompomblossom Check on their websites. They will list theirInstagram account on there #WedBizhour

Paperless Wedding UK@PaperlessWedUK

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@UKAWEP #wedbizhour that was my conclusion. Also not great onGoogle+ either. At least I can see conversion from FB/Twitter easily.

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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@montanoevents @UKAWEP @PaperlessWedUK great! thanks x neverknow whats right thing to do! #wedbizhour

Alison Wren@WedBizSuccess

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"@UKAWEP: @PaperlessWedUK It never hurts to focus on just a coupleof social media tools & do them well. #WedBizHour" >>>Definitely

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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Think about the types of images you'd like to see such as behind thescenes shots of your weddings & events #WedBizHour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

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I'd love to follow everyone and get some inspiration! Throw yourusernames my way and i'll get adding as soon as we're done#wedbizhour x

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP #wedbizhour just want a simpler way to use it from my mac

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

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@Mode20Events @UKAWEP me too! It's like a little bit of "behind thescenes" into someone's life! #wedbizhour

Good Intents Marquee@goodintents

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@UKAWEP #wedbizhour recently enjoyed creating a pin board for aclient, only for her send it to our competitor for a cheap imitation!

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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only thing with instagram is once I see something I forget- too manyoptions! how do you not get lost in there? #wedbizhour

Paperless Wedding UK@PaperlessWedUK

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#wedbizhour @UKAWEP is it easy to track conversions with instagram?

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

Instagram Tip 2 Use Tags, Hashtags and Geotags #WedBizHour

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

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@StarletWeddings #wedbizhour hi Kayleigh how's your week been

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

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@PaperlessWedUK @UKAWEP it sends you clear notifications in the appeach time :) #WedBizHour

starlet weddings@StarletWeddings

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@Mode20Events i am Starletweddings #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@goodintents That's not good but it isn't common practice#WedBizHour

Mrs W Tutus@MrsWTutus

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP Ooh, what's a Geotag? #wedbizhour

Big Little Moment@biglittlemoment

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@Nina_Marika love your Insta feed! I think it's natural to change stylesas you find what works and what doesn't #wedbizhour

Glynn T@SouthportDJ

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@PaperlessWedUK #wedbizhour I've noticed a lot being spent onchocolate fountains, photo booths, bands and then scrimping on DJs!

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

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@UKAWEP I think it's good to use the same handle on Instagram as youuse for Twitter too. #consistency #WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@PaperlessWedUK I have to admit I've not been able to do this yet.Others may have more info on this though #WedBizHour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

20 HOURS AGO

odd question, but why would someone use instagram over pinterest,facebook etc? what are the pro's? #wedbizhour

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP yes and then tag the suppliers you worked with at the event.#WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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@MrsWTutus Geotags link to the location of your Instagram post. Turnon add location setting & Instagram will link to location #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Good Intents Marquee@goodintents

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@UKAWEP I disagree, we do a huge amount of design and quoting, onlyto have our work distributed to cheaper suppliers. #wedbizhour

starlet weddings@StarletWeddings

20 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire i love instagram because it doesnt have the nonsensefacebook does, i like that its just pics #wedbizhour

Paperless Wedding UK@PaperlessWedUK

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP #wedbizhour I think a lot of time can be spent on socialmedia and its frustrating when the sales don't match time put in!

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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@goodintents @UKAWEP are you not able to protect yourquotes/designs? what a shame #wedbizhour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

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@busy_claire quick pics with very quick editing features. It has a hugeactive user base, and never ending #! #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

20 HOURS AGO

@PaperlessWedUK @UKAWEP I usually ask couples how they find me,so if it was Instagram, they tell me :-) #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@goodintents I really am sorry to hear that. It seems there is no suchthing as an original idea anymore. We're all open to this #WedBizHour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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@goodintents @UKAWEP true, just a waste of your time and energy isntit. #wedbizhour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

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How long does everyone dedicate to social media, per day or per week?I'd be interested to know, so easy to get wrapped up! #wedbizhour

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

20 HOURS AGO

@montanoevents #wedbizhour how discerning should you be withInstagram?

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UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@PaperlessWedUK You need to know where your clients are & focus onthat platform. For us it is FB, Twitter & Instagram #WedBizHour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

20 HOURS AGO

I'm waiting for @instagram to have a quick account switch feature ontheir app like @twitter ! It would make life easier. #WedBizHour

Nina Tarnowski@Nina_Marika

20 HOURS AGO

@biglittlemoment thank you sometimes I feel like deleting bits but whatI love about it is the story & journey from A to B #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

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When posting wedding images, tag the bride & groom as well as all thevendors who worked the wedding. #WedBizHour

Spit Roast Lamb@LambRoasts

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@Mode20Events About 3 hours 4 times a week #wedbizhour

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

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@montanoevents #wedbizhour yes not the easiest especially from amac

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

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do people find instagram beneficial biz2biz or is it more biz2consumer ?#wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@biglittlemoment I will be on a follow spree tomorrow :) #WedBizHour

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

20 HOURS AGO

@PaperlessWedUK @UKAWEP I would usually get a mention aboutseeing images on Instagram in the message they send me#wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

20 HOURS AGO

RT @UKAWEP: @biglittlemoment I will be on a follow spree tomorrow :)#WedBizHour me too. x

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

20 HOURS AGO

@StarletWeddings I don't have any personal social medias, try to stickto just business accounts, but I can spend hours! #wedbizhour x

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@cherishweddings You do need to show some of your personality butremember to have a filter #WedBizHour

Coupled@CoupledHQ

20 HOURS AGO

Thanks for reminding us :) Sorry that we're late! “@WedBizSuccess: Hi#wedbizhour I actually remembered this week!” #startup

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

20 HOURS AGO

@cherishweddings you should be like you are on other social mediaaccounts, but can add in a few more 'behind the scenes' shots.#WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Mrs W Tutus@MrsWTutus

20 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire I find both - I can interact with other businesses whilstsharing my products with my customers! #wedbizhour

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP #wedbizhour yes good courtesy to tag those involved

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

20 HOURS AGO

@Mode20Events @StarletWeddings I try and have a plan of socialmedia, never works though! #wedbizhour can advice others but not doit myself

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@Mode20Events I schedule everything in the morning and generallydedicate an hour in total then check later in the day as well#WedBizHour

Big Little Moment@biglittlemoment

20 HOURS AGO

@Nina_Marika ha, I totally agree! Especially when a photo doesn't dowell I think "ohhh maybe I'll ditch that one"!! #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

20 HOURS AGO

@MrsWTutus thats good to know. #wedbizhour

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

20 HOURS AGO

@Mode20Events #wedbizhour I am the same no personal social mediaas it feels like work

Maids to Measure@MaidstoMeasure

20 HOURS AGO

We're looking for stylists at our London studio, please email us if of anyinterest! #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

There are over 14,000 #weddingdressshopping hashtags on Instagramposted by brides #WedBizHour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP I try to dedicate just one hour in the evening! But 10 minutechecks here and there turn into hours #wedbizhour x

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

Use relevant hashtags. If you make wedding cakes use #cake,#weddingcake, #silver not #yummy #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

starlet weddings@StarletWeddings

20 HOURS AGO

@Mode20Events i am one of those who follows like all the celebrities!! Iinteract with my friends loads on social media! Love it #wedbizhour

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP @Mode20Events #wedbizhour events can cover so manythings I find Instagram easier when I am out and about rather than inthe office

Mrs W Tutus@MrsWTutus

20 HOURS AGO

@Mode20Events I don't have a set amount of time - my tablet/phoneare always with me so I pop in & out as needed! #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Coupled@CoupledHQ

20 HOURS AGO

@AnneliMPhoto Favouriting your tweet to connect dots across to yourInstagram account after #wedbizhour - we're @CoupledHQ there too :)

SWP@mysavvywedding

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP @PaperlessWedUK It is difficult to track & lots of timeneeded with so many different forms of social media #WedBizHour

Nina Tarnowski@Nina_Marika

20 HOURS AGO

@biglittlemoment #wedbizhour many Instagram accounts are toocurated v cool but I like a bit of reality & honesty x

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

Instagram is ultimately a reflection of the brand and of a personal stylethat effectively defines you photo after photo #WedBizHour

Big Little Moment@biglittlemoment

20 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire @MrsWTutus I agree - both - I've found great suppliers onIG and equally brides have found me on there, winwin! #wedbizhour x

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP Relevant is definitely key... as many relevant # as you cancram in! Gives you a wider audience. #wedbizhour

Love in a Photo@loveinaphotouk

20 HOURS AGO

We create an instant slideshow of your guests instagram/twitter photosand print them within seconds! #wedbizhour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

20 HOURS AGO

@MrsWTutus Never under estimate the power of an iPhone!#wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@mysavvywedding @PaperlessWedUK It is definitely a case of focusingon the channels your clients are using - not enough time! #WedBizHour

Alison Wren@WedBizSuccess

20 HOURS AGO

Do you use loads of hashtags or keep to just a few? #wedbizhour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

20 HOURS AGO

@pompomblossom @UKAWEP I love Pinterest, spend way too muchtime on that thing! Instagram is the one thats lacking x #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

20 HOURS AGO

@StarletWeddings #wedbizhour it grows to be almost natural, do youfind it easy flicking between personal and work

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

20 HOURS AGO

i know i love instgram as I now tap each pic on facebook to like it now!woops love the simplicity of instagram #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@Nina_Marika I agree - Instagram is the place to not be contrived andshow the person behind the brand #WedBizHour

Mrs W Tutus@MrsWTutus

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP i like that people get to see the life behind the business - itmakes me who I am & that's important to me! #wedbizhour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

20 HOURS AGO

@mysavvywedding @UKAWEP @PaperlessWedUK ...for pics. They'realready all there waiting in your feed. #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Coupled@CoupledHQ

20 HOURS AGO

@StarletWeddings You'll love us too then! We're all about great pics -optimised for phones & tablets :) #wedbizhour #startup @busy_claire

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

20 HOURS AGO

@cherishweddings Thanks for the advice Zoe! Been loving your webchat's on the @UKAWEP youtube channel, keep them coming x#wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@WedBizSuccess Use relevant hashtags. More targeted. If you makewedding cakes use #cake, #weddingcake, #silver not #yummy#WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Big Little Moment@biglittlemoment

20 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire @goodintents @UKAWEP thats really not cool, maybesave the added pin board bonus for when they've actually booked?#wedbizhour

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

20 HOURS AGO

@CoupledHQ awesome! ;-) #wedbizhour

Tabby Clegg@Modefor_Tabby

20 HOURS AGO

Been to the fabulous @HargateHall today. What a fabulous #venue -perfect for our relaxed style of intimate #wedding #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@MrsWTutus Its important to your clients too. Transparency is key inthe world we now live in #WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

Instagram Tip 3 Find, follow, and comment on the users whose work youadmire. #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Spirit Wedding Cars@mjt72

20 HOURS AGO

Hi #wedbizhour we are not on instagram as it just feels like yet anotherthing to do as well as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and google+

SWP@mysavvywedding

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP @PaperlessWedUK always need more time! But knowingyour customer & where they are are definitly helps focus##WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

Connect with vendors you want to work with like florists, planners etc.Comment on their pics & start building relationships. #WedBizHour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

20 HOURS AGO

@WedBizSuccess @UKAWEP The more you use, the more chances ofhaving views. So long as they are relevant! #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@mjt72 It can seem like that. It is a question of knowing what mediumsyour potential client is using #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

20 HOURS AGO

@mjt72 #wedbizhour it's true but sometimes in for a penny and allthat...

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

Instagram Tip 4 - Make your account public. #WedBizHour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

20 HOURS AGO

How can you use Instagram to your advantage when you're first startingout, before you have enough weddings to fill your feed? #wedbizhour x

Coupled@CoupledHQ

20 HOURS AGO

@AnneliMPhoto Thanks for #joiningthedots :) Having arrived late, tryingto catch up on the conversation! #WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@Mode20Events Fill it of pics of you working, sourcing products, visits toflea markets etc. Make it visual. Show your style #WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

There are a variety of privacy settings for Instagram, but for businesspurposes, I prefer the public setting #WedBizHour

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Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP Great ideas! #wedbizhour

Alexia Lenoir@the29studio

20 HOURS AGO

#WedBizHour I'd rather stick to what I know best - Instagram & Twitter,and build relationships than generic commenting to get attention

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

Instagram Tip 5 - Get your readers involved and host contests#WedBizHour

Coupled@CoupledHQ

20 HOURS AGO

@BlueLightsPhoto Hi *waves* How are you enjoying your first time? :)#WedBizHour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

20 HOURS AGO

@the29studio im with you, i only build connections to people I want toreal relationships #wedbizhour

Spirit Wedding Cars@mjt72

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP #wedbizhour we get 2to 3 enquiries through facebook eachweek but nothing from twitter, pinterest or google+

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Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

20 HOURS AGO

@CoupledHQ no worries! #betterlatethannever #wedbizhour :-)

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@the29studio That is smart! As long as that is where your targetaudience are then you're doing the right thing #WedBizHour

fizzybunting@fizzybunting

20 HOURS AGO

Sorry I'm late, what have I missed #wedbizhour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

20 HOURS AGO

@mjt72 @UKAWEP I'd love to see a Google+ advice hour at some point,another one I find difficult to manage #wedbizhour x

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@mjt72 Interesting. FB is our best source of leads. Twitter is businesstalk & Google + well the jury is still out #WedBizHour

Nina Tarnowski@Nina_Marika

20 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire @the29studio #wedbizhour I only want genuine followers Iblock/report all spam x

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Mrs W Tutus@MrsWTutus

20 HOURS AGO

@goodintents @busy_claire @UKAWEP Don't see Pinterest as a Salestoo, simply a place for inspiration/suggestions & quote after?#wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

Before you start snapping, ensure your bio communicates everythingyou want your followers to know about your brand #WedBizHour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP @mjt72 I couldn't agree more re twitter - it's definitely muchmore business to business. #wedbizhour

Elizabeth Hall@EHEventDesign

20 HOURS AGO

Super duper late to #WedBizHour sorry wedding lovelies!!!

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

20 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP @mjt72 ive never even started on google+ - what is thatabout? #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Coupled@CoupledHQ

20 HOURS AGO

@AnneliMPhoto Wonderful to see how well Instagram works for you -love your comments about showing work/life and personality :)#wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@Mode20Events I think I would need to do some research first - I'm stilltrying to figure that one out :) #WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

20 HOURS AGO

@EHEventDesign Good evening :) #WedBizHour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

20 HOURS AGO

@MrsWTutus @goodintents @UKAWEP do you set your products andprices in pinterest and link to site? #wedbizhour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

20 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire @UKAWEP @mjt72 I just can't figure it out! #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

Set your profile picture to your logo for instant identification, add adescription and include the URL to your website #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Alexia Lenoir@the29studio

19 HOURS AGO

#WedBizHour don't utilise a social network platform if you don't knowwhat it's about. For me, Google+ doesn't cut it

Big Little Moment@biglittlemoment

19 HOURS AGO

@CoupledHQ @BlueLightsPhoto ohhh welcome to #wedbizhour it'sgreat to meet others in the same boat *bigwave*!! x

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

19 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP yes and then add a fun little fact about yourself too! :-) #IG#bio #wedbizhour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

19 HOURS AGO

@EHEventDesign @busy_claire @UKAWEP @mjt72 I very rarely botherwith it! It's there if people want to search for it. #wedbizhour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

19 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP thats about as far as Ive got, not even attempted to circles,pictures is a lot more my thing! #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

19 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire #wedbizhour sign up for an account on google+ andexplore when you get a minute.

Coupled@CoupledHQ

19 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire @Mode20Events @UKAWEP Agreed, good to be social onsocial media! :) #wedbizhour

Mrs W Tutus@MrsWTutus

19 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire @goodintents @UKAWEP i link to site, but no prices - eachitem is individual & so is price! #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

@the29studio Good advice! Know your platform before committing to it#WedBizHour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

19 HOURS AGO

This hour has given me so much inspiration! Can't wait to get snappingand following tomorrow! #wedbizhour @UKAWEP

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

19 HOURS AGO

@the29studio do you have a google+ profile then or not? #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

19 HOURS AGO

@CoupledHQ I try my best, but it can be tough at times! ;-) I'm an IGjunkie tho, so have been at it for a while! #WedBizHour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

Experiment with video on Instagram, which allows you to upload up to15 seconds of footage #WedBizHour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

19 HOURS AGO

@CoupledHQ @Mode20Events @UKAWEP yep, i cant stand seeingsales, after sales spam after spam- be real! #wedbizhour

Brides of Limerick@BridesofIrl

19 HOURS AGO

#WedBizHour great to have so many instagram tips in one place#weddings #bridal

Coupled@CoupledHQ

19 HOURS AGO

@StarletWeddings @Mode20Events We're @CoupledHQ over onInstagram (and Facebook) too :) #wedbizhour #startup

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

Instagram Video Tip - venues could pan across wedding setups todemonstrate how the space can be used #WedBizHour

Nina Tarnowski@Nina_Marika

19 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire @UKAWEP #wedbizhour me too pictures are my thingfacebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest that's enough :) x #prettypictures

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

19 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP #WedBizHour to see the results it is good to try, monitor thenew followers and what hashtags work

Spirit Wedding Cars@mjt72

19 HOURS AGO

@montanoevents @EHEventDesign @busy_claire @UKAWEP#wedbizhour its reassuring that others have similar experiences withsocial media

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

19 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire @UKAWEP @mjt72 G+ can work well if you invest time tocreate good circles, but it does take a while! #notthereyet #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

@BridesofIrl It really is good to hear everyone's experiences#WedBizHour

Brides of Kerry@BridesKerry

19 HOURS AGO

#WedBizHour is a great hashtag to follow for anyone with a #weddingsbiz #SME #KingdomBizHour

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

19 HOURS AGO

@mjt72 #wedbizhour of course, trial and error

Coupled@CoupledHQ

19 HOURS AGO

A frustration many consumers have mentioned to us “@busy_claire: Reinstagram: once I see something I forget- too many options!#wedbizhour”

JennyFleur@Jennyfleur22

19 HOURS AGO

@busy_claire I was reluctant to add yet another social media streambut now love Instagram! Lots of inspiration #WedBizHour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

Instagram Video Tip - dress designers can show off their bridal creationswith 360 degree spin around a model #WedBizHour

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

19 HOURS AGO

@BridesKerry #wedbizhour yes good hashtag to start with

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

19 HOURS AGO

@Jennyfleur22 such a great platform to showcase your beautiful work!#eyecandyforbrides #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

@CoupledHQ its about having a strong voice & being memorable.Strong branding helps with this. #WedBizHour

Bethany Bevis@Mode20Events

19 HOURS AGO

Thank you so much for having me #wedbizhour! Look forward to seeingyou all next week, checking out early! Goodnight everyone @UKAWEP xx

Big Little Moment@biglittlemoment

19 HOURS AGO

@Nina_Marika @donnajgifts @UKAWEP @fizzybunting thank you for theRTs lovely ladies #WedBizHour xx

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Mrs W Tutus@MrsWTutus

19 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP If I can just persuade the in-house modelling Team to twirlSLOWLY! #wedbizhour

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

19 HOURS AGO

@Jennyfleur22 #wedbizhour yep you never know what will be the thingto work unless you try it

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

@BridesKerry Thank you :) #WedBizHour

Coupled@CoupledHQ

19 HOURS AGO

@AnneliMPhoto @UKAWEP Agreed, we have the same username onTwitter, Instagram and Facebook :) #consistency #wedbizhour #startup

starlet weddings@StarletWeddings

19 HOURS AGO

@Mode20Events @UKAWEP nice chatting with you!! #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

So we are nearly at the end of another #WedBizHour - any ideas fornext week's topic?

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

19 HOURS AGO

You can see amazing inspirational pics and motivational quotes fromthe people you follow... and on a daily basis! #WedBizHour

Nina Tarnowski@Nina_Marika

19 HOURS AGO

@Mode20Events @UKAWEP Goodnight Bethany x #wedbizhour

Alexia Lenoir@the29studio

19 HOURS AGO

#wedbizhour #GiantSquare is an excellent app if you want to displaybanners and bigger picture sizes appsto.re/gb/R5tdM.i

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

19 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP #wedbizhour making yourself stand out??

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

19 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP If u use IG and hate that it crops your photo square, use anapp called Instasize which lets u upload fullsize images. #WedBizHour

starlet weddings@StarletWeddings

19 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP #wedbizhour im on insta if anyone wants to follow or sharetheir username.... Im on as starletweddings

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

19 HOURS AGO

RT @cherishweddings: @UKAWEP #wedbizhour making yourself standout?? yes visibility is important, especially to brides!

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

@cherishweddings That is an interesting one #WedBizHour

Nina Tarnowski@Nina_Marika

19 HOURS AGO

@AnneliMPhoto @UKAWEP the best tip ever thank you ha ha !!#WedBizHour

Claire Streeton@busy_claire

19 HOURS AGO

Im on instagram (of course!) as business.boulevard ! will head off to tryand find you all now. #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

@AnneliMPhoto Ooh I will have to look at that - I hate the croppingsquare thing #WedBizHour

zoe mckeown@cherishweddings

19 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP #WedBizHour one to ponder Kylie...

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

JennyFleur@Jennyfleur22

19 HOURS AGO

Night all, I'm off to catch up & find you all on Instagram! I'm there asjennyfleurflorist #WedBizHour

Coupled@CoupledHQ

19 HOURS AGO

@BlueLightsPhoto Focus! ;) Good to connect, look forward to tweetingmore :) #wedbizhour

starlet weddings@StarletWeddings

19 HOURS AGO

@UKAWEP @cherishweddings thats a good one #wedbizhour

UK Wedding School@UKAWEP

19 HOURS AGO

@cherishweddings Definitely! #WedBizHour

Anneli Marinovich@AnneliMPhoto

19 HOURS AGO

@Nina_Marika @UKAWEP lol!!! Glad I could help! :-) #wedbizhour

Claudia Montano@montanoevents

19 HOURS AGO

Just a personal account at the moment, but you're all welcome tofollow! A few business things sneak in! ' csmontano ' #wedbizhour

https://storify.com/UKAWEP/instagram-for-wedding-business

What Peggy Did Next@WhatPDidNext

19 HOURS AGO

“@BridalBootSale: Don't miss our live Q&A on FB this Thurs, ask usanything weddings in aid of #BrideHour 8-9pm! #HampshireHour#wedbizhour"

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