Wild Events and Consulting

Wild Events and Consulting Venue Consultant & Commercial Strategist
Supporting Wedding Venues, Hotels & Corporate Event Spaces to Increase Bookings & Strengthen Operations

Hello, I’m Kayleigh, the face behind Wild Events & Consulting! With over 18 years of experience in the wedding, events & hotel industry, I’ve had the privilege of working at some of Kent’s most distinguished venues. My career has taken me through nearly every role within the hospitality industry, giving me a 360-degree perspective on the challenges & opportunities businesses face daily. My mission

is to help independent businesses thrive by offering solutions that drive results. Whether it’s refining customer journeys, optimising operations, creating unforgettable guest experiences, or crafting effective marketing strategies, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. What sets me apart? I know that many independent businesses don’t have the budget for full-time marketing teams or events managers. That’s why I offer flexible, cost-effective support that delivers the expertise of a marketing, sales, & events manager without the overheads. With a monthly retainer fee, you gain industry knowledge, actionable insights, & measurable results all without hidden costs or long-term commitments. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, building relationships, & helping businesses uncover their unique selling points to stand out in an increasingly competitive market. Whether you’re a venue, supplier, or independent business, I’ll work with you to create strategies that resonate with your target audience & drive growth. If you’re looking for someone who knows the Kent hospitality industry inside & out, can simplify the complex terms, & has a knack for bringing out the best in your team, let’s chat. Together, we’ll turn your goals into actionable plans & make the process as rewarding as the results! I look forward to working with you.

Everyone focuses on how a space looks for the photo. Fewer people think about how it performs for the sale.The styling m...
16/06/2026

Everyone focuses on how a space looks for the photo.
Fewer people think about how it performs for the sale.

The styling matters. But what actually moves a couple from “we’ll think about it” to “where do we sign” happens in the 20 minutes before they even walk through that door, how they’re greeted, what they’re shown first, whether anyone asks what THEY actually want instead of running through a script.

A beautiful space with a flat show round is still a lost booking.

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📷 Meg Mari Photography
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If a couple emails three venues and you’re the third to reply, you’ve already lost two thirds of your shot before you’ve...
15/06/2026

If a couple emails three venues and you’re the third to reply, you’ve already lost two thirds of your shot before you’ve said a word.

Most venues think their proposal is the thing that wins or loses the booking. It isn’t. It’s the gap between enquiry and reply.

I’ve sat inside enough venue inboxes to know the ones converting best aren’t always the prettiest or the cheapest. They’re the ones who show up first, with a reply that sounds like a person, not a template.

If your enquiry to booking ratio has felt stuck lately, this is usually where to look first.

DM AUDIT and I’ll tell you what I’d check first on yours.

The number I get asked about most: ‘How do we get more enquiries?’ My answer is almost always the same: let’s look at w...
14/06/2026

The number I get asked about most: ‘How do we get more enquiries?’

My answer is almost always the same: let’s look at what’s happening to the ones you already have.

In my experience venues with a healthy number of enquiries but a low booking rate are losing revenue in the sales process, not the marketing one.

Before you spend money on advertising, before you redesign your brochure, before you hire a new marketing manager: audit your enquiry journey.

What happens the moment someone fills in your contact form?

What does your follow up look like?

For most venues I work with, that’s where the money is sitting.

DM AUDIT to book your venue audit.

Your sales coordinator isn’t underperforming. They’re drowning. Here’s what no one tells venue owners: When a sales exec...
07/06/2026

Your sales coordinator isn’t underperforming. They’re drowning.

Here’s what no one tells venue owners:

When a sales executive/coordinator is handling operations, answering guest queries, chasing suppliers AND responding to enquiries the enquiries always lose.

Not because they don’t care. Because reactive always beats proactive when there’s no structure to protect the pipeline.

I’ve seen it at every level. The best people in the worst systems produce average results.

The fix isn’t hiring someone new. It’s giving your existing team the training, tools and clarity to be brilliant.

For team training. Link in bio or DM me.

15+ years inside venues. GM, Sales Director, C&B Manager, Event Sales Manager, Front of House Manager… I’ve sat in every...
04/06/2026

15+ years inside venues.
GM, Sales Director, C&B Manager, Event Sales Manager, Front of House Manager…

I’ve sat in every seat at the table and then some.

Wild Events & Consulting exists because I got tired of watching great venues lose bookings they should have won.

Enquiry responses going cold. Sales teams pulled in every direction with no support. Show rounds that felt like a property viewing with a price list at the end.

I work with venue owners, GMs and directors to fix what’s quietly costing them revenue.

Audit. Strategy. Training. Implementation.

No fluff. Just results.

📩 DM me if any of this sounds familiar.



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Three things I see at almost every first enquiry audit and all three are fixable. 1. The response is too slow. Couples a...
02/06/2026

Three things I see at almost every first enquiry audit and all three are fixable.

1. The response is too slow.
Couples are comparing three venues at once. If you’re not back within a few hours with something warm and personal, someone else is. Speed is the first filter.

2. The response is too transactional.
“Hi, thank you for your enquiry. Please see our attached brochure.” is not a sales message. It’s an acknowledgement. Your response should make them want to pick up the phone.

3. There’s no follow up plan.
If they don’t respond to your initial message, what happens? In most venues I audit nothing. Silence is not a strategy.

These three things cost venues bookings every week. Not in a dramatic, obvious way. Quietly. Consistently.

Fix them. Your pipeline will thank you.

↓ Venue Audit from £350. Full review + online debrief.
Link in bio.

The show round is the single most important touchpoint in your sales process. Not the website. Not the enquiry. The show...
01/06/2026

The show round is the single most important touchpoint in your sales process.

Not the website. Not the enquiry. The show round.

And most venues treat it like a tour.

A great show round isn’t about walking people through rooms. It’s about understanding their vision, reflecting it back to them and helping them picture their day in your space before they’ve even left the car park.

It has structure. It has emotional beats. It has a close.

The venues where every team member can deliver a consistently strong show round, regardless of who’s on that day are the venues that convert.

The ones where it depends on who picked up the phone? They’re leaving bookings behind every single week.

Team Training. Show Round Excellence is one of our most requested sessions.

↓ Enquire via link in bio.



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Wedding season is in full swing.But the venues that will have a strong Q1 next year are the ones making strategic decisi...
29/05/2026

Wedding season is in full swing.

But the venues that will have a strong Q1 next year are the ones making strategic decisions right now in June.

Off-peak is where the groundwork gets laid.

→ Audit. Strategy. Training. Systems.

That’s what Wild Events & Consulting is here for.

Link in bio.

Your venue’s biggest competitor isn’t the barn down the road.It’s the version of your venue that exists in a couple’s im...
28/05/2026

Your venue’s biggest competitor isn’t the barn down the road.

It’s the version of your venue that exists in a couple’s imagination, before they enquire.

If your online presence doesn’t match that image, they won’t even get in touch.

This is why brand consistency matters more than a new photoshoot.

The enquiry window isn’t 48 hours. It’s hours.A couple enquiring about your venue on a Saturday evening is not waiting u...
27/05/2026

The enquiry window isn’t 48 hours. It’s hours.

A couple enquiring about your venue on a Saturday evening is not waiting until Monday morning.

They’ve sent three enquiries. Yours was one of them.

Speed wins. Always.

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