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Protected: Knowing It All Is Great. Being the Only One Who Does Isn’t.

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Has Your Enquiry Form Gone Quiet? Here’s Where To Check First.

ONE VENUE’S WEBSITE TRAFFIC HADN’T DROPPED. THEIR ENQUIRIES HAD. THE enquiry FORM WAS STILL THERE, JUST SITTING 800 PIXELS TOO FAR DOWN THE PAGE. If your website enquiries have dropped off and you’re not sure […]

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Ciara Crossan Named Networker of the Year 2026

WeddingDates Founder and CEO Ciara Crossan has been named Networker of the Year 2026 at the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards. The win was announced at the national gala dinner at the Galmont […]

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How Newpark Hotel Tripled Its Wedding Enquiries in a Single Month

Client Overview Newpark Hotel sits on the edge of Kilkenny City, a four-star property set in landscaped gardens with private outdoor space. Accommodation ranges from modern guest rooms to Hot Tub Suites, alongside versatile banqueting […]

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Hospitality Managers Know How to Support Their Teams. They Just Don’t Have the Time.

A new industry survey didn’t just ask if people in hospitality are stressed. It asked who’s expected to hold everyone else’s stress too. Ask anyone who’s managed a hospitality team through a wedding season what […]

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Ciara built something new. Here’s why (and how it can help your hotel win more weddings)

If you’ve worked with me over the years, you’ll know I don’t sit still for long. 💜 Today I’m SO excited to share something I’ve been building quietly behind the scenes: my own personal brand […]

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The Coniston Hotel Streamlines Enquiry Management & Elevates Guest Experience with WedPro

Client Overview Set within 1,000 acres of rolling Yorkshire Dales countryside, The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa offers a breathtaking backdrop for weddings -from lakeside vows to barn celebrations. With 70 bedrooms and versatile […]

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The Priest House Hotel Elevates Lead Conversion & Saves Time with WedPro

The Priest House Hotel is a historic country house wedding venue nestled on the banks of the River Trent in Castle Donington, Leicestershire. With over 60 acres of private woodland, gardens, and meadows, the venue […]

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Ciara named Cork networker of the year 2026

Ciara Crossan (WeddingDates Founder and CEO) has been named NETWORKER OF THE YEAR AT the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026. WeddingDates and WedPro is proud to share that Founder and CEO, Ciara […]

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Got enquiries but no bookings? What That Usually Means

Wedding venues, you’ve probably said this – or heard it more times than you’d like. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: It’s almost never a volume problem. It’s a process problem. On the surface, it feels […]

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Stop Guessing, Start Booking: The Power of Enquiry Tracking

One thing Customer Success Specialist, Sarah Bolson, sees time and time again in her role is that when a venue truly commits to tracking their enquiries fully, everything starts to change. Teams stop relying on […]

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How Ailantus Hotels Streamlined Wedding Enquiries Across 5 Properties

Ailantus Hotels Group is a dynamic hospitality group operating five hotels across the North East and North West of England, with a combined portfolio of 515 bedrooms. Their collection includes well‑known brands such as Accor […]

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