KEYNOTE SPEAKING

When you need a speaker who can really hold a room

I bring two decades of wedding, hospitality and entrepreneurial experience to the stage. So your audience gets practical breakthroughs and a good bit of craic.

How to book Ciara
Meghan Ely

“Ciara commanded the stage.”

She won the attendees quickly with her timely content and her great energy. She's an incredible resource for the wedding community.

– Meghan Ely, Award-winning Wedding Publicist and Industry Speaker

A talk your audience will remember

Whether your event is focused on hospitality, weddings or entrepreneurship, I’ll tailor the talk to your audience and what you want them to leave thinking, feeling and doing.

Keynotes include but are not limited to…

Pink graphic advertising a “Masterclass on Wedding Sales Strategies,” using data to drive more bookings, with priorities on packages, pricing and viewings and a flow from enquiry to booking.

Masterclass on Wedding Sales Strategies

Quick wins for your wedding venue to set yourself up for success

The three sales strategy priorities your venue should act on now, backed by data from the annual industry report. Expect practical ideas on packages, pricing and viewings that help convert interest into bookings.

How Couples Choose Their Wedding Vendors

Data and trends from the Wedding Industry Report

A snapshot of the annual WeddingDates Wedding Industry Report, based on feedback from over 1,000 newly engaged couples. I share selected takeaways from the 40+ page report, with actionable advice on using the data in your business.

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Measure What Matters

How to make data-driven decisions like a pro

Most wedding venues are sitting on useful data, but not using it to make better decisions. I show the key stats venues should track and how those numbers can reveal what’s working, what’s not and where to focus next.

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The Psychology of Yes

What couples really need to hear to say "I do!" to your venue

I unpack the psychological triggers that build trust and make a venue feel like the right choice. You’ll see how emotional intelligence and a good CRM can turn follow-up into a more personalised and consistent experience.

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Build it Anyway

The female founder’s guide to growing through adversity

Nearly two decades as a female founder have meant moving forward through recession, a pandemic, personal setbacks and moments I was underestimated. I share honest lessons on resilience, self-belief and finding the grit to keep building anyway.

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Leading from Anywhere

How to lead a remote team that actually works

Years of leading a remote team have shown me the importance of clear rhythms and a shared sense of what matters. Expect practical systems and leadership habits that help people feel trusted, focused and connected, even from different places.

Ciara Crossan smiling with one arm raised, wearing hot pink trousers, a dark top, and a colourful patterned sleeveless coat against a plain light background.
Ciara Crossan smiling with one arm raised, wearing hot pink trousers, a dark top, and a colourful patterned sleeveless coat against a plain light background.

Why book me?

As a founder, CEO and team leader, I’ve spent years working alongside wedding venues, hotel teams and hospitality businesses.

So yes, your audience gets data. They get stories. They get laughs. But most importantly, they get ideas they can take away and use.

I’ve had the joy of speaking at brilliant industry events across Ireland and the UK, including:
Fiona Tobin

Ciara is a knowledgeable and engaging speaker and the session was informative, relevant and firmly grounded in industry practice. Sharing insights from her recently published Wedding Industry Report, she discussed current and emerging trends in the Irish Wedding sector, creating a worthwhile learning experience for our students. Her passion and enthusiasm were evident and I would highly recommend Ciara to other groups wishing to gain an insight into all things weddings in Ireland!

– Fiona Tobin, Munster Technological University

How to book Ciara

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