How to become a venue stylist
and build a business the right way
Learn how to start a venue styling business with confidence, clarity and professionalism, guided by over 30 years of real-world experience in weddings and events.
No shortcuts
No guesswork
No costly mistakes
Start with our free training:
Becoming a Successful Venue Stylist – Is it right for you?
If you’re thinking about becoming a venue stylist – or turning your love of weddings, events and styling into a proper business – the Venue Styling Academy is here to help you start safely, legally and profitably.
We provide practical venue styling training for beginners who want to do things properly from day one.
Who this venue styling training is for
This training is designed for you if:
- You’re new to venue styling and don’t know where to start
- You’re considering venue styling as a business or side hustle
- You want to understand the realities of working in venues
- You care about professionalism, safety and compliance
- You want clear, honest guidance - not hype or shortcuts
We teach you how to build a profitable venue styling business that will stand the test of time.
Why learn venue styling from us?
Real experience. Real venues. Real businesses.
The Venue Styling Academy is led by Liz Sexton, founder of Stressfree – The Venue Transformers, with over 30 years’ experience as a professional venue stylist, planner and business owner.
Alongside Doug Showell, designer, engineer and qualified teacher, we combine:
- Practical venue styling experience
- Business and financial expertise
- Strong health & safety knowledge
with a real understanding of how venues actually work
We don’t teach theory. We teach what works in real venues – and what can go wrong if it isn’t done properly
What you'll learn as a venue stylist
Our venue styling courses and mentoring help you:
- Decide whether venue styling is right for you
- Understand what venue stylists actually do
- Set up your business legally and correctly
- Choose and manage styling stock sensibly
- Price your venue styling services with confidence
- Work safely and compliantly in venues
- Attract the right clients and venues
- Grow a business that fits your lifestyle
Everything is explained clearly, calmly and without jargon.
How to start your venue styling business
Step 1: Is venue styling right for you?
You don’t need to do everything at once.
Most new venue stylists start here:
A free, honest introduction to the venue styling industry, covering:
- What the job really entails
- The skills and mindset you need
- Whether it's a realistic option for you
Step 2: Build solid foundations
Structured venue styling training covering the creative, practical and business essentials – so you start the right way.
Step 3: Get personalised support
One-to-one mentoring, consultancy and practical sessions when you need deeper guidance.
A one hour 1:1 Zoom call to tackle your key concerns and establish a plan of action
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An audit to check you are on the right track and help you to move on to the next stage in your venue styling business.
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An entire day working alongside your venue styling business. This may include training, advising, guiding, reviewing, implementing or supervising a specific event.
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A one hour 1:1 Zoom call to tackle your key concerns and establish a plan of action
Learn more
An audit to check you are on the right track and help you to move on to the next stage in your venue styling business.
Learn more
An entire day working alongside your venue styling business. This may include training, advising, guiding, reviewing, implementing or supervising a specific event.
Learn more
A calm word of reassurance
Starting a venue styling business can feel overwhelming – especially if you’ve never run a business before.
With the right guidance, clear steps and proper support, it doesn’t have to be.
Our aim is simple:
To help you become a confident, professional venue stylist and build a business you’re proud of – one that’s safe, compliant, profitable and genuinely enjoyable to run.
Start with the free session: