Why Learn With Us?
Real-world Venue Styling experience, practical business knowledge and professional guidance built on more than 30 years in weddings and events
We understand what it feels like to start something new
Many people who discover Venue Styling are:
Excited
Creative
Capable
… but also Uncertain
They may be:
- Considering a career change
- Looking for more flexibility
- Searching for something more fulfilling
- Wondering whether they could realistically build a business of their own
That’s why the Venue Styling Academy was created:
to provide honest, practical guidance from people who have genuinely built and run successful businesses within the industry.
Meet Liz Sexton
Founder of the Venue Styling Academy
and Stressfree | The Venue Transformers.
Liz has spent more than 30 years planning and styling:
Weddings
Parties
Luxury events
Corporate events
Destination celebrations
She was one of the UK’s early Venue Styling pioneers and has built a respected reputation for professionalism, creativity and attention to detail.
Alongside decades of real-world event experience, Liz also brings:
Business expertise
Project management experience
Financial understanding
and a strong focus on Safety and compliance
Meet Doug Showell
Doug brings a rare combination of:
Designer
Engineer
Teacher and
Practical event experience
With a background in engineering, sales and education, Doug helps bridge the gap between creativity and practical implementation.
Together, Liz and Doug combine:
Creativity
Technical understanding
Business knowledge
Practical problem-solving
allowing them to approach Venue Styling from both an artistic and operational perspective
Why Our Approach Is Different
The events industry often focuses heavily on appearance and trends.
But successful Venue Styling also requires:
- Planning
- Logistics
- Professionalism
- Safety awareness
- Practical implementation
- Sound business foundations
We believe beautiful events should also be:
- Safe
- Well-managed
- Professionally delivered
- Sustainable
That philosophy sits at the heart of everything we teach.
What Matters To Us
We believe in:
- Doing things properly
- Sharing honest guidance
- Helping people avoid costly mistakes
- Building sustainable businesses
- Supporting creativity with practical knowledge
- Treating clients, venues and suppliers professionally
Most importantly, we believe people are capable of far more than they often realise – especially when given the right support and guidance!
Who We Work With
We support:
- Aspiring Venue Stylists
- Established styling businesses
- Wedding & event planners
- Venues
- Hire companies
- Creative event businesses
Some clients are just starting out.
Others are refining or growing established businesses.
Our role is always the same:
to provide practical, professional guidance tailored to their situation.
Ready To Explore Venue Styling Further?
Whether you’re:
Considering a new business
Developing your skills
Refining an existing operation
we’d love to help you move forward with more confidence and clarity
Explore our training & support services
Online, community-lead, affordable training packages for venue stylists to set up and/or grow a successful business
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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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