Wedding Empires Returns in 2027: What's Coming Next
Some people take a break from a podcast because they've run out of things to say. We took one because we had too much to say, and wanted to come back and say it properly.
Wedding Empires, the podcast I co-host for people building wedding businesses, returns in 2027. Here's why we paused, what we're planning, and how you can be part of it.
Why the show took a break
I'm a firm believer that podcasts should run in seasons, especially in an industry as seasonal as ours. Wedding pros don't have the same week every week. There's peak season, there's planning season and there's the scramble in between. A show that pretends otherwise either burns out its hosts or slides into filler episodes.
So we stepped back on purpose. Running The Wedding Academy, coaching, writing eight books in my Wedding Handbook series and speaking at industry events all needed attention. And frankly, the industry has changed enough that the conversations worth having now are different from the ones we were having before.
Taking a pause is something I recommend to plenty of business owners. If you're wondering whether to start or restart a show of your own, I wrote about it in should your wedding business start a podcast.
What Wedding Empires is about
If you haven't listened before, the premise is simple. Wedding Empires is for people building wedding businesses: planners, stylists, florists, venues, celebrants, photographers and everyone in between. It's not a show about wedding trends for couples. It's about the business behind the beauty.
That means honest conversations about the things people usually whisper about:
- Pricing, and why so many talented people undercharge
- Turning enquiries into bookings
- Building a team, and leading one
- Marketing that brings the right couples, not just more couples
- Burnout, boundaries and building a business you actually want to run
- Growing, pivoting, buying and selling businesses
What's coming in 2027
We're still shaping the new season, so I won't promise specific episodes or guests here. What I can tell you is the direction.
More practical, less polite
I've always been a straight talker. The new season will lean further into that: practical frameworks, real decisions, and the mistakes people are usually too embarrassed to share.
Voices from across the industry
Weddings are a team sport. We want to hear from every corner of it, from solo florists to venue groups, from first-year planners to people who have run businesses for decades.
A global view
I'm based in Melbourne, but I work with wedding professionals worldwide, and The Wedding Academy's students are spread around the globe. The show will reflect that, because the challenges of running a wedding business are remarkably similar whether you're in Sydney, London or Toronto.
We didn't pause because we ran out of things to say. We paused so we could come back and say the right things properly.
Why I keep coming back to audio
Before I worked in weddings, I spent years producing events and working in radio. There's something about a long-form conversation that no other format matches. You can't fake it for an hour. People hear how you think, not just what you've polished for a caption.
For wedding businesses, that matters. Most of what makes a business work isn't visible on Instagram. It's in the decisions behind the scenes, and audio is where you can actually talk about them. Co-hosting a show also keeps me honest; I wrote about that in what co-hosting a podcast taught me.
What makes a good episode, in my book
When we plan an episode, I ask a simple question: will a listener do something differently on Monday because of this? If the answer is no, it's not ready. Inspiration is lovely, but wedding business owners are busy people. They deserve conversations that pay them back for their time.
That shapes how we choose topics and guests. We look for people who will share what actually happened, including what went wrong, and who can explain the thinking behind their decisions. Someone who raised their prices and lost a few clients, then rebuilt with better ones, is far more useful to hear from than someone who only shares the highlight reel. The best episodes feel like eavesdropping on two business owners being honest over a long lunch.
It also means we're not interested in vanity. Big names are welcome, but so are first-year florists with a sharp insight. What matters is whether the conversation helps.
How to be part of the new season
There are a few ways to get involved before we're back:
- Tell us what you want to hear. What's the business question you can't get a straight answer on? Send it through and it might shape an episode.
- Pitch yourself as a guest. If you've got a story or expertise that would help other wedding business owners, we want to hear it. Read my guide on how to pitch yourself as a podcast guest first, then get in touch through the podcast enquiry form.
- Invite me onto your show. While Wedding Empires is between seasons, I'm happy to join other podcasts to talk about wedding business, leadership and building a career in this industry.
- Read while you wait. The Wedding Handbook series covers much of the ground we'll talk about, from planning and styling to business and marketing.
Until then
If you're building a wedding business right now and need help before the show is back, you don't have to wait. I coach wedding business owners 1:1 on Zoom, and I speak at conferences and association events through the year. You'll find details on my coaching and speaking pages.
I can't wait to get back behind the microphone. There's a lot to talk about.
FAQs
When is Wedding Empires coming back?
Wedding Empires returns in 2027. Keep an eye on the podcast page at jacbowie.com for updates as the new season takes shape.
What is the Wedding Empires podcast about?
It's a podcast for people building wedding businesses, covering pricing, sales, marketing, teams, leadership and wellbeing, with a focus on the business side rather than trends for couples. Jac Bowie co-hosts the show.
How can I be a guest on Wedding Empires?
Send a short pitch through the podcast enquiry form on jacbowie.com explaining who you are, what you'd talk about and why it would help other wedding business owners.
Can I invite Jac Bowie onto my podcast?
Yes. Jac is happy to be a guest on podcasts about weddings, business, leadership and careers. Use the podcast enquiry form to get in touch.
coach, speaker, author.
I'm Jac Bowie, Owner and CEO of The Wedding Academy, the 100% online school that has trained 11,000+ wedding professionals. I coach wedding business owners, speak at industry events, co-host the Wedding Empires podcast and wrote the eight-book Wedding Academy Handbook series: The Wedding Planner's Handbook, The Wedding Stylist's Handbook (Vol 1 & 2), The Wedding Florist's Handbook, The Wedding Business & Marketing Handbook 2026 (Vol 1 & 2), The Micro, Intimate & Destination Wedding Handbook and The Couple's Wedding Planning Handbook.
