If you are looking for information on the Complete Wedding + Events franchise business opportunity, Complete Wedding + Events franchises or Complete Wedding + Events franchising, then you have come to the right place.
Complete Weddings + Events is an all-in-one wedding and event planning franchise, relied on by brides, grooms, schools, corporate offices and many others nationwide to help organize all the details for weddings and special events. In business for almost 50 years, our passionate leadership team and network of highly skilled wedding and event planning experts can help you realize your dream of owning a full-service event planner business.
As a Complete Weddings + Events franchisee, you have the benefit of low overhead costs and the ability to work from your home, avoiding additional costly real estate. From weddings and special occasions to corporate events, year-round you'll have extraordinary opportunities to create memorable experiences for your clients.
Wedding Industry
The wedding industry is a $71 billion business. According to the most recent Wedding Report, last year in the U.S. there were nearly 2 million weddings, at an average cost of more than $29,000 each, up from $27,000 in 2021. Get the details on this thriving market and find out why you should launch your own wedding and event planning business with Complete Weddings + Events.
Available Markets
The Complete Weddings + Events franchise model is unique and has already expanded to more than 30 states across the U.S. We have franchise opportunities available now - contact us to find out if there's an opportunity to start your Complete Weddings + Events business in your area.
Event Planning Experts
The Complete Weddings + Events leadership team is committed to the success of each franchise owner. You'll not only benefit from our decades of experience in the wedding business, but also from our trusted partners, who offer franchise owners expertise in consumer marketing and branding, digital trends, operations, sales, and more.
Affordable Franchises with Complete Weddings + Events
After the Franchise Business Review analyzed hundreds of franchises, Complete Weddings + Events was not only named as one of the 80 top-ranked brands that have minimum investments of under $100,000, but Complete Weddings + Events was named one of the top "20 franchises you can launch for less than $75,000" by Entrepreneur. In 2022, Complete Weddings + Events was ranked in Entrepreneur's 500 Franchise list for the sixth time. With this kind of praise, it's easy to want to know what it takes to become a part of this kind of low-cost franchise.
Explore how to franchise with us at a low cost, find out your franchising costs up front and discover what it will take to start your wedding planning business.
Complete Weddings + Events provides you with the chance to become a franchise owner and break into the $71 billion wedding industry. Our event-planning model is a remarkably affordable, home-based franchise business that does not require a brick-and-mortar location. We keep our franchising costs as low as possible so you can maximize your potential profitability.
With Complete Wedding + Events, your franchising costs are very reasonable. The estimated total investment to launch your own Complete Wedding + Events franchise ranges from $56,820 to $71,070. Review this itemized list of startup costs, taken from Item 7 of our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
