Sorry, but that’s not the luxury wedding market. That’s ultra-luxe—the top 1%, not 10%.
And that pie-in-the-sky version of “luxury” is a lot harder to achieve than most industry leaders let on.
Here's the uncomfortable truth:
Right now—many vendors are realizing “luxury” doesn’t mean global destination weddings, or making the who’s who list, or charging more than others at a flashy networking event, or even getting published in Vogue.
the simple fact is this:
In the toughest wedding market we’ve seen in 15 years, even established luxury vendors are struggling to keep their footing.
It means spending more weekends with your loved ones, not traveling all week to work a wedding at Lake Como.
For most, “luxury” means consistently filling your calendar with great clients who pay premium prices.
It means you feel 100% confident you’re building a business that lasts rather than risking it all on a path that doesn’t feel true to you—
or who you want to work with.
More than anything,
So if your current strategy is driven by another destination shoot or styled workshop, a minimalist website, or cold-DMing another (annoyed) planner…
…just know you’re traveling down a well-trod path (the same one thousands of your competitors already went down) that doesn’t always reach your desired destination.
let's be clear:
But doing the same things you’ve been doing is keeping you stuck at the same prices and in the same stress spiral you’ve been in for years.
And putting your focus on the wrong things isn’t going to help you take your business to the next level, where you can:
in a crowded market with couples
taking longer to make decisions
We have loads of clients who’ve filled this year’s calendar—and are well on the way to a banner 2026. So, why are some successful while others struggle?
Yes, 2024 was a weird, tough, slow time in the wedding industry.
And, 2025 looks to be more of the same.
(Helllloooooo, engagement gap!!!)
But that’s just an explanation, not an excuse.
...follow a step-by-step plan to elevate and optimize absolutely every. single. part of the buyer’s journey.
...“fake it till they make it.”
...take advice from marketing and sales experts who show them what to do—and not do.
...waste time learning from mistakes, or trial and error.
...post content that attracts ideal clients.
...doom-scroll competitors’ IG feeds.
Attract more ideal clients with target messaging based on buyer desires
Charge more with proven conversion approaches based on buyer psychology
Create a client journey couples can't stop talking about to their friends
Map out 2025 with a plan focused on the critical path to success
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"This mastermind has set a new standard for any educational resource out there. With Sam’s incredible guidance through Sway, we were able to grow our business in a way that felt both strong and sustainable while also allowing us to better serve our couples."
-Gracie Felix
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"The depth and breadth of Sam’s insight into every level of the wedding industry can help anyone grow in nearly every area of their business. I highly recommend Sway to anyone looking to elevate their wedding business."
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If you're looking for a no-fluff, highly actionable way to grow your business and sales skills, I don't think a better option exists for our industry!
- Erika Aileen
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Sam's education and tutoring has completely changed my approach my clients - bringing my business to a very high level.
- Federica Beni
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Sway Mastermind offered valuable insights into buyer psychology and gave me the tools to level up my skills as a wedding venue owner.
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If you participate in the mini-masterclasses, receive the done-for-you services, tap into the template/guide/tutorial library and still don’t see the value, we’ll let you leave the program without fulfilling your 12-month commitment.
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I wasn’t always a sales expert in the wedding industry. When I started selling directly to couples in 2006, I thought I could find success with my natural ability, charisma, and professional network. It worked for a few years…but then I started to plateau. I got stuck.
To reach the next level I had to learn what nobody was teaching at the time:
Over the past decade, I’ve immersed myself in buyer psychology and applied behavioral economics to design a sales process that sells at the highest levels. I’ve coached 1:1 hundreds of wedding professionals in all fields over the past 7+ years, including some of the most recognized names in the industry.
I’ve discovered three big obstacles on your way to the next level: 1) Getting enough qualified inquiries, 2) Booking luxury couples at higher price points, and 3) Providing exceptional services worthy of word-of-mouth referrals.
That’s why I created Sway Mastermind. It’s the perfect solution for the biggest marketing and sales problems you face. No fluff. No creative discussions. Only practical methods to book better clients based on brain science.
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1) Marketing with the right messages to get enough qualified inquiries
2) Designing a sales process that taps into the psychology of how couples make decisions
3) Positioning your brand as the #1 choice in a crowded marketplace
Only practical methods to book better clients based on brain science.
The Sway Mastermind is right for you if:
It's tough to hear “no” as much as you did in 2024, and even though you’re trying not to take it personally, it’s time to start earning what you know your portfolio deserves. A “better product” strategy won’t work. Better marketing and sales approaches will.
You know your work is good (Great, even!)—but you’re not charging the prices or getting the bookings you want.
Sure, everyone would love more referrals. But it’s also true that everyone is going after the same people to get on their “lists.” It’s time to consistently attract couples on your own.
You see a path to success that includes referrals but doesn’t exclusively rely on them.
The bride-to-be who makes decisions without her fiancé is as outdated as the stay-at-home wife who has dinner on the table when her hard-working husband comes home a la an episode of Madmen. Today’s fiancé is highly involved in all financial decisions, including wedding planning—which means you have to know how to market and sell to him, too.
You want to sell well to everyone involved in making the decision.
Contrary to popular belief, not all luxury buyers want the same thing. Or are the same kind of person. We break down buyers into four types, and all of them can have black AMEXs in their wallets. Learning how to tailor marketing and sales messages is a science and an art you can learn.
You deserve to get paid top-dollar for your services, but you don’t want to work with uppity, arrogant a$$holes.
Building a business that thrives long-term takes time, sweat, skill, and resilience. If it was easy, everyone would already be where you want to go. You’re willing to put the work into it—heck, you might even enjoy learning how to market and sell your services like a pro. But you know it takes more than a curated portfolio, relationships with planners, getting published, charging your “worth,” and building your brand. You want a guide with reliable sales insights rooted in buyer psychology.
You know there’s no shortcut to reach your goals.
It’s rare (and somewhat delusional) to get into weddings because you want to be rich. So why are we all here? Because we want freedom. Independence. Knowing how to market and sell your services empowers you to live a life of luxury, the kind where you have more time to enjoy doing things you love with those you love.
You measure success not only by the number of bookings on your calendar but also by the amount of time off you take every year.
Wow! I cannot recommend SWAY Mastermind enough. Sam and his entire team are an absolute dream to learn from and work with. If you’re serious about taking your business to the next level (or beyond what you thought possible), this is the course for you.
- Hannah Way
photographer
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I’m not trying to sway your decision…
But here’s some of the questions we hear most often.
You’re ready when you a) need more qualified inquiries, and b) want to charge more for your services. If you’re wondering if others in the program are more successful, bigger, or more experienced than you…maybe. But it doesn’t make a difference for your business. The only thing that matters is everyone who's in the mastermind is there for three reasons: Attract better couples, book them at higher prices, and provide an extraordinary client experience.
Yes. If you’re not a wedding professional, there are more applicable programs out there tailored to your industry—this would not be a wise investment for you.
Within the wedding industry: Any and all types. Our client roster includes planners, designers, photographers, venues, videographers, DJs, bands, floral designers, HMUAs, caterers, stationers, décor rentals, linen rentals, and officiants. We’ve helped them all— and we can help you, too.
You’re at the perfect stage to join. You can save years of wasted time, because this mastermind is a step-by-step to success with affluent buyers. Luxury brands are created, not born. We’ll show you how to build an online presence, collateral, buying experience, and client journey all worthy of a luxury brand.
Sway Mastermind gives you the strategies and tactics to raise your prices even more, even faster, and close business even more consistently. The done-for-yous and audits can easily be geared to get you from luxe to ultra-luxe, and the sales training works at the absolute highest levels in the industry.
We recommend not putting all your eggs in one basket. Instead, create diverse sources of business with social media, Pinterest, SEO, blogging and referrals from your past and current clients (all of which are covered in the mastermind). And remember: Everyone else you’re competing with for business is also getting referrals from the same planners. In this situation, the key to success is knowing how to book more couples, and we dig deep into this throughout the mastermind.
Knowing your ideal client, buyer types, messaging and buyer motivations, referrals, image selection, website, selling styles, building value, pricing and package design, custom proposals, discovery calls, closing techniques, negotiations, upselling, surprises and delights, communication etiquette, personal brand, client management, and more.
Sway Mastermind is an incredible complement to any work we've already done for you, especially if we've done your website at some point. You’ll get an even deeper dive into your ideal client, what triggers them, and how to book them with advanced sales techniques not taught anywhere else.
Yes. We’re also giving you Ideaction’s entire library of hidden webpages for Showit, including templates for custom proposals, inquiry responses, and referral partners.
Only 3-4 hours of structured training each month. Plus, a few hours over the year to get information we need for “done-for-you” services. And, of course, whatever you want to devote to making the improvements in your marketing and sales collateral/content/skills. Basically, HUGE ROI for your time.
Yes. We will post in a video library you’ll have access to forever.
Zoom. Plus, we have a private online community on Kajabi (Not Facebook, you’re welcome.) for questions and peer-to-peer connections between group sessions.
Each person gets one 60-minute 1:1 with Sam. You’ll also go through a brand excavation with a strategist from the Ideaction team. Each audit and review you receive will be directed specifically to your business with personalized recommendations. No other mastermind or group program in the wedding industry gives you as much individual attention as Sway Mastermind.
Book a 15-minute consultation call with Sam, and he can answer any questions you have directly.
Stop waiting for "the market" to improve. Create your own success by doing the right things in the right areas to get more of the right clients in 2024.
HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY
Every great champion as a coach or mentor. If you don’t have one, it’s hard to reach your full potential. We know. We work with some of the best in the business.
EVEN THE BEST ASK FOR HELP
DIYing it might work when you start your business, but it fails as a long-term strategy. Take your company to a place you didn't think possible - without all the trial and error - following expert advice.
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