Complete Weddings + Events

Name

Complete Weddings + Events

Legal name

Complete Weddings + Events

Website

https://completewedo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Production Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Photography Studios, Portrait (541921)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Wedding Planning (HSACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Day-Of / Month-Of Wedding Coordination (HSACABAC), Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality) (HSACABAM), Destination Wedding Planning (HSACABAD)

Keywords

• Wedding photography services
• Event videography services
• Wedding DJ services
• Photo booth rental
• Event coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Wedding Photography Services: Professional photography services for weddings and events, including color and exposure correction, select wall-art ready images, optional second photographer, and full print release. Average service duration is 8 hours for wedding photography.
2. Videography Services: Cinematic HD video capture including highlight films, vows and toast footage, optional aerial drone footage, and optional second videographer. Both documentary and cinematic editing styles are offered.
3. DJ Services: Professional event DJ services including MC/Emcee responsibilities, announcements, introductions, music curation, and event flow management. DJs come with professional equipment and can provide dance floor lighting.
4. Photo Booth Rental: Photo booth rental with unlimited prints, props, digital copies, and an attendant who creates a scrapbook for guests to sign.
5. Event Lighting: Professional lighting rental and installation including uplighting, under lighting, color washes, GOBO/monogram lighting, and setup/teardown services.
6. Event Coordination: Day-of wedding coordination including on-site event manager, rehearsal management, vendor coordination, timeline creation, emergency kit, and wedding day support.
7. Franchise Fees: Revenue generated from franchise operations with initial investment between $35,800 to $71,900 for franchisees. Franchisees operate local Complete Weddings + Events businesses offering event services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Complete Weddings + Events is a franchise-based event services company that provides professional photography, videography, DJ, photo booth rental, event coordination, and lighting for weddings and other events. Services are sold individually or as customizable bundled packages through more than 100 franchise locations across 30+ U.S. states and Ontario, Canada, with bookings managed through the proprietary CompleteEventManager.com platform.

Product overview

Complete Weddings + Events is a service-based business offering a comprehensive suite of event services through a unified brand. The core portfolio consists of six primary service categories: Photography, DJ/Videography, Photo Booth Rental, Coordination, and Lighting—all offered as individual services or bundled into customizable packages. The company also provides specialized event planning for specific occasions including weddings, receptions, corporate events, Quinceañeras, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and school events. The Complete Interactive add-on enhances DJ services with interactive features. Services can be booked individually or as bundled packages, with pricing varying by package, date, and availability. The company operates on a franchise model across North America with locations in over 30 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photography Services Professional event photography including color and exposure correction, an online gallery with full print release, optional second photographer, and select wall-art-ready images, for couples and event hosts.
• DJ Services Professional event DJ and MC services providing announcements, introductions, curated music, and event flow management with professional equipment and optional dance floor lighting.
• Videography Services Cinematic HD event videography including highlight films, vows and toast footage, optional aerial drone footage, and optional second videographer, with both documentary and cinematic editing styles.
• Photo Booth Rental Photo booth rental with unlimited prints, props, digital copies, and an attendant who creates a scrapbook for guests to sign, suitable for weddings, corporate events, and school events.
• Event Coordination Services Day-of wedding and event coordination including an on-site event manager, rehearsal management, vendor coordination, timeline creation, and an emergency kit for the event day.
• Event Lighting Services Professional event lighting rental and installation including uplighting, under lighting, color washes, GOBO/monogram lighting, and complete setup and teardown services.
• Wedding Planning Services Comprehensive wedding planning services guiding couples through the planning process with vendor coordination and customizable bundled packages tailored to the wedding.
• Reception Services Wedding reception planning and coordination services including space setup, vendor placement, event flow management, and seating assistance.
• Corporate Event Services Corporate event planning and production including holiday parties, product launches, team-building retreats, award shows, and marketing events, with bundled photography, videography, DJ, lighting, and photo booth services.
• Quinceañera Planning Services Quinceañera celebration planning combining photography, videography, DJ, photo booth, and day-of coordination for traditional Latin American coming-of-age ceremonies.
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Services Bar and Bat Mitzvah party planning including photography, videography, DJ, custom lighting, and photo booth for Jewish coming-of-age ceremonies and celebrations.
• School Event Services School event services including prom, homecoming, graduation, school dances, and back-to-school events with DJ, photography, videography, and photo booth options.
• Complete Interactive Interactive event experience featuring live display of guest-curated photos and messages, couple questionnaires, and audience participation activities accessible via guests' mobile devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 300,000 events successfully planned and executed since 1974
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Partners in Hope (GPiH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Complete Weddings + Events has partnered with Global Partners in Hope since 2013 for the annual Do Good Together fundraising initiative. The company donates 3% of sales during campaign periods to support healthcare and clean water projects in West Africa. Partnership achievements include funding five water wells (2013-2017), a medical center ($3.2 million, completed 2020), neonatal/women's health rooms, a health clinic in Benin, and two surgical units in Togo (opened 2025). Total fundraising exceeds $150,000 over the partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WeddingWire: Major wedding vendor marketplace with reviews and lead generation for couples. Operates where Complete has 1,068+ reviews and is a key channel for franchisee customer acquisition; competitive on platform economics and category leadership.
• Zola: Online wedding registry and planning platform with an integrated vendor marketplace. Competes for the same couple attention and partners with wedding vendors, making it both a distribution channel and an indirect competitor to Complete's bundled service offering.
• The Knot Worldwide: The largest wedding planning platform and vendor marketplace in the U.S. While not a direct service provider, it controls much of the demand funnel that feeds Complete's franchisees and competes indirectly by aggregating couples with vendor listings.
• Cvent: Enterprise event management platform serving corporate event organizers. Larger incumbent competing for the corporate events segment that Complete is building out, but at the high end (large conferences, MICE) rather than Complete's mid-market and SMB focus.

Direct peers

• The Pros Weddings: Multi-service wedding and event vendor offering DJ, photography, videography, photo booth, and lighting services. Closely matches Complete's bundled service portfolio and targets the same consumer segments (weddings, corporate, school events).
• George Street Photo & Video: Multi-location wedding photography and videography provider offering bundled photo and video packages to couples nationwide. Operates in a similar direct-to-consumer service model with comparable AOV ($2K-$5K+) and competes for the same wedding vendor shortlists.
• Here Comes the Guide: Long-running wedding vendor directory and editorial site connecting couples with photographers, videographers, DJs, and venues. Serves the same couples at the same planning stage and competes for visibility on similar search terms.

Emerging players

• AllSeated: Event design and planning platform used by venues, planners, and corporate event teams. Adjacent competitor in the event coordination space and could overlap with Complete's growing corporate events vertical.
• Joy: Modern wedding planning platform offering websites, RSVPs, registries, and a vendor marketplace. An emerging, mobile-first competitor that targets the same engaged couples with a digital-first experience that complements or substitutes Complete's CompleteEventManager booking flow.
• Aisle Planner: Wedding planning software used by professional wedding planners to manage timelines, vendors, and clients. Targets the same event professional ecosystem that Complete's day-of coordination service competes within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/completewedo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/completewedo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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