GSP

What GSP does

GSP, legally GSP Events Ltd., is a London-headquartered, founder-owned luxury event production agency founded in 1997 by Emma Gold. The firm designs and delivers bespoke weddings, private parties, and corporate or charity events, primarily for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, royalty, and global brand clients. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, and operations span the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Monaco, Spain, the Caribbean, and additional international destinations, with marquee projects referenced at venues such as the Red Bull Racing Monaco Grand Prix and the Star Wars premiere.

The company's service offering is organized around three core lines (Wedding Planning, Private Parties, Corporate Events) supported by a shared stack of sub-services: technical production (sound, lighting, staging, show calling), entertainment booking, venue scouting and management, floral design, photography and videography coordination, and full concierge services (travel, RSVP, honeymoon). There is no proprietary software platform, mobile application, or API; the technology layer is operational rather than productized, and pricing is bespoke and quote-based rather than standardized or published. Distribution is enterprise sales-led, sourced through a dedicated website enquiry form, direct phone and email, and a separate press office, with marketing leaning heavily on earned media (Vogue, Tatler, Country Life, Hello Magazine, DWP Power List 2025), Instagram, and word-of-mouth from high-profile clientele.

Revenue mechanics follow a professional services model: project-based fees for end-to-end event delivery, with revenue concentrated in a relatively small number of high-value engagements each year. Long-tenured institutional partnerships (the British Independent Film Awards since 2002, the Emeralds & Ivy Ball since 2017, Horan & Rose since 2024) anchor a recurring component alongside one-off UHNW weddings and premieres. The business is privately held with no external investment, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed acquisitions or funding events, indicating a self-funded, founder-controlled operating model.

Name

GSP

Legal name

GSP Events Ltd.

Website

https://gsp-uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GSP Events Ltd. is a London-based, founder-owned luxury event production agency founded in 1997 that designs and delivers bespoke weddings, private parties, and corporate or charity events for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, royalty, and global brand clients across the UK, Europe, and international destinations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Planning and Production Services: GSP generates revenue through comprehensive event planning and production services for weddings, private parties, and corporate events. Services include venue sourcing, set design, technical production, entertainment booking, travel planning, floral design, photography/videography, and concierge services. Revenue is project-based, earned through professional service fees for bespoke event delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GSP is a luxury event planning and production agency that designs and delivers bespoke weddings, private parties, and corporate events for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, royalty, and global brands. End-to-end services include venue sourcing, set design, technical production, entertainment booking, floral design, travel planning, RSVP management, photography/videography, and concierge services. Events are executed across the UK, France, Italy, Monaco, Spain, and other international destinations on a bespoke, project-based engagement model.

Product overview

GSP is a luxury event planning company offering three core service lines: Wedding Planning Services, Private Party Services, and Corporate Event Services. The company operates as a unified service offering rather than a software platform. Wedding services include full planning for destination weddings across UK, France, Italy, Caribbean, and globally, with sub-services for floral design, entertainment booking, venue management, technical production, and concierge services. Private party services cover celebrations from intimate gatherings to grand affairs with similar supporting services. Corporate services encompass film premieres, awards ceremonies, product launches, and charity events. All three service lines share common supporting capabilities including technical production, entertainment booking, venue management, photography/videography coordination, and guest management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Planning Services Full-service wedding planning for destination weddings in the UK, France, Italy, and globally, including venue selection, floral design, entertainment booking, guest management, and on-site coordination. Targeted at ultra-high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and royalty seeking bespoke, multi-day wedding celebrations.
• Private Party Services Luxury private party planning including birthdays, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, and exclusive celebrations with access to world-class talent and bespoke entertainment. Targeted at affluent individuals seeking extraordinary private celebrations from intimate gatherings to grand affairs.
• Corporate Event Services Corporate event production including film premieres, awards ceremonies, product launches, and charity galas with technical production, stage design, and talent booking. Targeted at global brands, film industry organizations, and nonprofit/charity organizations requiring high-profile event production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £800,000 raised at Horan & Rose charity event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cancer Research UK / Marie Keating FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017GSP has been a proud production partner for the Emeralds & Ivy Ball since 2017, supporting Cancer Research UK and the Marie Keating Foundation. The annual charity gala, hosted by Ronan and Storm Keating, features performances by renowned artists and raises significant funds for cancer research.
• British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002GSP has proudly partnered with the British Independent Film Awards for over two decades. This prestigious celebration of British cinema, sponsored by Champagne Taittinger, offers an exclusive red carpet experience bringing together the most influential figures in the film industry.
• Horan & Rose Charity EventcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSP has been the trusted production partner for the Horan & Rose charity event since its launch in 2024, in association with Niall Horan and Justin Rose. The unique fundraising event brings together friends from music and sports industries and has raised over £800,000 for various charities.
• Lady Garden FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSP produced the Lady Garden 10th Anniversary gala dinner at The OWO, Raffles London, which became their largest ever fundraiser. The resplendent affair featured exquisite floral designs by Rob Van Helden and an impressive celebrity guest list.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Easton Events: Luxury wedding and event planner with offices in multiple US cities, focused on destination events for affluent clients. Comparable to GSP on multi-city delivery, destination expertise, and high-touch client service model.
• David Tutera: Celebrity event planner and designer with a long-running media presence (My Fair Wedding, etc.). Comparable to GSP in celebrity-driven brand, luxury positioning, and integrated event design + production.
• Mindy Weiss Party Consultants: LA-based luxury event planner serving A-list celebrity weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Closest direct peer to GSP in terms of UHNW/celebrity client base, fully-integrated service offering, and press-driven brand building in the US market.
• Colin Cowie Lifestyle: Globally-recognized luxury event planner and lifestyle brand serving UHNW clientele across weddings, private parties, and corporate events. Comparable to GSP in bespoke-service positioning, international destination capability, and founder-led brand authority.
• Alison Events: San Francisco-based luxury wedding and event planner with a strong destination-wedding practice and established brand in the UHNW segment. Comparable to GSP in bespoke multi-day international weddings and editorial-driven positioning.
• Marcy Blum Associates: NYC-based luxury wedding and event planner with a 30+ year track record serving celebrity and UHNW clients. Comparable to GSP in longevity, celebrity roster, and integrated planning/entertainment production capability.
• Lisa Vorce: California-based luxury wedding and event designer known for destination weddings for celebrities and UHNW clients. Directly comparable to GSP on high-profile destination weddings, multi-day international event execution, and editorial-led brand.
• Preston Bailey: Internationally-renowned luxury event designer known for floral, set, and production design at the highest spend tiers. Comparable to GSP in ultra-luxury production values, destination capability, and celebrity/UHNW client base.
• Rafanelli Events: Boston-based luxury event planner serving high-end weddings, private parties, and corporate events for UHNW clients. Comparable to GSP on service model, press profile, and long-tenured founder leadership.

Broad incumbents

• The Knot Worldwide: Largest consumer wedding marketplace and planning platform in the US (also operates WeddingWire, Bodas.net). Not a direct luxury competitor but the dominant demand-aggregation layer in the broader wedding industry, shaping how UHNW clients discover and compare planners including GSP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/gspltd
• Xx.com/gspltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/GSPEVENTSLTD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gsp-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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