BLACK ORCHID EVENTS LTD

What BLACK ORCHID EVENTS LTD does

Black Orchid Events Ltd is a privately held, founder-owned event services business operating from Alness in the Scottish Highlands since 2009. The company provides wedding planning, private event planning, corporate conference management, room decoration, chair cover and linen hire, glassware and decorative item rentals, and a small retail gift shop, with bundled delivery and collection within a 30-mile radius of its 88 High Street showroom. It positions itself as a specialist alternative in a Highlands market it describes as underserved by competitive event suppliers, and claims the largest local inventory of chair cover colors (80+ organza, 30+ satin).

The business operates as a small owner-led team (approximately 6 employees including founder Kim and team member Mairi) with direct-to-consumer engagement via phone, email, walk-in showroom visits, and a social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. Revenue is generated through per-event transaction fees on hire items (chair covers, glassware, candelabras, mirror plates, bridal arches), professional service fees for planning and conference management, and retail sales of gifts, jewellery (Karma, Orli, Katie Hamilton-Hunter), Azeti aluminium/enamel items, LSA glassware, and wedding supplies. Pricing is largely quote-based ('POA') rather than transparently published.

Go-to-market is regional and event-driven: word-of-mouth, customer testimonials (e.g., Julie & Sean, Vicki & Michael), local showroom visibility, and social media promotions. The company serves wedding couples as its primary segment, with secondary segments in private event organizers and corporate clients, and does not disclose revenue, funding, or any institutional ownership. There are no identified acquisitions, partnerships, AI/technology components, or expansion beyond the Scottish Highlands.

Name

BLACK ORCHID EVENTS LTD

Legal name

Black Orchid Events Ltd

Website

https://blackorchidevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Black Orchid Events Ltd is a privately held, founder-owned event services and rental business in the Scottish Highlands, offering wedding planning, room decoration, chair cover hire, conference management, and a retail gift shop from its Alness showroom, primarily serving wedding couples and local event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Planning Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Florists (45931)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding Design, Decor & Floral Planning (HSACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor Sourcing & Management (Venues, Catering, Photo/Video, Music) (HSACABAG), Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality) (HSACABAM), Ceremony & Aisle Decor (Arches, Chuppahs, Mandaps) (HSACAOAI), Wedding & Bridal Floral (Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages) (HSACAOAJ)

Keywords

• Wedding planning services
• Event decoration services
• Chair cover hire
• Conference management services
• Event rental supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Alness

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Chair Cover and Linen Hire: Rental of high-quality spandex chair covers in white, ivory, and black, along with sashes and bands. Offering includes over 80 organza colors and over 30 satin colors, taffeta, and printed organza options.
2. Items for Hire: Rental of glassware (lily vases, martini vases), candelabras, mirror plates, fishbowl vases, bridal arch, and topiary bushes. Prices quoted include delivery and collection within 30 mile radius.
3. Room Decoration Services: Decoration services including tall lily vase arrangements, hurricane vases, artificial/silk flower arrangements, candle arrangements, and 5ft floor standing candelabras. Services for table runners, cake table swags, and foil balloon arrangements.
4. Wedding Planning Services: Full wedding planning packages and consultation meetings providing information on local suppliers, venues, and budget ideas.
5. Conference Management: Conference coordination services including liaison with delegates, bookers, trainers, and venues to ensure smooth event execution.
6. Gift Shop and Retail Sales: Retail sales of gifts, cards, jewellery (including Karma, Orli, Katie Hamilton-Hunter brands), aluminium and enamel items from Azeti, glassware from LSA, candle holders, and various wedding supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Black Orchid Events provides wedding planning, event planning, and conference management services in the Scottish Highlands, complemented by chair cover and linen hire, room decoration services, and hire items such as glassware and candelabras. The company also operates a retail gift shop and showroom in Alness stocking gifts, jewellery, wedding supplies, and decorative items. Founded in 2009 to address a shortage of specialist event suppliers in the Highlands, the business delivers end-to-end event styling and coordination for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events.

Product overview

Black Orchid Events is a specialist event planning and rental company operating in the Scottish Highlands since 2009. The company offers a coordinated portfolio of services including wedding planning, event planning, and conference management, complemented by rental products (chair covers, room decorations, glassware, candelabras, and decorative items) and a retail gift shop. Services are designed to work together, enabling the company to provide end-to-end event solutions from planning consultation through to decoration execution and styling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Planning Full wedding planning packages and consultation meetings providing information on local suppliers, venues, and budget ideas for couples planning weddings.
• Event Planning Event planning assistance covering corporate dinners, baby showers, birthday celebrations, catering advice, venue selection, decoration, and guest list management.
• Conference Management Conference coordination services including liaison with delegates, bookers, trainers, and venues to ensure smooth event execution for businesses and organizations.
• Room Decoration Decoration services including tall lily vase arrangements, hurricane vases, artificial/silk flower arrangements, candle arrangements, 5ft floor standing candelabras, table runners, cake table swags, and foil balloon arrangements.
• Chair Cover Hire Rental of high-quality spandex chair covers in white, ivory, or black, along with sashes and bands. Includes over 80 organza colors, over 30 satin colors, plus taffeta and printed organza options, with delivery and collection included within a 30-mile radius.
• Items for Hire Hire items including glassware (lily vases, martini vases, fishbowl vases), mirror plates, candelabras, bridal arches, and topiary bushes. Delivery and collection included within a 30-mile radius.
• The Little Extras / Gift Shop Retail store offering gifts, cards, wedding supplies, hire items, jewellery ranges (Karma, Orli, Katie Hamilton-Hunter), aluminium and enamel items from Azeti, glassware from LSA, candle holders, and various event decorative items.

Named customers2 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

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hitched: UK's largest wedding directory and planning platform (owned by The Knot Worldwide). Comparable as a destination for couples researching wedding suppliers, but operates as a marketplace rather than a regional specialist event company.
• Not On The High Street: UK online marketplace for gifts, wedding favours, decor and stationery. Comparable as an alternative source for the retail gift and wedding decor SKUs Black Orchid sells through its showroom and 'Little Extras' shop.
• John Lewis & Partners (Wedding Services): UK-wide department store offering wedding gift lists, decor and event coordination. Comparable as a UK-wide planning and gifting alternative, but operates at much larger scale and does not specialize in regional Highlands event rentals.
• Confetti.co.uk: UK wedding planning and inspiration site with supplier listings and planning tools. Comparable as a national alternative for wedding planning discovery, putting pressure on regional planners via online aggregation.
• Bridebook: UK wedding planning app and supplier marketplace. Comparable as a digital aggregator competing for the same wedding couple customer segment; threatens regional planners by simplifying vendor discovery nationally.

Regional players

• Etsy UK (Wedding & Event Shop): Global marketplace with strong UK seller base for wedding decor, favours and signage. Comparable as a source of bespoke and personalized wedding items competing with Black Orchid's gift shop and bespoke signage offerings.
• WeddingDates: Irish-origin wedding planning and supplier platform with UK reach. Comparable as a regional planning platform competing for the same planning customer; primarily geographic peer for Scottish/UK couples.

Direct peers

• Highland Events & Décor (regional hire): Hypothetical local Highlands chair cover and event decoration hire company. Comparable as the closest direct competitor: same geography, same hire inventory (chair covers, centrepieces, table dressing), same wedding customer segment.

Emerging players

• Rock My Wedding: UK wedding inspiration blog and styled shoot platform with directory features. Comparable in targeting style-conscious UK wedding couples, but operates primarily as inspiration/media rather than regional service delivery.
• Coco Wedding Venues: UK directory of wedding venues and recommended suppliers. Comparable in targeting style-conscious UK couples planning destination and regional weddings, with potential overlap on supplier referral economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/blackorchidevent
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackorchideventsalness?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=g9fib2a8nypn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-orchid-events-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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