Wedding Planning Franchise Cost & Investment

Wedding Planning Franchise FAQ

How much does an Uncommon Camellia wedding planning franchise cost?
The estimated initial investment for a single Uncommon Camellia territory is $56,460–$67,590, including the $44,000 franchise fee. See Item 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for the full breakdown.

Where are wedding planning franchise territories available?
We offer protected, single-territory franchises in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, North Carolina and South Carolina. Markets include Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Atlanta, Memphis, Charleston and Pensacola. Territories are chosen using historical wedding data.

How do I start a wedding coordination business with Uncommon Camellia?
Follow our 5 steps to ownership: 1) Initial Contact, 2) Application & FDD Review, 3) Due Diligence, 4) Discovery Day in New Orleans, and 5) Franchise Awarded & Business Launch. It starts with a short inquiry form and a call with founder Adrienne Brink.

Who founded Uncommon Camellia?
Adrienne Brink founded Uncommon Camellia in New Orleans in 2016. Today the original New Orleans office is a team of 45 coordinators, planners and designers who delivered 213 weddings in 2025.

Do I need a storefront or inventory?
No. Uncommon Camellia is a home-based franchise with no storefront and no heavy inventory. Most owners run the business from home or a small shared workspace.

What training and support do franchise owners get?
Training includes a 4-hour virtual Assistant Coordinator training, Discovery Day and in-person training in New Orleans, on-site wedding mentorship, virtual sessions, and full Planning & Design certification. After you open, you get webinars, field visits, annual conferences, a dedicated franchise support coach, and our team's operations, marketing, finance and client-experience experts.

What services will my wedding coordination franchise offer?
You'll offer wedding coordination, coordination add-ons (Planning Consultation and Personal Attendant Services), and wedding planning and design. With coordination, your team starts six weeks before the wedding to gather plans and contracts, contact vendors, build a detailed timeline, do a walk-through, and run the rehearsal and the wedding.

What is included in the wedding business franchise startup cost?
The estimate includes the $44,000 franchise fee, $3,200–$6,950 in upfront start-up expenses, and $9,260–$16,640 for your first 3 months of operating and marketing costs. Item 7 of the FDD has the details.