Venues
Ready to transform your venue into a thriving destination?
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What to expect
With over a decade of hands-on experience at some of London’s most prestigious venues, including Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, the Design Museum, the Orangery at Holland Park, and Chelsea Old Town Hall, I bring a wealth of expertise to help your venue thrive.
Starting as an Event Coordinator and working my way up to leading an award-winning venue team, I possess an in-depth understanding of how venue teams work and operate.
I am now very proud to be an Approved Supplier for event and wedding planning to two unique London venues – the Design Museum and the Garden Museum.
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Working with venues
As well as being an Event and Wedding Planner that venues can trust, I am available to support venues on a freelance basis, with their sales and operations. My experience ensures I can quickly get up to speed with your venue’s operations and support you to deliver a seamless experience for both clients and guests.
Fully understanding the complexities of operating within a venue where hosting events isn’t the primary focus, I recognise the importance of nurturing relationships with other departments, approaching them with sensitivity and finesse.
This collaborative effort ensures that the events team is empowered to deliver exceptional experiences, enabling you to generate crucial funds essential for sustaining the venue’s operations.
How may I be of service?
- Event & Wedding Planner
- Freelance Venue Management
- Freelance Sales Support
- Reviewing and Streamlining the Sales and Operations Process
- Implementing CRM Systems
- Recruiting, Building and Training Venue Teams
- Approved Supplier Lists
- Planning Showcase Events and Familiarisation Trips
- Award Submissions
I am able to provide the extra support and skill to support your unique venue requirements.
Contact me today and let me help you with the projects you don’t have time to work on!
Approved Venues
The Design Museum
The Garden Museum
The Design Museum
The Design Museum is a landmark Grade II listed building designed by John Pawson and opened by founder Sir Terrence Conran in 2016. It’s the world’s leading institution dedicated to contemporary design and architecture.
I am recommended as an Event and Wedding Planner at the Design Museum and have previously worked as the Senior Event Manager as part of the Design Museum Venue Hire Team, I have a unique insight into planning events in this versatile venue.
Rose says, ‘ I really love the versatility of this venue and the team that works within it. The atmosphere in the Atrium is incredible! I love all the different levels and visualising how each space can be utilised for client events, there is a space for every occasion. I cannot recommend the Design Museum enough!’
Event Space & Capacities
- The Plaza –100 guests drinks reception
- The Atrium – 800 drinks reception, 300 for dinner
- The Helene & Johannes Huth Gallery – 200 seated, 220 standing reception
- The Bakala Auditorium – 202 theatre style
- The Ulm & Bauhaus Room – 40 theatre style
- The Chumsri & Luqman Lounge – 45 standing reception, 34 seated
- The Sachs Family park Room – 120 standing reception, 70 dinner
The Garden Museum
The Garden Museum, founded in 1977 by Rosemary and John Nicholson, who saved the historic St Mary’s Church at Lambeth from demolition. The church was deconsecrated in 1972, and following a major redevelopment (2015-2017), the museum now stands as the world’s first museum dedicated to Garden History.
As the only Recommended Event and Wedding Planner at the Garden Museum, I am proud to work with this unique venue, providing a quality experience for all events.
Rose says, ‘The Garden Museum beautifully blends old and new, with the modern light-filled glass walls of the Orangery and café, that bring the Museum’s garden inside, contrasted with the ancient architecture of the Nave. Both spaces are a blank canvas ready for personalisation, making each event truly one-of-a-kind. Plus, the outdoor space with views of London’s iconic cityscape is such a rare find and a wonderful bonus!’
Event Spaces & Capacities
- All Spaces: 350 Standing
- The Nave only: Standing Receptions: 200 – 250 Dinner: 120
- The Orangery & Restaurant: Standing Reception: 120 Dinner: 40
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Work with Milan
Since starting my own business I have freelanced for Milan Thakrar at Work With Milan, coming under his umbrella to offer Venue Consultancy.
We first worked together at Historic Royal Palaces and have a strong working relationship and friendship. Working under the Work With Milan umbrella, I continue to help him deliver venue consultancy projects for new event spaces in London and across the UK. You will see images from some of the projects we have worked on together throughout my website.
Working with Suppliers in Unique Venues
Having worked in the world of unique venues for over a decade, I understand the intricacies and nuances these spaces present to event suppliers. As I’ve navigated the challenges posed by their stringent rules and regulations, I’ve cultivated a wealth of experience in overcoming obstacles and delivering exceptional events in award-winning venues.
I have spearheaded multiple Venue Supplier Tender Applications and am uniquely positioned to offer invaluable support and insight to suppliers navigating this complex process.
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I also work with suppliers who are in the early stages of establishing new working relationships with venues. I can help to navigate the rules, build relationships with the venue team and deliver excellence for their clients.
With my venue expertise, I’m here to help you succeed in the world of unique venues.
Testimonials
'You know you can just relax and feel confident if Rose is involved'
I have known Rose for several years, she is an excellent asset to any team. From sales to planning to delivery of events of any nature and complexity, you know you can just relax and feel confident if Rose is involved.
Rose worked with me at the Design Museum where she managed many events for our private and corporate clients as well as complex installations and marketing campaigns. When she set up her own company I didn’t hesitate to recommend her as a planner to all our corporate and private clients, knowing that she would always deliver for clients whilst being considerate of our unique venue.
'Her professionalism with clients is second to none'
It has been my pleasure to work alongside Rose for many years, from working with her venue side to the present time at the Garden Museum in her capacity as wedding planner and Accredited Supplier.
Her professionalism with clients is second to none. Rose will make you feel completely at ease due to her forward planning, attention to detail, her warmth, and her ability to make your dream wedding day come to life.
I have seen how she works with clients first hand, and cannot speak highly enough of her ability to navigate every complex detail – Rose's planning and design process will always enable her to be one step ahead.
Everything Rose does will be flawlessly executed. A consummate professional in all areas of her work.
'Rose Francis was an invaluable asset to our flagship event'
Rose Francis was an invaluable asset to our flagship event, Soirée Suisse. Her extensive knowledge of the Design Museum played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth planning and execution of the event. Rose’s professionalism and efficiency were remarkable—she met every deadline without fail and managed suppliers with precision, from the initial quotes to providing detailed feedback after the event. Her ability to handle multiple tasks effortlessly was impressive, and she consistently went above and beyond to make sure everything ran perfectly. We truly appreciate her dedication and hard work, which made our event a resounding success.
'A true joy to work with'
Rose joined the Work With Milan team in 2022 as Senior Account Manager and has been a huge asset to the business. Her knowledge and experience of working in the heritage venue sector has been hugely beneficial in supporting me to deliver venue consulting projects and identifying commercial opportunities for our clients. Rose's passion for the events industry and dedication to driving projects forward is truly admirable. A true joy to work with!