Find out the story behind Sonas.

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How Sonas got started

Back in 2014, Emmet Hannan was at a family dinner in Ireland. He had spent a long time looking for software that could help him manage and run his multi-venue event business. He casually mentioned this to his family, who suggested he talk to his nephew Mark, an experienced developer.

Mark was happy to get on board with this exciting project. What started as an idea developed into a whole business. Since then, Mark and his co-founder Richard have expanded and developed Sonas into one of the most complete event management solutions on the market, ensuring every wedding runs like clockwork.

The name Sonas comes from the Irish word meaning “happiness” and “good fortune”. That's exactly what Sonas embodies both for the venue and for the couples.

1. 2014

   A family dinner in Ireland

   Venue owner Emmet Hannan shared the challenge of managing operations without the right software. His nephew Mark, an experienced developer, began sketching what became Sonas.

2. 2015

   First version launched

   Working side-by-side with Emmet's team, the first version of Sonas was launched. Initially it handled basic tasting management and some CRM functionality.

3. 2019

   Launch to the wider market

   After years of adding features and refining the product with real venue feedback, Sonas was launched to the wider market.

4. 2020

   Growth

   Once Covid-19 restrictions eased, Sonas saw rapid growth as venues sought to streamline operations and reduce admin time.

5. Today

   Trusted by venues worldwide

   Sonas became one of the leading wedding venue management platforms, trusted by venues worldwide to deliver flawless events.