How to Start a Wedding Planner Business
Couples have been planning their weddings for hundreds and
hundreds of years, but now there is recent growth in the number
of couples who hire wedding planners to attend to the details of
their special days.
Fab Job reports that according to the Association of Bridal
Consultants, the percentage of couples using wedding planners
has doubled in 3 years
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A wedding planner can be responsible for:
- Creating a
timeline schedule for everything that needs to be done prior
to and on the day of the wedding.
- Setting up and
working according to a budget
- Planning the
wedding ceremony
- Planning the
reception
- Finding and
working with vendors
- Negotiating
contracts
Useful skills:
- Planning and
organization
- Ability to
meet deadlines
- Ability to
work under pressure and deal with emotional clients
There is no special education or certification required to
become a wedding planner.
What to Do Next:
1. Educate Yourself: Start by getting a copy
of the
Fab Job Guide to Become a Wedding Planner. It will show how
to break into this business, step by step.
2.
Attract Clients: Get more clients by
creating your own
website. Even if you've never built a website builder
before, here's an
easy way to get started with a free 10-day trial.
