Weddings are a big expense, with the average wedding costing around $20,000. A wedding planner usually gets about 20% of this price. So as you can see, this is a very good paying business to get into. But do you have what it takes to be a good wedding planner?
To be a good wedding planner you must be highly organized and have an eye for detail. You must learn to be tactful and to be a liason between family members who may have trouble agreeing on certain areas of the wedding. You must be a people person to be a good wedding planner, because that is what it is all about. It is your goal to please everyone that is involved in the special day.
You must decide on the services that you will offer and have your attorney draw up contracts for each one. The different types of services that a wedding planner can offer are:
Complete wedding planning services.
This is the complete package. You coordinate the whole wedding after a consultation with the bride and groom. This includes choosing the theme, preparing the budget, making the guest list, and even providing the information needed to obtain a marriage license. The complete wedding planning service provides a stress free day for the bride and groom.
Partial wedding planning service.
This is where the couple plans their own wedding but need assistance in finding the best vendors for services. You will have an initial consultation with the bride and groom. After finding out what kind of wedding they are planning, you supply them with a list of suitable vendors to fit their needs. This list will include caterers, photographers, printers etc.
Rehearsal and wedding day services only.
Some couples want to plan the whole wedding but want help when it comes to the rehearsal and actual wedding day. You will coordinate the rehearsal and dinner. You will confirm with the vendors that everything is in place for the wedding day and oversee the wedding ceremony to make sure everything flows smoothly.
A lot of wedding planners will offer all three services, while some prefer to do just the complete planning package.
There are various wedding planning courses that you can take to obtain a certificate in wedding planning. It is a good idea to take one of these courses and get your certificate before you set up shop. Most people will be very hesitant to pay you good money unless you can produce some type of training or prior experience in wedding planning services.
Becoming a wedding planner is a glamorous and exciting job for the right person. Do your research, get certified, and start your wedding planning business.
So, you're getting married. Marriage can be a great and wonderful experience, but planning for a wedding is always hectic. Flowers, bridesmaids, music, locations. You're no doubt going to need help figuring things out and getting things ready. Read on for several tips on how to avoid wedding planning disasters.
Letting others help. Let your friends and family help, but don't give them too much power or things will start to get ugly. One of the biggest problems is letting everyone else take full control. Arguments will not only arise between you and them, but they'll also arise amongst themselves. Your mom is going to never agree with your best friend's taste in invitation colors and your best friend is never going to agree with your cousin about choices for decorations.
Letting others NOT help. More problems will arise if you don't let your friends and family have enough control, too. Make sure you let others help and make sure you don't become obsessive over every little detail. You'll need to give in to certain decisions and stand firm on others. Just be tactful and patient and everything should turn out fine.
Focus on the budget. The average wedding costs roughly $20 thousand nowadays. One of the first things you should do is divide up the most important parts and figure out how much you're willing to spend on each. That way, when Aunt Martha wants extra lavender ribbons, you can tell her that it's not in the budget. Remember that a wedding only lasts for a day, but marriage is (hopefully) forever.
Take breaks and make sure to laugh. Having a sense of humor is very important in dealing with stress. It will also help to make all the planning seem fun. Take a night out to watch a movie or go to dinner with your fianc'e. If you don't take breaks, everyone will feel exhausted by the time the wedding comes around.
Focus on marriage, not the wedding. The wedding is an important thing for your friends and family, but marriage is more important. Remember, you're going to start living with a new person (if you aren't already) as well as go on a honeymoon. You're going to want extra money after the big day.
Let the day be great no matter what. Don't let a sudden thunderstorm cause you to frown. Something will undoubtedly go wrong at your wedding, but unless you're able to look past the little things, you'll always remember them. If you trip, forget about it. If the cake falls on the floor, try to laugh. Your wedding isn't ruined, it just turned into a good story you'll be able to share with your children someday.
The day will come and go no matter what happens. If you aren't able to enjoy it, you'll always looks back and have regrets. Learn to just be accepting and your wedding can turn out to be one of the happiest moments of your life.
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