I want to be a wedding planner in the future and i was wondering...what should i major in?

Question

II was thinkin buiness is the best way to go for my major..but im not sure. and if it is what type of business?..I also want to know what are some good colleges that focus or have a good business program..if thats even what i should go in to...please help..any nfo u have will help..thanks much!!!!

Answer 1

Psychology and Business would be a good start.

Answer 2

I agree with Answers 1.

And to add just a tad to that response, when you do the information interview(s), I would suggest picking two or more companies to do this with (since each may have their own 'success' plan), and make sure they're not located in the same town/city/metro in which you intend to start your business.

Business owners/managers are not going to want to give business pointers to prospective competition. You'll get more info if you're not perceived as a 'threat'.

I don't necessarily believe that a degree would be required to begin this specific career, but if you simply WANT to go to school, I'd agree with others here. Business would be a good major, with marketing and/or communications as minors.

This would provide an "all around" education for running any business. Getting the "wedding planner" experience will require just that... experience; there is no degree for that.

Answer 3

You can major in business, and try to find a college with a program specializing in entrepreneurship. This job is not all roses and cake though. It's a very difficult and demanding industry, no 9 to 5 hours, and very few openings unless you have an in with someone. You might want to examine some other career options as well.

Answer 4

Major in whatever interests you most. Your major won't help you start a business. Maybe take a few classes on business, marketing or sales, but again enjoy college pick a major and take classes that you actually won't hate. You'll learn a lot more that way than anything else.

Answer 5

you don't have to go to college to obtain a business license although it is good to have a college degree under your belt for any business. My wife is doing the same thing and she faring out pretty good. The best advice I can give you is to do your homework and research, talk to people that are doing the same thing that you are about to embark on. One thing is constant, YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LOT OF CAPITAL, to cover your investments.

Answer 6

Here's what you do.

Talk to every wedding planner you can find in the phone book. Call them up and ask to speak with the manager, and ask them to lunch for an information interview. LISTEN CAREFULLY to what they have to say, take notes, and my guess is you will have several part time job offers before you even start college.

Answer 7

Business for sure. You need to learn the basics of running your company, so a general business degree is the way to go.

Answer 8

I have heard of a small business major. Or you could just do it:
http://www.kauffman.org
http://www.score.org
Ask your parents to help you start a business instead of attending college, and you will not start out in debt.
Look at Kauffman.

Answer 9

I don't think it is a degree program. I would suggest hooking up with a wedding planner and working with them.

I would think learning the ropes and making connections would be the important thing.

Answer 10

You could double major--In business and communications.

When you look at the majority of the work you will be doing, it's all about sycronizing the specialty of others, and that does take an effective communicator.