2007-03-01 12:10:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Plan a wedding. Ta Da! You're a wedding planner.
2007-03-01 12:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by Amish Rebel 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you haven't already, offer to help out friends and family that are getting married soon. Don't just limit yourself to weddings--assist in planning parties and showers. The web can be quite useful in finding out the newest trends and to see how other wedding planners have organized their businesses.
You must understand that you have to be WELL organized, VERY creative, AND able to handle crisis situations discreetly and quickly. If you are in an area where there are planners in business, inquire about doing some apprenticeship work with them.
If you do want to take it a step further, research some online or campus certification courses to learn more of the logistics of the business.
The key to being really good at it is--having a true passion for creating memorable occasions for others and not minding to be in the background doing the "dirty" work while the couple, The Employer, is getting the praise.
Best Wishes!
2007-03-01 20:46:56 · answer #2 · answered by theplanningdiva 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My recommendation would be to seek out a few wedding professionals in your area and see if they are in need of volunteers ... tell them that you're looking to get into the profession and ask for assistance. This is a career where you're going to need a lot of experience and money for advertising.
Most wedding planners come from other professions, such as catering, florists, invitation specialists and DJs/entertainment. They have experience in something related to weddings and apply their logistics experience from previous jobs.
I would recommend taking the Weddings Beautiful Worldwide course. It is a 17 section course with an 18th course that is considered the "final exam". It is the most comprehensive of all of the classes I have seen and the President, Nancy, is a fabulous mentor.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me through my website, or directly at jackie@eleganzaintima.com...I wish you the best of luck!!!
2007-03-01 21:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site will answer all your questions.
http://topweddingsites.com/become-a-wedding-planner.html
2007-03-01 21:44:57 · answer #4 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋