I'm really thinking about doing this, but i've never heard of any wedding planners where I live. I'm also a freelance makeup artist and an awesome hair stylist, which I hope would help me out a little. I just want a job where i'm my own boss and can make good money. how should i even start?? I really need a job.
2007-05-09 07:19:23 · 15 answers · asked by Lady Luck 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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2007-05-09 12:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a friend of mine considered it and was able to get some helpful experience working freelance (or on an as-needed basis) as a day-of assistant (so no real planning) with a wedding planner in NYC (the place where if u can make it there, u can make it anywhere!). she did a handful of weddings with her and, while she liked it, it didn't pan out to be something she wanted to pursue unfortunately (she felt she was more than just an assistant, and i agree...she was awesome at it!!). from what i hear, it's a hard industry to get into on your own BUT fun and rewarding. so really, do a bit of soul-searching and find out if it's what you'd like to do. i mean she told me about so many different aspects and services she could offer as a planner, so it's also versatile too...i found a short article that may help give an overview of the "job" of a planner: http://www.bridefu.com/2007/02/20/professionals-take-em-or-leave-em/ read up on teh industry as much as possible!! thats key!
2007-05-11 19:10:37 · answer #2 · answered by adore_weddings 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some people use wedding planners. People who don't have much time but have lots of money.
It's tough building up such a business because you will need establish a good reputation, develop contacts and generate referrals. (Repeat business is unlikely in the short term. If people's marriages fail, they are unlikely to re-marry soon afterwards or spend a lot on the 2nd wedding. Plus, you can't count on them getting re-married soon enough to do you any good.)
I think you'd be better off using your skills as a makeup artist & hair stylist and offering your services as a bridal consultant. You can offer to go on location to do the bride's make up & hair on the day of her wedding. In the beginning, you could offer a "trial" or introductory special by doing her makeup for any engagement or wedding announcement photos. The other thing you can do to establish good will & set yourself apart is to come back after the ceremony & touch up the bride's hair & makeup before the reception.
You might be able to offer a package deal that includes the bride's & groom's mother and the bride's maids.
You could make over a few of your friends & family members and take before & after photos to start a portfolio.
You could attend bridal fairs to promote your business.
You should try to connect w/ some photographers as a way to get referrals. Ask them for advice on how to make a bride look her best for photos. (i.e. make up for black & white photos as opposed to color photos, flattering colors for different seasons & lighting conditions, etc.)
As you get your start, you might consider "practicing" & offering your skills to teens & college students for proms, dances, graduation photos, etc. @ a slightly reduced rate.
2007-05-10 21:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of your duties as an entrepreneur will be to MAKE the need for your service. If you are expecting your phone to ring off the hook without getting your name out there, it's not going to happen. You will have to learn about negotiating pricing, booking things, making decisions, advertising, accounting, legal contracts and so much more. You may want to book a few appointments for free to get references under your belt but in the long run, showing what you can do will warrant you a nice salary for booking carefree weddings, showers, etc. Learn how to target the right customers... busy people with money. They say time is money so turn your time into money. Learn not only about weddings and cakes and dresses and ceremonies but learn about your customers and about business in general.
2007-05-09 14:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I had the money I would definitely use a wedding planner. Planning a wedding is very stressful I have a couple of friends who are married and say that even though its suppose to be fun to plan your wedding it could be extremely stressful especially if you don't have anyone to really help you out. So, believe it or not if you were to do that as a living people would call you, so you can plan their wedding...geeshh I would =)
2007-05-09 14:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by ME 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, people do use wedding planners, and it isn't just people with extravagant weddings. You can plan the smallest of weddings and charge a percentage of the total cost spent on the wedding by the couple. The benefit of a wedding planner (I used one) is that they know people in the business and can often work out details with them that the average bride can't. So for starters, network and get to know anyone and everyone who might be a vendor for weddings in your area. I have a friend who wants to plan weddings also, so she got in touch with 2 brides and offered to help plan their weddings for free so that she could make contacts and gain experience. I would LOVE to plan weddings, I have always wanted to get into the business! Good luck to you!
2007-05-09 14:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by Ilovecheese 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably the easiest and quickest way is to find out what it takes to get hired as an assistant with a wedding planner in town. Assist them for a while and then start out on your own. Of course, having a BA will help when you start your own business.
2007-05-09 14:24:49 · answer #7 · answered by Scadle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is still big business. Just learn about the biz. Learn every angle of a wedding start to finish. Be inventive and very detailed oriented. Put your name out there and build a good rep. It is not an easy field to earn fast money. Most people that do it have day jobs in the beginning.
2007-05-09 14:26:34 · answer #8 · answered by NIKK F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who are working need help, its a small price to pay for someone to help out and do all the little chores
2007-05-09 14:22:10 · answer #9 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hi you can be a wedding planer but u might have to move in a certain area.
2007-05-09 14:27:17 · answer #10 · answered by Natascha W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋