How do you start a business planning weddings?

Answer 1

You will need to have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the business, to begin with, and will need to research your material before setting out; ask yourself some questions:

• Is there a need for it in your local area?

• Is there any competition for this service, and how could I compete?

• Do I have the necessary skills (e.g. good organiser, time management, work to a budget, flexible, personable, good presentation skills)?

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A wedding planner should have access to talented and professional performers that can perform at parties to make the events memorable and special. I found a site that lets you browse and hire wedding bands and singers. Here's an example from the site: bit.ly/1Nvw2dn

Answer 2

Planning weddings and events is not always easy and there are a lot of skills to develop, but with the proper courses and mentoring anyone can successfully become a wedding & event planner. The planners who have trained with The Wedding Planner School age from 18 to 60 and beyond. Many mums find that running their wedding planning business enables them to meet the needs of their family as well as their dream job as they have the flexibility to do the school run and work hours that suit.

Intensive weekend courses or home study courses are available for potential planners to achieve the all important knowledge and skills required to create that special day. They can easily fit around everyday lives whilst working full time and meeting other commitments.

Setting up a wedding planning business itself is not particularly different to starting any other business; many wedding planners who graduate from The Wedding Planning School courses in London set up successful home offices, and work around their other commitments (like children). It's a question of making sure your working space is free from interruptions and that you are prepared to work irregular hours if necessary; all wedding planners have to be prepared for emergencies: cancelled catering, a bride's broken leg, travel at short notice, and occasional late nights! Planning your office space well is especially important if you plan on holding meetings with clients there. Set up costs will be minimal but you will need a computer, fax, business mobile phone, and of course business cards; prepare for other marketing outlays as well, like a website or print advertising- you'll need both in order to be competitive.

Answer 3

A degree is not required, although many wedding planners have strong business backgrounds in public relations, marketing and/or sales. It is important to be networked among the principle players (caterers, florists, venues, suppliers) in order to negotiate the best deals. It's also important to be highly organized and efficient. But formal training is not required.

Answer 4

you become a wedding planner first by working for a larger firm, and doing work for them. you can eventually branch out on your own once you have enough experience.