How Do I Get Into The Wedding Planning Business?
I would LOVE to be a part in planning weddings for a living. But I have no idea how I would get into a business like that Like, I guess I’m wondering how I would get to be an apprentice or intern to a wedding planner. I just dont know where to begin! If anyone has any suggestions or info please let me know! Thanks!
Well get the following;
a name
your own phone number for your company
business cards
an office
advertise
and if a friend or family member is getting married and the planner does an ahmazinn job, then yeah, intern there for about a year, then do what i said on the list.
Comment by TM Express™ — February 23, 2010 @ 11:19 pm
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you’ll inevitably have as well as many you haven’t anticipated yet. http://www.acpwc.com/ — Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultantshttp://www.afwpi.com/ — Association for Wedding Professionals International
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How To Start A Wedding Planning Business by Cho Phillips, Sherrie Wilkolaski
* Start Your Own Wedding Consultant Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success by Eileen Figure Sandlin
* FabJob Guide to Become a Wedding Planner by Catherine Goulet
* How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business by Jill Moran
* Start Your Own Event Planning Business: Your Step by Step Guide to Success by Krista Turner
There are lots of free informational resources out there. Check out these articles:http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Hire-a-Wed… – Why Hire a Wedding Planner? by Stephen Kreutzerhttp://www.ezinearticles.com/?Yes,-There… – Yes, There Really is Useful Wedding Planning Software by Richard Keirhttp://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-… – How to Become an Event Planner by Randy Wilson
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
Comment by sarahbet — February 23, 2010 @ 11:25 pm