How would you suggest one get into the wedding planning business?

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1. holmeskaykay says:

   November 22, 2009 at 10:36 am

   I am a Certified Wedding Specialist. There are courses (Home Study) that you can take. I personally took a course through Weddings Beautiful -it’s an Association that is a part of the National Bridal Service. The course was about $500 and you go at your own pace. There is also another association called ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants). They also offer a wedding consultant course. Both associations offer membership within their organization an offer seminars and courses (in different locations) throughout the year for career development. Also some community colleges now offer event planning or wedding planning courses so you can look into your local schools for that option also.
   It’s a misconception that anyone can be a consultant. Technically anyone can but it gives you an edge if you have a certification behind you. It’s like the difference between saying your a doctor and being a licensed doctor. There’s more to it. You have to have an understanding of etiquette, working with vendors, working with brides, working within different budget levels and have a creative mind to boot. You can definitely do it as a side job to start out. I currently do. It’s the kind of thing that you can set your own hours so don’t let that discourage you. Start building a portfolio of work so you can show people and subscribe to a few wedding magazines. They will help you keep up with current wedding trends etc. Check out the links below and good luck.
2. mtvtoni says:

   November 24, 2009 at 5:02 pm

   Generally this is the day. You need have your relatives
   take the coverage pictures, at beautiful weddings of
   Paris,London, and Milan we have great results since the
   use of the cd storage for photographs, more designs.
   You will have fun with this area. Get a list into the kiddee
   bags of how to bake a cake for honeymoons, for some
   good ideal children moments at the events. The designs
   with some of the happiest recent trends in childrens tiny
   thoughts include rainbows, aquarium fish, and ponies.
   These pads are right there at dollar stores. The most top
   interest is in those honeymooners that wait and go in a
   shoppers group. Check out places with bonanza shopping
   the weeks of the event. Our travel is scheduelled with these
   points at royal majesty, mtv, princess dawn, the huge
   ships we recently launched for the 2000. They are 2000+
   feet long, and there are only 2 or 3 out there at a time.
   Cunard, Renaissance, Olympian, and those are same sites. How to get people together is something to read about. Also the event need coverage at the church or
   temple, don’t rely on the family cameras until you have that
   feature organized. You don’t want to wait and ask for pix
   at random. The entertainment is another sticker. Get
   good entertainers. Kids, rare collectables, and oldees
   do not expect much, this is a young adult day. A deejay
   with a band is the fullest music show. Check that out at
   local radio station experts for what bands make the list.
   Make sure you double check this choice before you hire.
   Time is another point, older can do receptions for dinner.
   Kids not bad for later, though teen attendance can be
   spotty if there are any adult crowds in the building.
   Receptions need have nutritional foods for a success.
   Nowadays a buffet for fish choices is the top performer.
   A two skillet chef for meats, and a 3 fish choice is fine.
   Also get the buffet price that is charged for local buffet.
   Here is an item to haggle for 10 dollars a plate tops. The
   country clubs charge enough extras as it is. Also give the
   left overs to your own neighbors. This gives you a great
   way to check on credibility. Blessings for a sacred and
   full event of the harvest happiness. Peace, Love, Faith.
   Take this entry for your own wedding advise and learn it.
   Agreed.