subject: How to get the confidence to start your own Wedding Planner Business [print this page] How to get the confidence to start your own Wedding Planner Business
Wedding Planning can be a fantastic career choice, especially in London, where people are often too busy to plan their own weddings- and disposable income for the big day is often higher. In fact, the cost of the average wedding in the UK is now around 20,000! As long as you have the drive and motivation to achieve your goals, and the right innate skills and traits (like adaptability, a sense of humour, and an outgoing yet businesslike personality) which make up the successful wedding planner, you can realise your dream: and live the exciting, challenging but always rewarding lifestyle that goes with being a wedding planner. No special education or business degree is necessary to succeed in events planning: just the right type of personality and the determination to succeed, as well as a little common sense.
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.
If you're still concerned that making a career change to realise your dream to be an events or wedding planner might not be for you, read on for The Wedding Planner School's top reasons to go for it!
The popularity of wedding planners both for status and convenience is greater than ever
Research shows that demand for wedding and event planners is higher than ever with more than 25% of couples consulting a wedding planner. Wedding Planners are no longer just the privilege of the rich and famous. Planners are used by couples from all walks of life.
Wedding planners are just as important in a recession as at any other time
Wedding planners provide a valuable service by working with their contacts to get better deals on all those wedding day essentials from flowers to vintage car hire, which is so important when sticking to a tight budget.
Planners can concentrate their abilities on just one aspect too
As well as providing a complete service from start to finish, wedding planners can help with just one part of the wedding where an invaluable peace of mind is required; whether that is venue research or overseeing the big day itself.
Some brides turn their big day into a successful new career
It is not unusual for brides to enjoy planning their big day so much that they train to become successful planners, who benefit not only from accredited qualifications but hands on work experience and a wealth of expertise for ongoing mentoring to help with their business or career.
People realise the dream of becoming a planner at any age
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.
Going back to school and re-training as a planner does not mean living on student loans
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.
Wedding planning can be a jet-set lifestyle
Wedding planners get to travel and base themselves all over the world to help couples who want to increase the likelihood of a sunny wedding day. They get to enjoy champagne and food tasting as well as visiting stunning venues so it's not hard to see why this is a dream job, provided they have the knowledge and skills to get it right.
