Marriage is like pleading guilty to an indefinite sentence. Without parole. John Mortimer, The Trials of Rumpole
Start a career in wedding planning
Did you know that in the last three years, the number of people who were hired as wedding planners has doubled? It is a tricky, difficult and complex thing to plan a wedding. Because of that, more and more couples tend to hire a wedding planner, coordinator or consultant instead of doing everything alone. If you are looking for a new job, why don't you take into consideration a career in wedding planning?
What is the job of a wedding planner about?
Most of the people see the wedding planner as a dictator that transforms the wedding in a personal issue. This is completely false. A wedding planner is a person who has attended and planned several weddings, and who can take care of all the aspects of a wedding.
There are several things that you must take care of if you have a career in wedding planning. First, remember to treat your clients as kings. Their wish is your demand, and all you can do is giving them some advices. Make sure that the couple that hired you trusts you and feels comfortable with you. A good relation is the key of success in this business. Without any charm, you will not have a prosperous and long career in wedding planning.
How should a wedding planner look?
Responsible, organized and accountable: this is how a wedding planner should be. You will have to do paperwork, negotiate different contracts and it is absolutely necessary to have all these skills. In addition, a wedding coordinator should be an understanding person, always attentive to their clients' ideas and wishes.
Be creative. This is a must if you want a career in wedding planning. You will have to take several decisions that require aesthetic sense and intelligence. You will be also working under pressure, so try to be as patient as you can. Sometimes, your clients can panic, so give the impression of a calm person who has everything prepared. This is the best way to impress customers and also get new contracts.
Remember that not all people can have a career in wedding planning. Some are just not meant to become wedding planners. But if you think that you posses all the qualities mentioned above, then wedding planning is just the right thing for you. If you want to learn some other things about the wedding coordinators, you can always talk to one. A mentor would probably be the perfect thing for you.
Jason Lawrence, Ivaylo Linev
Jason Neil Lawrence and Ivaylo Vladilenov Linev were married Saturday at Spruce, a restaurant in San Francisco. Jared Scherer, a deputy marriage commissioner there, officiated.
