Wedding planners can earn $30,000, $50,000,
$70,000--and even more--by doing the things they love. They can learn from
home at their own pace and then work from home while having a fulfilling
professional career. They can work full-time or part-time. They can own
their own business, working independently. Or, they can work for someone
else--another planner or another wedding-related business, like a caterer,
florist, invitation company, photographer.
The wedding planner wears many hats:
mediator, "Dear Abby," advisor, coordinator, supervisor, financial
planner, idea generator, creative director. The planner makes magical
memories, receives personal satisfaction, and is rewarded with praise and
good pay. the degree that a bridal consultant can help a couple is immeasureable.
Is this the right career for you? If you answer yes
to the questions below, then consider becoming a wedding planner!
. Have you recently been married but still think
about wedding planning?
. Do you read magazine articles and watch
television stories on weddings?
. Are you organized?
. Do you enjoy working on projects from the
beginning to the end?
. Are you a stay-at-home mom who wishes to bring in
extra income?
. Do you have a job but wish to supplement your
salary by working part-time?
. Are you creative?
. Have you dreamt of being an expert?
. Do you enjoy working with people?
. Have you lost your job and begun to explore a new
flexible career?
. Are you willing to work hard so you can then take
breaks when you wish for personal time?
. Have you helped friends and family plan socials
like birthday celebrations, graduation parties or weddings?
. Are you searching for another job that you'll
enjoy more?
. Would you like to set your own hours and decide
with whom you wish to work?
. Do you periodically think of how you can advance
your career?
. Would you like to work from home?
. Have you worked for a corporation, planning
retiree parties, fundraisers or employee events?
. Would you like to be an entrepreneur, designing
your own business and being your own boss?
The profession is as glamorous as you imagine. It's
as fun and interesting as you can imagine as well. Your days will be full of
creative ideas, romantic notions, business strategies and money-making
proposals. If you enjoy this type of work, then do it and get paid for it!