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What kind of job experience would I need to become a wedding planner assistant?

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Aspiring wedding planners can also receive training through certification organizations. The Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants offers a certificate of completion for those who finish their training program. Prerequisites take 35-40 hours to complete, and classes last 4-5 days. A home-study option allows candidates to take up to three months to complete the same coursework through a video series. Certification is increasingly sought after by those who hope to succeed in the wedding planning business because clients want to make sure a professional handles their special day. If you're an individual who desires to give people the perfect celebration of their love, then becoming a wedding planner may be a great career for you. You'll help your client create the ideal wedding for them, which covers a range of duties. Wedding planners may want to consider certification to increase their job potential, which is expected to increase faster than average at a rate of 7%.

Cleshawna wedding planners perform a variety of tasks for couples who have typically already set wedding dates. Although the specific list of tasks changes for each client, wedding planners may make appointments with vendors, provide gown options, suggest wedding themes and troubleshoot setbacks. The business side of wedding planning involves staying within budget, ensuring vendors get paid and collecting money from clients. Because they're typically self-employed, wedding planners must also write contracts and be efficient marketers of their business. However, special-event centers, wineries, hotels and other hospitality facilities also offer employment opportunities.

Although the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) doesn't collect information on wedding planners specifically, it does present statistics for event, meeting and convention planners, a category that includes wedding planners. According to the BLS, the event planning profession is likely to see a 7% employment increase from 2018-2028, with prospects expected to be the highest for those who hold a bachelor's degree or certification in the field. In 2018, event planners earned a median annual income of $49,500. (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay)

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FIND A MENTOR – People who are new to the business can learn the ropes by partnering with someone who has experience. Finding a seasoned mentor can help wedding planners see the day-to-day realities of the job, which is especially helpful if they want to start their own company.
GAIN SOME EXPERIENCE – While completing a diploma program in wedding planning can familiarize students with the fundamentals they need to enter the field, hands-on experience is required to put those concepts into daily practice. Hopeful wedding planners can get this experience by participating in an internship at an event planning agency, and by helping people they know plan their weddings.
Thank you comment icon This is extremely helpful thanks not only for the information but taking the time to type it all. Please have a wonderful day! Cleshawna
Thank you comment icon Your Welcome Cleshawna, It was my Pleasure. Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. Doc Frick
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Craig’s Answer

Any project management experience an people facing would help here, with some commercial experience
Thank you comment icon Thanks for the help! Cleshawna
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Gain experience working in the hospitality industry where you have exposure to a multitude of different events, including weddings! This could be experience working at a venue (hotels, restaurants, entertainment centers). You could also hype focus on a casual role at private venue that specializes in weddings in your area. I'd also encourage you to volunteer at local community events for some additional hands on experience or intern for a local wedding planner in your area. Good Luck!
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