| There is a popular television show called "MythBusters" | | | | There isn't a degree or certification that you need to |
| in which two men investigate myths and show what is | | | | get. I recommend that you study wedding planning, |
| real and what is fiction. | | | | catering, floral, and tabletop design to be a professional. |
| There are three myths today about being a wedding | | | | You also should take courses in bookkeeping, sales, |
| planner that I would like to "bust." | | | | and marketing if you plan to start your own wedding |
| Myth #1 - In a down economy no one hires wedding | | | | planning business. The most important thing to do is get |
| planners. | | | | experience, join an internship or apprenticeship program |
| Busted - Here is the Truth | | | | and learn from an experienced professional. |
| Wedding planners are still in demand. Couples are still | | | | Myth #3 - Successful planners are young women who |
| getting married and in a down economy they need | | | | started their businesses after they planned their own |
| help budgeting their weddings and getting the most for | | | | weddings |
| the money that they have. They look to wedding | | | | Busted - Here is the Truth |
| professionals who can guide them in finding the best | | | | You don't need to be a young woman and you don't |
| vendors and negotiating deals so they get good value | | | | need to look like actress Jennifer Lopez in the movie, |
| for their money. Also, today both brides and grooms | | | | "The Wedding Planner." Many are women and men |
| have busy careers and they need someone who can | | | | who entered the business after having other careers. |
| save them the time and stress of doing everything | | | | Some are mothers who wanted to do something they |
| themselves. | | | | love and appreciate the flexibility of having their own |
| Myth #2 - You would need to get a certification to | | | | businesses. There isn't any one type of person who is |
| plan weddings professionally | | | | a successful wedding planner. |
| Busted - Here is the Truth | | | | |