| you seen that movie where Jennifer Lopez played a | | | | the items and services your client will need, once you |
| wedding planner for one of the biggest wedding | | | | have a client. |
| planning businesses in San Francisco? While this movie | | | | It’s always a good idea to start with a wedding |
| may seem way too much, the job of a wedding | | | | planning event for a friend or a member of the family |
| planner is actually very real. There are people out | | | | just to get your feet wet, so to speak. As a wedding |
| there who do make a decent living setting up | | | | planner you will create a wedding plan presentation for |
| weddings for couples. Especially those who do not | | | | your clients by talking about what they want their |
| have an inkling as to how they are supposed to make | | | | wedding to be all about. Ask them about the color |
| their special day become a reality. | | | | scheme they want and everything else that their big |
| Entering the wedding planning business is no easy task. | | | | day requires. You will need to keep track of all that |
| But if other people can do it, then so can you. Start off | | | | they need and create schedules for any other |
| with an outline of what most weddings will need. | | | | pre-wedding events and needs. Keep a file folder for |
| Making a list of the essential elements of a wedding | | | | each couple as well as a date book for yourself to |
| will help you map out what your next moves should | | | | keep track of what you need to do and when. |
| be. Then start assembling your price listings for certain | | | | Look through some of the wedding planning sites online |
| wedding packages. And start canvassing for the | | | | to help you gain a little perspective on the business. |
| needs that come with a wedding planning business. | | | | This will help you figure out what your next step will be. |
| It will be necessary to establish contacts with reputable | | | | Your first wedding planning project may not be as |
| florists, bakers, churches, reception venues, caterers, | | | | successful as your next venture, but don't forget to |
| dress and gown designers and tux rental shops. You | | | | take pictures of everything you have set up to use as |
| may also want to get in touch with limousine services, | | | | an example and a reference for your future clients. |
| ice sculpture makers, bands, and calligraphers or | | | | This way you are building a repertoire of ideas to try |
| printers. You will need to have a list of these sources | | | | and sell your services to those people outside of your |
| for your wedding essentials. You want to be able to | | | | immediate circle of family and friends. |
| provide the best possible prices and price listings for | | | | |