| Extravagant weddings are not just for celebrities | | | | Attitude |
| anymore. Weddings are a million dollar business | | | | Training and certification are important but your |
| that is continually growing. With both sets of | | | | attitude can make or break your career choice. |
| parents, as well as the bride and groom | | | | This job requires a definite people person attitude. |
| themselves taking part in the bill, dream weddings | | | | You will be dealing with teary brides, Godzilla like |
| are becoming a reality for most couples. As these | | | | mothers and cantankerous suppliers. You have to |
| weddings become more popular and daily lives | | | | be able to think on your feet and have great |
| become increasingly hectic, wedding consultants | | | | problem solving skills for the inevitable last minute |
| are nearly a must have. Due to this, it is the | | | | malfunctions. Being upbeat, positive and keeping a |
| perfect time to begin a home-based wedding | | | | sense of humor is a winning combination in this |
| consultant business. Below are some details of | | | | job demands. |
| what your future profits could look like and what | | | | Community Connections |
| knowledge is needed to begin. | | | | If you know the local baker or florist you are part |
| Future Profit | | | | of the way to planning a wedding right off bat. |
| When it comes to the cost of weddings we are | | | | When you have a connection with wedding |
| talking thousands of dollars for well-planned, | | | | oriented personnel it makes your job that much |
| detailed events. A novice-wedding consultant or | | | | easier. You can find possible discounts without |
| wedding planner who coordinates up to 10 | | | | skimping on quality due to your relationship with |
| weddings in a single year can make $17,500 up to | | | | caterers and florists. |
| $26,250. This is charging the standard price of 10 | | | | If you are well organized, detail oriented and a |
| to 15% per event. A more experienced | | | | great planner, becoming a wedding consultant just |
| consultant planning 40 weddings per year can | | | | may be the career you have been waiting for. |
| make $70,000 or more. | | | | There are online college courses, how to books |
| Knowledge and Education | | | | and local college courses that can assist you in |
| To run a professional wedding consultation service | | | | preparations for the job of your dreams. You can |
| it is best to become certified through the | | | | create a fairy tale wedding for a couple and |
| Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). There is a | | | | create the memory of a lifetime, along with caring |
| training course and an annual fee, but the training | | | | for you and your family. Do some research online |
| includes: how to choose locations, caterers, | | | | or at your local library and you will be well on your |
| florists, music, cake and more. How to run your | | | | way to fulfilling your dreams and those of millions |
| business and incorporate client budgets properly. | | | | of others as well. |