Wedding Planner

Typical Salary

£17,000 To £25,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 variable

evenings / weekends as customers demand

How To Become a Wedding Planner

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
volunteering
applying directly
specialist courses run by private training o

College / University

You can take qualifications in a related area that will teach you some of the skills you'll need. Courses include:

Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality
Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Event Management

GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths

Apprenticeship

You could do an advanced apprenticeship as an events assistant.

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You could start as an administrator or assistant for an event management company and work your way up, or work at a wedding venue as an in-house wedding co-ordinator.

You can apply directly if you've got experience and skills from organising your own wedding, or the weddings of family and friends. Experience from other jobs would also be useful, including:

event management
hospitality and catering
project management
marketing
public relations

Other Routes

You may find it useful to take a short course in wedding planning. These are offered by several private training organisations.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
the ability to work well with others
customer service skills
to be flexible and open to change
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
knowledge of English language
excellent verbal communication skills
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

You day-to-day duties may include:

meeting couples to discuss their requirements and budget
coming up with creative ideas and themes
advising on wedding customs and etiquette
preparing proposals and quotations for the work
agreeing prices with suppliers like florists, photographers, caterers and venues
making sure costs stay within budget
being at the venue on the day of the wedding to make sure everything goes to plan
researching new products, services and suppliers

Working Environment

You could work from home or in an office.

Your working environment may be you'll travel often and emotionally demanding.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

You could get some work experience with a wedding planner, or organise events like fun days, charity balls or fashion shows for local charities.

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Tips & Information

Career tips

Many wedding planners have their own blog or website to showcase their work, personality and style.

Further information

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Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.