Each Thursday, I’m highlighting a work-from-home job or business.
Job Description: A wedding planner or bridal consultant helps couples plan and execute their nuptials from start to finish.
Education: None required, although a bachelor’s degree is helpful.
Skills: The ability to plan, execute, and run a wedding.
Job outlook: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finds that “employment of meeting and convention planners [under which wedding planers fall] is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Opportunities will be best for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and some meeting planning experience. … Employment of meeting and convention planners is expected to grow 16 percent over the 2008-18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations.” Check out the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for more details
Possible employers: Scour engagement announcements in your local paper and send newly engaged couples a brochure advertising your services. Ask around at singles groups or organizations to see who’s getting married.
Preparation: Consider becoming certified through the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants or the Association of Bridal Consultants. Both associations offer training, conferences, and other resources.
Get your foot in the door: Consider giving the first two or three brides a discount on your services as you build your business. Offer referral bonuses to those who refer brides that sign with you.
Until next time,
Sarah
Job Description: A wedding planner or bridal consultant helps couples plan and execute their nuptials from start to finish.
Education: None required, although a bachelor’s degree is helpful.
Skills: The ability to plan, execute, and run a wedding.
Job outlook: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finds that “employment of meeting and convention planners [under which wedding planers fall] is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. Opportunities will be best for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and some meeting planning experience. … Employment of meeting and convention planners is expected to grow 16 percent over the 2008-18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations.” Check out the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for more details
Possible employers: Scour engagement announcements in your local paper and send newly engaged couples a brochure advertising your services. Ask around at singles groups or organizations to see who’s getting married.
Preparation: Consider becoming certified through the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants or the Association of Bridal Consultants. Both associations offer training, conferences, and other resources.
Get your foot in the door: Consider giving the first two or three brides a discount on your services as you build your business. Offer referral bonuses to those who refer brides that sign with you.
Until next time,
Sarah
