{"id":13099,"date":"2017-12-19T07:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T12:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=13099"},"modified":"2017-12-19T07:00:31","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T12:00:31","slug":"start-wedding-planning-career-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/start-wedding-planning-career-year","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Wedding Planning Career in Under a Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you love planning and the idea of becoming a wedding planner appeals to you, you probably can\u2019t wait to get your training in and start working in the field. But there are many different steps to complete before reaching a point where you\u2019re comfortable enough to call yourself a professional wedding planner.<\/p>\n<p>You have to complete your training, gain experience, decide the direction of your business &#8211; and then put everything into motion! It sounds like a lengthy process, but your hard work will pay off and lead to a highly rewarding career.<\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t wait to call yourself a pro? Here\u2019s how to start your wedding planning career in a year (or less)!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/start-wedding-planning-career-year\/#Get_certified\" >Get certified<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/start-wedding-planning-career-year\/#Build_a_Portfolio\" >Build a Portfolio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/start-wedding-planning-career-year\/#Start_your_business\" >Start your business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/start-wedding-planning-career-year\/#Be_realistic\" >Be realistic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_certified\"><\/span>Get certified<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Duration:<\/b> 3 months \u2013 6 months<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve had a couple weddings or parties under your belt, it\u2019s still a great idea to invest in formal education. There\u2019s a huge difference between a hobbyist planner who plans occasionally and a certified professional who has their entire events calendar booked up for the year. We\u2019re not saying that you necessarily <em>need<\/em> a certification in order to succeed in the industry\u2014in fact, you don\u2019t technically need any sort of professional education at all! But it is far easier securing employment when you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/wedding-planning\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">framed certificate<\/a> hung up in your office than trying to persuade clients to trust you with their once-in-a-lifetime wedding reception \u201cjust because\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-planner-training.jpg\" alt=\"New wedding planner training with color palettes\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-planner-training.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-planner-training-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still holding a full-time job or have a family to care for, you might find it more difficult to pull yourself away from your commitments to start on your career. One option that many in the field have taken is to take an online wedding planning course. Online courses are typically shorter and more flexible to accommodate students with busy schedules. You\u2019ll cover exactly the same material as a regular brick-and-mortar classroom, but with the bonus of having the option to fast-track your education if you\u2019re taking a self-paced program!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_a_Portfolio\"><\/span>Build a Portfolio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Duration:<\/b> The course of your career!<\/p>\n<p>Besides word-of-mouth referrals, having a portfolio in top shape is one of the best tools to secure new clients and event contracts. The most convincing way to convince someone of your planning prowess is to allow them to see you pull it all together in real time. This simply isn\u2019t possible, so what\u2019s the next best thing? Having a solid portfolio of real clients you\u2019ve worked for not only shows that you have tangible experience, but the photos\/reviews will speak for themselves. <\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re first starting out, you may not have a large portfolio since you haven\u2019t had many clients yet. If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-decor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">event d\u00e9cor training<\/a>, you can further your planning and decorating portfolio by organizing a styled shoot with photographers, vendors, and venue managers to show off everyone\u2019s combined skills and assets. All vendors (including yourself) donate their time, and once the shoot is completed, you all get to use the photos to promote your work. You\u2019ll all be reaping the benefits of a stylized shoot without having to put in too much money. Check out this article for more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2014\/09\/event-photo-shoot\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">how to set up your own styled shoot<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-bouquet.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding decor idea for purple bridal bouquet\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-bouquet.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-bouquet-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_your_business\"><\/span>Start your business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Duration:<\/b> 1-5 months<\/p>\n<p>As with training, most jurisdictions don\u2019t require you to obtain any sort of practicing license in event or wedding planning in your region to practice it. You will, however, likely need to apply for a business license whether you\u2019re opening up your own office or working from home. The license allows you to operate a business and can take anywhere from a couple weeks to a few months to be approved.<\/p>\n<p>As for the actual business aspect of the job, you\u2019ll need administrative, accounting, and marketing skills along with some legal knowledge (on top of your actual planning skills). If you completed a planning course with business units, you know the ins and outs of starting your business. You\u2019ll want to make sure you set up an online presence to direct potential clients to. Invest in some good business cards with all your contact details spelled out and keep them on hand at all times. You never know if that woman standing behind you at the grocery store checkout is in need of your services! <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not easy to tackle since the whole enterprise will take months to execute, but we promise you that once you\u2019ve set up the foundations, it\u2019ll start running like a well-oiled engine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_realistic\"><\/span>Be realistic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s okay to have lots of ambition and big dreams when you\u2019ve finally graduated from your event planning course. But don\u2019t let that momentum get the best of you by taking on jobs you\u2019re 100% not prepared for. Until you\u2019re ready for the big leagues, continue to work on your planning skills! Whether it\u2019s planning Aunt Deb\u2019s baby shower or doing day-of coordination for your sister\u2019s wedding. Get comfortable with your skills and experiences first and fine-tune your unique planning style before jumping headfirst into a hectic environment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-planner-practice.jpg\" alt=\"Woman learning event and wedding styling\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-planner-practice.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-planner-practice-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maintaining an edge over your local competition is essential\u2014many couples shop around the wedding planners in their area to find the one that best suits their needs. Make sure you stand out! You may want to take additional courses throughout your career or participate in workshops and seminars by wedding planning associations to keep up with the latest planning trends and best practices.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that an event planning career isn\u2019t built in a day. It requires a life-long penchant for learning, so always keep working on your skills and be patient!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Need some inspiration for a styled shoot that will blow your competition out of the water? Check out this post on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/03\/8-wedding-styled-shoots-we-love\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our favorite styled wedding shoots<\/a>!<\/h3>\n<p><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how to start your new wedding planning career in under a year with online courses!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":13103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[351],"class_list":["post-13099","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Start a Wedding Planning Career in Under a Year - Pointers for Planners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to start a new and exciting wedding planning career in under a year with the help of online event planning courses!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/start-wedding-planning-career-year\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Start a Wedding Planning Career in Under a Year\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn how to start a new and exciting wedding planning career in under a year with the help of online event planning courses!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/start-wedding-planning-career-year\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pointers for Planners\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCEventPlanning\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2017-12-19T12:00:31+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/bride-groom-dance.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"672\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Celena Feng\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Celena Feng\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/start-wedding-planning-career-year\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/start-wedding-planning-career-year\",\"name\":\"How to Start a Wedding Planning Career in Under a Year - 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