{"id":18473,"date":"2020-05-07T04:39:20","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T09:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=18473"},"modified":"2020-05-07T04:39:20","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T09:39:20","slug":"overcoming-adversity-becoming-a-wedding-planner-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/overcoming-adversity-becoming-a-wedding-planner-during-covid-19","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Adversity: Becoming a Wedding Planner During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We can\u2019t skirt around the obvious: COVID-19 has had a bit of <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-the-coronavirus-outbreak-is-affecting-the-event-planning-industry-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a negative impact<\/a> on the wedding planning industry. Couples all over the world are having to post-pone their big day, thanks to social distancing. This definitely sucks, no matter how you look at it!<\/p>\n<p>But if you were thinking of <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/06\/become-wedding-planner-90-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">becoming a wedding planner<\/a> before the world turned upside-down, we\u2019re here to tell you: DON\u2019T give up on that dream!<\/p>\n<p>Fact is, there are still plenty of reasons for you to pursue this path \u2013 pandemic or no pandemic. No, we\u2019re not saying it\u2019ll be entirely easy. In light of what\u2019s going on, it may be a bit more challenging than usual at first. But don\u2019t let this dissuade you!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got 4 reasons why you can still become a wedding planner. Yes, even during COVID-19! Let\u2019s take a look\u2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-32.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-32.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-32.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-32-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/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\/2020\/05\/overcoming-adversity-becoming-a-wedding-planner-during-covid-19\/#1_COVID-19_wont_last_forever\" >1. COVID-19 won\u2019t last forever!<\/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\/2020\/05\/overcoming-adversity-becoming-a-wedding-planner-during-covid-19\/#2_You_can_use_your_at_time_home_to_earn_your_professional_certification\" >2. You can use your at time home to earn your professional certification!<\/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\/2020\/05\/overcoming-adversity-becoming-a-wedding-planner-during-covid-19\/#3_You_have_tons_of_time_to_do_research\" >3. You have tons of time to do research!<\/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\/2020\/05\/overcoming-adversity-becoming-a-wedding-planner-during-covid-19\/#4_Get_inspired%E2%80%A6\" >4. Get inspired\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/overcoming-adversity-becoming-a-wedding-planner-during-covid-19\/#Just_remember\" >Just remember:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_COVID-19_wont_last_forever\"><\/span>1. COVID-19 won\u2019t last forever!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, the jury\u2019s still out for the time being about when <em>exactly <\/em>life will return to normal. But in many places around the globe, we\u2019re beginning to see small signs of the light at the end of the tunnel. Many businesses are slowly beginning to open back up, and so long as the curve continues to flatten, we can keep our fingers crossed that social distancing will come to an end within a year\u2019s time.<\/p>\n<p>(Don\u2019t quote us on this, though! It\u2019s still far too soon to know anything for sure. We\u2019re just forever trying to be optimists!)<\/p>\n<p>The important thing to remember is that whether this is all over sooner, or it\u2019s over later, it WILL end eventually. When that time comes, all those couples who had to reschedule their wedding day are going to be eager to get the ball rolling again. Many of them will likely be in serious need of some <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/04\/5-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-certified-wedding-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional assistance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is where you\u2019ll come in!<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, while we\u2019re all still feeling the effects of the pandemic, there <em>are <\/em>still clients who wish to proceed with their nuptials anyways. In your journey of becoming a wedding planner, you can research virtual planning and <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-to-work-remotely-as-an-event-and-wedding-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">remote services<\/a>. For instance, <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/04\/how-to-live-stream-your-clients-wedding-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">live-streaming<\/a> weddings is a service that can particularly come in handy. It\u2019s an excellent alternative you can presently offer who wish to tie the knot from the safety of their own home!<\/p>\n<p>Our point is, you still have options now\u2026 and you\u2019ll definitely have even more options once the pandemic is over!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_can_use_your_at_time_home_to_earn_your_professional_certification\"><\/span>2. You can use your at time home to earn your professional certification!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since you\u2019re already spending a lot of time at home right now anyways, why not make the most of it? You can use this as <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-an-event-planning-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an opportunity<\/a> to take the first step towards your career!<\/p>\n<p>In-person schools may not currently be a safe option, but online wedding planning schools certainly are! So long as you do your research and find a legitimate, <a href=\"\/about-qc\/#bbb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">accredited institution<\/a>, you can be assured that you\u2019ll receive the same high-quality education as what you\u2019d receive from a brick-and-mortar school.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, because it\u2019s all done electronically, you can do this schooling right from the comfort of your own home. Not to mention, many online schools provide a lot more flexibility and understanding when it comes to balancing your day-to-day life with your education. <a href=\"\/about-qc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Event School<\/a>, for instance, gives you a full 2 years to complete your program(s), with absolutely no deadlines or rigid schedules to abide by.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to online schooling, becoming a wedding planner is more achievable now than ever before!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-33.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-33.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-33.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-33-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_have_tons_of_time_to_do_research\"><\/span>3. You have tons of time to do research!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with anything, the more prepared you are going into something, the better off you\u2019ll be. While online research can\u2019t take the place of proper education and training, it\u2019s still incredibly beneficial. The sky\u2019s the limit in terms of the content you can start soaking up, but here are a few suggestions for your consideration&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Business goals and strategies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have your certification, you may decide that you eventually want to start your very own wedding planning business. You can maximize your time at home right now to start researching into all the things involved in this process, and gather tips for how you intend to make this a reality!<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can start thinking up possible <a href=\"\/blog\/2015\/06\/choosing-a-name-for-your-event-planning-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">business names<\/a>. Check to see if anyone else already has it. If not, look into the requirements for legally registering a business and securing a name.<\/p>\n<p>Do you already know how to build a <a href=\"\/blog\/2014\/09\/building-your-website-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>? What about the importance of <a href=\"\/blog\/2014\/11\/beginners-guide-website-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">analytics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/beginners-guide-to-seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SEO<\/a>, <a href=\"\/blog\/2014\/09\/personal-branding-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">branding<\/a>, and other types of <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/08\/event-planners-guide-modern-business-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">marketing strategies<\/a>? With everything being done online now, these are also things you\u2019ll eventually need to know \u2013 at least to some degree!<\/p>\n<p>If this is your first time dipping your toes in the entrepreneurial world, trust us: there\u2019ll be <em>more <\/em>than enough information to keep you busy!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Scope out the competition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Look into other wedding planners in your area. See how they operate, what their <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/05\/5-ways-event-planning-pros-should-leverage-social-media-during-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social media game<\/a> is like, and identifiers that make them unique. Once you\u2019re able to enter the professional industry, these people can become your friends \u2013 but they will also be your competition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-35.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-35.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-35.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-35-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Seeing how other wedding planners do business is another great way to self-reflect, and formulate a game plan for how YOU want to approach your own career. Can you corner the market on a particular niche? Do you see aspects of your competition that you\u2019d like to emulate in your own business, as well as things you\u2019d like to avoid?<\/p>\n<p>Basically, ask yourself: how do you intend to <a href=\"\/blog\/2015\/12\/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stand out<\/a> and make a name for yourself?<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Different areas of wedding planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you\u2019re likely reading this because you have dreams of becoming a wedding planner. That much is clear. But do you know what <em>kind <\/em>of wedding planner you want to be?<\/p>\n<p>There are multiple avenues you can explore. For instance, beyond traditional, local wedding planning services, you can also look into becoming a <a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/destination-wedding-planning-specialization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">destination<\/a> or <a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/luxury-wedding-and-event-planning-specialization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">luxury<\/a> wedding planner. Instead of hiring an event decorator for the weddings you organize, you may wish to gain this training <em>yourself<\/em>, so that you can add <a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/event-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event d\u00e9cor<\/a> services to your business.<\/p>\n<p>You may find that you prefer one of these areas the most, and would prefer to focus solely on that. Alternately, you may wish to add to your training, so that you can offer clients different kinds of wedding planning services to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Either decision is totally fine! There\u2019s no right or wrong way to pursue your goals, just like there\u2019s no type of wedding planner that\u2019s better than another. But it\u2019s still worth researching, so you know what all of your possibilities are!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_inspired%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>4. Get inspired\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And what\u2019s more, write all your inspirations and ideas down! This way, you can refer back to them down the road. Browse the internet, and see what other wedding planners all over the world have done. Check out Pinterest or Instagram for fun and creative d\u00e9cor ideas, themed weddings, etc. Watch YouTube videos to see the planning process from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ll <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/03\/find-event-planning-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get inspired<\/a> through the movies you watch, or the music you listen to. Perhaps an idea will pop into your head during a nice walk in the sunshine. Whatever it is, and wherever it comes from, keep a journal where you can write it down!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-34.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-34.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-34.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-34-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sure, you may not use all these ideas in your wedding planning career. But it\u2019ll keep your mind fresh, give you some excitement, and help you to visualize all the possibilities your future holds! Not to mention, anything productive that can also keep you occupied right now is never a bad thing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_remember\"><\/span>Just remember:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though the world is in a bit of a dark place right now, it doesn\u2019t mean the sun won\u2019t shine again. It may take time for things to return to normal, but they inevitably will. There will always be a market for wedding planners.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, you can make the most of your current circumstances by getting started on the path towards your career. That way, once this is all over, you\u2019ll be prepared to enter the industry and take it by storm!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ready to become a wedding planner? Enroll today in QC\u2019s leading online <\/strong><a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Wedding Planning Course<\/strong><\/a><strong> today!<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We can\u2019t skirt around the obvious: COVID-19 has had a bit of a negative impact on the wedding planning industry. Couples all over the world are having to post-pone their big day, thanks to social distancing. This definitely sucks, no matter how you look at it! 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