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Wedding planner
Wedding planners help couples organise their wedding.
Average salary (a year)
£17000
Starter
£29000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 39.0 hours
variable
Work Hours
evenings / weekends
as customers demand
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
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 organisations
College
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
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for this route but it may help you to get in if you have:
  • GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
You could do an advanced apprenticeship as an events assistant.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Work
You could start as an administrator or assistant for an events management company and work your way up, or work at a wedding venue as an in-house wedding co-ordinator.
Volunteering
You could get some work experience with a wedding planner, or organise events like fun days, charity balls or fashion shows for local organisations.
Do It has information on voluntary opportunities in your area.
Direct Application
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.
More Information
Career Tips
Many wedding planners have their own blog or website to showcase their work, personality and style.
Further Information
You can find out more about becoming a wedding planner from the National Association of Professional Wedding Services.
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
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
    Administration skills
    Excellent verbal communication skills
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
What you will do
Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
Day to day tasks
In this role you could
meet couples to discuss their requirements and budget, come up with creative ideas and themes, advise on wedding customs and etiquette, prepare proposals and quotations for the work, agree prices with suppliers like florists, photographers, caterers and venues, make sure costs stay within budget, attend the venue on the day of the wedding to make sure everything goes to plan, research new products, services and suppliers, market your wedding planning service online
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
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
You could set up your own wedding planning consultancy or events management company.
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