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Wedding Planner

Wedding planners coordinate the big day for brides and grooms. They act on behalf of the couple when it comes to ordering flowers, hiring a band and photographer, finding a caterer, etc. Learn more about this career. What is it like to be a wedding planner? How much do they earn? What is the job outlook for wedding planners? What are the educational and other requirements to work in this field? Should you become a wedding planner? Find the answers to these questions here.

Wedding Planner: Career Information

What do wedding planners do, how much do they earn and what is their job outlook? What are the educational and other requirements?

How to Become a Wedding Planner

If you want to become a wedding planner, you probably have some questions about how to realize your goal. For example, do you need to earn a college degree? Should you work for yourself or someone else and what will prospective employers expect of you?

Quiz: Should You Become a Wedding Planner?

Do you have what it takes to be a wedding planner?

The Real Life of a Wedding Planner

The best way to learn about any career is to talk to people who actually work in it. Real-life wedding planners share their stories here. Read about what being a wedding planner is really like or tell us your story about life in this field.

Becoming an Entrepreneur

Most wedding planners work for themselves. Learn about starting your own business.

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