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6-10 years of experience
Fast paced environment requiring strong relationship management skills, problem solving, organization skill and attention to detail. A resource for planning an Iowa gay wedding or same-sex marriage in Iowa.
- Successfully developed and managed timelines with clients and implemented them from beginning to end.
- Developed a detailed budget with clients and kept them within their budget by negotiating all prices clearly communicating expenses and status updates with the clients.
- Developed and manage writing, formatting, and editing marketing materials distributed by [company name]s.
- Mentor and develop junior event planners to enable them to work on their own.
6-10 years of experience
- Worked with clients to formulate wedding concepts and themes from intimate rural events to modern downtown receptions
- Provided consultations to clients to determine the level of planning required and built a customized package to suit their individual needs
- Maintained a list of local vendors and venues and made recommendations to match the client’s vision and budget
- Assisted clients throughout every stage of the process ensuring that all of the details were taken care of within a planned timeline
- Coordinated with local vendors and supervised day-of activities to ensure that all events ran smoothly
- Managed all advertising and promotional efforts including creating flyers and other physical media, attending tradeshows, and writing social media copy
0-5 years of experience
- Met with bride and groom and created relationship with them
- Planned detailed of ceremony and reception
- Scheduled hour to hour activity of bridal party and guests on the day of wedding
- Created relationships with vendors such as photographers, caters, and florists
0-5 years of experience
Certified destination wedding specialist. Dealing with wedding parties of 2-150+ occupancy
- Certified leasure travel specialist
- Assisted in gaining over 50 new travelers/families within the first sales year
- CHIA certification
- In charge of social media and advertising for Brookings branch
6-10 years of experience
Domestic and international wedding designer and planner
- Event consulting, event design, event concept creation, food and beverage menus, event
- Small business management, social media, building a brand, brand identity, blogging, web
- Keep current with trends in style, food, beverage, design, travel, technology, fashion, etc.
- Feature in Style Me Pretty in the past 6 months
- Worked pro-bono with Smuin Ballet for Spring Gala 2010 and volunteer with local events
- Member of ISES and ABC and Women’s Initiative in San Francisco
- Completed CWEP Wedding Planning courses at LWPI
- Certified by Board of Tourism in Mexico to sell and plan weddings in Mexico
0-5 years of experience
Revised and edited partial and full planning wedding contracts
- Researched Richmond, Tidewater, and Northern Virginia venues and vendors
- Inserted information about vendors and venues into FLEXlist database
- Shadowed at different meetings with clients, venues, and vendors
0-5 years of experience
- Worked closely with owner. I was able to become knowledgeable of different aspects of the planning process.
- Put forth ideas showcasing my personality.
- Contacted venues and caterers.
- Worked very closely with the brides. I took the brides’ dreams and desires and made them a reality within the details.
- Composed flower arrangements for reception centerpieces.
- Helped resolve any kind of issue.
- Provided an exceptional experience for the bride. During the pre-planning process, I paid very close attention to detail and exactly what the bride desired.
10+ years of experience
Manage and coordinate with wedding vendors, bridal party and family members
- Manage a wedding referral base
- Develop budgets for brides and grooms
- Coordinate and direct wedding rehearsals, ceremonies, and receptions
0-5 years of experience
- Assist Clients with Wedding Attire
- Manage accounts
- Coordinate with vendors to assist clients
0-5 years of experience
- Balloon sculpting/Face painting
- Designing floral arrangements
- Maternity photography sessions
Wedding Planner Duties and Responsibilities
The specific tasks performed by a Wedding Planner can vary significantly depending on the client, but there are several core responsibilities you can expect to undertake as a Wedding Planner. A review of current job listings identified the following primary tasks and responsibilities.
Create a Master Plan A couple planning to get married is sure to have a vision for what they want their wedding day to be. It is the job of the wedding planner to create the master plan – from the wedding date and venue to the seating arrangements at the reception – to make that vision a reality That includes creating budgets, checklists and schedules.
Provide Consultation Wedding Planners spend a great deal of their time consulting with clients and meeting with vendors. Appointments must be made with clients to discuss their event, to tour and inspect facilities and to select vendors. As the event draws closer, Wedding Planners may be in daily contact with the clients and vendors to ensure everything is moving forward according to the plan.
Sell Services of Vendors Selling is an important part of the Wedding Planner’s job. In addition to selling their own services, Wedding Planners are tasked with selling the services of preferred vendors, such as musical acts, bar services and photographers. Wedding Planners employed by wedding planning businesses often are encouraged to meet or exceed quarterly sales goals.
Ensure Contracts Are in Order From securing the venue to hiring a DJ, planning a wedding requires many contracts, deposits and payments. It is the job of the Wedding Planner to ensure that all contracts are in order and that all parties involved are meeting their contractual obligations.
Wedding Planner Skills
Wedding Planners must be extremely detail-oriented and organized individuals with a real passion for assisting others. Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm amid chaos are paramount to success in the profession. In addition to these general skills and traits, employers are looking for Wedding Planner candidates with the following skills. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Wedding Planners with these core skills. If you want to work as a Wedding Planner, focus on the following.
- Creating and working within budgets
- Negotiating with vendors
- Understanding contracts
- Being able to sell products and services
- Having up-to-date knowledge of wedding trends
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your Wedding Planner toolbox and broaden your career options.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Experience with Sale and Catering software such as, Delphi and Caterease
Wedding Planner Resources
We scoured the Internet to find these resources that will inspire, inform and entertain you as you continue to explore a career as a Wedding Planner. On the Web Inspire Smart Success – ISS is a wedding industry magazine that offers good business practices and highlights trends in the trade. This blog offers articles on every aspect of the wedding industry.
The Dotter – This blog is written by Annie Lee, the founder of Daughter of Design, an industry leader in boutique hotel wedding planning. This blog offers many insights and tips for fellow planners. On Twitter
@lafleurweddings – Jill La Fleur offers her expertise as a destination Wedding Planner. Glean tips and advice for planning and executing weddings in other countries.
@KristinBanta – Awarded Best Event Planner of the Year in both 2014 and 2015, Kristin Banta is a fount of information on event planning and latest trends in the industry.
@colincowie – This celebrity event planner is known for his exquisite style and design work. Get inspiration from his beautiful photos of lavish wedding celebrations.
@weddingPR – Leila Lewis shares information on promoting event and wedding planning firms. Industry Groups
American Association of Certified Wedding Planners – AACWP offers mentoring, networking and access to their resources to its members of Wedding Planners.
Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants – The ACPWC has been offering training, education and certification opportunities to its members for over 25 years.
Association of Bridal Consultants – ABC is the largest and oldest training and certification organization for wedding coordinators. Established in 1955, they offer courses and seminars on becoming a successful Wedding Planner. Wedding Planner Books
Wedding Planner’s Handbook by Kristie Santana – A bestselling industry standard guide covering all aspects of being a Wedding Planner.
I Do: A Wedding Planner Tells Tales by Lynda Barness – This memoir by seasoned Wedding Planner, Lynda Barness reveals the humorous aspects of the job and some of her fondest memories.
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Gabriela Barcenas
CONTENT STRATEGISTGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
