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If you’re new here, we’re a wedding planning & design firm with planners located from coast to coast, and serving clients internationally.
In today’s post, I’m sharing how to become a wedding planner AND get your wedding planning business really rolling (with clients that are not just friends and family)!
Because, I get that it’s easy to change your Instagram status and announce to friends and family, that you’re officially a wedding planner – BUT it’s hard to go from that announcement to a career that brings you creative fulfillment AND is putting money in your checking account!
So, let’s dive into my top two steps to becoming a wedding planner, with a business that pays!
- 1. Brand Shoot: Making the investment to hire a professional photographer to take headshots, action shots, as well as, a few key detail shots will help you obtain the images you need to stock your website and socials, until your portfolio grows. I’ve really seen this be a HUGE win for new wedding planners, as you can bring 3-4 sets of plates, escort cards, florals, whatever details you feel truly support your aesthetic and snag images to show your attention to detail and design style – which is so important for prospective clients to see.
- 2. Viable Website & Socials: Even if it’s just one page, having a website is important and shows potential clients that you are serious! You’ll want to include, a short bio, service package descriptions, links to connect via socials, and a gallery if you have one. In the same sense, having a social media account with some activity that shows your style is so important. My faves are Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. (*Pinterest is my secret weapon!)
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Sarah
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I’m interested in becoming a wedding planner. I absolutely enjoy event planning. Please send me more information.
Thank you
Elisheba, we’d love to have you in the Academy. Here is a link to the best page for that, where you’ll also find a link to our free guide! https://chanceycharmweddings.com/how-to-become-a-wedding-planner/