A wedding planner is responsible for organizing and coordinating all aspects of a couple's wedding day. They work with the bride and groom to ensure that their vision for the big day is brought to life. This includes booking vendors, managing the budget, overseeing logistics, and keeping track of all the details leading up to the event. On the wedding day itself, the planner is responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly so that the bride and groom can enjoy their special day.

Wedding Planner Job Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain wedding budget
  • Coordinate with vendors to secure services and products
  • Develop a timeline for the wedding day and ensure that all events happen according to plan
  • Work with the bride and groom to choose wedding details, such as the cake, flowers, invitations, etc.
  • Be available to answer questions and provide support leading up to the big day

Objectives

  • To ensure that all aspects of the wedding day are coordinated and run smoothly
  • To liaise with suppliers and vendors to procure services and products required for the wedding
  • To work within the budget set by the clients to deliver a cost-effective wedding day
  • To be calm and efficient under pressure, ensuring that all deadlines are met
  • To provide support and guidance to the clients throughout the planning process

Wedding Planner Job Skills & Qualifications Needed

  • There is no one specific set of skills or qualifications that are needed to become a wedding planner. However, some key skills that would be beneficial in this role include excellent organizational skills, the ability to think creatively and outside the box, strong attention to detail, and superb customer service skills. Additionally, having previous experience working in event planning or a related field would likely be helpful.