Wedding planner

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

• 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
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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

You could set up your own wedding planning consultancy or events management company.