Wedding Planner: I Put Bridezilla in Check

Introduction
Wedding Bells, the white dress (we know she shouldn't be wearing), flower arrangements, and of course the perfect song for the first dance as Mr. & Mrs. [fill in the blank] are all details a wedding planner has to organize. No one in the general public should be as concise as you are. Everything must happen, on time and on cue. A wedding planner doesn't have the time to hear excuses, complaints, or sob stories; except for the ones the bride, groom, or parents with the check book have to tell.

Job Function
A wedding planner is like a good publicist, your Blackberry should have an overabundance of contacts and you need to be able to take the heat when the crap hits the fan. Being experienced and well connected is a huge plus, and it helps to be as sane as possible because everyone else around you will be insane. You should be the stable foundation for all of the plans and budgets you create and approve. If you confuse anything or become overwhelmed by the insanity, it will all come crumbling down. It might also help to read counseling and self-help books to assist in some of the emotional strife you will come in contact with. Advertisement
Lifestyle
Weddings take place around the same time every year, during this time your calendar will be packed. The Fall and Winter weddings are few and far between, personal vacations should be scheduled during this time. I cannot stress this enough: details, details, details, be a Nazi. Not in a literal sense, but be strict and have a definite, distinct vision.

Additional Information
Having a degree is not essential to the career, but some wedding planners have MBAs or Bachelor's degrees in a business concentration. Since much of the organization involves budgeting or financial planning, it doesn't hurt to have a foundation in business.

Helpful Links and Sources

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