What does it take to be a professional party/wedding planner?

Having a degree in business administration may appear to be worthwhile, however, simply working with a caterer and various religious organizations, temples, will provide sufficient training to become a wedding planner along with developing some marketing skills involving menu planning, table settings, flower arrangements, liaisons with wedding photographers, etc. I'd recommend that you look for a wedding planner internship. Good luck!

First, you can go to the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants and take courses in marketing, networking, and wedding budget management. Once you become certified, print up your business cards and hand them out every where you go. To get started, offer brides the more economical "one day only planner" where you organize the day's events including where and when the entire bridal makes their entrance. Then work your way up to organizing entire weddings. Ask each bride and bridesmaids for referrals. Good luck! http://www.beautiful-bridal.com/

Having a degree in business administration may appear to be worthwhile, however, simply working with a caterer and various religious organizations, temples, will provide sufficient training to become a wedding planner along with developing some marketing skills involving menu planning, table settings, flower arrangements, liaisons with wedding photographers, etc. I'd recommend that you look for a wedding planner internship. Good luck!