What kindof classes do you take if you want to be a wedding/event planner?

business management

Don't take business management unless you want to run an entire company for wedding planners. If you want to work on your own, major in marketing and take some communications classes that focus on coordinating events.

I go to a college with an entire bachelors in event management, the only program in the country. However either with their degrees a career in event management just requires a lot of work experience. Try and find someone who mentor you, thats your best bet.

As previously stated, most planners are in business for themselves. Experience is key, working as a photography assistant, or as part of a banquet team at a hotel will benefit your career. To gain specific wedding knowledge, consider the courses offered by Association of Bridal Consultations (ABC) in the US or in Canada you can take courses through the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC) - but the courses are still just one piece, as you take the courses, you need to find a way to gain experience. The certificates you get through these associations will help give your experience some credibility.

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!