When I tell people what I do for a living, they usually get quite fascinated! I get all kinds of reactions – Really?? Wow! What is it like to be a wedding planner? What fun! Do you meet any bridezillas? Tell us more...
Yes, it is fun, exciting and very interesting like any job can be if you enjoy what you do. My day involves doing many different things and no two days are ever the same. A regular day begins at the office, where I like to spend a while replying to emails, discussions with the team and completing general office work. The rest of my day consists of all kinds of stuff – meeting with couples and their families, visiting venues, developing new products for our store, meeting with vendors... the list is endless.
Of course, there are the fun moments... chocolate and cake tastings, music rehearsals and of course, travelling to beautiful destinations for weddings. But apart from this, the job is equally stressful and demanding. We work on crazy deadlines and timelines with most often, lots of changes and more changes almost till the end. It is after all, a wedding, one of the most important days in anyone’s life so you want it to be perfect!
My favourite part of the job (as I often get asked) is meeting with clients, getting to know them, understanding their personalities and then working closely with them towards the big day. The look on their faces on the day itself makes the entire stressful process worth it. I love seeing that look of satisfaction and that we actually made their vision a reality.
I also get a whole lot of enquiries from others who would like to work with us or get into the business, so here's a little bit of advice. The main skills essential for a good wedding planner are excellent communication skills, patience and creativity. Great time management skills and the ability to stay organised and focused in the most stressful of situations is also a must! It's essential to stay abreast of the trends and news in the world of weddings, stay in touch with vendors and keep in touch with what's new in the wedding market.
Going forward, I would love to hear from you – answer your questions and help out with any dilemmas you are facing in your wedding planning process.
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