I am thinking about taking it up as a profession. I have helped quite a few brides already with their wedding planning but more like a friend and not really like a business thingy.
Any suggestions? 
Re: Wedding Guide/Planner
I think that is a pretty cool idea, I am kinda plannin to do the same but I guess I wod do something related to Event Management side. So it would be fun to organize events as well as weddings.
Re: Wedding Guide/Planner
look into local colleges. a lot of them offer courses that teach you everything from budgeting, taxes, dealing with clients, dealing with vendors, organizing your business, negotiating and writing contracts etc.
theres a lot more to event planning, esp when dealing with brides, than simply deciding which colors will look pretty in what decor :)
those classes are also often taught by successful small business owners and professional event planners and they're a great way of meeting the right people and making contacts.
Re: Wedding Guide/Planner
watch 'Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?'
you might change ure mind, its all abt the stress of being a wedding planner but it seems fun too :)
Re: Wedding Guide/Planner
look into local colleges. a lot of them offer courses that teach you everything from budgeting, taxes, dealing with clients, dealing with vendors, organizing your business, negotiating and writing contracts etc.
theres a lot more to event planning, esp when dealing with brides, than simply deciding which colors will look pretty in what decor :)
those classes are also often taught by successful small business owners and professional event planners and they're a great way of meeting the right people and making contacts.
Honestly, after a very extensive 4yr programme on design i think i have got all kinds of experiences (knowledge) to go straight into this business :D.
watch 'Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?'
you might change ure mind, its all abt the stress of being a wedding planner but it seems fun too :)
I have seen it couple of times. I can understand the stress, its same when there is a wedding in your family :).
I think that is a pretty cool idea, I am kinda plannin to do the same but I guess I wod do something related to Event Management side. So it would be fun to organize events as well as weddings.
Thanks. Goodluck to you too :).
Re: Being a Wedding Guide/Planner ... How to?
Same to you hunnie :)