A WEDDING CONSULTANT SHOULD HAVE;

• A creative bent of mind
• Business acumen
• Clear and complete understanding of the wedding industry
• A degree in Event Management

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES.......

From mehndi to vidaai a wedding planner plays a significant role. Earlier a wedding coordinator handled mostly the booking of venues, caterers, florists, musicians, etc. Over the years other services like style, coordination, etiquette, customised and theme based decoration, wedding day assistance etc have become common. A wedding planner's presence can be felt at other wedding-related business, like flower arrangement, retail sales (trousseau, accessories, invitations, etc.), photography and catering.

REQUIRED SKILLS.......

• Patience to handle last minute urgencies and arrangements
• Good negotiating skills
• Awareness about the latest trends
• Strong PR and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge about customs and traditions
• Aesthetic sense
• Well organized

TRAINING GROUND...

Event management course is a key for becoming wedding planner. Diploma, postgraduate diploma courses for event management can be pursued by undergraduates and graduates on a part-time basis for a period of one year.

Institute that offer event management courses is National Academy of Event Management and Development (NAEMD).

NAEMD sends students for practical training to the much talked about weddings across India. The academy students are placed in best wedding management companies like Platinum Events, Red Events, Bumako Events etc.

SALARY RANGE.......

Consulting fees depend a lot on both talents and services, and the local market. However, on an average it is at least 10 to 15 per cent of the total budget which is charged as management fees.