Being a Bridal Consultant
Every year about 2.4 million weddings are performed in the United States. Over 70 billion dollars are spent every year on weddings and one out of three couples hire a bridal consultant. The services of a bridal consultant usually account for about 15% of the total wedding cost. Being a bridal consultant is not an easy job. It requires an incredible amount of energy, excellent communication skills, networking skills, and not a small amount of patience.
Training as a Bridal Consultant
While getting a degree is not required in the profession, where most are self-employed, it can help significantly. Planning the perfect wedding is no easy task for anyone and many couples elect to hire the services of someone who can handle the coordination of vendors, detailed planning and multi-tasking required to make the magic day go by smoothly. There are a number of programs and courses available for those who wish to earn a degree as a bridal consultant, or even become certified.
Typical coursework in a bridal consultant training program will include:
- Choosing the right flowers
- Wedding party attire
- Invitations, music, photography
- Wedding etiquette
- Setting a budget
- Marketing your services
If you're interested in working as a bridal consultant and think you'd enjoy the freedom of being your own boss, consider a training program before you jump in. The training will prepare you for real-world situations and give you the skills to help your bride and groom have the best wedding possible.
