Become a Wedding Planner

Name: Become a Wedding Planner
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ISBN: 9781894638371

ISBN-10: 1894638379

ISBN-13: 9781894638371

Edition: 4th 2005

Authors: Catherine Goulet, Jan Riddell

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Book details

List price: $29.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: FabJob Incorporated
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 256
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.858
Language: English

About the Authors	p. iii
Introduction	p. 1
Welcome to Wedding Planning	p. 1
Wedding Planning as a Profession	p. 2
Benefits of This Career	p. 3
Job Titles	p. 4
Inside This Guide	p. 6
What a Wedding Planner Does	p. 7
Services Provided by a Wedding Planner	p. 7
Complete Wedding Planning Services	p. 8
Partial Wedding Planning Services	p. 9
Rehearsal and Wedding Day Services Only	p. 11
Preliminary Steps to Plan a Wedding	p. 11
Consultation with the Bride and Groom	p. 12
Preparing a Budget	p. 23
Getting Organized	p. 28
Preparing a Timeline Schedule	p. 28
Preparing Checklists	p. 40
Keeping a Wedding Organizer	p. 49
Planning the Ceremony	p. 53
Selecting the Wedding Date	p. 54
Selecting the Venue	p. 55
Selecting the Officiant	p. 60
Ceremony Vows, Exchanges and Readings	p. 63
Selecting Ceremony Music	p. 67
Obtaining the Marriage License	p. 69
Ceremony Rehearsal	p. 70
The Ceremony Processional, Recessional and Receiving Line	p. 75
Other Ceremony Arrangements	p. 79
Planning the Reception	p. 80
Venue Selection	p. 81
Preparing for the Reception	p. 86
Reception Activities	p. 93
Working with Vendors	p. 97
Recommending Vendors	p. 98
Contract Negotiation	p. 102
Co-ordination with the Vendor	p. 106
Follow Up	p. 110
Developing Your Skills	p. 113
Do You Have an Aptitude for Wedding Planning?	p. 113
Developing Your Skills to Succeed	p. 116
Interpersonal Skills	p. 116
Organizational Skills	p. 120
Creativity	p. 124
Teaching Yourself Wedding Planning	p. 126
Places to Go	p. 127
People to Speak With	p. 129
Things to Do	p. 132
What to Read and Watch	p. 136
Educational Programs	p. 139
What to Look For	p. 140
Certificate Programs	p. 141
Continuing Education Courses	p. 149
Wedding Industry Jobs	p. 153
Types of Employers	p. 154
Resorts and Hotels	p. 154
Other Locations	p. 158
Retailers	p. 160
Wedding Planners	p. 164
Churches and Synagogues	p. 166
Wedding Vendors	p. 167
Finding Job Openings	p. 169
Advertised Positions	p. 169
Unadvertised Positions	p. 171
How to Create a Job	p. 172
Job Hunting Materials	p. 174
Your Resume	p. 174
Cover Letter	p. 176
Interviews	p. 178
What Employers Are Looking For	p. 179
Questions to Expect	p. 181
Discussing Salary	p. 182
Starting Your Own Business	p. 185
Getting Started	p. 186
Creating a Business Plan	p. 187
Choosing a Business Name	p. 190
Legal Matters	p. 191
Taxes	p. 193
Setting Up Your Business	p. 195
Location	p. 195
Telephones	p. 197
Equipment and Supplies	p. 200
Insurance	p. 204
Employees and Contractors	p. 205
Finances	p. 206
Marketing Your Business	p. 209
Your Portfolio and Promotional Tools	p. 209
Networking	p. 217
Advertising	p. 222
Free Media Publicity	p. 223
Bridal Shows	p. 225
Creative Marketing Ideas	p. 227
Working with Clients	p. 230
Setting Your Fees	p. 230
How to Do a Client Consultation	p. 236
Your Contract	p. 242
Professional Associations and Certification	p. 245
Conclusion	p. 251
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