Imtazur Rahman on How to Become a Wedding Planner: Steps for Success
You may be reading this blog post because you are interested in becoming a wedding planner. Or, maybe you have been planning weddings for years and want to take your skills to the next level. Whatever your reason for being here, I am happy that you found us!
We had the opportunity to interview Imtazur Rahman, a very successful wedding planner from Ontario, Canada. Imtazur won’t just teach you how to become a wedding planner; he’ll also teach you how to do it successfully. If you’re ready to start down the path of success as a wedding planner, keep reading!
– Wedding Planner: This is usually someone who plans weddings, but it could be an actual vendor like the venue or florist, etc.
– Wedding Consultant: As with any business consultant, this person provides advice on how to go about planning your wedding as well as helping plan other peoples’ weddings.
– Weddings: These are sometimes held at venues that specialize in catering for them, such as hotels or halls that can accommodate large numbers of guests and provide entertainment during the reception, including live bands, DJs, etc.
How to become a wedding planner?
Imtazur Rahman: The first step is to determine if wedding planning is the right career for you. What are your interests and skills? Do weddings interest you, or do you have any unique talents that would make an excellent addition to one’s business, such as event design (invitations), cooking, floral arranging, etc.?
Remember that it can take up to three years of education at an accredited university before becoming a professional wedding planner. It includes courses in marketing, finance and much more! Online seminars provide this kind of training within shorter periods – some even less than six months long.
Some general tips by Imtazur Rahman
– Consider what type of weddings you are looking to plan – Weddings, Corporate events, etc.
– Get the necessary qualifications for your area and country, including event management courses or a degree in wedding planning? The internet is a great place to find such systems online.
– Take some time off work as there will be periods where you need to take on large projects, which can mean long hours without regular breaks, so it’s best not to have any other commitments during this time.
– Work with other suppliers who offer wedding services, such as photographers, venues and florists, etc., by assisting them at their events when possible so that they get an idea of how hardworking you are and would want to work with you in the future.
– Get to know people working in this field and make a connection by getting advice on how to progress, volunteering for an organization that can offer opportunities, or even following wedding planners on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook so that they keep up with your achievements.
– Network as much as possible either through face-to-face meetings or online networking websites such as LinkedIn etc., which will allow you to establish connections over time without feeling uncomfortable about approaching someone on their own.
– Join organizations related to weddings where other wedding professionals gather such events, seminars, and conferences, all of which have one purpose: To share information and learn new skills rather than just spending hours at home doing research alone!
How does it work?
– You need to have a good understanding of what the job entails or at least get an idea from someone who has been in your position. It will allow you to focus on relevant skills for this line of work, and if not, it is permissible to take up subjects other than wedding planning, such as marketing and communications, etc.
– Once you have a clear picture of the profession, make sure there are enough hours left after completing all course requirements before applying for jobs so that you can search for internships first! It would be wise to use these opportunities wisely by trying out different organizations that might offer new challenges within their organization.
The most important thing when considering whether one should become a wedding planner knows oneself. Be sure to ask yourself what it is that you like, what are your skills and abilities. You can then keep an eye out for the following steps to take!
– Know who your consumer is.
– Learn about wedding planning etiquette among different cultures: Western vs Eastern culture; Catholic weddings vs. Hindu or Muslim weddings etc.
– Network with people in this field by making contacts at local events where many vendors gather, such as bridal expos or exhibitions, industry conferences, seminars, etc.
Find work experience opportunities that will help provide marketable job skills and hands-on experience working within the profession – even if unpaid. For example, internships offer invaluable insight into how things run from behind the scenes in certain places of work.
Volunteer for non-profit organizations that need volunteers and shows your dedication to the cause – this will help showcase your skills and abilities and provide you with a valuable networking opportunity.
These steps can be quickly followed by anyone interested in wedding planning or making weddings happen! Good luck!”
How many hours per week should I be working towards my goal?
“To reach success, I would recommend you spend at least 20 hours per week working on your goal for maximum speed.” – Imtazur Rahman.
What should be my long-term and short-term goals?
“Your goals may change depending on what stage in life you are currently. If you’re a young graduate, the next step is to build up experience by interning or volunteering with an established wedding planner. It will demonstrate your abilities and prove that you’ve got what it takes.
Once this has achieved, start setting some more ambitious but realistic targets such as raising funds through crowd funding, advertising you locally in magazines, etc., making sure there’s always something new happening to keep things fresh.”
Imtazur Rahman 