Ever attend a wedding and wonder what it might be like to be the photographer, the wedding planner, etc.? Do you have a creative talent that you either went to school for or one that just comes naturally to you? Are you looking for a new career path that aligns more closely with your passion? Do you dream about leaving your “day job” behind for good one day?
If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions and you have a keen interest in breaking into the wedding business, this 15-part series of wedding business articles is written for you. If you’ve ever wondered if there might be a way to actually turn your talent into a career, or at least a part-time job, read on… it may be a lot more attainable than you think.
It’s one thing to say “I want to be a _____________ [fill in your passion] for a living” – but how do you actually make this happen? Our online guide will help fill in the blanks of setting up a wedding business, no matter what your talents may be, guide you through the process of getting that first client, and lay the groundwork for establishing a reputable and successful business – one that clients will be eager to rave about to their engaged friends.
Note: If you already have a wedding business up and running but want a quick refresher course (or if you never really got off to a very organized start in the first place!) this guided tour is equally intended for you.
And for you seasoned pros out there, you may just find a little gem or two contained within these articles that you had not thought of or implemented yet; and as we all know, it’s sometimes the little things that can add up to a lot of impact.
You Can Make a Living Doing What You Love
If the very notion of making a living “doing weddings” seems somewhat elusive to you at this point, that’s perfectly understandable. Unless you have worked in or worked alongside someone in the wedding biz at some point, the whole prospect of getting a paying wedding gig probably seems a bit daunting. But by taking some time to learn the basics, you might be amazed at how much more confident you feel just knowing the steps it takes to get your feet wet, book that first gig, and finally “break in” to the scene.
And when that first paying gig does come along and you cash your first check, you should take a moment to enjoy that accomplishment. Now you are not only pursing what you love, but you are also getting PAID for it!
Now you may be wondering even after you get that first gig and do a few weddings here and there (possibly even making very respectable money for each one) whether it’s actually possible to turn this string of jobs into a full-time living. After all, if it’s your goal to turn your passion into a full-time job in the wedding business, you certainly can’t afford to spend your time waiting/hoping for the phone to ring every few weeks. There is a much better way—a systematic approach to bringing in new leads and turning those prospects into real clients no matter the time of year or the type of service that you offer.
This guide will look at just that approach, and offer helpful tips along the way as you set up your own successful wedding business.