Becoming a Wedding Planner can provide a career that is fun, interesting rewarding and full of benefits. NCC Home Learning’s aim is to give you an insight into what is expected in the Role of a Wedding Planner, whether through employment or within your own business.

In our busy society, an increasing number of couples are choosing to hire a Wedding Planner to plan their special day.  Enrolling on a Wedding Planner NCC Home Learning Level 3 Diploma in Wedding Planning will dramatically increase your business and career prospects whilst at the same time develop your knowledge within this specific field.

What is a Wedding Planner?

A Wedding Planner is a person/people employed by a bride and groom to assist them in planning, designing and coordinating their wedding day.

With the cost of an average wedding in 2010 estimated at £21k by ‘The Guardian' newspaper, it becomes essential for brides and their relations to ensure that they are getting the best value for their money, and need to ensure that everything goes to plan during one of their most expensive outlays during the couples’ lives.

	A Wedding Planners roles and responsibilities can range from:
	Working directly with the vendors to cut out unnecessary time and stress for the bride and groom
	Monitoring and tracking budgets and finances
	Monitoring and tracking guest lists and RSVPs
	Conducting site visits and risk assessments
	Compiling comprehensive itineraries for clients and vendors
	Project managing and dealing with unforeseen problems in the lead up to the wedding
	Working with the wedding coordinator, a venue staff member who will assist in executing the agreed itinerary for the wedding, as well as help with any problems that may arise on the day
	Executing the agreed wedding itinerary seamlessly on the big day.

The Wedding Planner role can include planning every event from the engagement right up to the honeymoon, including pre-wedding dinners and engagement parties through to post-wedding lunches and hotel breakfasts the following morning.

A Wedding Planner's primary goal is to feed inspiration, advice and support to the couple while planning a seamless string of events that culminates in an exceptional day for family and friends.