How to Start a Wedding Business for Free

A wedding planning business requires organization and creativity.

As a wedding coordinator, you will be responsible for helping a bride and groom plan, coordinate and manage their wedding day. According to the website PowerHomeBiz.com, a wedding coordinator will "assume the role of a planner, facilitator, mediator, money manager, artisan and organizer of all parties concerned." With careful planning, it is possible to set up a wedding planning business for free.

Instructions

1. Secure a job with a professional involved in the wedding business. A wedding coordinator needs to have extensive knowledge of the wedding planning industry. A consultant should have experience in locating ceremony and reception sites, decorating, selecting vendors, scheduling, photography, entertainment, invitations and wedding day fashion. Working for a wedding professional will allow you to obtain experience without spending money.

2. Ask your employer if they will cover your costs for a wedding planning class. Community colleges and universities across the nation offer various programs in wedding and event planning. In some cases, once you complete the class, you will be considered a "certified event planner." These classes can be quite expensive, so hopefully they are job-related.

3. Set up a free website for the wedding business and use social media accounts to further your visibility. For example, Blogger.com allows users to create a unique URL and website for free. Although the service does not offer all of the tools and features a paid website would offer, it does offer exceptional service at no cost.

4. Stay up on the latest trends, attending trade shows. Attend other weddings, as an unannounced guest. You can just sit and observe what works and what doesn't.

5. You have little choice except to start your client base with family members and friends. Then ask your clients to share their positive experiences. Word-of-mouth marketing is one of the most effective forms of free advertising available.

References

• Power Home Biz: Earn Money as a Professional Wedding Coordinator
• Blogger
• Inside CRM: 50 Social Sites That Every Business Needs a Presence On

Resources

• Small Business Administration: Manage Your Business From Start to Finish
• Click Newz: Starting A Free Online Business, Step by Step
• The Wedding Planning Institute: Wedding Planner Course Schedules