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I started up a wedding and events planning business in San Antonio, Texas and have been doing pretty good. I would suggest that anyone that wants to start this type of business to get some training. I did a home course for it and found out a lot of information that I wouldn't have thought of. Things like how and what to charge and how to advertise and how to plan weddings of all faiths and so much more. It really came in handy and it never hurts to have a certificate and be certified.

Veronica Martinez
www.my-moments-memories.com (http://www.my-moments-memories.com)Edited by: purplemoon

certification has stopped me from going into it ... it's not cheap here in seattle but i guess it does make sense ... did you take diva? or qc?

I actually went through Ashworth. There is also US Career Institute and Sheffield School.

Are you saying that you took an online class for it?

Yes I sure did. They sentmy booksto my home andItook my tests online. They taught me everything thatI needed to know and now Ihave my own wedding planning business.

Veronica
Moments and Memories
Wedding and Event Planning
www.my-moments-memories.com

Congratulations Veronica And Good Luck To You...

wow someone replied ... thank you
i will look up the US career inst and the Sheffield school
are they recognized by the bridal and event associations?



Edited by: ynative77

Was it costly? Did they tell you about a good event/wedding planning websites that you can use?

Actually, I did the home course and after I was finished with it I then placed an ad that I was new to the wedding planning scene and that I was doing weddings and other events for free to get my portfolio started. I hadseveral responses for weddings anda quinceanera I have done the weddings and am doing the quinceanera this weekend and now have my portfolio started and am booking weddings now that I have hands on experience and a certificate to go with it. So the start up was not expensive at all. My business cards cost about $15 through office max and my website is through tripod about $9 a month. Hope this helps give you some ideas.

Veronica
Moments and Memories Wedding and Event Planning
www.my-moments-memories.com

No I was asking did they advise you on a good event planning software?

Oh lol sorry I thought you were asking something else. No that is one thing that they didn't do, sorry.

Yes, when we start any type ofbusiness, first we takefull information about that business.
Because information& knowedge is must.
so, suggestion is that first take knowedge about business.
Good Luck..........

Actually, I did the home course and after I was finished with it I then placed an ad that I was new to the wedding planning scene and that I was doing weddings and other events for free to get my portfolio started. I hadseveral responses for weddings anda quinceanera I have done the weddings and am doing the quinceanera this weekend and now have my portfolio started and am booking weddings now that I have hands on experience and a certificate to go with it. So the start up was not expensive at all. My business cards cost about $15 through office max and my website is through tripod about $9 a month. Hope this helps give you some ideas.

Veronica
Moments and Memories Wedding and Event Planning
Moments and Memories by Veronica (http://www.my-moments-memories.com)

Congrats!! I'm about to start my business too but i know a certification is not necessary for start ups. I'm currently doing a course through US career Institute but my question to you is Do you have to get a business license to start your business? Just curious...:)

Do you have a sample contract to share?