If you’re looking for a doorway to a new business, one of the opportunities to consider is weddings. Weddings have become a complex production that can no longer be executed by the affianced couple by themselves or even with the help of friends or relatives.
You can be among the professionals and entrepreneurs who cash in on the hundred and one requirements of couples about to get hitched.
Aside from the traditional ones – couturiers, bakeshops, hair and make up artists, printers, caterers, photographers/videographers — here are some wedding-related ventures that have recently emerged and which you may consider in choosing the wedding business to go into:
Proposal planning – This means giving advice to guys about to pop the much awaited question to their future wives. Nowadays, it is not just a matter of going down on their knees with an engagement ring on hand. Prospective grooms are expected to be creative and personalized in making the proposal.
Writing a bridal planning guide – Many such guides have been written and published so it can be just a matter of bringing in something new to the subject or adapting it to a particular country or community.
Wedding planning – Wedding planners are professionals who put details of the wedding together. They are on top of things and help the couple stay on top of things. Some of their tasks include: creating and reviewing contracts with other wedding suppliers and professionals; organizing the wedding day timeline; coordinating arrivals and deliveries of wedding supplies; and reminding the couple of obligations, appointments, and budget constraints.
Wedding styling – A wedding stylist makes sure that the wedding is beautiful by helping the couple define the color, style, theme and mood of the wedding. She helps ensure that the event looks cohesive.
Conducting a marriage preparation course – Such a course is invaluable to couples who, needless to say, look forward to a long and lasting relationship. This business could make a difference in many marriages.
Day-of-the wedding coordinating – “Day-of” coordinator is for brides and grooms who want to do most of the planning themselves and thus do not hire a wedding planner; but when their wedding day arrives, they need a professional to execute all of their hard work.
Wedding disk-jockeying. The wedding DJ keeps things rolling during the wedding reception. If you have a lot of energy, knack for detail, love for music and personality, this could be for you.
Starting a wedding band. Couples with bigger budgets will commission both a DJ and a band and have them alternate in entertaining the wedding party during the reception.
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