The Not So Glamorous Life of a Wedding Planner

This past week I traveled to Dublin, Ohio, for a wedding and event planning internship opportunity. Before the interview I was thinking the life of a wedding planner was glamorous. I don't think I could be anymore wrong. As I entered the boutique for my interview the atmosphere was just like I expected. Flowers, scrapbooks and bright colors filled the room. Then I met my interviewer, Rita.

During my interview Rita explained to me that life as wedding planner is not as glamorous as most would believe. The job requires attention to detail, management knowledge and a strong personality. I also learned that this month until January is wedding off-season which requires mass amounts of networking, referrals and selling. I will be attending at least five bridal shows in the next three months trying to get brides to plan their weddings through Devoted to Details. The most crazy event is the Columbus Bridal Show which takes place every January. I am a little terrified because I am just imagining women going crazy like in the movie Bride Wars. Fighting over dresses and vendors. Ahhh!

Despite the hectic work that bridal shows bring, I really feel this job is going to give me the opportunity to really hone my interpersonal and planning skills. My job requires me to call brides and set up meeting times through Excel spreadsheets, which I will be attending most of these meetings. During these meetings we will be brainstorming ideas with brides about their wedding plans.
I think that this will be the most exciting part about planning because I get to use my creativity to help design someone's special day.

I officially start at Devoted to Details this Monday.I am really excited to learn more about life as a wedding planner.The job may not be glamorous but the job is rewarding as you get to plan someone's big day.