Wedding Planning & Coordination

Wedding planners provide full-service planning or day-of coordination ensuring seamless wedding execution.

With average wedding costing $30,000 and couples needing expertise, planning generates revenue of $95,000-$350,000 with 75-90% margins.

The business requires event planning expertise, vendor relationships, organizational skills, and portfolio.

Services include full wedding planning, partial planning, day-of coordination, vendor sourcing and management, timeline creation, and budget management.

Pricing typically $2,000-$8,000 for full planning, $800-$2,000 for day-of coordination.

Success factors include building vendor network and relationships, creating detailed timelines and systems, managing multiple weddings simultaneously, staying calm under pressure, and developing portfolio through styled shoots or discounted first weddings.

Most planners work multiple weddings per month during peak season.

Marketing focuses on wedding shows, Instagram, venue partnerships, and vendor referrals.

With weddings complex and stressful for couples in 2025, wedding planning offers coordination opportunities helping couples navigate their big day.