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A Revealing Look at the Wedding Planner-Couple Relationship
Inside the wedding planner-couple relationship from the perspective of a wedding planner. An authentic look at how emotions play a lead role in this career. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have a job in an industry based largely on how people feel? Is it ever possible to care too much?
I’m often asked about what it’s like to be a wedding planner. Usually, people want to hear the crazy bride stories or anything worthy of a reality show. My career is frequently seen as “luxurious” and “fun”. From the outside looking in, it appears I have somewhat of a dream job. But that’s because not only do most people have no idea what I actually do (especially when I’m not physically at a wedding), but they also only see the finished product in pictures. That product being a happy couple at a beautiful wedding.
What happens Monday-Thursday and on the weekends when I don’t have a wedding or event? Why do I consider being a wedding planner a heartbreaking job?
In my email signature line and throughout my website, it says, “An event planner is a mother, sister, friend, drill sergeant and psychologist,” and in this blog, I’ll tell you why.
