We surveyed 660 wedding planners to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical wedding planner. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a wedding planner?
Low
High
Working as a wedding planner typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a wedding planner?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a wedding planner typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a wedding planner?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a wedding planner. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for wedding planners.
Do wedding planners work full-time or part-time?
47% of wedding planners work in full-time roles while 53% work part-time.
Is being a wedding planner stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst wedding planners, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a wedding planner?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be a wedding planner.
How competitive is the workplace for wedding planners?
Low
High
Wedding planners see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a wedding planner require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for wedding planners.
Are wedding planners allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Wedding planners are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do wedding planners have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally wedding planners will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a wedding planner physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a wedding planner may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are wedding planners exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, wedding planners tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a wedding planner require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for wedding planners.
Does being a good wedding planner require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as a wedding planner.