Bridal Counselor (Wedding Venue Consultant)
ぶらいだるかうんせらー（けっこんしきじょうそうだんいん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Wedding Coordinators
Summary
A specialist role at wedding venues responsible for interviewing the bride and groom, proposing plans, creating estimates, and handling contracts.
Description
Bridal Counselors (Wedding Venue Consultants) conduct interviews with couples considering weddings, propose venue plans and options, manage budgets, create estimates, provide venue tours, and handle contract procedures comprehensively. They coordinate with vendors for ceremony performances, floral arrangements, cuisine, attire, etc., while providing optimal plans that consider customer needs and budgets. Even after contracts, they manage progress until the wedding day and handle troubles, supporting couples to enjoy their ceremony with peace of mind. They often meet couples visiting on weekends and holidays, requiring customer service and sales skills, communication abilities, and flexible responsiveness.
Future Outlook
Although the number of weddings is slightly decreasing due to declining birthrates, demand for personnel with customization capabilities and expertise remains stable and high due to increasing needs for small weddings and online ceremonies.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Bright and Positive / Bright and Sociable / Patient / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Full-Time / Full-Time Employment Path / Part-Time / Shift Work / Weekends and Holidays
Career Path
Bridal Counselor (General) → Senior Bridal Counselor → Bridal Team Leader → Branch Manager → Wedding Planner → Event Coordinator
Required Skills
Basic PC Skills / Contract/Ordering Tasks / Estimate Creation / Interviewing Skills / Sales Skills (Proposal/Negotiation) / Vendor Coordination / Venue Tours
Recommended Skills
Hospitality Manners / Language Skills / Marketing Knowledge / Presentation Skills / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because customer request changes and irregular situations occur frequently |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small arrangement mistakes can greatly impact the ceremony |
| Communication Skills | To accurately elicit customer needs and build trust |
| Creativity & Ideation | To devise original plans tailored to customer needs |
| Planning & Organization | To manage wedding schedules and internal/external coordination |
| Problem Solving | To respond quickly to troubles on the day and request changes |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high mental pressure from managing proceedings in front of large crowds |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To operate the ceremony in collaboration with multiple professions |
Related Qualifications
- Bridal Coordination Skills Certification
- Secretary Certification
- Service Hospitality Certification
Aliases
- Wedding Advisor
- Wedding Counselor
- Wedding Venue Planner
Related Jobs
- Attire Coordinator
- Bridal Planner
- Event Planner
- Hotel Concierge
- Wedding Planner