Bridal Planner
ぶらいだるぷらんなー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Wedding Coordinators
Summary
A profession that plans, operates, and coordinates weddings. Provides total support from venue selection to performances, decorations, and progress management according to the bride and groom's wishes.
Description
Bridal planners concretize the ideal wedding through meetings with the bride and groom, handling budget management, schedule adjustments, and negotiations with vendors. They are responsible for a wide range of tasks such as planning venue decorations and performances, arranging attire and favors, preparing invitations, and on the day of the ceremony, managing progress and handling troubles to support smooth wedding operations. After the ceremony, they collect feedback and utilize it in the next planning.
Future Outlook
While market shrinkage is a concern due to declining birthrates, there is increasing demand for new forms such as small weddings and online ceremonies, requiring planners' expertise.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Creative / Flexible and Adaptable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Bridal / Freelance / Hotel Work / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Assistant Planner → Bridal Planner → Senior Planner → Manager → Bridal Director
Required Skills
Budget Management / Ceremony Progress Management / Customer Interviewing / Schedule Management / Vendor Negotiations
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Decoration / Marketing Knowledge / Presentation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To quickly respond to unexpected troubles or request changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small arrangement mistakes can lead to big troubles. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with the bride and groom and vendors. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create original performance and decoration plans. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to adjust schedules and budgets and grasp the overall picture. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure high-stress situations such as handling troubles on the day of the ceremony. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical skills at the level of budget management are sufficient rather than complex quantitative analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Bridal Coordinator Skills Certification
Aliases
- Bridal Coordinator
- Wedding Planner
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- Event Planner
- Florist
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