Wedding Coordinator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Wedding Coordinators
Summary
A profession responsible for planning and operating weddings, handling everything from planning tailored to the bride and groom's wishes to managing the proceedings on the day.
Description
Wedding coordinators listen to the bride and groom's requests, select budgets and venues, develop performance plans, and arrange vendors for decorations, catering, and more. They handle a wide range of tasks, including accompanying venue tours, contract negotiations, support for creating seating charts and invitations, rehearsal management, and operating the timetable on the day. While paying close attention to every detail, they respond swiftly to any issues that arise, ensuring the special day proceeds smoothly.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected for coordinators who can flexibly and creatively propose solutions in response to diversifying wedding styles, along with growing needs for online weddings, small weddings, and photo weddings.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Attentive / Creative / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Freelance / Full-time Employee / Shift / Temporary Staff / Weekends and Public Holidays
Career Path
Assistant Coordinator → Junior Coordinator → Senior Coordinator → Manager (Bridal Department) → Independent (Freelance)
Required Skills
Budget Management / Contract Negotiation / Event Management / Listening Skills / Schedule Management / Vendor Coordination
Recommended Skills
English Proficiency (Overseas Client Support) / Marketing Knowledge / Office Software / Presentation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible response to schedule changes and troubles. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in checking details to prevent mistakes is essential. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for coordination with the bride and groom and vendors. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Unique and appealing performance and decoration ideas are required. |
| Planning & Organization | It is necessary to efficiently organize diverse preparation processes. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly resolve troubles on the day is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Calmly perform tasks under time constraints and tension. |
Related Qualifications
- Bridal Planner Certification
- Color Coordinator Certification
- Service Hospitality Practical Certification
Aliases
- Bridal Coordinator
- Wedding Ceremony Coordinator
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- Bridal Planner
- Event Planner
- Hotel Concierge