Wedding Consultant

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On average, a wedding planner costs $1,800 for a range of service packages. Higher-end estimates are over $4,000 while low ranges with minimal assistance can run several hundred dollars.

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'Wedding consultant' is the broad title often used to refer to any of these positions and many smaller, related positions within the industry. A wedding planner is a consultant hired to plan and coordinate the wedding celebration.

Hiring a wedding planner tends to be a luxury, not quite a necessity. For couples planning a smaller wedding or working with a limited budget, it probably isn't worth it. However, if you can afford one and are looking to ease the stress of planning your own wedding, it's more than worth it.

While a full-service wedding planner that is with you throughout the majority of your wedding planning process will take on the role of a wedding coordinator on the day of your wedding, a wedding coordinator is generally considered a separate person for those brides doing the majority of planning themselves.

Full-service planning starts at $30,000.

A wedding consultant is a specialized party planner. They work with a bride and groom to plan and execute the details of a wedding. There are no specific educational requirements to become a wedding consultant, but a background in business, event planning, or marketing is helpful.