Day-of Wedding Coordinator

Also called: Wedding Day Coordinator

Runs the wedding day on a schedule so the couple and family can relax.

A day in the life

Arriving at noon, she checks vendor arrivals, lines up the processional, fixes a broken boutonniere, and cues the DJ for the first dance.

Pay over a career

Starting
$18k
Typical
$38k
High
$70k

Often part-time or weekend work.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Experience or event certification.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Event Management.

Outlook

Growing faster than average (about 7% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Apps hold the timeline, but managing vendors and fixing problems at the event is hands-on.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Speech, Hospitality CTE class.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1121.

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