Wedding Venue Owner

Also called: Event Venue Owner, Barn Venue Owner

Owns a barn, estate, garden or loft that hosts weddings and events.

A day in the life

She gives two tours to engaged couples, meets the caterer about Saturday's menu, and checks the string lights and restrooms. On wedding nights she is the last one out at midnight.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$120k
High
$300k

Revenue depends on how many weekends book and land costs.

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

Training

High school diploma, about 6 years after high school. No formal path; requires capital, permits and hospitality skills.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Business Administration.

Outlook

Growing about average.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Booking software and AI marketing help fill dates; hosting events, staff and the property stay hands-on.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Accounting, Hospitality CTE class.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.

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