Certifications worth getting
Wedding Planning Institute, AACWP (American Association of Certified Wedding Planners), or the Atlanta-area Wedding Planner Mastery course.
Insurance
General liability ($1,500–$2,500/year). Professional indemnity insurance for client work.
Pricing models
Day-of coordination: $1,500–$3,000. Partial planning: $3,500–$5,000. Full planning: $8,000–$15,000. Match the model to your bandwidth.
Vendor network
Build a Black-owned vendor list before you take clients. Black photographers, florists, caterers, DJs, makeup artists, and dressmakers in your metro area.