First and foremost, I made the wild decision to plan my own wedding, with no help from a professional planner along the way. It was stressful, but I enjoyed seeing my hard work come to fruition. That is what I love the most still to this day (just on the flip side), the smiles and praises from my couples, parents, guests, etc. after experiencing my work ethic and production.
Network with other industry pros, take courses and know that every experience is a learning opportunity to perfect your craft. Stay positive, work hard and invest in yourself and your brand.
Aisle Planner, Honeybook, The Knot.