Wedding Planner- 3+ years experience | Bangalore

Company: The Tales of Tradition

Location: Bangalore

Company Description

The Tales of Tradition, located in Bengaluru South, is a wedding planning company that celebrates India's rich customs and culture through traditional wedding ceremonies. Originating under a 400-year-old tree at The Tamarind Tree luxury heritage venue, the company specializes in creating cross-cultural weddings and unforgettable celebrations.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Wedding Planner (2+ years) at The Tales of Tradition. The Wedding Planner will be responsible for day-to-day event planning tasks, including coordinating with vendors, creating wedding budgets, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring seamless execution of traditional celebrations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Client Engagement: Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, guiding them through the entire wedding planning process, from venue selection to the final send-off.

- Outbound Sales: Drive outbound sales efforts for wedding planning services, converting venue bookings into full wedding planning packages.

- Presentation & Pitching: Meet with clients to pitch our services, discussing themes, venue setups, and specific requirements to craft bespoke wedding experiences.

- Creative Input: Provide innovative ideas for decor, stationery, invites, music, and more, presenting comprehensive wedding proposals that align with clients' visions.

- Budget Management: Discuss budgets and travel restrictions, especially for destination weddings, ensuring all preparations stay within the set budget.

- Vendor Coordination: Liaise with vendors and suppliers, negotiating contract terms, obtaining quotes, and ensuring timely payments.

- Logistics & Coordination: Plan the itinerary for the wedding day and other ceremonies, arrange transport, and coordinate on-site activities to ensure a smooth event.

- Wedding Day Management: Be physically present on the wedding day, managing all aspects of the event, from setup to the final farewell, ensuring everything runs seamlessly.

- Post-Wedding Follow-Up: Secure wedding gifts and personal property, and obtain feedback from clients, maintaining a record of the event for future reference.

Qualifications:

- Degree or Diploma in Management or a related field.

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to build and maintain professional networks.

- 2+ years of experience as an Event/Wedding Planner.

- Strong organisational and time management skills.

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

- Creative flair with knowledge of trending colour palettes, design, and wedding industry trends.

- Basic understanding of different religious practices and cultural traditions.

- Ability to handle stress and last-minute changes with ease.

- Familiarity with event management tools.

- It's a bonus if you know Kannada or Tamil!

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a passionate and creative team that’s redefining wedding planning in Bangalore.

- Opportunity to work on high-profile weddings and build your portfolio.

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,100,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently based in Bangalore?
• How many years of professional experience as a wedding planner do you have?
• Do you speak any South Indian languages? If so, which ones?
• Do you have experience planning South Indian weddings?
• Have you planned end-to-end weddings or events for premium clients?

Work Location: In person