Wedding planners learn the ropes to tie the knot (4)

"The other 3 percent of students eventually realize wedding planning is not for them," Vasquez says.

Average salaries for a wedding planner in China are between 3,000 and 5,000 yuan ($488-813) per month, if employed by a wedding planning firm.

"Most of our students possess an entrepreneurial spirit, so instead of looking for a job with a planning agency, what they really want are brides-to-be for their own business," Vasquez says.

Vasquez says the program helps students market themselves to brides throughout China. The Weddings Beautiful China website has a "Find a CWS" feature where wedding planners are listed along with their portfolios and contact information.

The program also participates in large events where a few wedding planners are invited to exhibit with the program to provide additional exposure for their brands. Students are also offered opportunities to intern at Weddings by Ling.

"I would have to say there are a lot of wedding planning jobs in China, but our students are not motivated by these opportunities," Vasquez says. "They want their brands to deliver a higher standard of service, so they see this as an opportunity to create their own opportunities."

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