All about being innovative: Wedding Planner

How and when did you decide to turn wedding planner?
In 1994 when I came to Delhi, I decided to open air-conditioned floral boutiques. After these were successful I decided to plunge into the business of wedding décor.  Gradually, I set up a trained team of designers and event organisers and there has been no looking back. Today, we also have an in-house logistics arm which caters to furniture, carpets, upholstery — everything that is required for a wedding. We’ve also entered into tie-ups with international designers who’ve trained our personnel in the new styles and trends of wedding decoration.

Did you have any formal qualification for this job?
No, I do not have any formal training in wedding planning. One can achieve success in this field as long as one has will power and no dearth of innovative ideas. However, it always pays if one has had formal training to handle events of this magnitude. Besides, a planner should be patient enough to be able to swim from one crisis to another.

Your advice to youngsters wanting to take it up as a profession?
It has not been an easy journey for me. I had to go through several ups and downs. Today, however, I have a brand which is known for its quality floral décor. Youngsters who wish to take up a career in this field need to be highly innovative, have an eye for detail and let their imagination run wild. They also need to have immense will power and loads of patience. One only gets better with experience.