This article is about the common question: should I quit my wedding business?
Are you over weddings?
Thinking of throwing in the towel?
Running a wedding business is great when the bookings are coming in and there’s money in the bank, but it can get a little overbearing and frustrating when things start going wrong or when you have too many weddings on your plate.
Should You Close Your Wedding Business?
If you no longer love what you do and you’re not delivering the best products or services for your wedding clients, then you should definitely think about quitting your wedding business.
This does not mean that you have failed. It simply means that you are no longer aligned with that ‘job’
When I quit my wedding planning and decor business, I struggled to make the decision, but I have to say, when I finally made the call and stopped taking on any new weddings, my life really changed.
I was free to pursue new ideas and put all my energy and focus into my new projects. Things that made me feel inspired and kept a smile on my face.
It’s important to note that when you close your wedding business, you have to consider it as a change. Not the end of your career.
Why You Shouldn’t Quit Your Wedding Business
You will have moments during your wedding career when things don’t go to plan, maybe the bookings have dried up, or you have a nightmare bride on your hands
This can sometimes make you feel over it and you’ll be tempted to throw in the towel, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that you should quit your wedding business.
The best way to answer this question about whether you should quit your wedding business or not is to give yourself some time. Maybe 3 months or so.
During this time, you can evaluate your true feelings and start to consider new ideas and opportunities.
If at the end of the 3 months, you still feel over everything and feel like it’s time to quit your wedding business, then you can start looking at ways to pull away or sell your business when the right time shows up.
If You Want to Keep Your Wedding Business, But Are Not Sure How to Get Back on Top, Try This!
We all have low points in our business lives, but if you’ve decided that keeping your wedding business is the right move for you, but you’re not sure how to get back on top of things, then I recommend this:
Give yourself a wedding business boost!
There are several ways to do this. You could go on a retreat, join a mastermind group, get a wedding business coach, or take a course.
The whole idea behind the wedding business boost idea is that you’re injecting new energy, new focus, and new ideas into your wedding company.
Money Flows Where Focus Goes!
Your income will always rise when you focus on one thing.
If you’re ready to focus on getting your wedding business back on track and filling up your calendar and bank account, then I recommend focusing on a strategic marketing plan like my 12-Step Marketing Plan.
This plan can fast-track your success and keep you motivated to stay the course when things feel tough or overwhelming.
What to do if Your Wedding Company is Not Making Money?
If your wedding business isn’t making any money, it’s time to take a breather and take a good look at everything to do with your wedding company. I strongly recommend that you read this quick-read article about the 3 things to do when your wedding business isn’t making money.
Conclusion
I know this is a short article with massive enormity attached to it, and I can say that being in this position is scary, especially if you have other people relying on you for their income or job.
The best advice I can give you is to remember this: You only get one life and some people have multiple passions. I know I do.
There’s no way that I could continue in my role as a wedding planner and be a good mom to my 5 kids. I’d still be missing all of their weekend sports, losing out on family events, and would have very little time for myself.
On the other hand, if you quit just because you’re having a bad day, but love what you do, then it would be a stupid idea to quit your wedding business.
This is a personal decision and one that you definitely shouldn’t be irrational about.
Seek advice and guidance where you can, but make sure the decision is best for you and your future. You can’t run a wedding business if your passion lies elsewhere, and you can’t quit your wedding business if you love it.
Good Luck!
Until the next time,
