What kind of education is needed to become a wedding planner or event planner?

LoveMyCallieKitty! asked: I am a senior in high school and i am looking in to becoming a wedding planner or event planner and was wondering how to become one and what education needed and what is the average salary of a wedding planner? and what are the characteristics of a wedding planner?

What major would you be in if you wanted to be a event planner?

heartthepheebs19 asked: I want to be an event planner since i like the organizing and planning. what major? i would like to receive a credential to show that i am a worth event planner