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 do wedding planners usually charge for each wedding?

Debbie Madsen asked: I am thinking of becoming a wedding planner/event planner and want to know about rates to charge

What should I do to go about becoming a wedding planner someday?

Allyson asked: I am going in to high school next year and my school is encouraging us to start thinking about what we are going to do to prepare for our dream job. I love planning events and organizing so I want to look into wedding planning. What are your suggestions? A business class [...]