How to Become a Party Decorator
To become a party decorator, consider gaining experience in event planning or design. Study party decorating by reading books and magazines or taking classes. Assemble a portfolio of your tablescapes, room designs, etc to showcase your skills. Offer to decorate for friends’ events for free at first to build real examples. Research pricing for your services based on experience level and get licensed if required where you live. Market yourself online and in person, start small by assisting established decorators, join professional associations, and slowly grow your clientele through referrals and contacts. Consider a niche like kids’ parties, weddings, holidays, etc.
Starting a Party Decorating Business
To start a party decorating business, gain event planning or design experience. Study party decorating through books, magazines, or classes. Make a portfolio showing tablescapes, room designs, etc to display skills. Offer free decorating to friends first to build real examples. Research pricing based on experience. Get licensed if required. Market yourself online and in person. Start small by assisting decorators. Join associations. Grow clientele via referrals and contacts. Consider a niche like kids’ parties, weddings, holidays.