Weducation

I noticed several banquet server positions at some of the top venues and country clubs today and since I have always been a proponent of learning from the bottom up I would recommend applying for anyone interested in exploring a career in wedding and event planning.

The experience and skills I obtained while working at Wayzata Country Club have been invaluable to me as a wedding planner. For example unexpected guests arrive with no where to sit or meals chosen? No problem, we can slip them into spots where there may have been a last-minute cancelation or squeeze them in to a table with fewer guests. I know chef's always prepare extra meals in case of emergencies so if the guest isn't allergic, they'll have a hot meal.

What about guests who decide they don't want to sit where they've been assigned? Again no problem, I'm a great juggler. What if the cake arrives late? What if there aren't enough centerpieces due to a miscount or last minute table addition? I have solutions for all these situations which I learned during my time as a banquet server or banquet manager.

So if you are sincere about wanting to learn everything you can about wedding and event planning, get a job as a banquet server ... they've seen it all.