The Association of Bridal Consultants estimates that consumers spend $46 billion on their weddings every year. More people are finding that a good wedding consultant is a great source of information, ideas, and contacts for the bride-to-be. Wedding coordinators may also assist in locating a site for the ceremony, shopping for the wedding gown and wedding accessories, and even arranging for childcare. Professional wedding consultants are compensated well for their knowledge, talent, time, and expertise. This makes an ideal home-based or part-time business and here is the manual you need to get started. The CD-ROM contains all the forms in the book and a sample business plan you can adapt for your own use.