Diploma of Wedding Planning, Styling & Design
Learn how to plan, style and design weddings like the top celebrity stylists. Have you ever wondered how designers such as Preston Bailey & Colin Cowie produce such spectacular weddings? Well this course will give you all the inside secrets. Become a certified wedding stylist today with our interactive online course.
Price: $1,250 (*payment options available)
This course is perfect for those wishing to:
- Start their own Wedding Planning Business
- Work as an Wedding Designer
- Work for a Bridal Consultancy
- Work as a Wedding Planner specializing in styling
- Work within a Wedding Venue
- Work for a wedding styling and design company
If you are creative, imaginative and organized, a career in wedding planning, styling and design could be just for you. This course is new for 2010 and is only available via E Learning. This fantastic new course combines the elements of planning, styling and design so allows you to be both creative and organized at the same time and is perfect for anyone wishing to go into the area of wedding planning & styling.
Course Details
Do you have a passion for all things WEDDINGS? Does the creativity, excitement, and romance that goes with them send a shiver up your spine? Do you get a buzz from organization? Can you move at the speed of light and multi-task at the same time? Do you have the patience of a saint, the skin of an alligator and the soul of an artist? If so, then this could be the career for you.
From when a bride first approaches you to help her create, plan and style her wedding, you will experience firsthand the demands and requirements that come with being a Planner and Stylist within the wedding industry. You will also work with our branded design software 'Event Designer Space Planner' as part of your course materials to help you bring the design of events alive.
Your course will include 25 assignments, 15 of which are based on the design aspect & 10 authentic wedding briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning & designing a wedding. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your bride and the assignments you submit as your proposal. Effectively you are building yourself a portfolio as you make your way through the course, allowing you to hit the ground running upon graduation. The last four units in the course focus on starting your own business and gaining employment within the industry.
Course Units
Unit 1 THE WORLD OF WEDDING DESIGN
- The Evolution of Wedding Design
- Spark your Creativity
- Timeless or Trendy
- Striking a Balance
- Traits & Required Skills
- Setting up your Office
Unit 2 CONCEPTULIZATION OF YOUR DESIGN
- Desigining for your Audience
- The 5 Senses in Design
- Unleashing Creativity
- Storyboards: When, Why & How
- The A-Z of Wedding Design
- Feng Shui & Design
Unit 3 THE PRINCIPLES OF WEDDING DESIGN
- Finding your Focus
- Wedding Design Exercises
- Design Principles
- Design Elements
- Balance and Perspective
Unit 4 DESIGNING THE EXPERIENCE
- Choosing a Theme
- Inject some Razzle Dazzle
- Using your Surroundings
- Telling the Story
- Creating the WOW factor
Unit 5 COLOR SCHEMES & EFFECTS
- The Color Wheel
- The Meaning & Psychology of Color
- Color Tricks
- Color Trends
- Innovative Uses of Color
Unit 6 DECOR TECHNIQUES
- Creative Design
- Killing Designers Block
- Maximising Decor
- Creating a Focal Point
- Tricks of the Trade
- The L Factor
Unit 7 DESIGN & YOUR VENUE
- Choosing a Venue
- Conducting Site Inspections
- Room Configurations
- Transforming a Venue
- Unique Venues
Unit 8 DECORATIVE ELEMENTS
- Visual Styling
- Food Design
- Tips & Trends
- Flower Themes
- Balloon Design
- Backdrops
- Using Props & Decor
Unit 9 FABRIC DECOR
- Design Fabrics
- Event Linen
- Colors & Linen
- Fabric Trends
- Lighting Fabric
- Linen Sizing Charts
- Napkin Folds
Unit 10. Music and Entertainment
- Choosing Music & Entertainment
- Using agencies
- Timing & Planning of Entertainment
- Wedding Entertainment & Types of Musical Groups
- Designing a Musical Program
- Children's Entertainment
Unit 11 LIGHTING & AESTHETICS
- Lighting Design
- Lighting & Shadows
- Intelligent Lighting
- Effects
- Pin Spotting
- Versatile forms of Lighting
- Lighting Secrets & Tips
Unit 12 SOUND & PRODUCTION
- AV Production
- Understanding Sound
- Technical Budgets
- Understanding Power
- Working with Technicians
- AV Secrets & Tips
Unit 13 STAGING, RIGGING & DRAPING
- Pipe & Draping
- Star Cloths
- Rigging & Trussing
- Stage Sets
- Event Staging
Unit 14 SPECIAL EFFECTS
- Pyrotechnics
- The Magic of Ice
- Fog and Haze
- Water Effects
- Using Projection
- Confetti Cannons & Balloon Drops
Unit 15 CREATING A TABLE CENTERPIECE
- Choosing your elements
- Flowers
- Candles
- Mirrors
- Outdoor Pieces
- Indoor Pieces
UNIT 16 FOLKLORE, TRADITIONS & ETIQUETTE
- When to Marry
- Ancient Traditions
- Superstitions
- Customs from Abroad
- Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts
UNIT 17 LOCATION & CEREMONY
- Different types of venues & locations
- Things to consider
- Traditional and Non-Traditional
- Booking locations & venues
- Destination Weddings
- Building your database
UNIT 18 WORKING WITH WEDDING SUPPLIERS
- Sourcing Suppliers
- Questions to Ask
- Building Relationships
- Negotiating Tactics
- Finding Staff
- Virtual Help
UNIT 19 CATERING
- An Introduction to Catering
- Planning the catering for a Wedding
- Top Catering Tips
- Food and Beverage
- The Cake
- Catering Choices
- Service Styles
- Catering Budgets
- Taste Testing
- Culinary Terms & Cutlery
- Glassware and Beverage Portions
UNIT 20 FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS
- The beauty of Flowers
- Symbolism and Meaning
- Things to Consider
- Style &Bouquets
- Choosing a Florist
- Decorations and Décor
- Drawing up a Plan
UNIT 21 TRANSPORT
- Assessing transport requirements
- Mode of transport
- Selection & viewing
- Planning a schedule
- Delegating
UNIT 22 INVITES AND GIFTS
- The guest list
- The invitations
- Calligraphy
- Types of paper
UNIT 23 THE BIG DAY PART 1
- The day before the wedding
- The wedding day itself
UNIT 24 THE BIG DAY PART 2
- Final schedule
- Emergency plans
- Canceling the wedding
- Post event questionnaire
- The positives and negatives
- Ways to improve
UNIT 25 CLIENT CONSULTATIONS
- The Psychology of a Bride
- The 10 Commandments of Meetings
- The Client Brief
- Preparing for your Meeting
- Communication Skills
- Presenting to your Client
UNIT 26 STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
- Finding Your Niche
- Your Target Audience
- Conducting Research
- Demographics & Market Analysis
- Evaluating your Competition
- Preparation Skills
- Tools of the trade
UNIT 27 SETTING UP AN OFFICE
- Location
- Equipment
- Office Design
- Hours of Work
- Goal Setting
- Time Management
UNIT 28 BUDGETS & FINANCE
- How to launch on a small budget
- Business types
- Writing a business plan
- Pricing your services
- Accountancy and procedures
UNIT 29 WEDDING MARKETING
- Creating marketing material
- Developing a marketing plan
- Marketing mistakes
- Designing your website
- Choosing advertising mediums
- Publicity and Public Relations
- Embracing Social Media
- To blog or not to blog
- The power of Networking
- Marketing on a Shoe String Budget
UNIT 30 CONTRACTS & INSURANCE
- The basics of a planners contracT
- The components of your contract
- Public Liability Insurance
- Professional Indemnity
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