Wedding Planning - Certificate
Become a Wedding Planner today with our interactive certification course. Work one-on-one with an AAWEP tutor via email or online chat. Our certification program will keep you ahead of your competition with Brides-to-be choosing certified wedding consultants over those who aren't.
Price: $595 (*payment options available)
The course is perfect for those wishing to start their own business, work for a bridal consultancy or within a wedding venue. Currently the course is offered by Distance Learning only, although upon enrolment you will receive access to our Virtual Campus allowing you to chat to your tutors online, jump on the student forum, delve into the library of Podcasts and videos and check out the Job Board.
The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leaving your desk.
Course Details
Do you have a genuine love of weddings and events, and a passion for the glitter, excitement, and romance that goes with them? There could never be a better time to make your move into this glamorous profession. A relatively new field, wedding planning is the fastest growing sector of the highly lucrative wedding industry, making this a hot career choice in an equally hot industry.
From when a client first approaches you with their wedding date to helping them create and plan their dream wedding, you will experience firsthand the demands and requirements that come with being a Wedding Planner.
You will also have the option to include training and a 3 month all access license to wedding planning software as part of your course materials. This will then be incorporated within your course assignments.
Your course will include 16 assignments, 14 of which are based on authentic wedding briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning a wedding. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your bride and the assignment 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 two assignments in the course focus on starting your own wedding planning business and gaining employment within the industry.
The Certificate in Professional Wedding Planning is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Wedding Industry.
Course Units
1. Folklore, Traditions and Etiquette
- When to Marry
- Ancient Traditions
- Superstitions
- Customs from Abroad
- Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts
2. Introducing the Wedding Planning Industry
- The function of a wedding planner
- Matching personalities
- Career benefits
- Getting started
- Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses
3. Getting Organised
- Why good organization is so important
- The planning process
- Creating a reference file
- Creating a client file
- Top organisational tips
4. Creating A Concept
- Flirting with the 5 Senses
- Developing a Concept
- The Creative Process
- Brainstorming
5. Location & Ceremony
- Different types of venues & locations
- Things to consider
- Traditional and Non-Traditional
- Booking locations & venues
- Destination Weddings
- Building your database
6. Wedding Admin
- Timelines
- To Do Lists
- Questionnaires
- The Guest List
- Run Sheets
- Contingency Plans
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. Transport
- Assessing transport requirements
- Mode of transport
- Selection & viewing
- Planning a schedule
- Delegating
11. Invites and Gifts
- The guest list
- The invitations
- Calligraphy
- Types of paper
12. Suppliers and Staff
- Sourcing Suppliers
- Questions to Ask
- Building Relationships
- Negotiating Tactics
- Finding Staff
- Virtual Help
13. Client Meetings
- The Psychology of a Bride
- The 10 Commandments of Meetings
- The Client Brief
- Preparing for your Meeting
- Communication Skills
- Presenting to your Client
14. Preparing a Wedding Budget
- The importance of a budget
- Working out the costs
- The importance of networking
- Working to deadlines
- Finance & Assertiveness
15. The Big Day Part 1
- The day before the wedding
- The wedding day itself
16. The Big Day Part 2
- Final schedule
- Emergency plans
- Canceling the wedding
- Post event questionnaire
- The positives and negatives
- Ways to improve
17. Starting your own Business
- Finding Your Niche
- Your Target Audience
- Conducting Research
- Demographics & Market Analysis
- Evaluating your Competition
- Preparation Skills
- Tools of the trade
18. Advertising and 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
19. Finance
- How to launch on a small budget
- Business types
- Writing a business plan
- Pricing your services
- Accountancy and procedures
20. Contracts, Insurance & Setting up your Office
- Location
- Equipment
- Office Design
- Hours of Work
- Goal Setting
- Time Management
- The basics of a planners contract
- Insurance
For more details contact our course consultant on 206 497 1192 or chat online by clicking here...
