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Short Power Courses
For Summer 2011 the Academy is introducing 3 Power Courses to help you Fast Track Your Study. These courses are ideal for those looking to add to their existing skill set rather than taking a full Certificate or Diploma. They are perfect for those looking to launch their own Wedding Planning Business.
In January 2011 the Academy will be offering 3 Power Courses designed to help those students wishing to Fast Track there study. Each course focuses on a different area of running a Wedding Planning Consultancy. Students can opt to take as many of the courses as they wish allowing them to tailor their studies to their own requirements. Each course will give the student a Statement of Attainment against many of the units in the Certificate of Wedding Planning and Diploma of Wedding Planning, Styling and Design. The difference between the Power Courses and our Certificate and Diploma Courses is the length of time taken to complete each course. The Power Courses are designed to be completed within 3 months and as such have a very specific timetable with just one ongoing project at the end of the course rather than individual assignments to allow the student to Fast Track their studies. At the end of each Power Course the student will be particially certified and may complete the full course at any time to gain full certification.
The start date for each course is Monday January 17 so don't delay as places are filling fast.
Power Course 1 - The Business Pack for Wedding Planners - COST $995 + GST - click here for more details
Power Course 2 - The Nuts & Bolts of Wedding Planning - COST $995 +GST - click here for more details
Power Course 3 - The A-Z Guide of Wedding Styling and Design - COST $995 + GST - click here for more details
Diploma in Wedding Planning, Styling and Design
Are you a creative genius with penchant for planning? If so this course will show you how to understand colour, design from a blank canvass whilst also honing your planning skills to produce and create weddings that are both stylish and planned to perfection. Upon completion you will be a Certified Wedding Planner and Designer.
Price: $2,400
The 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 specialising 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 course combines the elements of planning, styling and design so allows you to be both creative and organised at the same time and is perfect for anyone wishing to go into the area of wedding planning & styling. You will also receive a 3 month license to Event Designer Space Planner as part of your course. This interactive software allows you to present your designs in a professional format to your client and allow them to visualize their wedding through your eyes.
Course Details
Do you have a passion 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 organisation? 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 - click here for Payment Plan options
1. The World of Event Design
2. Conceptualisation & Planning
3. The Principles of Event Design
4. Designing the Experience
5. Colour Schemes & Effects
6. Decor Techniques
7. Design & Your Venue
8. Decorative Elements
9. Fabric Decor
10. Entertainment & Music
11. Lighting & Aesthetics
12. Special Effects
13. Creating a Table Centrepiece
14. Designing with Software
15. Presenting Your Design
16. Wedding Folklore, Traditions and Etiquette
17. Location & Ceremony
18. The Venue
19. Catering
20. Transport
21. Photographer/Videographer
22. Invites and Gifts
23. Working with Wedding Suppliers
24. The Big Day
25. Client Consultations
26. The Psychology of a Bride
27. Wedding and Event Marketing 101
28. Starting your own Business
29. Finance & Pricing your Services
30. Contracts and Insurance
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Event Planning for PA’s
The role of the Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Virtual PA & Secretary is wide and varied. These roles often include event planning and coordination as part of their role, from small events with limited budgets to national conferences with VIP speakers. Our Certificate Course - Event Planning for PA's, has been written specifically for these job roles.
Price: $995+ GST
The course is designed to be studied over a 15 week period from the comfort of your desk within our Virtual Campus. It is perfect for those wishing to:
- Incorporate Event Planning within their current job role
- Enhance their existing planning skills
- Add new job skills to their resume
- Those looking for a career change
The course will help you to Plan, Prepare & Prioritise by showing you how to:
- Deliver events with impact
- Design a dynamic program
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Source Venues
- Conduct Site Inspections
- Produce a Themed Event
- Run an Event Budget
- Understand Audio, Lighting & Sound
- Coordinate Speakers, Guests & VIP'S
- Develop a Marketing Strategy
- Understand Registration Software
- Brand your Event
- Obtain Sponsorship
- Put together an Event Team
- Run the event on the day
- Work with Run Sheets & Checklists
- Evaluate the success of your event
Studying in the Academy's Virtual Campus by E Learning will bring this course alive allowing you to get the full benefit of planning an event without leaving your office or your desk. 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 DETAILS
Do you get a buzz from organisation? Does your job entail event planning as part of what you do? 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 course for you.
From when your boss first approaches you with the event brief to helping create a concept, control the budget and run the event itself, you will experience firsthand the expertise, creative mind and staying power required that comes with being an Event Planner. You will also have the option to include training and a 3 month all access license to Australia’s only web based event planning software as part of your course materials. This will then be incorporated within your course assignments.
Your course will include 12 assignments all of which are based on authentic event briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning an event from an Awards Ceremony to a 4 day Conference. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your boss and the assignment you submit as the proposal he or she is looking for.
The Certificate in Event Planning for PA’s is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip any busy secretary or PA with the knowledge they need to work as professionals when organising a company event.
Course Units
- The World of Events
- Think like an Event Planner
- Creating a Concept
- Developing a Theme
- The Planning Process
- The Venue
- Catering
- Speakers and Entertainment
- Preparing a Budget
- Audio Visual, Lighting & Technology
- Travel, Accommodation & Registration
- Corporate Gifts and Merchandise
- Suppliers & Software
- Preparing for the Event
- Running the Event
Diploma in Event Planning and Design
For those that prefer the structure of a corporate event this course will combine planning with design and afford you the best of both worlds without the emotion involved in weddings. Learn about lighting, production, linen, centrepiece design and the rules of planning large scale events. Upon completion you will be a Certified Event Planner and Designer.
Price: $2,450
This course is perfect for those wishing to start their own business, as it also contains the business units from the Corporate Event Planning course. Many of the units will give you ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ towards the Diploma of Events Management if you choose to follow this path. You will also be given the opportunity to work on a large scale event as part of your course.
Have you ever watched the Oscars and thought WOW - I would love to be on the design team for an event like this? If you have, then this course will put you on the right path.
Until now there hasn’t been a diploma course that is purely dedicated to the inner workings of Event Design. The Event Planning and Design Diploma will take you on an unbelievable journey into this field of event planning.
From when a client first approaches you with their event idea to creating and running the event, you will experience firsthand the complexities and excitement that comes with being an Event Designer. You will work with award winning event design software as part of your course materials and be given access to our new Virtual Campus.
Your entire course will be based around an ongoing assignment - the launch of a new perfume. Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to put together a product launch for this perfume. You will be asked to interpret your client’s initial brief, brainstorm and create a concept, put together a client proposal, draft a budget, design your vision of the event within our software program and produce a client presentation. Once your client (your tutor) is happy with your proposal and presentation you will then be asked to put together the PR campaign for the product and all the documents required to produce, manage and run the event. You ‘job’ will be to take this event from start to finish as part of your course.
The Event Planning & Design Diploma is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Events Industry. 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 Units - click here for Payment Plan options
- The World of Events
- Think like a Planner
- Creating a Concept
- Developing a Theme
- The Planning Process
- The Venue
- The Catering
- Music & Entertainment
- Preparing a Budget
- The Proposal & First Consultation
- Event Branding, Marketing & PR
- Audio Visual, Lighting & technology
- Travel & Accommodation
- Corporate Gifts & Merchandise
- Suppliers & Staff
- Preparing for the Event
- Running the Event
- The World of Event Design
- The Principles of Event Design
- Colour Schemes & Effects
- Design & Decor Techniques
- Fabric Decor
- Staging, Rigging & Draping
- Designing with Software
- Presenting Your Design
- Creating a Table Centrepiece
- Starting your own Business
- Event Sales & Marketing 101
CLICK HERE FOR PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS
Certificate in Event Design
If you have the ability to think outside the square and the desire to unleash your inner designer then this course will help you take that journey. Event Design incorporates all the elements of an event from sound & lighting to catering and entertainment and your job is to take all these pieces and create something visually stunning out of nothing. Upon completion you will be a Certified Event Designer.
Price: $1,900
The type of events they work on can include: weddings, product launches, fashion shows, conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, corporate functions & festivals. Some designers will also plan, consult and coordinate but more often than not, they will limit their services to design and decor.
This course is designed for those already working within the industry, or those who have completed a course in wedding or event planning. The event design course explores the artistic side of creating memorable events. In each unit students will discover unique and innovative ways to design and transform environments for all types of events and venues. The course is a fun blend of conceptualizing, planning and production with lots of hands-on creativity. Students will practice virtual draping, rigging, prop and centrepiece design. They will also look at how and where to find creative inspiration, design presentations,sourcing materials, budgeting and event execution. Study at your own pace in an interactive environment.
Course Details
Have you ever watched the Oscars and thought WOW - I would love to be on the design team for an event like this? If you have, then this course will put you on the right path.
Until now there hasn’t been a certificate course that is purely dedicated to the inner workings of Event Design. The Event Design Certificate will take you on an unbelievable journey into this field of special events.
From when a client first approaches you with their event idea to creating and designing the event, you will experience firsthand the complexities and excitement that comes with being an Event Designer.
You will work with our branded design software 'Event Designer Space Planner', as part of your course materials and be given access to our new Virtual Campus.
Your entire course will be based around an ongoing assignment - a Company Awards Dinner. Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to put together the complete design for this event. You will be asked to interpret your client’s initial brief, brainstorm and create a concept, put together a client proposal, source an appropriate venue, design your vision of the event within our software program and produce a client presentation. Your ‘job’ will be to take the design aspect of this event from start to finish as part of your course.
The Event Design Certificate is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Events Industry. 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 Units - click here for payment plan options
- The World of Event Design
- Conceptualisation & Planning
- The Principles of Event Design
- Designing the Experience
- Colour Schemes & Effects
- Decor Techniques
- Design & Your Venue
- Decorative Elements
- Fabric Decor
- Entertainment & Music
- Lighting & Aesthetics
- Sound & Production
- Staging, Rigging & Draping
- Special Effects
- Creating a Table Centrepiece
- Sourcing Materials & Budgeting
- Designing with Software
- Presenting your Design
- Event Execution
- Event Design Trends
- Event Technology
- Design Vocabulary & Tool Kits
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Adv Dip in Special Event Planning and Wedding Design
If all of the above elements appeal to you then this is your chance to combine all the skills in one course. Enjoy the intricate details of weddings and events and learn how to style, design and plan. Upon completion you will be a Certified Master Special Event Planner and Designer.
Price: $3,300 (*payment options available)
The Advanced Diploma course combines the units from the Diploma in Wedding Planning, Styling and Design and also the Cert in Event Planning. The course is designed to enable you to study at your own pace in an interactive environment; making it perfect for anyone in full or part time employment or for anyone who has other commitments which make it necessary to study in their spare
The course is perfect for those wishing to:
- Start their own Business
- Work as an Event Designer
- Work for a Bridal Consultancy
- Work for a Special Events Company
- Work within a Wedding Venue, Convention Centre, Conference Venue or Hotel
Currently the course is by E Learning only. When you enrol you will receive instant 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 leave the comfort of your own home.
THE COURSE DETAILS
Do you have a passion all things EVENTS? Does the glitter, excitement, and romance that goes with them send a shiver up your spine? Do you get a buzz from organisation? 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 client first approaches you to help them create, plan and design a first class event, you will experience firsthand the demands and requirements that come with being a Planner and Designer within the events industry. You will then use this software to complete course assignments. 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 39 assignments, 17 of which are based on an authentic corporate event brief, 8 on an authentic wedding brief and 10 on the design and styling of a wedding. The final 4 assignments are business related and will see you setting up your own business and writing your business plan. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning a wedding or event. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your client 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 two assignments in the course focus on starting your own business and gaining employment within the industry.
To further develop your skills and knowledge you will also be assigned an ongoing Event Design assignment which will be based on the launch of a new perfume. Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to put together a product launch for this perfume. You will be asked to interpret your client’s initial brief, brainstorm and create a concept, put together a client proposal, draft a budget, design your vision of the event within our software program and produce a client presentation.
Once your client (your tutor) is happy with your proposal and presentation you will then be asked to put together the PR campaign for the product and all the documents required to produce, manage and run the event. You ‘job’ will be to take this event from start to finish as part of your course.
The Advanced Diploma in Special Event Planning and Design is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia.
It includes 42 in-depth units that will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in any area of the Events Industry.
Course Details - click here for Payment Plan options
- The World of Events
- Think Like a Planner
- Creating a Concept
- Producing a Themed Event
- The Planning Process
- The Venue
- The Catering
- Music & Entertainment
- Preparing a Budget
- The Proposal & the first Consultation
- Event Branding, Marketing & PR
- Audio Visual, Lighting & Technology
- Travel & Accommodation
- Corporate Gifts and Merchandise
- Suppliers & Staff
- Preparing for the Event
- Running the Event
- Folklore, Traditions and Etiquette
- Location & Ceremony
- Flowers and Decorations
- Transport
- Photographer & Videographer
- Invites & Gifts
- The Big Day
- The Psychology of a Bride
- Wedding and Event Marketing 101
- The World of Wedding Design
- The Principles of Design
- Colour Schemes and Effects
- Design and Decor Techniques
- Staging, Rigging and Draping
- Fabric Decor
- Special Effects
- Creating a Table Centrepiece
- Designing with Software
- Presenting Your Design
- Social Media and Publicity
- Starting your own Business
- Finance & Pricing your Services
- Contracts and Insurance
Diploma in Wedding and Event Planning
For those that love the thrill of organising a product launch but also have the special skills involved in planning a more personal event such as a wedding then this Diploma will allow you to combine both skills. Upon completion you will be a Certified Wedding and Event Consultant.
Price: $2,145 (*payment options available)
The course is designed to enable you to study at your own pace in an interactive environment; making it perfect for anyone in full or part time employment or for anyone who has other commitments which make it necessary to study in their spare time.
The course is perfect for those wishing to:
- Start their own Business
- Work for a bridal Consultancy
- Work for a Special Events Company
- Work within a Wedding Venue, Convention Centre, Conference Venue or Hotel
Currently the course is offered by Distance Learning and E Learning and 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 leave the comfort of your own home.
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? Do you get a buzz from organisation?
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 client first approaches you with their wedding or event date to helping them create and plan a first class event, you will experience firsthand the demands and requirements that come with being a Planner within the events industry. You will also have the option to include training and a 3 month all access license to Australia’s only web based wedding and event planning software as part of your course materials. This will then be incorporated within your course assignments.
Your course will include 25 assignments, 14 of which are based on authentic wedding briefs and 9 on corporate event briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning a wedding or event. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your client 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 two assignments in the course focus on starting your own business and gaining employment within the industry.
The Diploma of Wedding and Event Planning is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Events Industry.
Course Units - click here for Payment Plan options
- The World of Events
- Think Like a Planner
- Creating a Concept
- Developing a Theme
- The Planning Process
- The Venue
- The Catering
- Music and Entertainment
- Preparing a Budget
- The Proposal & the first Consultation
- Event Branding, Marketing & PR
- Audio Visual, Lighting & Technology
- Travel, Accommodation & Registration
- Corporate Gifts and Merchandise
- Suppliers & Staff
- Preparing for the Event
- Running the Event
- Folklore, Traditions and Etiquette
- Location & Ceremony
- Flowers and Decorations
- Transport
- Photographer & Videographer
- Invites & Gifts
- The Big Day
- The Psychology of a Bride
- Wedding and Event Marketing 101
- Social Media and Publicity
- Starting your own Business
- Finance & Pricing your Services
- Contracts and Insurance
Certificate in Event Planning
If you get a thrill from watching events such as the Oscars, have exceptional organisational skills and thrive under pressure then this course is the perfect choice. Upon completion you will be a Certified Event Planner.
Price: $1,495 (*payment options available)
The course is perfect for those wishing to start their own Special Events business, work for an event management company or within a conference venue, convention centre or hotel. Currently the course is offered by Distance Learning and E Learning and 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 get a buzz from organisation? 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 client first approaches you with their event brief to helping them create a concept, control the budget and run the event itself, you will experience firsthand the expertise, creative mind and staying power required that comes with being a Special Event Planner. You will also have the option to include training and a 3 month all access license to Australia’s only web based event 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 event briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning an event from an Awards Ceremony to a 4 day Conference. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your client 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 Special Events business and gaining employment within the industry.
The Certificate in Special Event Planning is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Special Events Industry.
Course Units - click here for Payment Plan options
1. The World of Events
2. Think Like A Planner
3. Creating a Concept
4. Developing A Theme
5. The Planning Process
6. The Venue
7. Catering
8. Speakers & Entertainment
9. Preparing a Budget
10. The Proposal & First Consultation
11. Event Branding, Marketing & PR
12. Audio Visual, Lighting & Technology
13. Travel, Accommodation & Registration
14. Corporate Gifts & Merchandise
15. Suppliers & Staff
16. Preparing for the Event
17. Running the Event
18. Starting your own Business
19. Advertising and Marketing
20. Contracts and Insurance
Certificate in Wedding Planning
If you love the romance of weddings and enjoy the challenge of planning every tiny detail then this course will equip you with all the knowledge you need to have successful career as a wedding planner. Upon completion you will be a Certified Wedding Consultant ready to start your own business.
Price: $1,495 (*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. The course is designed to enable you to study at your own pace in an interactive environment; making it perfect for anyone in full or part time employment or for anyone who has other commitments which make it necessary to study in their spare time.
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 a license to the Academy’s branded wedding planning software as part of your course materials. This can then be incorporated within your course assignments and used as part of your course if you wish.
Your course will include 19 assignments, 16 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 three 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 in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Wedding Industry.
Course Units - click here for Payment Plan options
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. Think Like A Planner
* Why good organization is so important
* The planning process
* Creating a reference file
* Creating a client file
* Top organisational tips
4. The Psychology of a Bride
* Understanding different types of brides
* Motivating a Bride
* Buzz Words
* Emotional Selling
5. Client Consultations
* How to sell a Service
* 13 Questions to ask a Bride
* Creating an Impression
* Understanding Buying Signals
* Overcoming Objections
* Closing the Sale and Killer Proposals
6. Developing a Wedding Theme
* Flirting with the 5 Senses
* Developing a Concept
* Brainstorming
* The Creative Process
* Wedding Themes & Styles
* Creating a Mood Board
7. Location & Ceremony
* Different types of venues & locations
* Things to Consider
* Ceremonies from around the World
* Traditional & Non-Traditional
* Booking Locations and Venues
* Destination Weddings
* Building your Database
8. 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
9. 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
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
11. Transport
* Assessing transport requirements
* Mode of transport
* Selection & viewing
* Planning a schedule
* Delegating
12. Photographer & Videographer
* Photography Options
* Style of Shots
* Videography Options
* Questions to ask
* Making a choice
* Questions they should ask you
* Hidden Extras
13. Invites and Gifts
* The guest list
* The invitations
* Calligraphy
* Types of paper
14. Working With Wedding Suppliers
* Sourcing Suppliers
* Questions to Ask
* Building Relationships
* Negotiating Tactics
* Finding Staff
* Virtual Help
15. Preparing a Wedding Budget
* The importance of a budget
* Working out the costs
* The importance of networking
* Working to deadlines
* Finance & Assertiveness
16. The Big Day Part 1
* The day before the wedding
* The wedding day itself
* Final schedule & Timelines & Run Sheets
* 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
* Writing a Business Plan
* Tools of the trade & Associations
18. 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
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 and what you need
