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
