Wedding planning certification online, is delivered over nine in-depth modules:
Module 1 – The Business of Wedding Planning
The introductory module explores the wedding planning business in general, outlining contemporary wedding ceremonies and a series of faith-specific traditions. The core skills and talents required to make it as a successful wedding planner are also outlined and explored.
Module 2 – Wedding Vision
The second course module guides candidates through the initial client meeting and how to establish a clear wedding vision. Course content outlines initial preparation, how to ask the right questions in order to obtain all necessary information, what clients expect of the wedding planner and how to present attractive proposals/plans.
Module 3 – Wedding Budget
A series of essential budgeting considerations follow in Module 3, which focuses specifically on bringing wedding visions to life without overspending. Along with an exploration of the various costs associated with modern weddings, candidates explore the creation of high-quality weddings when minimal funds are available.
Module 4 – Wedding Timeline
Scheduling and timeliness enter the conversation in Module 4, in which candidates explore the importance of precise punctuality. The wedding timeline as a whole is dissected and investigated in-depth, along with additional concepts including event design, initial and ongoing research, confirmation, implementation and post-event evaluation.
Module 5 – The Venue
Venue selection follows in the fifth course module, in which candidates learn essential venue assessment and evaluation techniques. Along with effective tailoring and managing of venue layout, candidates explore venue selection challenges including difficult client requests and strict budget limitations.
Module 6 – Food and Beverage
The provision of food and beverage is broken down and explored in Module 6. Course content outlines effective catering cost and budgeting considerations, assessment of current catering trends, selecting F&B in accordance with the specifics of the wedding and the importance of maintaining strong vendor relations.
Module 7 – Music, Photography and Floral Décor
Candidates investigate floral décor, photography, music and entertainment in general throughout Module 7. Along with the sourcing, installation and removal of flowers, course content outlines entertainment-selection, popular types of entertainment, photography options and all associated budget considerations.
Module 8 – Wedding Day Details
The role the wedding planner plays in key wedding day details enters the conversation in Module 8. Candidates are guided through a variety of preparatory responsibilities, including hair and makeup service-provision, transportation, scheduling and more.
Module 9 – Starting a Wedding Planning Business
Closing the course, Module 9 provides candidates with an essential introduction to the specifics of starting, managing and marketing a private wedding planning business. Course content covers the identification and targeting of specific audiences, business plan creation, effective marketing strategies and stress-management techniques.