Wedding Planner Course Online

Wedding Planner Course Online explores the intricacies and demands associated with planning and executing once-in-a-lifetime events. A unique example of event planning, weddings represent the quintessential example of an occasion where absolute flawlessness is the only acceptable standard and nothing can be left to chance. This insightful and intensive Wedding Planner Course Online, covers every essential element of wedding planning, budgeting, implementation and service marketing for those interested in joining this inspiring and enormously rewarding industry.

With no prior experience or knowledge required, candidates begin by gaining a better understanding of the extensive duties and responsibilities of the professional wedding planner. Broken down into nine easily-digestible units, course content gradually moves through the customs of weddings in various faiths and venue choice, before turning attention to weddings themes, vendors and the coordination of large and small events alike. Every essential element including the management of food and beverage, arranging floral décor services and the provision of both photography and music is covered by this comprehensive course.

Successful candidates leave with the knowledge, confidence and industry insights required to either begin their own business as a private wedding planner, or to join an established wedding planning/consultancy service.

Course Syllabus

The course consists of the following nine units:

Unit 1 – The Business of Wedding Planning

The course begins by examining the concept of the wedding celebration in general, incorporating common and popular wedding traditions across a variety of faiths. Candidates are also introduced to the essential skills and traits required to succeed as a professional wedding planner.

Unit 2 – Wedding Vision

The second unit of the course moves on to initial preparation and what to expect when meeting new clients for the first time. Along with exploring exactly what will be expected of the wedding planner by the clients, candidates discover how to compose and present an appealing offer.

Unit 3 – Wedding Budget

The professional wedding planner must be able to realize dreams within a very specific budget, which represents the core focus of the third unit. Wedding budgets are broken down into various categories and investigated, both individually and collaboratively.

Unit 4 – Wedding Timeline

The importance of timeliness and covering all essential demands is introduced in the fourth unit, in which candidates explore the concepts of initial research, event design and coordination, all important legal matters, event confirmation, implementation and final evaluation.

Unit 5 – The Venue

In this unit, more focused attention is directed at venue choice. Candidates discover how to evaluate and select wedding reception venues in accordance with both client requests and budget limitations, while also discovering the most important aspects of tailoring venue layout.

Unit 6 – Food and Beverage

A critically important element of any wedding, the sixth unit comprehensively covers food and beverage organisation and provision. Candidates are introduced to popular catering trends, the evaluation of catering costs and how to select provisions and decorations to suit any given wedding.

Unit 7 – Music, Photography and Floral Décor

The seventh unit moves onto the subject of music, photography and floral décor provision – each of which plays an equally important role. Course content covers different photographic styles, the selection of wedding flowers and the choosing/hiring of musicians, DJs and performers.

Unit 8 – Wedding Day Details

Wedding planners are also frequently called upon to play a role in various preparatory elements of the wedding day itself, which may include the organisation and provision of hair and makeup services for the bride, bridesmaids and other guests of honour.

Unit 9 – Starting a Wedding Planning Business

In the final unit, candidates are provided with a comprehensive overview of the process by which their own wedding planning business can be brought to life. The course concludes with coverage of selecting a target audience, creating a business plan, marketing the business and essential stress-management.

Fee & Payment Options

Paying in Instalments: £395 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £95

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £25

Pay in Full: (£80 Discount) £315

Endorsement

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Career Path

Armed with your new skills, talents and credentials, your dream job as a wedding planner will be one important step closer. You may choose to pursue a position with an established wedding planning business, or perhaps begin building your own company from scratch. Typical positions within the industry include wedding coordinator, wedding consultant and bridal consultant, with salaries ranging from around £18,000 to £40,000 for brand managers.

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