Course Content, Aims & Objectives

The aims and objectives of the course are to introduce persons with little or no experience to the role of wedding planning and provide them with the required knowledge, understanding, skills and insight to help them to succeed in this role.

Requirements

No previous experience required other than a healthy interest in the wedding industry.

The type of people who sign up for the course…

People who are methodical, creative and possess an eye for detail
People who are ready to run their own business
People who have planned their own weddings and now wish to build a career within the wedding industry
Professionals such as venue managers wishing to offer a in-house planning service
In-house Event Coordination staff looking to develop their own knowledge, skills and services
Wedding services such as florists who wish to offer additional aspects to their service.
Brides wanting a detailed insight into how to plan their own stress-free wedding

Course Topics

A detailed breakdown of the course contents file is available upon request. Email us for a copy of the most recent file.

Every conceivable aspect of wedding planning is covered within the course content, including among others...

Starting up in Business
Marketing & Finance
The Business Plan
Background Statistics
Organisation & Planning
Legal Wedding Requirements
Venue Identification
Supplier Sourcing
Negotiations
Roles & Responsibilities
Budgeting
Meeting Clients
Contractual Agreements
Traditions & Etiquette
Additional topics include:

Catering • Floristry • Music • Entertainment • Transportation • Photography • Videography • Wedding Cakes • Stationery • Bridal Wear • Bridal Accessories • Groom's Attire • Gift List Coordination • First Night Hotels • Guest Management • Honeymoon • Stag & Hen Weekends • Weddings Abroad • Gift Lists • Jewellery • Favours • Children’s Requirements • Health & Beauty • Timelines • On The Day Schedule • Rehearsals • On The Day Assistance • Formalities, Styles and Themes • Design & Decor