INTEC Wedding Planner Professional Certificate

Course details

Become a professional Wedding Planner Learn to combine your natural talent with newly acquired skills to coordinate every aspect of a stylish wedding, from the guest list to the reception. Plan everything from the ceremony to the place-settings at the reception, gain knowledge and skills that could assist you to begin a career as a Wedding Planner.

Course Content

Module 1

Before the Wedding The engagement period; Wedding plans; Costs; Designing a wedding invitation; Who should give wedding showers; The supporting cast; Remarriage. The Wedding Your role on the wedding day; Organising and conducting various types of ceremonies; Formation of the receiving line; The reception.

Module 2

The Many Parts of a Wedding The details of a wedding, including clothes, flowers, jewellery, music, gifts and photography; Advising on the selection of an engagement ring; Advising on wedding picture selections. Basics of a Bridal Business Starting a business; Marketing; Merchandising; Charging clients; Setting up bookkeeping processes and maintaining records.

Module 3

The Role of a Consultant The importance of your image; Who should make the appropriate decisions about a wedding; Content of a wedding budget; Writing and executing a consulting agreement; Using formulas to calculate your fees. How to Participate in a Bridal Show Initial planning considerations; Choosing a show in which to participate; Developing and designing a booth; Marketing your participation; Selling and following up on contacts.

Module 4

Organising a Bridal Show Initial planning; Contracting a facility; Developing a fashion show; Developing an advertising campaign; Cost estimates; Contacting and securing exhibitors and determining door prizes. 

Module 5

Working from Home Establishing a market; Avoiding marketing mistakes; Promoting your business; Knowing the tax system. The Business of Weddings,

Part 1 

Getting started; Developing a business plan; Getting organised; Recording progress and taxes. The Business of Weddings,

Part 2

Image and advertising; How much to charge; Developing a contract; Marketing; Understanding your client's needs; Building your clientele; Dealing with dissatisfied brides; Vendors; Researching caterers.