Weekend courses
Learn with your classmates about the lifestyle of a wedding and event planner, the tricks of the trade, original designs, what to look out for, what to remember, client relationships and everything you need to plan a wedding or event for clients.
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Who is it for?
Beginners hoping to enter the industry and refreshers.
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What?
Either the Wedding Planning & Event Management and/or Business & Marketing for Wedding & Event Planners. (Topics listed below)
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Recommended if...
You haven’t had much professional experience as a wedding planner or event manager and like the idea of a classroom based course, and learn with other like-minded individuals.
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Cost
£795 for weekend including lunch and refreshments on both days.
£595 additional course.
Payment plans available - please contact us for details
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Duration
Two days (weekend course) or four days if taking both courses.
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When & Where?
On the dates listed below:
BOOK SINGLE COURSE
BOOK JOINT COURSE
What's included
During the course you will recieve:
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Course text book which you can always refer back to during your career
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Externally issued certificate accredited by IADL (on successful completion)
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Digital and hard-copy planning and business templates for use in your career
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Specialist live tuition tailored to your needs
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FREE Wedding Planning pro software
Wedding Planning &
Event Management
Course topics
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Becoming a Wedding Planner & Event Manager
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Understanding the Role
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Introducing Events
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Planning and Coordinating Weddings & Events
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Weddings & Events Abroad
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First Meeting with Clients
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Themes: Creating and Designing
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Researching Suppliers
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Avoiding Problems and Troubleshooting
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Budget Management for Wedding and Event Planners
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Venue Procurement
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Marriage Law and Procedures
Business & Marketing for wedding & event Planners Course topics
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Designing your business
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What to charge
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Confidently handling your finances
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Effective marketing and branding on a budget
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Market research
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Your website & advertising
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Sales & Negotiating: Selling your services to brides, grooms and corporate event clients
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Contracts (includes sample templates)
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Health & Safety obligations
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First aid obligations
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Customer service
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Best practice for professional wedding & event planners
Spread the cost
2 months
When your session is more than two months away, you may spread the cost over two months from just £400 per month.
3 months
When your session is more than three months away, you may spread the cost over three months from just £270 per month.
6 months
When your session is more than six months away, you may spread the cost over six months from just £140 per month.