THE WEDDING ASSOCIATION

Training & Courses

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS

Whether you are taking your first steps towards a rewarding career in the wedding industry or a seasoned professional looking to expand your knowledge, training and credentials, we have an ever in creasing number of courses for you to consider.

Wedding Planner Courses • Floristry & Floral Design
Wedding Photography • Wedding Jewellery Design

Details of courses on Cake Baking & Sugar Craft Design, Hair & Makeup Styling and Wedding Stationery Design will all be available online shortly.

 

ADVANCED CERTIFICATION IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

This wedding planner course is an in-depth and intensive course that covers every conceivable aspect of planning, coordinating and managing a wedding, either here in the UK or overseas. It is designed and tutored by Consultants at Absolute Perfection Wedding Consultancy Ltd.

Absolute Perfection are registered with the UK Government's Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) and the course is promoted by a variety of major educational institutions including Learn Direct and Hot Courses. It was also featured on the BBC and Guardian websites.

 

Result of a February 2008 survey. Figures as a percentage of student responses.

The Benefits

• Sept ‘08: three month upgrade of the entire course is completed:
• Advanced Certification in Wedding Design & Management (equivalent to Advanced Diploma)
• Promoted by leading educational institutions including Learn Direct & Hot Courses
• Absolute Perfection are registered with the UK Government's Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP)
• Designed and tutored by professional Wedding Consultants at Absolute Perfection in London
• Comprehensive, in depth instruction and a wide range of materials that will help you to succeed as a Planner
• Flexibility to study at home in your own time and at your own pace
• Personal Tutor available up to 7 days a week for unlimited advice and assistance, including post course enquiries
• An utterly first class tutorial service: at least 90% of questions answered on the same day. Unlike many others Tutors will nott take up to 7 days to get back to you!
• Free, unlimited regular course upgrades
• Work placement opportunities for strong students

• £60.00 discount off iDo Wedding and Event Professional Edition – the best wedding planning software available
• Free Business Contract with Terms & Conditions, worth at least £150.00
• 12 Months FREE Student Membership of the Wedding Association, worth £150.00 (limited offer, check availability)
• £50.00 cash back, by simply completing the course within 6 months (limited offer, click link below for details)

 

The first class topics include:

• Starting up in Business

• Marketing

• Finance

• Legal Wedding Requirements

• Budgeting

• Reception Venue Identification

• Supplier Sourcing & Management

• The Wedding Party: Responsibilities

• Etiquette

• Meeting Clients

• Contractual Agreements & Negotiations

Further topics examined in depth include:

Catering • Floristry • Music & Entertainment • Transportation • Photography
Videography • Wedding Cakes • Rehearsals • On The Day Assistance • Bridal Wear
Groom's Attire • Bridal Accessories • Invitations & RSVP Management
Gift List Coordination • First Night Hotels Guest Management • Honeymoon
Stag & Hen Weekends • Weddings Abroad.

For further information, please click wedding planner courses.

 

USA BASED WEDDING PLANNER COURSES

Alternatively, choose one of the courses managed by the Californian based Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC). It is the primary registered training and certification program for Wedding Consultants in the USA.

You can choose from a either a 5-day personalised training course, a 3-day extended weekend class, a host of seminars and a home study program for wedding consultants and church and facility coordinators. Graduate members have the opportunity to achieve Certification and benefit from the continuing education support system.

For further information from ACPWC, please click wedding planning courses.

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The Core Structure:

THE BUSINESS OF WEDDING PLANNING
• Types of Wedding Consultants
• Setting Up Your Business including your office
• Guidelines for obtaining a business license
• Expenses involved in start-up
• Marketing your Business
• Different ways of charging for your services
• Effective Networking
• Duties and Responsibilities
• Selecting and Working with Wedding Professionals
• Information to include in a contract

FINANCIAL MATTERS
• Who pays for what?
• Planning the Wedding Budget
• Wedding Budget Management
• Statistics: Average cost of a wedding and Wedding Services

CLIENT RELATIONS
• Initial Consultation with a Client including role-playing
• Interfacing with a Client
• Basic Telephone Skills; Initial Call with a Client

WEDDING PLANNING AND COORDINATING
• Wedding Planning Schedule
• Wedding Day Timeline/Schedule
• Party Rentals and Decorations
• Wedding Supplies and Specialized Services
• Invitation Ensemble and Proper Protocol

CEREMONIES AND RECEPTIONS
• Ceremonial Sites Guidelines
• Locating a Reception Site and Guidelines
• Types of Ceremonies
• The Rehearsal
• Floor Plans and Diagrams
• Processional and Recessional
• The Reception, Sequence of Events and Complete Setup
• Protocol
• Marriage License

VENDOR SELECTION
• Selecting, qualifying and working with Vendors
• Amount of Liquor to Buy
• Selecting a Caterer and Menu Selection
• Selecting a Photographer and Videographer
• Selecting a Florist
• Entertainment Types and Costs
• Selecting a Baker
• The Wedding Gown and Attire for the Complete Wedding Party
• Types of Transportation and Limousine Services

ETIQUETTE AND PROTOCOL
• Code of Ethics
• Weddings of Different Faiths
• Introductions, Special Seatings, Receiving Line, Dance Sequence
• Wedding Attendants' Special Duties

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

The Norwich School of Photography (Barrett & Coe) run a host of useful onsite and distance learning courses, including modules specialising in Wedding Photography.

To request further details click wedding photography courses.

 

WEDDING JEWELLERY DESIGN & MANUFACTURE

The school offers a very high standard of tuition from competent and experienced lecturers. Where a specialised subject is taught, a visiting lecturer who is a skilled professional working within that specialist field is brought in for the course.

Courses are both residential and non residential and include among others Jewellery Making, Engraving, Wire Wrapping, Stone Cutting, Stone Setting and Wedding Rings.

For more information click jewellery design courses.

 

JUDITH BLACKLOCK FLORISTRY COURSES

Best selling author Judith Blacklock frequently arranges the flowers at Kensington Palace. She is the owner and founder of the Judith Blacklock Flower school which is the only private flower arranging and floristry school in the UK. It is accredited by the British Accreditation Council for achieving the high standards required by this organisation.

For an information pack please click floristry courses.