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.

Please note, none of the courses are run by the Wedding Association itself, so for further information on any listed below, please contact the relevant company directly.

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 Careers Advice, Learn Direct and Hot Courses. It also features on the BBC and Guardian websites.

The Benefits

• Advanced Certification in Wedding Design & Management (equivalent to Advanced Diploma)
• Promoted by leading educational institutions including Learn Direct & Hot Courses
• AP 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
• Free, unlimited regular course upgrades
• Certificate to display in your office upon completion of the course
• Work placement opportunities for strong students

 

The topics include:

Starting up in Business • Marketing • Finance • Legal Wedding Requirements • Budgeting
Venue Sourcing & Management • Supplier Sourcing & Management • Wedding Party Roles Traditions • Etiquette • Meeting Clients • Contractual Agreements & Negotiations

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.

 

HONG KONG BASED WEDDING COURSES

This quality course is run in colaboration with The Open University of Hong Kong. Designed to enhance professionalism within the Hong Kong industry, students achieve a certificate in Wedding Planning Management.

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding in wedding planning culture, customs and bridal image knowledge; Asian wedding, American weddings, European weddings, design and execute proper plans for different types of local and overseas weddings; wedding in Asia, apply event management skills and wedding master of ceremony techniques in different wedding events.

For further information, please email: Hong Kong wedding 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: USA 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 accredited 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 more information pack please click floristry courses.