Certificate in Advanced Wedding Planning

About The SA School of Weddings
The SA School of Weddings aims to give potential wedding personnel a solid background and knowledge base in the wedding industry. We have set the benchmark for quality within the wedding industry and we challenge all providers to aim for these standards. Our study venues are based in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.

Course Outline
The Certificate in Advanced Wedding Planning has been designed by industry professionals to equip future wedding planners with the skills they will need for a successful career in wedding planning. This practical course guides aspiring wedding planners through the steps to planning a wedding. It also offers guidance for developing a thriving business and schools individuals on industry norms.

All the elements of a wedding have been broken down into lessons, where students will be guided by a facilitator to give them the skills and the confidence needed to achieve success in this competitive industry.

Modules Covered in the Course
♥ Introduction to the world of wedding planning
♥ The role of the wedding planner versus that of a coordinator
♥ Understanding your market
♥ Meeting with your brides
♥ How to charge for your services
♥ Wedding products and services
♥ Scheduling the wedding timeline
♥ Scheduling for a wedding planner
♥ Wedding etiquette
♥ Wedding trends
♥ Wedding traditions
♥ Different types & styles of wedding
♥ Understanding the bride's needs
♥ The legal side of weddings
♥ Contracts
♥ The wedding ceremony
♥ Wedding budgets
♥ Preparation for managing the wedding day
♥ Master plan for the wedding day
♥ Bride&co basic training for bridal consultants
    - General retinue product knowledge
    - General fabrication knowledge
    - General wedding attire etiquette for the whole retinue including the groom and his party
    - Styles to suit body types and face shapes
    - Colour co-ordination
    - What is offered at Bride&co and Eurosuit
♥ Wedding venues
♥ Reception venues
♥ Coordinating the rehearsal
♥ Venue evaluations
♥ Catering
♥ Décor
♥ Basic flower arranging
♥ Wedding stationary
♥ Photography
♥ Music for a ceremony and reception
♥ Planning checklists
♥ Detailing with service providers
♥ Building a portfolio
♥ Setting-up your business
♥ Marketing yourself

Duration
4 months – Part Time (one evening a week)

Support
The SA School of Weddings provides support to students who require assistance after the completion of the course. Students are able to bounce ideas around and seek guidance in years to come.

Certification
In order to receive a Certificate in Advanced Wedding Planning, the student will be required to successfully complete two assignments set out by The SA School of Weddings. Students must also meet the qualifications, standards, ethics and ideals necessary to successfully and responsibly serve future clients as a professional wedding planner.

Endorsed By
Bride&Co; The Wedding Expo; Khali Collins – The Wedding Specialist; Marriage Meander Company; Shattered Glass Discos and Little Pink Book.