Wedding Planner Curriculum Details

• Recognize the wedding industry and the skills needed to handle the demands of being a bridal consultant and identify how these skills apply to the tasks needed during the planning process when meeting with clients to determine the type of wedding the client requires.
• Understand how to coordinate every detail of events, from beginning to end by recognizing the scope of the event, including time, location, and cost of working with the client to choose where to hold the event, and whom to contract with for services (for example, florists or photographers), as well as event services such as rooms, transportation, and food service and confer with on-site staff to coordinate details.
• Identify how to organize and conduct wedding ceremonies and receptions by reviewing places to ensure they meet the client's requirements and recognize the various types of wedding ceremonies and etiquette to share with a client.
• Know how to establish yourself as a professional by studying how to create a professional portfolio which includes identifying which special licenses you’ll need to set up suppliers, vendors, and support group source files, and define basic marketing concepts that promote the business of consulting.
• Comprehend how to develop agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements; recognize how to charge clients and collect payments; set up bookkeeping and files, inventory and billing control. Also, how to use appropriate business forms and understand strategies for organizing and managing your home office.
• Recognize how to monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
• Understand how to promote bridal show services by studying tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications and design and implement efforts to publicize events.

Objectives:

• Understand how to use your Student Portal.
• Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers.
• Connect with Penn Foster on various social media sites.

Objectives:

• Identify the skills necessary for success.
• Learn the different elements of a wedding.
• Describe the planning process to effectively manage all the details of a wedding.
• Analyze the pros and cons of owning your own business.
• Receive tips for creating a successful business.

Objectives:

• Learn the skills and qualities of successful wedding planners in greater depth.
• Understand basic counseling concepts and the image categories of consulting.
• Examine basic business etiquette for phone and email communications with clients.
• Explore various aspects of networking and techniques for a client-centered business.

Objectives:

• Explore the different types of weddings and the planning considerations for each type.
• Identify the traditional components of weddings.
• Receive tips for helping your clients choose the best ceremony and reception locations.

Objectives:

• Describe engagement period protocols.
• Explain pre- and post-wedding parties and the roles of the wedding party.
• Understand wedding expense responsibilities.
• Create guest lists, announcements, invitations, and thank-you notes.
• Plan for remarriages and vow renewals.

Objectives:

• Create a professional portfolio.
• Choose the best office location for your business.
• Learn techniques for charging clients, collecting payment, and maintaining your business files and records.
• Assemble a successful planning team.
• Work with suppliers.

Objectives:

• Understand how to choose wedding jewelry, gifts, and attire.
• Learn about the services offered by vendors so you can select the best music, floral, catering, and photography and videography for your clients.

Objectives:

• Learn the common causes of business failure and how to prepare for these challenges.
• Develop a business plan.
• Receive tips for choosing the best business formation and naming your business.
• Identify common startup expenses.