After completing this course, you should be able to:

Identify techniques for planning a wedding ceremony
List the steps between engagement and the wedding day
Define the elements involved in the wedding consulting business
Recall techniques for marketing and determining fees and service
Recognize basic wedding elements of being a wedding consultant
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    Weddings are a joyous occasion: the bride is glowing with joy, the groom is beaming with pride and all the guests and family are delighted with the occasion. Planning wedding events takes a lot of organization and vision. Many couples get overwhelmed with wedding planning and often rely on a trained wedding planner to help them make their important day as special as possible. The duties of a wedding consultant can vary, but often include helping the happy couple with their wedding ceremony and reception by helping to choose wedding cakes, reception sites, flowers, invitations, and much more!
    Wedding Consultant Module 1
    The Ceremony Planner

    Setting the Tone for the Wedding
    Taking Charge of the Wedding
    Choosing an Official
    Deciding Who will Participate
    Planning the Ceremony Location
    The Wedding Program
    The Wedding Rehearsal
    The Ceremony Text
    Incorporating Personal Beliefs
    Checklists and Worksheets
    Wedding Consultant Module 2
    Wedding Vows and Traditions

    Envisioning Your Event
    The Budget, When and Where and Guest List
    Transforming Your Space
    Flowers, Photography, Music
    The Dress and All the Rest
    A Rousing Reception
    The Invitation Suite and Cake
    Favors and Welcome Gifts
    The Other Parties
    The Day of. . . in Detail
    Wedding Consultant Module 3
    The Wedding Consultant Business

    Characteristics of a Successful Bridal Consultant
    The Role of the Consultant
    Wedding Day Duties
    Consulting Services and Fees
    Developing Your Market
    Writing a Mission Statement
    Building the Foundations of Your Business
    Writing a Business Plan
    Legal Issues
    The Cost of Doing Business
    Developing a Vendor Network
    Marketing Your Business
    Using the Internet
    Tracking Your Finances
    Wedding Consultant Module 4
    The Portable Wedding Consultant

    Accessories, Attendants, Attire
    The Ceremony Itself
    Divorced parents
    Finances, Flowers, Guest Lists
    Invitations, Honeymoon
    Kids at Weddings
    Music and Photography
    Hair and Makeup
    Rehearsals, Gifts, the Reception
    Showers, Rings, Thank You Notes
    Traditions, Transportation
    Tuxedos, Wedding Gowns
    Videography
    Wedding Cakes
    **Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
    Internet Connection

    Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
    *Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

    Hardware Requirements

    Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
    Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended


    PC Software Requirements

    Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
    Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
    Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    Cookies MUST be enabled
    Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
    The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
    PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
    Adobe PDF Reader
    QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player


    MAC Software Requirements

    Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
    Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
    Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
    Cookies MUST be enabled
    Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
    The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
    PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
    Adobe PDF Reader
    Apple QuickTime Media Player

    WE is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.

    The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books.
    Upon successful completion of our Wedding Consultant course, students will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Wedding Planning Professional (CWPP).
    **Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
    This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

    Product Type:
    Course
    Course Type:
    Career Training Program
    Level:
    Beginner
    Language:
    English
    Hours:
    180
    Duration:
    12 months
    Avg Completion:
    6 Months

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        • Take advantage of real-world experience outside of the classroom with an employer-based externship program
        • Work with a career counselor to schedule your certification exam (if applicable)
        • Complete an employer-ready resume with a career coach
        • Participate in live mock interviews and job guidance sessions

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