EDUCATIONAL SERIES for Wedding Planning 101
The wedding industry is rich in culture and professionalism and it is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. It is rewarding beyond words and the alliances you will create and hold on to for years to come will be priceless. Brides will become long time friends and colleagues will become family.
And when we think of the weddings and events industry, we think fondly of CELEBRATIONS. Because that is what this industry is. We, as professionals help individuals create memories through celebrations. Clients are celebrating happiness, joy and love. Best of all, as professional wedding planners, we get to be a part of this wonderful energy.
If becoming a professional wedding planner sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then enter the world of A Career in Weddings 101 through the Bridal Library's hands-on approach to training and wedding education. Hands-on workshops around the country through professional associations and certified courses give participants a working knowledge of rentals, styles, design components and problem solving. Combining decades of experience with real life scenarios for a rich learning experience, fun-filled and packed educational environment. Just choose what course is right for you.
And when we think of the weddings and events industry, we think fondly of CELEBRATIONS. Because that is what this industry is. We, as professionals help individuals create memories through celebrations. Clients are celebrating happiness, joy and love. Best of all, as professional wedding planners, we get to be a part of this wonderful energy.
If becoming a professional wedding planner sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then enter the world of A Career in Weddings 101 through the Bridal Library's hands-on approach to training and wedding education. Hands-on workshops around the country through professional associations and certified courses give participants a working knowledge of rentals, styles, design components and problem solving. Combining decades of experience with real life scenarios for a rich learning experience, fun-filled and packed educational environment. Just choose what course is right for you.
LUNCH & LEARN SERIES FOR BRIDES (Limited Seating)
This course is open to all (soon-to-be) brides and wedding party/family member
Ideas & visions
Budget, budget, budget
Choosing the Venue
Design – The FUN stuff (workshop)
Wedding Etiquette
Vendor Selection
Contracts
Timelines
Logistics
Delegating coordination
Completion
This course is open to all (soon-to-be) brides and wedding party/family member
Ideas & visions
Budget, budget, budget
Choosing the Venue
Design – The FUN stuff (workshop)
Wedding Etiquette
Vendor Selection
Contracts
Timelines
Logistics
Delegating coordination
Completion
INTRODUCTION TO WEDDING PLANNING - THE BASICS
Single Day Pass (Includes refreshments and lunch)
The Wedding Industry – Fact vs. Fiction, statistics & trends
The Role of a Planner, Coordinator, Designer, Consultant
The Planning Process
Initial Meetings – You & your Client (Establishing a relationship)
Personalities & Communication Strategies
Ideas & visions (Reality)
Budget, budget, budget
Choosing the Venue
Design – The FUN stuff
Wedding Etiquette
Vendor Selection – (Establishing working relationships)
Understanding your vendor’s role (catering, bakers, florists, designers, photo/videographers, rentals, entertainment, transportation, special effects)
Vendor Contracts
Creating Itineraries & Timelines
Logistics
Rehearsals and Day-of Coordination – Working as a Team
Planner’s Tool Box and Emergency Kit
Formalwear – Gowns, accessories, tuxedos
Floral Know-How (bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres)
Completion & Follow-up
Q & A Session
Single Day Pass (Includes refreshments and lunch)
The Wedding Industry – Fact vs. Fiction, statistics & trends
The Role of a Planner, Coordinator, Designer, Consultant
The Planning Process
Initial Meetings – You & your Client (Establishing a relationship)
Personalities & Communication Strategies
Ideas & visions (Reality)
Budget, budget, budget
Choosing the Venue
Design – The FUN stuff
Wedding Etiquette
Vendor Selection – (Establishing working relationships)
Understanding your vendor’s role (catering, bakers, florists, designers, photo/videographers, rentals, entertainment, transportation, special effects)
Vendor Contracts
Creating Itineraries & Timelines
Logistics
Rehearsals and Day-of Coordination – Working as a Team
Planner’s Tool Box and Emergency Kit
Formalwear – Gowns, accessories, tuxedos
Floral Know-How (bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres)
Completion & Follow-up
Q & A Session
A CAREER IN WEDDINGS - THE FULL PICTURE
Wedding Planning 101 Certified Course
Two-Day pass (Includes welcome reception, accommodation, breakfasts and lunches)
DAY ONE - Part 1
The Wedding Industry – Fact vs. Fiction, statistics & trends
The Role of a Planner, Coordinator, Designer, Consultant
The Planning Process
Initial Meetings – You & your Client (Establishing a relationship)
Personalities & Communication Strategies
Ideas & visions (Reality)
Budget, budget, budget
Choosing the Venue
Design – The FUN stuff
Wedding Etiquette
DAY ONE - Part 2
Vendor Selection – (Establishing working relationships)
Understanding your vendor’s role (catering, bakers, florists, designers, photo/videographers, rentals, entertainment, transportation, special effects)
Vendor Contracts
Creating Itineraries & Timelines
Logistics
Rehearsals and Day-of Coordination – Working as a Team
Planner’s Tool Box and Emergency Kit
Formalwear – Gowns, accessories, tuxedos
Floral Know-How (bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres)
Completion & Follow-up
Q & A Session
DAY TWO - Part 1
Workshops and hands-on design forums
Ceremonies -Traditional to non-traditional and casual, Religious, civil, informal – (seating, order of ceremony, positions of bridal party, customs, rehearsals and coordination)
Receptions - Cocktail receptions, dessert receptions, semi-formal and formal receptions (Tablescapes, centerpieces, lighting, draping and place settings)
Industry Peers - (Local Venues and Vendors / Professionals you will rely on)
Rentals - Furniture & Linens - (styles, sizes and floor plans)
Invitations & Announcements (Etiquette, addressing, tracking, RSVPs)
Continued Education - (Event Trade Shows, Trade Associations e.g. AFWPI, NAFWPI, ISES, ABC, NACE)
DAY TWO - Part 2 - DOWN TO BUSINESS
Preparing for your new career
Business Plan - (Know where you want to go and make a plan)
Marketing Plan and Research
Finances - Startup Costs and Budgets
Marketing Savvy - (Website, Social Media)
Advertising & PR
Business Ethics - (Ethical standards and practices in the industry)
Setting Appointments & Closing the Sale
Business check lists - (License, Permits, Insurance)
Business Forms - (Contracts, Description of Services, Vendor Payment Forms, Account Payment Forms, Budget Forms, Reminders, Design Questionnaires, Contact Forms, Wedding Submission Forms, Follow-up Questionnaires for Quality Improvement)
Portfolios & Testimonials (Completed Weddings | Clients & Colleagues)
Wedding Planning 101 Certified Course
Two-Day pass (Includes welcome reception, accommodation, breakfasts and lunches)
DAY ONE - Part 1
The Wedding Industry – Fact vs. Fiction, statistics & trends
The Role of a Planner, Coordinator, Designer, Consultant
The Planning Process
Initial Meetings – You & your Client (Establishing a relationship)
Personalities & Communication Strategies
Ideas & visions (Reality)
Budget, budget, budget
Choosing the Venue
Design – The FUN stuff
Wedding Etiquette
DAY ONE - Part 2
Vendor Selection – (Establishing working relationships)
Understanding your vendor’s role (catering, bakers, florists, designers, photo/videographers, rentals, entertainment, transportation, special effects)
Vendor Contracts
Creating Itineraries & Timelines
Logistics
Rehearsals and Day-of Coordination – Working as a Team
Planner’s Tool Box and Emergency Kit
Formalwear – Gowns, accessories, tuxedos
Floral Know-How (bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres)
Completion & Follow-up
Q & A Session
DAY TWO - Part 1
Workshops and hands-on design forums
Ceremonies -Traditional to non-traditional and casual, Religious, civil, informal – (seating, order of ceremony, positions of bridal party, customs, rehearsals and coordination)
Receptions - Cocktail receptions, dessert receptions, semi-formal and formal receptions (Tablescapes, centerpieces, lighting, draping and place settings)
Industry Peers - (Local Venues and Vendors / Professionals you will rely on)
Rentals - Furniture & Linens - (styles, sizes and floor plans)
Invitations & Announcements (Etiquette, addressing, tracking, RSVPs)
Continued Education - (Event Trade Shows, Trade Associations e.g. AFWPI, NAFWPI, ISES, ABC, NACE)
DAY TWO - Part 2 - DOWN TO BUSINESS
Preparing for your new career
Business Plan - (Know where you want to go and make a plan)
Marketing Plan and Research
Finances - Startup Costs and Budgets
Marketing Savvy - (Website, Social Media)
Advertising & PR
Business Ethics - (Ethical standards and practices in the industry)
Setting Appointments & Closing the Sale
Business check lists - (License, Permits, Insurance)
Business Forms - (Contracts, Description of Services, Vendor Payment Forms, Account Payment Forms, Budget Forms, Reminders, Design Questionnaires, Contact Forms, Wedding Submission Forms, Follow-up Questionnaires for Quality Improvement)
Portfolios & Testimonials (Completed Weddings | Clients & Colleagues)
REFRESHER BASICS
Two-Day refresher covering all the basics, this course study is geared for companies wishing to train their staff or have their staff attend the 'basic course'. Discounts for more than two students per course.
Two-Day refresher covering all the basics, this course study is geared for companies wishing to train their staff or have their staff attend the 'basic course'. Discounts for more than two students per course.
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE INSIGHTS
Do you have a venue or provide wedding services with staff who could use a 'Back-to-Basics' insight on how to stand out from your competition? We love a challenge and also love showing others the 'ins and outs' of compliance, complacency and true customer service.
Too often we allow ourselves to get complacent with what we do on a daily basis. Too often we all become comfortable with our level of sales, customer service and even our surroundings/environment. There should be a 'danger' signal in each one of us individually and as part of a team if and when this happens. We should continuously reevaluate how our companies perform through the eyes of customers. After all, we always want customers to return, right?
If you feel that your company could use an overall, honest and unbiased look at quality improvements that will set you apart from your competition, then here's what's included:
Day one - Secret (and completely confidential) visit as a guest (to assess without the knowledge of your staff)
Day two - Meeting with management to discuss all findings and suggestions
Day three - Mini seminar with selected staff for a hands-on customer service and quality assurance training session including how to continually re-evaluate your company in the future.
Do you have a venue or provide wedding services with staff who could use a 'Back-to-Basics' insight on how to stand out from your competition? We love a challenge and also love showing others the 'ins and outs' of compliance, complacency and true customer service.
Too often we allow ourselves to get complacent with what we do on a daily basis. Too often we all become comfortable with our level of sales, customer service and even our surroundings/environment. There should be a 'danger' signal in each one of us individually and as part of a team if and when this happens. We should continuously reevaluate how our companies perform through the eyes of customers. After all, we always want customers to return, right?
If you feel that your company could use an overall, honest and unbiased look at quality improvements that will set you apart from your competition, then here's what's included:
Day one - Secret (and completely confidential) visit as a guest (to assess without the knowledge of your staff)
Day two - Meeting with management to discuss all findings and suggestions
Day three - Mini seminar with selected staff for a hands-on customer service and quality assurance training session including how to continually re-evaluate your company in the future.
DATES
Coming shortly
Charlotte SC
Charleston SC
Wilmington NC
Myrtle Beach SC
Cancun, Mexico
Baltimore, MD
Coming shortly
Charlotte SC
Charleston SC
Wilmington NC
Myrtle Beach SC
Cancun, Mexico
Baltimore, MD
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We do offer financing options for those who would prefer to pay in installments. Please contact us directly for information on payment plans.
