Event Management And Wedding Planning

The Diploma in Event Management & Wedding Planning is in THREE sections:

Part A:         General Information on Event Management & Planning
Part B:         Arranging Special Events
Part C:         Wedding Planning

Your Diploma in Event Management will cover the following topics:

PART A General Event Management and Planning
Unit 1 Introduction to Event Management
·         Event Planner Job description
·         Types of events you could plan

Unit 2 General Overview of Event Planning
·         Where to start and purpose of an event
·         Basic Checklists
·         Understanding Budgets
·         Understanding Timelines
·         Site & vendor selection
·         Administrative needs
·         Promotional / Press Releases
·         Meeting Survival Supplies
·         Post Event
·         Sponsorship

Unit 3 More Basic Planning Information
·         Booking Accommodation
·         Bar tendering & Wine Service
·         Choosing a Theme
·         Decorating and Party Supplies
·         Hiring a Band
·         Questions to Ask the chosen facility
·         Selecting Promotional items
·         Thank you gifts

Unit 4 Setting Up your Business
·         Introduction
·         Business Start-up Check List
·         Planning Your Marketing
·         Basics of Preparing a Business Plan

Unit 5 Event Health & Safety
·         Safety of the facilities
·         Risk Assessment
·         Communications
·         Evacuations
·         First Aid
·         Fire Arrangements
·         Security
·         Barriers
·         Temporary Road Closures
·         Facilities for the Disabled
·         Signs
·         The Environment
·         Facilities
·         Other Considerations
·         What to do when things go wrong
·         Event Checklist
·         Further Information
·         Event Planning Form
·         Event Safety & Welfare Form

Unit 6 Understanding Function Supervision & Silver Service
·         Supervise a Function
·         Planning a Function
·         Provide a Silver Service
·         Develop Efficient and Organised Work Habits
·         Getting Ready for Service
·         Meeting Customer Requirements
·         Food Service
·         Surplus Food and Used Equipment
·         Clearing Finished Courses
·         Clearing the Table

Unit 7 Information forms
·         Client Information Form
·         Event Planning Sheet
·         Event Budget Planning Sheet

Unit 8 Equipment Hire and Information
·         Basic Hire information
·         Selections from a Catalogue
·         Hire Lists

PART B         Arranging a Special Event
·         Introduction to Part B

Unit 9 Planning an Anniversary
·         Background Information
·         Themes
·         Venues
·         Contacts
·         Equipment
·         Staffing
·         Special additions

Unit 10 Planning a Baby Shower
·         Definition
·         Who can have a baby shower?
·         Who hosts a baby shower?
·         Who is invited to a baby shower?
·         What themes can be chosen?
·         What games can be played?
·         What catering is required?
·         Gifts
·         Time line for planning

Unit 11 Planning a Hen / Stag Party
·         Background Information
·         Themes
·         Check List for Planning
·         Venues
·         Contacts
·         Portfolio

Unit 12 Planning a Baptism
·         Background Information
·         Gifts
·         The Baptism Party
·         Catering
·         Themes
·         Non-Religious naming ceremony
·         Registering a birth (for information)
·         Portfolio

Unit 13 Planning a Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah
·         Background Information
·         About the process
·         Checklist and Timeline
·         Gifts
·         Portfolio

Unit 14 Planning a Birthday Party
·         Background Information
·         Birthday Traditions around the World
·         Themes
·         Venues
·         Contacts
·         Equipment
·         Timeline for Party Planning
·         Guest List master sheet
·         Extras
·         Colour Wheel

Unit 15 Planning a Bridal Shower
·         Background Information
·         Who should host a Bridal Shower?
·         Showed Etiquette
·         Bridal Shower Gift List
·         Portfolio

Unit 16 Planning an Engagement Party
·         Background Information
·         Themes
·         Announcing the Engagement
·         Budget for Engagement
·         Portfolio

Unit 17 Planning a Reunion
·         Background Information
·         Reunion checklist
·         Venues
·         Planning Timeline

Unit 18 Planning a Funeral
·         Introduction
·         Timeline
·         Funerals According to Customs
·         Funeral Planning Checklist
·         Portfolio

Unit 19 Planning a Corporate Event
·         Introduction
·         Event Planning Timeline
·         Selecting the Best venue
·         Selecting the Right Speaker
·         Theme for a Special Event
·         Things not to do?
·         Corporate Event Planning Checklist
·         Menu Planning Ideas
·         Venues
·         Portfolio

PART C         Wedding Planning
·         Part C Introduction

Unit 20 Many different weddings
·         The History of Weddings
·         The Law of the Land

Unit 21 Preparing your portfolio
·         What should be in your Portfolio
·         Examples of Wedding planning packages
·         Bridal & wedding publications
·         Your Costing
·         Paperwork

Unit 22 Meeting your clients
·         Code of Ethics
·         First contact
·         Your first meeting overview
·         Get the details
·         Write up the Brief
·         Hand over a Contract

Unit 23 Budgeting & Planning
·         Time line
·         Breakdown of the Budget
·         Insurance Planning

Unit 24 Venues
·         Introduction
·         What to look out for in a wedding venue
·         The Law Regarding Licensed Venues
·         Choice of Venues

Unit 25 Wedding Themes
·         Introduction
·         How to choose a wedding theme
·         Theme Invitations
·         Things to consider about a Theme Wedding
·         Theme Ideas

Unit 26 Catering
·         Introduction
·         Sample menus
·         What to Consider when Catering a Wedding
·         Choosing a Wedding Cake
·         Types of Wedding Cakes

Unit 27 The Wedding Dress
·         Introduction
·         East versus West in Wedding Dresses
·         Choosing a Wedding Dress
·         Selection of Dresses
·         Where to Shop for Wedding Dresses
·         What the Bridal Party should be wearing
·         Checklist

Unit 28 Flowers
·         Introduction
·         Planning the Flowers
·         Flower Ideas
·         What Flowers does a wedding need?
·         What different Flowers Mean
·         Selecting the right Florist

Unit 29 Transport
·         Introduction
·         What to look for in hiring a Limousine
·         How much does Wedding Transport cost
·         Alternative Means of Transport

Unit 30 Invitations
·         Introduction
·         The Correct wording
·         Who to Invite
·         Wedding Invitation Designs

Unit 31 Wedding Hire
·         Introduction
·         Tips on Hiring
·         Marquees
·         Ceremony Hire Package
·         Hire catalogues

Unit 32 Photographers
·         How to Select a Photographer
·         What Photographs Should be Taken
·         Fun Pictures

Unit 33 Entertainment
·         Bands
·         DJs
·         Soloists
·         Praise Singers

Unit 34 Gifts
·         How to arrange a Gift List service
·         How to Select a Gift List
·         The Gift check list

Unit 35 The Big Day
·         Duties of the Bridal party
·         Wedding Day traditions
·         Checking the Event is Ready
·         Smooth Flow for the Day
·         Clearing Up
·         What to do Next