Wedding Planning Diploma

Module 1 – The Wedding Planning Process

• History of Marriage
• General Wedding Trends
• The Wedding Market in Great Britain
• The role of the Wedding Planner
• Key competences of a Wedding Planner
• Wedding Planner Code of Ethics

Module 2 – The Marriage Ceremony

• The Law of Marriage
• Required Documentation
• The Ceremony
• Civil Partnerships
• Marriages Abroad
• Wedding Vows
• Renewing Wedding Vows
• Rings
• Pre-Nuptial Agreements
• Wills and Testaments
• Roles required at a Wedding

Module 3 – The Venue

• Choosing a Venue
• Types of Venues
• The Law Applicable to Licensed Venues
• Booking the Venue for the Wedding Reception
• Overnight Accommodation
• Insurance
• Hiring Marquees
• Site Visits at Venues

Module 4 – Themes

• Theme a Wedding
• Four Key Areas of a Themed wedding
• Seasonal themes Expanded
• Flowers and the Florists Role
• Locating and using other Suppliers of Party Equipment

Module 5 – Catering

• Choosing a Caterer
• The Reception Drinks and Canapés
• Quantities Guidelines
• Wedding Breakfast
• Evening Buffet
• The Running Order of The Wedding Reception
• Dietary Requirements
• Wedding Cakes
• Wine
• Other Beverage
• Corkage Charges

Module 6 – Printed material and wedding gift lists

• Guest List
• Invitations
• Enclosures with Invitations
• Receiving Replies
• Order of Service
• Wedding List
• Thank you Letters
• Seating Plans

Module 7 – Entertainment

• Stag Party and Hen Night
• First Dance
• Music during the Wedding
• Requirements for Musicians, Bands and DJ’s
• Speeches
• Toasts
• Children at a Wedding
• Extra touches to a Wedding
• Entertainment Budget Planner

Module 8 – Transportation

• Parties Requiring Transportation
• Horse Drawn Carriages
• Bridal Cars
• International Travel Considerations

Module 9 – Photography

• Photography
• Videography
• Video Diary
• Webcams

Module 10 – Bridal Party Attire

• Bride’s Dress
• Veils and Head Dress Pieces
• Bridal Accessories
• Male Attire
• Health and Beauty Arrangements

Module 11 – Preparing wedding proposals

• Creating a Wedding Portfolio
• The types and Styles of Portfolio
• The First Meeting
• Creating a Wedding Proposal
• The Importance of Contractual Obligations
• Contracts with Suppliers
• Budgeting
• Negotiating with Suppliers

Module 12 – Marketing and selling your Wedding Planning Service

• Analysing your Business Strengths and Weaknesses
• Developing a marketing campaign
• Undertaking market research
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Action Plan
• Preparing to negotiate a contract
• During negotiations
• Closing negotiations and follow-up

Module 13 – Setting up your business

• Company structure
• Company names
• Company advice
• Premises
• Deciding on your fee
• Fixed and variable costs

Module 14 – Preparing your own Task Lists and Action Plans

• Introduction to Task lists
• First Meeting
• Second Meeting
• Third Meeting
• Final Meeting
• Action plan for the day
• After the Wedding

Assessment

Each unit is followed by a written tutor marked assignment (TMA), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. You will not be required to take an external exam.