Wedding Planning Diploma

You’ll begin by learning a little about the history of marriage, along with general wedding trends and an examination of the wedding market in the UK. You’ll also study the key competencies every wedding planner needs, as well as the wedding planner code of ethics.

Managing relationships as a wedding planner can be tricky; there’s the nervous introductory meeting to get through, an action plan to come up with, and professional boundaries to navigate. In this unit, you’ll cover all this, as well as how to manage conflicts as and when they arise, and what you should do after the wedding is over.

There’s a lot of admin tasks involved in being a wedding planner, and it’s also essential that you stay on top of finances. In unit three, you’ll look at how to prepare task lists and action plans, how to come up with (and stick to!) a budget, manage contracts, come up with a working schedule, and deal with invoices and payments.

Picking the right theme can make or break a wedding. In this unit, you’ll take a look at seasonal themes, how to deal with florists, as well as locate other key supplies you might need.

As a wedding planner, it’s vital that you have a detailed understanding of marriage and civil partnership in the UK, so you can answer any questions your clients pose. In unit five, you’ll look at the rules and regulations that govern both types of ceremony, the types of legal documentation you need at the registry office, the legalities of marrying abroad, and more.

Of course, one of your many duties will be helping the happy couple to choose the right venue, as well as organising accommodation for guests. In this unit, you’ll look at different types of venues, how to choose one, laws and regulations you’ll need to be aware of, how to hire a marquee, and more.

Throughout your career as a wedding planner, you’ll get to know caterers very well. In the meantime, this module will cover reception drinks and canapes, inside and outside catering, and guides to serving quantities. You’ll also take a look at the wedding breakfast, evening buffet, the wedding cake, and more.

Time to go through the rest of your checklist! Invitations, replies, orders of service, seating plans, and much more – you’ll cover it in unit eight.

Navigating your way between traditions and styles can be tricky, especially when it comes to wedding entertainment, when preferences are constantly changing. In this unit, you’ll go over some current trends to help you give advice to couples, how to organise musicians, bands and DJs, and more.

Any decent wedding planner will tell you not to underestimate the task of organising transportation – when done properly no one will notice, when done badly it will be what a couple and their guests will talk about for weeks after the wedding. In this unit, you’ll cover the different kids of transport, parties you need to consider, and making arrangements for international guests.

Second only to the venue, the photography of the day is a big priority for the couple on their wedding day. It’s a record of everything that happened and a reminder of what a beautiful day they had and who they shared it with. In this unit, we’ll run through everything you need to know about photographers, videographers, photo booths and other trends, social media, and all the other details you’ll need to consider as a successful wedding planner.

Bridal attire will vary greatly depending on each couple’s heritage and tradition, but there will always be similar considerations you need to take into account, and you’ll cover them all in unit twelve.

From proposal planning, stag and hen do’s, gift lists, and keeping children entertained, unit thirteen will focus on some of the finer details you’ll need to consider as a wedding planner.

By now, you’ll have gained all the practical and theoretical information you need, and be ready to think about setting up your own business! In the final unit, we’ll cover insurance, networking, professional body membership, marketing, and relationship building.