Course Aims & Objectives
The aim of the Certificate in Wedding Planning is to provide participants with the numerous skills they need to work as a professional Wedding Organiser. You will learn how to prepare, implement and evaluate wedding events as well as co-ordinate the different elements that make a wedding truly memorable. The course will explore how to prepare winning proposals, effectively negotiate with suppliers, manage finances and the budget, locate suitable venues and schedule staff. Tips will be explored as to how to creatively design and implement a successful wedding.

You will have an opportunity to put together your own Wedding proposal for a real wedding of your choice and this will form a major part of your assessment for the course. Students who successfully complete the Certificate in Wedding Planning will receive exemptions from certain aspects of the Diploma in Event Management or Advanced Diploma in Event Management programme.

The Certificate in Wedding planning course is an intensive 10 week course that covers every conceivable aspect of planning, coordinating and managing a wedding, either in Ireland or abroad. A unique aspect of this course is that it covers every aspect of wedding planning. The head lecturer has worked in Wedding Planning for over 15 years and a number of Guest lecturers will be invited to speak on specialist areas such as Catering, Themed Weddings, Videography, Music etc.

Certificate in Wedding Planning - Course Overview

• Wedding Planning, Testing Creative Ideas
• Client Consultation, Preparing the proposal
• Developing creative and innovative elements to your wedding
• Locating a venue, Contracts and Agreements
• Wedding Day Timeline/Schedule Supplier Sourcing & Management
• Guest Management – list and cost - Guest requirements seating
• Invitations – Printing, Sent, Gifts, Thank You Notes
• Party Rentals and Decorations
• Wedding Supplies and Specialised Services
• Personal Wedding Items - Hair, Makeup and Jewellery
• Rings & Bridal Jewellery; Make-Up Artist; Coordinating Make-Up and Outfit
• Church Wedding, Civil Weddings and Ethnic Weddings
• Celebrity Weddings Types of Ceremonies
• Rehearsals, Floor Plans and Diagrams, Processional and Recessional
• The Bride & Groom, The Groomsman, Bridesmaids and Ushers
• The Wedding Cake
• Menus and Catering - Options and Styles; Menu Budgeting; Taste testing
• Tableware, Linens, cutlery and Glassware
• The Reception, Sequence of Events and Complete Setup
• Vendor selection, Finding staff and professional help, Managing Schedules,
• Record Keeping, Co-ordinating speakers, staff, contractors & volunteers

Further topics examined in depth include:

• Catering
• Floristry
• Music & Entertainment
• Transportation
• Photography Videography
• On The Day Assistance
• Bridal Wear Groom's Attire
• Bridal Accessories
• Invitations & RSVP Management Gift List Coordination
• First Night Hotels Guest Management
• Honeymoon Stag & Hen Weekends
• Weddings Abroad

Methodology
The principal method of learning is through lectures, Guest lecturers, course notes and a major wedding project proposal which must be presented at end of course. Students are expected to read recommended texts to complement course materials. Successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate in Wedding Planning upon completion of project assignment.

Further Information
Advanced Diploma in Event Management
Diploma in Event Management

Cost and Duration
The duration of the Certificate in Wedding Planning course is one evening per week over ten weeks. Total cost is 950 euro which includes 200 euro assessment fees and is payable in advance of course commencement. Please note places are limited and enrolment forms must be submitted by the deadline date. Evening class plus Saturday class option.

Scheduled Dates 2008/2009
Weds 8 October 2008, 18:30-21:30, 10 WKS or Sat 11 October, 10:00-13:00 2008, 10 wks. Course held off Dame St, Dublin 2