About Classes to Become a Wedding Planner
Wedding planners have studied hard to provide the best ideas to brides to make their wedding day as perfect as possible. According to the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC), they have provided a class program that can be completed from home and which includes all the skills a wedding planner needs to be successful in the field.
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Wedding Planning Basics
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In this introductory course, you will learn the different types of wedding planners, their duties and their responsibilities. You will learn the techniques of setting up your own business and good marketing skills to advertise your new business.
Money Matters
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In this financial section, you will be advised on how to create a wedding budget and the average cost of weddings in different geographical areas.
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Client Relations
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You will model the skills necessary to interact well with your clients, through telephone and in-person consultations.
Wedding Coordination
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You will study and practice specialized services, such as how to write and follow a wedding day timeline. You will also learn how to coordinate with other wedding vendors to provide specialized services, such as invitations or party rentals.
Ceremony and Reception
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You will learn the tricks of locating both ceremony and reception sites for your clients and the importance of knowing the floor plan when planning the reception. You will become familiar with the order of events, both with ceremony and reception, to better help brides plan their day.
Vendors
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You will become versed in how to assist brides in selecting the rest of their vendors. You will have a list of qualified vendors to help her choose her photographer, disc jockey and florist, and you will also have the skills to work with these vendors to provide the best day possible.
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