About Wedding Planning Courses
Wedding planners need industry-specific knowledge to be competitive in their field. Since there are no standard education requirements to become a wedding planner, there are many different types of wedding planning courses available. Courses vary in length and level of award, with some awarding certification and others leading to degrees. A good program should provide knowledge about each step of the wedding planning process as well as business skills.
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Where to Find Courses
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Wedding planning courses are offered through community colleges and vocational schools, online institutions and career academies, colleges and universities, and through several professional organizations.
Time Frame
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An associate's degree program generally last 2 years, while a bachelor's degree program lasts around 4 years. Online programs and certificate programs tend to be shorter, anywhere from 8 weeks to several months. Many online programs can be completed at your own pace.
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Degree Programs
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College and universities may offer broader degree programs, such as a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with an emphasis on Event Planning. These programs may incorporate liberal arts and business courses.
Certificate and Online Programs
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Online programs and programs through community colleges tend to focus more specifically on the skills needed for wedding planning, and often culminate in a certificate of achievement.
Certification Programs
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Professional organization offer certification to individuals who complete their programs. These programs focus solely on skills used in the wedding planning process (see Resources).
Subjects Covered
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Courses begin covering engagements, wedding announcement and invitations, and then move on to planning the wedding. Planning topics include selecting a venue, hiring caterers and entertainment, choosing flowers, bridal wear and themes, designing color schemes and planning the ceremony.
Other Skills
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In addition to wedding planning skills, most courses cover business skills such as running a small business, legal requirements and marketing. Record-keeping, taxes and money management are also covered.
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