INTEC College Events – Wedding Planner

INTEC College Events – Wedding Planner

Become a professional Wedding Planner Learn to combine your natural talent with newly acquired skills to coordinate every aspect of a stylish wedding, from the guest list to the reception. Plan everything from the ceremony to the place-settings at the reception, gain knowledge and skills that could assist you to begin a career as a Wedding Planner.

Programme Type

The INTEC Wedding Planner Professional Certificate is part of the INTEC Job Creator Series. The INTEC Wedding Planner Professional Certificate is an INTEC Professional Certificate. This programme is approved by the INTEC Academic Board.*

Entrance Requirement

Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience.

Course Duration

You should be able to complete this course within 12 – 24 months

Course Content

Module 1 Before the Wedding The engagement period; Wedding plans; Costs; Designing a wedding invitation; Who should give wedding showers; The supporting cast; Remarriage. The Wedding Your role on the wedding day; Organising and conducting various types of ceremonies; Formation of the receiving line; The reception. Module 2 The Many Parts of a Wedding The details of a wedding, including clothes, flowers, jewellery, music, gifts and photography; Advising on the selection of an engagement ring; Advising on wedding picture selections. Basics of a Bridal Business Starting a business; Marketing; Merchandising; Charging clients; Setting up bookkeeping processes and maintaining records. Module 3 The Role of a Consultant The importance of your image; Who should make the appropriate decisions about a wedding; Content of a wedding budget; Writing and executing a consulting agreement; Using formulas to calculate your fees. How to Participate in a Bridal Show Initial planning considerations; Choosing a show in which to participate; Developing and designing a booth; Marketing your participation; Selling and following up on contacts. Module 4 Organising a Bridal Show Initial planning; Contracting a facility; Developing a fashion show; Developing an advertising campaign; Cost estimates; Contacting and securing exhibitors and determining door prizes. Module 5 Working from Home Establishing a market; Avoiding marketing mistakes; Promoting your business; Knowing the tax system. The Business of Weddings, Part 1 Getting started; Developing a business plan; Getting organised; Recording progress and taxes. The Business of Weddings, Part 2 Image and advertising; How much to charge; Developing a contract; Marketing; Understanding your client’s needs; Building your clientele; Dealing with dissatisfied brides; Vendors; Researching caterers.