Turn your passion for weddings into a polished, professional service—or build transferable planning skills you can use anywhere.
Planning weddings isn’t just about creating magical moments, it’s also about managing expectations, budgets, timelines, and vendors with care and confidence.
This course combines the creative and business sides of wedding planning to help you build the foundation for a successful career or side business. You'll learn how to conduct client consultations, develop custom timelines, build a portfolio, and navigate everything from design to on-site execution. You’ll also explore current trends, vendor relationships, and pricing strategies—skills that translate well to a variety of event types and client settings.
Key Takeaways
- Understand the principles and core responsibilities of a professional planner
- Manage event budgets, price services, and communicate value to clients
- Design production schedules, timelines, and day-of coordination plans
- Develop a communication strategy for clients, staff, and vendors
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships across categories
- Create a planning portfolio to showcase your work and attract clients
- Apply lessons from wedding planning to other types of social or private events
Who Should Attend?
- Aspiring or emerging wedding planners
- Event professionals expanding into weddings or private events
- Venue and hospitality staff supporting milestone celebrations
- Entrepreneurs launching a planning business or side hustle
- Professionals seeking transferable planning skills for other types of events