Module 1. The Wedding Planning Industry
Topic 1: Understand the role of the wedding planner
Topic 2: Describe the personality traits and skills required to be a wedding planner
Topic 3: Understand the different terminology used
Topic 4: Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses
Topic 5: Understand the career benefits associated with wedding planning

Module 2. Organising a Wedding
Topic 1: Understand the importance of good planning
Topic 2: Create timelines, schedules and checklists
Topic 3: Create a client file
Topic 4: Create a supplier reference file

Module 3. The Location and Ceremony
Topic 1: Understand the different requirements between civil and religious ceremonies
Topic 2: Understand the difference between formal, semiformal and casual weddings
Topic 3: Use non-traditional locations and problems that may occur by using non-traditional locations
Topic 4: Define a wedding destination
Topic 5: Understand how to choose and confirm the officiant

Module 4. The Cast and Crew
Topic 1: Understand the responsibilities of the bride, groom, maid of honour, best man and other wedding party members
Topic 2: Understand the role of the MC and what is required of them
Topic 3: Understand the role of the celebrant and what needs to be asked regarding the ceremony requirements
Topic 4: Know how a wedding timeline is laid out

Module 5. Wedding Catering
Topic 1: Understand the difference between the types of catering and what should be included in the price
Topic 2: Identify how many items are needed in terms of crockery, cutlery and glasses
Topic 3: Understand the difference between indoor and outdoor reception catering
Topic 4: Know what to keep in mind when dealing with caterers
Topic 5: Understand the different ways the food and cake can be served at the reception

Module 6. Flowers and Decorations
Topic 1: Have knowledge of what flowers are in bloom when and their meaning
Topic 2: Understand the three categories that wedding flowers fall into— romantic, classic and alternative
Topic 3: Have knowledge of what is needed to be considered when planning the flowers
Topic 4: Have an understanding of what type of bouquet will complement the wedding gown
Topic 5: Know what to look for when hiring and confirming a florist
Topic 6: Have an understand of what to decorate and what to use
Topic 7: Have an understanding of what to look for if hiring a professional decorator

Module 7. Wedding Entertainment
Topic 1: Be familiar with what you need to ask of your clients regarding their entertainment and music preferences
Topic 2: Have an understanding of the different types of traditional wedding entertainment
Topic 3: Have an understanding of the different types of unconventional wedding entertainment
Topic 4: Be familiar with what to look for when hiring entertainment not just for the adults but children as well
Topic 5: Understand how to finalise the arrangements regarding the entertainment with the client, venue/venue manager and entertainer

Module 8. Wedding Party Transport
Topic 1: Have an understanding of who needs transport to the wedding
Topic 2: Have knowledge of the different types of wedding transport available
Topic 3: Know what to look for when hiring transport and when to book
Topic 4: Create a schedule for the transportation of the wedding party and delegate the responsibilities

Module 9. Working Up to the Big Day
Topic 1: Assist the maid of honour and best man plan the stag and hen events
Topic 2: Suggest different ideas for the stag and hen events
Topic 3: Give guidance to the clients when choosing their wedding rings
Topic 4: Assist the clients in selecting gifts for one another

Module 10. The Photographer/Videographer
Topic 1: Know what to look for when choosing and confirming the photographer
Topic 2: Be familiar with what needs to be asked and looked at when viewing the types of photo packages
Topic 3: Know what look for when choosing and confirming the videographer
Topic 4: Be familiar with what needs to be asked and looked at when viewing the types of video packages
Topic 5: Understand the different types of photos that can be taken throughout the day

Module 11. Invitations and Gifts
Topic 1: Assist your clients in finalising the guest list
Topic 2: Help your clients manage the invitation process
Topic 3: Create a timeline for the invitations
Topic 4: Help your clients in creating a well thought-out gift list
Topic 5: Create a checklist to keep track of the gifts, RSVPs and thankyou notes

Module 12. Meeting Your Clients
Topic 1: Be familiar with how to present yourself in a professional manner
Topic 2: Be familiar with what is needed in your presentation folder
Topic 3: Know what questions to ask to get the details you need
Topic 4: Create a questionnaire and a coordination package
Topic 5: Prepare a client proposal for a wedding

Module 13. Preparing a Wedding Budget
Topic 1: Understand why a budget is important
Topic 2: Create a sample budget list
Topic 3: Be aware that you need to have a wide range of contacts in all areas
Topic 4: Understand that you have to be assertive when dealing with suppliers

Module 14. The Big Day
Topic 1: Design wedding day and reception itineraries and a follow-up questionnaire
Topic 2: Design and implement a contingency plan
Topic 3: Identify the signs of the bride or groom getting cold feet
Topic 4: Be familiar with the procedures for cancelling a wedding

Module 15. Starting a Wedding Planning Business
Topic 1: Start your home business and itemise the essentials you need to conduct your business
Topic 2: Understand what is required to launch a small business
Topic 3: Explain the basic business structures
Topic 4: Write up a business plan
Topic 5: Determine how much you are able to charge clients and how you will structure your fees
Topic 6: Prepare client invoices
Topic 7: Prepare a wedding service contract
Topic 8: Understand the legal and financial aspects of starting up a business

Module 16. Promoting a Wedding Planning Business
Topic 1: Plan, implement, monitor and review marketing activities
Topic 2: Develop a marketing plan for a wedding business
Topic 3: Understand how and where to advertise and promote your business
Topic 4: Understand the power of networking
Topic 5: Undertake the steps needed to create a website
Topic 6: Source new business