Event & Wedding Planning Course Outline
Unit A
Unit A takes you through your role as an event and wedding planner, the planning timeframe and budget, and the essential components that are part of every event.

Unit Topics
Dive right into the event planner role and find out what your schedule will be like, what you’ll do day to day, and who you’ll be working with.
Explore an essential component of event planning—the immensely important planning timeframe. Learn how to organize and prioritize your tasks effectively so that every detail comes together just right.
To plan any event you need to know which details to consider. From organizing the guest list to choosing the entertainment, you’ll learn about all seventeen event components in great detail.
Every event comes with a budget. We’ll show you how to work with your clients to come up with a budget, how to prioritize elements of the event, and how to ensure your clients’ costs are on track.
Unit Books
Introduction to Event Planning
Creating an Event Concept
The Planning Budget
The Planning Timeframe

Your Assignments
Take a look at some of the practical assignments that you’ll complete in this unit:
- Analyze your personality and discover which traits will make you a great event planner.
- Source numerous vendors in your local area including catering options, photographers, and more.