Event & Wedding Planning Course Outline
Unit D
In Unit D, you’ll switch gears and take a look at your role as a wedding planner. You’re now part of a multi-billion dollar industry that is ever-growing. Learn what your responsibilities will be, how to work with all parties involved and how to organize and execute each step of the wedding planning process.

Unit Topics
As a wedding planner, you’ll help couples plan their dream wedding. Explore the many roles and responsibilities you’ll have as a wedding planner and learn about the different types of services that you can offer your clients.
Having a proper process in place is essential when planning a wedding. We’ll take you through each step of planning, from lending a hand with the bridal shower, to providing advice on honeymoon destinations.
Timelines, checklists, tracking sheets, itineraries: all of these helpful tools will be invaluable to you. Get set up with planning tools that will make your job easy and reduce stress levels for all involved.
No matter how deep your clients’ pockets are, you’ll always be working with a predetermined budget. Learn how to formulate a budget spreadsheet, prioritize tasks, and keep costs under control.
Unit Books
The World of Wedding Planning
The Wedding Budget
The Wedding Timeline

Your Assignments
Take a look at some of the practical assignments that you’ll complete in this unit:
- Select a theme for a styled shoot and describe its three components.
- Create a plan for a couple whose wedding is just 10 months away.
- Formulate a wedding budget for your clients that fits with their priorities.