Wedding planner MBA: the complete how to start 4-in-1 course

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction to the course

Lecture 1: Welcome to the course and how it is structured

Lecture 2: What is a wedding planner and what do they do ?

Lecture 3: 3 tips to be a better wedding planner

Lecture 4: Why would you become a wedding planner ?

Lecture 5: Do you have the right mindset?

Lecture 6: Optional video: how to get the most out of this course

Chapter 2: How to start your wedding planner business in 4 weeks

Lecture 1: Full time or rolling into it ?

Lecture 2: Learn from the best wedding planners in the world

Lecture 3: Become a certified wedding planner

Lecture 4: Business plan: what it is and why you need it.

Lecture 5: Business plan: the executive summary

Lecture 6: Business plan: company description

Lecture 7: Business plan: concept & management team

Lecture 8: Business plan: market analysis

Lecture 9: Business plan: marketing strategy

Lecture 10: Business plan: day to day operation

Lecture 11: Business plan: how to find funding

Lecture 12: Business plan: financial plan

Lecture 13: Business plan: break even analysis

Lecture 14: Business plan: overview

Lecture 15: The reasons why so many businesses fail

Lecture 16: How much will you charge?

Lecture 17: Working with vendors

Lecture 18: Marketing

Lecture 19: 6 Bridal marketing strategies

Chapter 3: The setup of your office

Lecture 1: Working from home

Lecture 2: Infrastructure of your office

Lecture 3: 12 week checklist to the opening of your business

Chapter 4: Offering amazing service as a wedding planner

Lecture 1: What is service ?

Lecture 2: Why service ?

Lecture 3: Exercise: service is…

Lecture 4: How to offer great service – PART 1

Lecture 5: How to offer great service – PART 2

Lecture 6: Wedding planner language

Lecture 7: Eye for detail

Lecture 8: 4 topservice techniques

Lecture 9: Guest history

Lecture 10: Guest matrix

Lecture 11: Handling complaints: The art of recovery

Lecture 12: Change the script

Lecture 13: Real life stories of great hospitality

Chapter 5: Working on YOU !

Lecture 1: A word about skills you should have as a wedding planner

Lecture 2: Organisational skills: mindmaps, gantt charts & timelines

Lecture 3: The practical skills you will need

Lecture 4: Wrapping an amazing gift

Lecture 5: A few waiter skills

Lecture 6: Valeting

Lecture 7: Short extra video for you !

Lecture 8: Set your goals

Lecture 9: 6 steps to self confidence: step 1-4

Lecture 10: 6 steps to self confidence: step 5

Lecture 11: Wardrobe: the final step to self confidence

Lecture 12: Why etiquette ?

Lecture 13: The difference between protocol and etiquette

Lecture 14: Dining etiquette: Table manners

Lecture 15: Making introductions

Lecture 16: Quick win – how to make a simple bow for a gift

Lecture 17: Quick win – how to make an amazing bow tie for a gift

Chapter 6: Organising a real wedding

Lecture 1: What the bride will look for

Lecture 2: Communication with the couple

Lecture 3: Writing a proposal and agreements

Lecture 4: Short video: Licenses and permits

Lecture 5: Space and drinks calculation

Lecture 6: The budget and how to present it to the bride

Lecture 7: General tips: staff and working in tents

Lecture 8: The event sheet

Lecture 9: Organising the wedding day

Lecture 10: Interview with a wedding planner

Chapter 7: End of the course

Lecture 1: After the wedding day

Lecture 2: You did it !