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Wedding Planner training
American Association of Certified Wedding Planners
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AACWP has set the standard for training courses for wedding planners with our in-house training program, and we have now recreated our content virtually to offer the option for more students to take advantage of our curriculum. Our self-led online course consists of videos, presentations, and digital downloads of course materials.
Define the role and responsibilities of a professional wedding plannerIdentify characteristics, skills, and behaviors required for success as a wedding plannerIdentify services offered by wedding planners to clientsConduct client interviews using best practices via phone and in personSelect vendors and build a vendor database for wedding planning purposesRead and interpret vendor contracts in a wedding planning contextHandle problems and emergencies that arise during the wedding planning processApply the basics of wedding planning and budget managementDevelop a business plan for starting a wedding planning businessPrice services offered by a wedding planning businessAdvertise a wedding planning business and build a professional portfolioRegister a wedding planning business name following required stepsRecognize different types of religious ceremonies and unity options in wedding planningApply knowledge of different cultures and traditions to wedding ceremony planningPlan wedding ceremonies and conduct ceremony rehearsalsCreate planning documents for wedding receptions including budgets and timelinesSelect reception venues for wedding eventsApply knowledge of floor plans and banquet event orders to reception planningApply reception traditions and etiquette standards in wedding planningCoordinate team work on the wedding day