Online Class: Wedding Planning 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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13Lessons
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39Exams &
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3,760Students
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12Hours
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1.2CEUs
Course Description
The Ultimate Guide to Launching Your Career in Wedding Planning
Imagine the joy of helping couples turn their dream wedding into a stunning reality—where every detail is perfectly orchestrated, every moment unforgettable. If you've ever envisioned yourself in this role, you already know the thrill of designing that once-in-a-lifetime experience. Now, picture yourself not just dabbling in this passion, but transforming it into a thriving, fulfilling career.
Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Launching Your Career in Wedding Planning, the course that doesn’t just teach you the basics—it empowers you to take charge, master the art of wedding planning, and build a successful business that reflects your unique talents. This is more than just another class; it’s the step-by-step blueprint to a career that allows you to combine your love for creativity, organization, and celebration into one of the most exciting industries in the world.
What makes this course different? It’s designed with YOU in mind—the dreamer, the go-getter, the person ready to turn a passion into a purpose. Whether you’re new to wedding planning or looking to enhance your skills, our carefully curated lessons take you from beginner to professional, ensuring that every step of the process feels achievable, exciting, and deeply rewarding. We don’t just give you information; we give you the tools, insights, and real-world know-how to become the go-to expert in your community.
From building a stunning portfolio that dazzles clients to mastering every detail of vendor management, timelines, and budgeting, this course covers it all. You’ll learn how to turn client consultations into signed contracts, handle even the most delicate family dynamics with grace, and create weddings that leave guests speechless. Most importantly, you’ll gain the confidence to step out into the industry knowing you have everything it takes to succeed.
This course isn’t just theory—it’s a launchpad. We guide you through the practical steps of starting your own wedding planning business, giving you a roadmap to building a brand, setting competitive prices, and developing lasting relationships with vendors. We show you how to market yourself, stand out in a competitive space, and book clients who are eager to pay for your expertise. And when it comes to the big day? You’ll know exactly how to ensure every moment flows flawlessly, leaving your clients raving about the magic you created.
But the real beauty of this course? It’s about YOU. We’re here to inspire, motivate, and support you as you transform your passion into something bigger—something that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of others while giving you the freedom to design your own career.
By the end of this course, you won’t just be a wedding planner—you’ll be a trusted expert, a visionary, a problem-solver, and a memory-maker. You’ll have the skills, the knowledge, and the confidence to step into any wedding planning scenario and deliver perfection. And you’ll know that this course was the turning point in your journey.
Are you ready to make wedding dreams come true? The world of wedding planning is waiting for you—and with our course, your journey starts now. Sign up today, and let’s turn your passion into a thriving, fulfilling career. It’s your time to shine.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Weddings: Where Dreams Meet Detailed Execution
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: I Want to Be a Wedding Planner Because...; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1, Assignment One
Complete: Lesson 1, Assignment Two
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam
Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam
Lesson 1. Weddings: Where Dreams Meet Detailed Execution
Lesson 1. Weddings: Where Dreams Meet Detailed Execution
Lesson 2. Key Strategies for Success as a Wedding Planner
Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: VendorListWorksheet.doc
Complete: Lesson 2, Assignment One
Complete: Lesson 2, Assignment Two
Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam
Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam
Lesson 3. The Art of Balancing Dreams and Dollars in Wedding Planning
Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: WeddingBudgetWorksheet.doc
Complete: Lesson 3, Assignment One
Complete: Lesson 3, Assignment Two
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam
Lesson 4. Building Trust in Wedding Planning
Lesson 6 Video
Lesson discussions: Degree of Difficulty
Complete: Lesson 4, Assignment One
Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam
Lesson 5. Wedding Timeline Essentials: A Guide for Planners
Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 5, Assignment One
Complete: Lesson 5, Assignment Two
Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam:The Wedding Planner Timeline
Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam
Lesson 6. From Dreams to Aisles: Crafting the Perfect Wedding Ceremony
Lesson 8 Video
Review 2 Practice Worksheets
Complete: Lesson 6, Assignment One
Complete: Lesson 6, Assignment Two
Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam: Planning the Ceremony
Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam
Lesson 7. Crafting Unforgettable Receptions: Bringing Wedding Dreams to Life
Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Lesson 7, Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam: Planning the Reception
Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam
Lesson 8. Navigating Nuptial Norms
Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Lesson 8, Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam: Etiquette and Protocol
Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam
Lesson 9. Balancing Love, Expectations, and Logistics
Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 9, Assignment One
Complete: Lesson 9, Assignment Two
Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam: Resolving Disputes
Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam
Lesson 10. Streamlined Weddings: Essential Documents and Tools
Assessment: Lesson 10 Review Exam
Lesson 11. Establishing Your Wedding Planning Business: A Guide to Immediate Success
Lesson 13 Video
Lesson discussions: This Course Made me Realize...; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 11, Assignment One
Complete: Lesson 11, Assignment Two
Complete: Final Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam: How to Start Your Wedding Planning Business Right Now
Assessment: Final Exam
Assessment: Lesson 11 Review Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the business of planning weddings.
- Become familiar with the wedding industry.
- Define and create a wedding budget.
- Describe procedures of the wedding consultation.
- Summarize and create the wedding planner timeline.
- Plan the ceremony.
- Plan the reception.
- Describe etiquette and protocol.
- Summarize methods for resolving disputes.
- Use forms, contracts and references tools.
- Describe how to start your wedding planning business right now.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "I loved taking this course! After being involved in planning weddings before there was still information I learned that I was not aware of. Anyone wanting to enter this type of business ... I would HIGHLY recommend this course to!" -- Denise H.
- "This course was extremely informative. There is a lot of information that will help me grow a successful business. The checklist, worksheets and various documents alone are worth the cost of the course. I am grateful." -- Tammy H.
- "The course was great, I loved every module. It was very helpful and simple to learn. The speaker was very clear and used simple words and made our life easy. Every time I opened a new lesson, I was excited to start. Thank you very much for putting together such a great course." -- Emmanora A.
- "I thought this course was brilliant. I found it so interesting and very insightful. Certainly an eye opener into the world of Wedding Planning! Very helpful and i have gained a huge amount ofinformation and knowledge. This course has also made me feel more confident to becoming a Wedding Planner." -- Sally H.
- "I really liked this course, in contained lots of information and the assignments were great to get you thinking about all the different aspects of the wedding planning business." -- Maaike M.
- "The course was great I learned a lot, the tools that were useful, details, procedures such as creating a budget, a ceremony plan and reception were very helpful and refreshing. I love the part of etiquette and protocol and the problem solving since some of the things I have learned in my little experience in managing conflicts and how to prevent them and it was very good to be able to refresh and have even more ideas on how to handle it when they arise. Congratulations for such a good structuring of the course I am very happy, satisfied, and I am really happy to have decided to take this course." -- Sheila M.
- "It was a really great experience. I learned a lot about how to start your own business as a wedding planner. It has everything for someone who want to start her or his own business of wedding planner." -- Sania A.
- "I thought a lot of the material was fantastic. I learned a lot and feel very prepared to start planning my own business." -- Bianca H.
- "The course content was very comprehensive. The response time to marking the assignments was good, as was the feedback." -- Pamela W.
- "I thought the course was very helpful to get me started. I think learning about different types of weddings should be included such as signature weddings, theme weddings, and destination weddings." -- Lecita W.
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