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Certificate in Wedding Styling
Concept, colour, tablescapes and installations — design weddings people photograph and share.
- 100% online, self-paced, lifetime access
- Globally recognised certification since 2004
- 40+ business templates you can use on day one
$197 today · normally $297 · your second certificate free
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Become a Certified Wedding Stylist (CWS)
Design weddings people photograph and remember. Eleven modules on colour, flowers, lighting, centrepieces, venues and the production process — plus the pricing and contracts that turn styling into income.
Certified, self-paced, lifetime access. Enrol today for $197 and your second certificate course is free.
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Graduates who did exactly this
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“Tutors who actually run wedding businesses”
“Joining the Academy has given me confidence in my abilities and taught me some new tips and tricks along the way! It has been great to learn from the tutors who have the lived experience, running their own successful wedding businesses alongside teaching.”
Catherine LedgerWedding Stylist · United Kingdom
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“An investment I can never regret”
“My time at the Academy has been and is still phenomenal. The course materials are easy to understand, the support from the mentors and the students is just amazing. It’s an investment I can never regret. I would do it over and over again.”
Sarah MukonyeziWedding Stylist · Uganda
★★★★★
“Now building my styling and design business”
“Since graduating from the Wedding Academy I’ve been developing my event styling + design business, furthering my experience and creating memorable events. It confirmed it was an industry I was passionate about.”
Kate WhittakerEvent Planner & Stylist · Australia
the curriculum
11 modules. Every one ends in something you can use.
Self-paced, all online, lifetime access. Open any module to see what’s inside.
Module One · The Art Of Design
- What is Design — This foundational knowledge is crucial as you learn how lines, shapes, colors, textures, and forms can interplay to create visually stunning designs. You'll delve into the principles of balance, harmony, contrast, and proportion, and discover how to apply these concepts to elevate your wedding styling projects into artful expressions.
- Becoming A Stylist — This lesson is designed to give you a clear understanding of the myriad career paths in the industry and the requisite skills and qualities needed to excel in each. Beyond the creative aspects, you'll uncover the essential tools and resources at your disposal, from design software and mood boards to vendor databases, ensuring you're well-equipped for success.
- Finding Your Inspiration — Explore various sources of inspiration—from the tranquility of nature to the vibrant pulse of fashion, art, and culture—and learn how to channel these influences into cohesive, breathtaking wedding designs. This lesson also introduces you to the art of branding, guiding you in creating a brand identity that resonates with your style and values as a wedding stylist.
Module Two · Working With Styling Components
- The Stylist's Toolbox — This lesson is your comprehensive guide to understanding and assembling the essential tools and resources critical for success in the field. Discover the intricate details of various styling components such as fabrics, florals, lighting, furniture, and decor. Learn the art of selecting and utilizing these elements to forge unique and memorable wedding experiences. Moreover, gain insights into maintaining a resourceful inventory and strategies for sourcing the finest styling components, ensuring your designs are not just beautiful but also resonate with quality and sophistication.
- Working With Styling Components — This section is dedicated to mastering the synergy between different styling elements to craft cohesive and visually captivating wedding scenes. Explore innovative ways to blend and arrange styling components, creating an atmosphere that exudes elegance and harmony. Dive into the nuances of color, texture, and form, and understand how these elements interweave to sculpt an ambiance that captivates and enchants. Additionally, learn the significance of constructing a mood board, a powerful tool that aids in visualizing, refining, and communicating your visionary designs to clients effectively.
Module Three · Using Color In Your Styling
- Using Color In Wedding Styling — Understand how to skillfully employ color to craft mood, ambiance, and convey emotions, transforming spaces into vivid narratives of the couple's love story. Explore various color schemes and palettes, learning to create designs that are not only visually stunning but also cohesively blend with every aspect of the wedding, from florals and linens to lighting and decor.
- The Colour Wheel — Gain a comprehensive understanding of color relationships—complementary, analogous, and triadic—and how these can be leveraged to curate a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing setting. Discover the intricacies of color properties such as hue, value, and saturation, and learn to employ these to add depth, contrast, and dimension to your wedding styling projects.
- The Psychology of Color — This lesson explores how color choices can influence the mood and perception of wedding guests. Learn the symbolic meanings and cultural associations of different colors, understanding how each hue can be used to weave a narrative that resonates with the couple's personalities and values. Develop the skill to craft a cohesive, emotionally engaging design that not only captivates the eyes but also touches the hearts of all in attendance.
Module Four · Non Floral Decor
- Candles & Lighting — Learn how to artfully employ different lighting techniques, including uplighting, accent lighting, and the romantic glow of candlelight. This lesson guides you in selecting and arranging lighting elements to create environments that are not only visually stunning but also emotionally engaging.
- Stationery Items — Understand the pivotal role of invitations, programs, menus, and place cards in establishing a cohesive theme. Gain insights into selecting and designing stationery that beautifully echoes the couple's personality and the wedding's overall aesthetic.
- Fabric & Furnishings — Explore the world of linens, drapes, furniture, and props, understanding how textures, patterns, and colors can be orchestrated to create a seamless and enchanting visual narrative. This lesson empowers you to craft spaces that are not just places, but experiences.
- Tabletop Design — This lesson is about elevating the ordinary to the extraordinary, ensuring that every table is a testament to your attention to detail and styling prowess.
Module Five · Understanding Lighting
- How to Use Lighting in Styling — This lesson guides you through the strategic use of lighting to reflect the couple's personality and values, creating environments that resonate emotionally and visually. Dive into various lighting techniques such as color washes, uplighting, and gobos, and master how to implement them to craft designs that are both visually compelling and emotionally stirring.
- Lighting 101 — "Lighting 101" provides a solid foundation in the principles of lighting, offering a deep understanding of different light sources, including incandescent, fluorescent, and LED lights. Learn about the significance of color temperature in setting the tone and ambiance of a wedding, and how it can transform the look and feel of a space. Additionally, gain knowledge about lighting fixtures and the art of selecting the right fixtures to complement and enhance your wedding designs.
Module Six · Working With Flowers
- How to Use Flowers and Best Practices — Learn the art of selecting flowers that not only complement the wedding's color scheme and style but also enhance the overall design narrative. This lesson also covers the essential best practices for working with flowers, offering valuable tips on handling, care, arrangement, and the effective use of floral foam, ensuring that your floral creations are both stunning and long-lasting.
- Floral Style and Aesthetics — "Floral Style and Aesthetics" invites you to dive deeper into the aesthetic world of floral design, exploring various floral styles such as romantic, modern, and bohemian. Understand how to harmonize color schemes, textures, and arrangements to craft floral designs that are not just visually appealing but also cohesive and reflective of the wedding theme. Furthermore, this lesson explores the symbolic and emotional significance of flowers in weddings, empowering you to use floral elements to weave stories, convey meaning, and evoke emotions, making each wedding uniquely memorable.
Module Seven · Creating A Centrepiece
- Opulent Luxury — Learn the art of constructing cascading arrangements and intricate floral compositions that exude luxury and extravagance. You'll explore how to effectively employ color, texture, and scale to craft centerpieces that are not just decorations but statement pieces that capture the essence of opulence.
- Modern Relaxed — In this section, you'll master the use of natural and organic materials such as wood, stone, and foliage to create centerpieces that evoke a sense of calm and simplicity. Discover various design techniques, including asymmetrical arrangements and loose, organic compositions. Learn to manipulate color, texture, and form to design centerpieces that are modern, unassuming, and yet profoundly captivating.
- Minimalist Chic — This lesson guides you in selecting simple, yet elegant materials like glass, metal, and monochromatic flowers. Explore different design techniques such as single-stem arrangements and modest, refined compositions. This section emphasizes the importance of negative space, color, and form in crafting centerpieces that are minimalistic, chic, and embody an understated elegance.
Module Eight · Working With Venues
- Floor & Spatial Planning — Learn to critically analyze a venue's layout, flow, and lighting, and understand how these factors influence your styling approach. This section will guide you through the principles of spatial planning, teaching you how to establish focal points, balance spaces, and facilitate movement to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing wedding environment.
- Wedding Venues — In this lesson you'll gain a comprehensive overview of the diverse range of wedding venues, each presenting its unique set of challenges and opportunities. Explore and adapt different design styles and themes that best complement each venue type, from the rustic charm of a barn wedding to the natural elegance of a garden-inspired outdoor wedding. Additionally, this lesson covers the practical aspects of venue cooperation, including managing vendor relationships, coordinating event timelines, and navigating permits and regulations.
- Working with Marquees — Dive into the specifics of various marquee types, including clear span, tipis, and yurts, and understand the unique styling opportunities and logistical considerations they present. Learn to conduct thorough site inspections, choose appropriate flooring solutions, and develop effective weather contingency plans to ensure a seamless and memorable outdoor wedding experience.
Module Nine · The Production Process
- How to Work with Vendors — "How to Work with Vendors" is your foundational lesson in establishing and nurturing productive relationships with the myriad of professionals that contribute to a wedding. Learn the importance of choosing the right vendors, from florists to rental companies and lighting specialists, who align with your design vision and quality expectations. This section offers insights into the practicalities of vendor collaboration, including understanding contracts, managing timelines, and maintaining budgets. Gain the communication skills necessary to ensure clarity and coherence in your interactions, ensuring every vendor is a reliable partner in the realization of your design.
- Producing Your Design — This lesson delves into the heart of the production process, equipping you with the organizational and managerial expertise to bring your wedding designs to fruition. Discover the critical role of organization and time management in the seamless execution of a wedding, and explore various tools and techniques to optimize the production process. Learn about the logistical challenges of producing a wedding design, from installation to teardown, and gain the knowledge to efficiently manage production teams, ensuring that every aspect of your design is impeccably executed.
Module Ten · Proposal, Contracts & Pricing
- Creating Proposals — Discover how to utilize various proposal tools, including mood boards and design sketches, to create a visual narrative that captivates your clients. Understand the intricacies of proposal logistics, such as setting timelines, outlining budgets, and drafting contract terms, and master the art of communication to ensure your clients are engaged and informed throughout the proposal process.
- Budgets & Pricing — Learn to navigate the complexities of setting budgets and pricing models, whether you're working with hourly rates or offering package pricing. This lesson empowers you to price your services in a way that reflects your expertise and the value you provide, while also covering the practicalities of budget management, expense tracking, and cash flow. Develop clear and effective strategies for discussing budget constraints and expectations with clients, ensuring transparency and trust in your professional relationships.
- Pricing Your Styling Stock — Explore various pricing strategies, including markup and cost-plus pricing, to ensure your stock is priced appropriately for profitability and market competitiveness. Gain insights into efficient inventory management, from monitoring stock levels to replenishing items, and learn to communicate effectively with clients regarding stock availability and pricing, ensuring clarity and professionalism in every transaction.
Module Eleven · Working with Clients
- The Design Consultation — "How to Work with Vendors" is your foundational lesson in establishing and nurturing productive relationships with the myriad of professionals that contribute to a wedding. Learn the importance of choosing the right vendors, from florists to rental companies and lighting specialists, who align with your design vision and quality expectations. This section offers insights into the practicalities of vendor collaboration, including understanding contracts, managing timelines, and maintaining budgets. Gain the communication skills necessary to ensure clarity and coherence in your interactions, ensuring every vendor is a reliable partner in the realization of your design.
- The Design Mockup — Explore a variety of techniques, from 3D modeling to physical prototypes, to offer clients a tangible glimpse of your design vision. Learn the nuances of receiving and incorporating client feedback, ensuring your designs are finely tuned to meet their needs and exceed their expectations.
- Using ProCreate To Illustrate Your Designs — Our friends at CWD Design have generously offered a "ProCreate Ceremony Mini-Course" for our students. This special gift includes five comprehensive step-by-step tutorials, along with all the Procreate brushes and color palettes necessary to create your first ceremony illustration. This bonus lesson is a unique opportunity to expand your design capabilities and bring your ceremony concepts to vibrant life, adding an extra layer of depth and professionalism to your styling portfolio.
why this course
Everything you need to get booked — for $197.
- Design weddings people photograph — concept, colour, tablescapes, installations, lighting.
- 11 modules, hands-on — mood boards and mock-ups you can show a client this week.
- 40+ templates — styling proposals, quotes, floor plans — $800 of tools.
- 2–12 weeks, your pace — two weeks intensive or twelve part-time. Lifetime access.
- Certified Wedding Stylist (CWS) — globally recognised, and trusted since 2004.
- Start tonight — everything unlocks the moment you enrol.
Normally $297 · second certificate free · no refunds, full digital access granted immediately
ready when you are
$197 today
normally $297 · your second certificate free
Enrol now →Secure checkout · instant access · lifetime access · no refunds, full digital access granted immediately
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The Wedding Academy is an industry certification body and recognised globally. Our courses are endorsed by an international Advisory Board of wedding professionals, and in some case stars, (David Tutera), who are all leaders in their respective fields.
here’s everything you get
Everything included — $1,394 of value
Enrol today and you don’t just get the certificate. You get a second certificate course free, plus the template library our graduates use to win their first paid clients.
✓Certificate in Wedding Styling — full certification, self-paced$297
✓A second certificate course of your choice — free$297
✓The Wedding Business Resource Library — 40+ templates, contracts & pricing tools$800
✓Globally recognised certification & student communityIncluded
✓Lifetime access, including every future course updateIncluded
Total value$1,394
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before you enrol
Questions, answered honestly
The things students ask us most — including the awkward one.
Is this really 100% online?
Yes. Every module, video and template sits inside our online campus — self-paced, on any device. Study on the couch, on the train, or at 11pm when the kids are finally asleep.
When do I get access?
The second your payment goes through. No cohort to wait for and no drip-feed — every module and every template unlocks immediately.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. The course starts at the very beginning and takes you through to working with real, paying clients. Plenty of our students came from completely unrelated careers.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — a Wedding Academy Global digital certificate the moment you finish, ready to put on your website, your LinkedIn and your client proposals.
How long do I have access?
For life, including every future update to the course. Come back to the templates each time you book a new client.
What support do I get?
Our student support team, the private student community, and 30-minute calls with your local mentor whenever you want a real conversation rather than a forum post.
Do I need to be “artistic” to do this?
No. Styling is a process, not a personality trait — colour, proportion, texture and layout are all teachable, and that’s exactly what the course teaches you.
Will I learn how to price and pitch styling work?
Yes. Mood boards and proposals that clients say yes to, how to quote hire and installation, and how to work with venues and florists so you stay profitable.
Do you offer refunds?
No — and we’d rather say so plainly than bury it. The moment you enrol you receive complete, instant access to every module and every template; there is nothing held back to try before you buy, because you already have all of it. If you’re not sure this is the right course for you, message us first and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can I pay in my own currency, or by invoice?
Yes. Choose “Other” as your payment method at checkout and our team will email you within 24 hours with an invoice and payment options in your currency.
Still not sure? Email our team and we’ll give you a straight answer.
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