2-Day Intensive Course

Certificate in
Wedding Planning

💍 Get Certified & Fast-Track Your Wedding Planning Career in Just 2 Days!

🚀 Ready to turn your passion for weddings into a successful career? The Wedding Academy’s Certified Wedding Planner: 2-Day Intensive is a hands-on, expert-led training designed to give you real-world wedding planning skills, industry knowledge, and a professional certification—FAST!

Become a Certified Wedding Planner

The Certificate in Wedding Planning Course is an online course that will show you not only how to plan beautiful weddings, but will teach you all the skills required to have a successful career as a wedding planner.

Why choose this course:

This course stands out for its comprehensive curriculum, expertly blending theoretical knowledge with real-world practicality, ensuring that you are not just learning, but truly understanding and mastering the art of wedding planning. 

With access to a global network of industry professionals, cutting-edge resources, and ongoing support, students are not just prepared but empowered to excel in the dynamic and rewarding field of wedding planning.

 Whether you’re dreaming of orchestrating enchanting weddings or aspiring to establish your own brand in the industry, this course is your blueprint to success, offering you the skills, confidence, and professional edge to stand out in the competitive wedding planning market.

Why Wedding Academy?

With up-to-date and industry-relevant content, students are guaranteed an education that is both current and comprehensive, ensuring they stay ahead in the ever-evolving wedding industry. 

The course’s flexible learning structure allows students to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments, offering a learning journey that adapts to their lifestyle. 

Beyond the course completion, ongoing training and support are available, providing a continuous learning environment that nurtures growth and development. 

Financial accessibility is also a priority, with various payment plans ensuring that the course is within reach, allowing students to invest in their future without financial strain. 

This holistic approach ensures that students are not just educated but are truly prepared to excel and innovate in the dynamic field of wedding planning.

Dynamic Learning, Real Application

Engage in a dynamic learning experience where theory seamlessly blends with real-world application. Dive into interactive sessions, explore case studies, and undertake your optional Certification project that refine your skills and boost your confidence.

Your Wedding Planning Toolkit

Gain exclusive access to essential templates, checklists, and resources – your secret weapons for becoming the go-to expert in wedding planning. From initial client consultations to handling unexpected twists, this toolkit has you covered every step of the way.

Community of Wedding Enthusiasts

Join a global network of passionate wedding enthusiasts, industry experts, and mentors. Collaborate, share ideas, and become part of a community that nurtures your growth, extending support beyond the course.

Ongoing Training and Support

Regular trainings and updates to implement the latest trends and techniques and the option of personalised paid coaching.

Imagine...

Imagine stepping into a world where your passion for wedding planning becomes your profession, where every day unfolds as a new opportunity to create beauty and joy. 

After completing the Certificate in Wedding Planning from the Wedding Academy, this vision becomes your reality. You are not just equipped with knowledge; you are empowered with industry insights, practical skills, and a respected certification that sets you apart in the competitive landscape. 

Your flair for planning and creativity is recognized and valued, attracting clients and opening doors to exciting career opportunities. The adaptability and resourcefulness you’ve honed allow you to stay ahead, transforming trends into breathtaking realities for your clients. 

The network you’ve built through the course is more than a professional asset; it’s a community of mentors, peers, and friends who support and inspire your journey. 

As a graduate, your life is not just about orchestrating events; it’s about realizing your potential, building a fulfilling career, and being at the forefront of an industry that celebrates love and life’s most precious moments. 

This is not just a course; it’s the beginning of a journey where your vision, passion, and skills come together to craft a future as vibrant and unique as the weddings you’ll plan.

Dates & Locations

Access your course anywhere.

In addition to your 2 Day Intensive Course, you’ll receive lifetime access to the Certificate in Wedding Planning Course from the day you buy your ticket. You’ll also join our various communities to connect with over 8,000 Wedding Academy Students and Graduates Worldwide.

What You'll Learn

This course offers an all-encompassing journey, from aesthetic design to logistical execution and business management, equipping you with the skills to masterfully orchestrate every detail of a wedding.

MODULE ONE - Wedding PLanning Fundamentals

Introducing The Wedding Industry

Start with a broad overview of the wedding industry's landscape, exploring its rich history, evolution, and the variety of roles that wedding planners can assume. Understand the latest trends shaping the industry and the vital skills necessary to navigate this dynamic field successfully.

Think Like a Planner

Transition into the mindset of a professional wedding planner. Learn the art of dissecting clients' needs, predicting potential challenges, and crafting strategic solutions. This segment is about developing the foresight and creativity needed to manage complex events smoothly.

Creating a Concept

Master the techniques of brainstorming, theme development, and vision board creation, ensuring that every concept resonates with the client's unique story and preferences.

Developing a Theme

From selecting a cohesive color palette and decor to creating mood boards and ensuring the theme's consistency from the invitations to the reception, this part ensures that students can create an immersive, memorable experience for the couple and their guests.

MODULE two - Consultations, budgets & proposals

The Psychology of a Bride

This module explores the psychology of a bride and the emotional factors that may influence her decision-making process. Students will learn how to empathize with their clients, understand their needs and preferences, and manage their expectations effectively.

Client Consultations

This module covers the process of conducting client consultations, including how to prepare for a consultation, how to ask the right questions, and how to develop a good rapport with clients. Students will learn how to gather information about a client’s vision, budget, and priorities, and how to translate this information into a wedding plan.

Preparing a Wedding Budget

This module teaches students how to prepare a wedding budget. Students will learn how to create a budget template, how to estimate costs for different aspects of a wedding, and how to manage a budget effectively. They will also learn how to communicate budget limitations to clients and how to negotiate with vendors to stay within budget.

MODULE THREE - SUPPLIERS & YOUR TEAM

Sourcing Your Vendors

The journey begins with "Sourcing Your Vendors," where students delve into the art of identifying and selecting the perfect vendors for each wedding. This segment offers insights into the various types of vendors, from florists and photographers to stationers, and teaches the nuances of comparing options, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that each vendor aligns with the client's vision and expectations.

Wedding Catering & Rentals

This module covers the selection of catering styles, from buffets to plated meals, and guides students in collaborating with caterers to craft a menu that satisfies both taste and budget. It also delves into the selection and coordination of rental items, ensuring that tables, chairs, linens, and other elements contribute to the wedding's ambiance and run smoothly.

Music & Entertainment

"Music & Entertainment" shifts the focus to setting the event's tone, teaching students about the various entertainment options available, from live bands and DJs to unique performers. This module not only covers the selection process but also the logistical aspects of coordinating entertainment, ensuring that every beat and performance seamlessly integrates into the wedding day.

MODULE FIVE - WORKING A WEDDING

Setting up the Wedding Venue

Learn the intricacies of coordinating with various vendors, ensuring every piece of decor, every strand of lighting, and every element of equipment is perfectly placed to set the stage for the big day.

Managing the Wedding Timeline

Discover how to craft detailed timelines that weave together the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception into a seamless celebration. Gain the skills to keep the day on track, adapt to last-minute changes, and ensure every moment unfolds as planned.

Coordinating with Vendors

Learn to be the linchpin among different service providers, ensuring caterers, photographers, and entertainers are synchronized and prepared. Develop the ability to foresee challenges, manage expectations, and maintain harmony among vendors.

Managing the Wedding Party

From the bride and groom to bridesmaids, groomsmen, and the littlest of flower girls or ring bearers, understand how to guide each individual, ensuring they're at the right place at the right time, contributing to the joyous atmosphere.

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

Weddings are unpredictable, but with your training, you'll be equipped to handle surprises with grace and professionalism. Whether it's an absent vendor or unforeseen weather changes, you'll have the strategies to ensure the wedding day triumphs over any hurdles.

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Get Certified

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. 

Student Community

The Wedding Academy Student Community, boasting over 1500 active students and graduates globally, offers a rich, collaborative platform that provides immense value, particularly to new graduates embarking on their professional journey. 

Being part of this vibrant community allows newcomers to tap into a wealth of knowledge and experience, facilitating learning beyond the confines of your course.

It’s a space where budding professionals can seek advice, share challenges, and celebrate successes with peers who understand the nuances of the industry.

Networking opportunities abound!

Certificate in Wedding Planning

Ready to transform your passion for weddings into a thriving career? 💍✨ Look no further!
Our Certificate in Wedding Planning is not just a course; it’s your golden key to the enchanting world of creating dream weddings.

Customers reviews

The Wedding Academy is great! I have learned the skills and knowledge that i need to develop a career as a wedding planner, stylist and floral designer, i'm very thankful with you all!
Pamela Sinke
Pamela Sinke Weddings
I am very happy I signed up for my WA course and the Facebook WA student group, both have taught me a lot and given me the confidence, courage and knowledge I needed to know all there is to know about starting a wedding planning business.
Manuela Sams
Two Become One Wedding Planner
It's been a great experience, from course content to mentor support. I'm professionally prepared to build my own business. I'm a wedding planner, since 2014. Earlier I worked for a different brand, now I create my own - Pretty Weddings.
Renata Mazurek
Pretty Weddings
I absolutely LOVE this school! It's so personal, they actually see everyone of the individual students even though you got it all in your own hands. This education have it all! It's both well designed, well composed and comprehensive."
Therese Willén
I believe this is a great course, and I've been searching for course. But for the first time, I'm not journeying alone with no help. I love the fact that we can contact our mentor and also be mentored really.
Marie Louvilat
I would 100% recommend anyone who wants to follow their dream of being in the wedding industry to join the Wedding Academy family. The Wedding Academy has been truly amazing and I couldn't thank them enough!
Mandy Edwards
Bella Weddings
When I first joined the wedding academy I was abit concerned about how I was going to get through it but with the help from my mentor and all the other wedding planners it was an amazing experience.
Laura Preston
With These rings
I literally love the W/A. I feel ready and buzzing to go with my styling and planning business. 100% recommend
Nicky
Paradise Blooms
It’s been an amazing journey both in course content and support which is outstanding and the lovely friends I have made around the world. Best thing I’ve done business wise
Ellie Smart
Shropshire Wedding Co
The Wedding planning, styling & business course, is what you need to start up your new wedding planning business, and where to go for training, knowledge and support. I now have the skills and confidence to launch my own business.
Nicky Clements
Nicola Rose Weddings and Events
The Academy has meant so much to me. The past two years I've had the pleasure of interacting with several amazing and caring teachers who truly want the best for their students. The studies have great value and the support is outstanding.
Sylvia Sargeant
Blue Iris Weddings
I am a current student of the wedding academy, I am a doing the wedding business course a member of the launchpad 2021 group. I am learning a great deal I am enjoying the courses and the live sessions. I get the courage I needed.
Sharon Passley Brown
The courses are well thought out and the live classes are AMAZING! I really like that the courses aren't focused on selling you into the next course. You take what you need and if you are not sure, the advisors are there to help. ❤
Lisa Okoli
My experience at the Academy was so Amazing...Very supportive Admin and students, easy access to high value info. Interactive facebook group..i would say it was aworthy investment. I would choose them over and over again.
Mukonyezi Sarah
Beamish Events UG.
The course is full of great content, you have all the tools you need to make your wedding planning business dream come true. Everyone is so helpful you really feel like your part of one big family.
Jessica Hurren
The Secret Wedding Box
I completed the Advanced Certificate. It was challenging to balance everything BUT I had the most amazing support from my tutor and her feedback to each assignment was amazing and encouraging.
Kamoy Douglas Clarke
I joined the 2020 Launchpad for the Certificate In Wedding Planning, Styling & Business. The course is set up in a logical way; it allows you to go back and reflect as needed while moving forward. The live sessions were a valuable addition.
Jolanda Gelissen
Jojo's Weddings & Events
As one of the students at The wedding academy I have to say that the program is stunning. The way Kylie Carlson has built up her dream company suits everybody. It’s easy to learn, inspiring and educational. It’s great!
Emilia Ricciuti
This course has change my life and business thought I knew everything I needed to know until i did the advance planning styling and business also doing the floral certification. This course was a dream come true. Don't sleep on the academy.
Tamisha Griffith
I would recommend The Wedding Academy for anyone involved in the wedding business. There is so much relevant information, not just for wedding planners, all given in an easy to understand and entertaining way.
Barbara Harley
The WeddingAcademy is hands down the WAY TO GO. This community has.it. all. After doing my research on what investment was best to start my career path in the wedding industry, I still, a year later, know for a fact, I made the bestdecision
Betsy
Betty Jane and CO
Even though I have graduated in 2019, the Academy has been a constant active support in my professional life. There are always additional marketing courses to do, the Mentors are always there to guide us and really you are part of a global family.
Alexandra Morosan
Event Management by Alex
I thoroughly enjoyed all the course content and the support from the Wedding Academy team was professional and insightful. This course has given me the confidence to launch my own business and so I would highly recommend to others.
Elizabeth Robinson
Wild About You Weddings
It's been over a year since I signed up with the Wedding Academy and I cannot be happier with the dedication and support of Kylie and her team. The tools and resources they offer are invaluable and all you need to fulfill your dream career
Sonya Uribe
Evenio Weddings & Events
There’s everything to love about WA & a course to learn new skills is just the start...so much added value from the forward-thinking & well-motivated WA Team; just fantastic! Highly recommend WA to anyone wanting a wedding industry career!
Penny Jackson
My Event Genie
Totally unexpected! In 1 week I went from a total newby to "I want to do this for living". Kylie was extremly inspiring and ready to help us remove all our doubts and fears. All the mentors were available 24/7 to answer all our questions.
Julijana
Wild About You Weddings
The best decision i have made so far for my business and its growth I am now clear on the direction my business is heading and happy that the financial investment is secure. I found it so valuable i signed up for the full course.
Ellie
High Clear Festival Weddings
I learnt so much in such a short period of time. It gave me so much inspiration, belief in myself, and confidence to start my own business. The community is amazing. Fully enjoyed it!
Tatiana Franks
I found the whole experience really helpful and fun. The worksheets that help us with the "homework" are well-designed and doing each task has definitely been valuable for my new business.
Michelle Scobie
Love Wee Weddings
Making the decision to purchase the Advanced Certificate was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The course content is out of this world and no stone is left untouched
Hope Douglas
Shabach Weddings & Events
Kylie and her team of wedding professionals at the Wedding Academy are extremely talented and caring individual. Her company has superb training for any wedding business. Teaching others how to grow in every avenue of business.
Glenna King
Georgetown Gardens Weddings and Events
Incredibly informative and comprehensive course. There's constant support from mentors and a sense of community amongst students across the globe. I love that the team work hard to keep information current in the industry.
Rachel Moore
The Left Shoe Wedding Company
Studying at WA give me the courage to want to start my own business. It helped me to start thinking outside the box and give me the kick I needed to start believing in myself.
Sharon Passley Brown
Bootcamp was an amazing experience and I learnt so much. I now have a much clearer picture of the business I want to run. I'm excited to learn more. Big bonus, I've even made some new friends
Alexandria McElhone
WA was really amazing and I'm so happy I was able to be a part of it. I'm not only into weddings, but as a Dinner planner I work with weddings quite often and got so much gold from the Bootcamp!
Ann Karlsson
42ann AB
Absolutely love the Wedding Academy. I get so excited to learn and to study hard with them. The mentors are lovely and very knowledgeable, they are always there to help and guide you. I have learnt so much and love that I am still learning.
Kimberley Devonport
Timeless Weddings
I didn't know what to expect when I first joined, but I didn't expect to rebrand & find my ideal clients. In 4 days I learnt more about myself & my business. Highly recommend WA to everyone in the wedding industry
Jennifer Marchant
Big, Bold & Beautiful Weddings and Events
I have been beyond delighted with both the course content and the fabulous support from the WA team. They are always available and happy to point you in the right direction & share their knowledge.
Ellie Smart
High Clear Festival Weddings
Love this WA 😍 who gave me a new motivation to follow my dreams and the tools I need to grow my business. I'm happy to be a part of this community. Thanks to all for giving themselves selflessly on educating and guiding me to my success.
Petra Starbek
Storija Weddings
From my very first contact with the Wedding Academy, I have felt part of a wonderful, supportive community.The courses are well explained and there are a multitude of avenues to get additional information and support if required.Being part of the academy is like having your own business mentor by your side.
Tracy Yates
I'm so happy that I found out Wedding Academy. I enjoyed every moment of it. 💛
Naomi C.
The Wedding Academy is an amazing community. I’ve had the pleasure of being a student here for 2 years and I couldn’t recommend it enough if you dream about working in the event industry with wonderful, kind people who support each other.
Maila
Maila Enea Weddings & Events
The course offers in-depth information and instruction on everything you need. I was in the Launchpad with additional live training, which I found very valuable. The mentors are also readily available for tips and advice.
Jolanda Gelissen
Jojo's Weddings & Events
I really learned a lot about myself and the direction I want to take my business in. I have just completed the Launchpad course and I Loved every minute of it. The WA community is amazing.
Angela Devlin
I was really unsure wether i could actually achieve my dream of creating a business within the wedding industry,but the academy team are so encouraging. I've since joined the academy and love it!
Jess

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David Tutera

Leading Wedding & Entertaining Expert, David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Tutera has created a name for himself by taking his passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle.

He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining. Tutera’s grandfather, a successful florist, first noticed his grandson’s artistic ability at an early age and encouraged David to pursue his destiny. At age 19, with the sound advice of his grandfather and only one client, David opened his own event planning business.

Today, David Tutera presides over an award winning company built from experience, dedication and Tutera’s natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision. David Tutera has a natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision.

Honored by Life & Style Magazine as “Best Celebrity Wedding Planner,” David’s impressive client list includes Jewel, Star Jones’ wedding, Real Housewife Taylor Armstrong’s wedding, Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul’s wedding, NY Giants Antonio Pierce’s wedding, Shannen Doherty’s wedding and events for Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Brandy and Ray J, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Lil’ Kim, the Official Post Grammy Parties in New York City, Elton John, Barbara Walters, the Rolling Stones, Nancy Reagan, Prince Charles, The White House, private events for the Vice President, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Susan Lucci, The John F. Kennedy Center, as well as countless film premieres and celebrity parties for royalty, politicians and socialites.

Tutera has also designed events for several charities including the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids) and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. David has made guest appearances on Today, Extra!, Good Morning America, The View, CNN, The Rachael Ray Show, The Talk, Steve Harvey, Wendy Williams and many more. In addition People, USA Today, In Touch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, In Style, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Bridal Guide and Town & Country have all featured his work.

Tutera has also made special television appearances in the popular daytime soap, The Young & the Restless and TV Land’s The Exes. David lives in Los Angeles with his husband Joey, daughter Cielo and their rescue dog Lucy.