The Advanced Certificate is our most popular course, bundling up our 3 main Certificate Courses;

  • Certificate in Wedding Planning
  • Certificate in Wedding Styling 
  • Certificate in Wedding Business & Marketing


This course is designed for wedding planners who wish to own their own business and also offer wedding styling services.

This course is ideal for anyone with a love of Weddings. As you will learn about both Planning & Design you’ll we able to offer services as both a Wedding Planner & Wedding Stylist, or create packages to combine the two. With the addition of the Business & Marketing modules, you’ll also gain the skills and knowledge to start and promote your own wedding planning and styling business.

This course includes every module from the Wedding Planning, Wedding Styling and Business & Marketing Certificate Courses.

The Academy is a private training organisation and the qualifications offered are both nationally and internationally recognised within the Wedding industry. There are no formal qualifications required to be a Wedding Planner, but studying with an industry recognised company like the Wedding Academy will not only equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed, but also give your future clients confidence that they are hiring a professional.

Yes. This course includes our business units which will guide you through the process of launching a business. You’ll have the opportunity to create your services and pricing and write a business and marketing plan. We also look at social media, contracts and insurance and teach you how to sell to your future customers. Our business training is detailed and very practical and many of our students have launched their businesses alongside completing the course.
When you enrol with the Wedding Academy you become part of a community where you receive support not only from the mentor team but from your fellow students as well. You have access to all the Academy Mentors both through the private Student Facebook Group as well as within our learning platform. Our team of Mentors are based around the world so there is always someone available to help and guide you no matter where you live.
Yes. As you work through your course you’ll have worksheets to complete that will form part of your final certification assignment. Once you reach the point where you’re ready to put everything you’ve learnt into practice you’ll be allocated a mentor who will work with you to help you complete your certification. You will then receive your certificate and digital badge and officially be a Certified Wedding Planner and Stylist.

The course is self-paced, so you can complete it at your own pace. However, the estimated time to complete the course is 12 weeks.

Yes, the course is designed to provide practical and actionable strategies that you can implement right away.

This course will help you improve your marketing strategies, increase your visibility and brand recognition, and attract more clients to your business.

We update the course regularly to ensure that the content remains current and relevant. Core updates happen at least once a year.

Yes we do! Simply select Partial.ly at Checkout and you’ll be able to build your own monthly or weekly payment plan.

Yes you can! Simply select the payment method “other” at checkout and let our team know which currency you would like. Within 24hours we will issue you with an Invoice and payment options in your currency

Yes you can. Simply select “Other” as your payment method and our team will email you within 24hrs to request details to be included on the Invoice.

The course is completely online, which means you can access it from anywhere in the world.

Yes, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied with the course.

Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course materials.

No, this course is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals in the wedding industry.

Yes, you can access the course on any device with an internet connection.

Yes, we have a private Student Community where you can connect with other students, share ideas, and ask questions.

You are able to book 30min support calls with your local Mentor, and also reach out to our support team who are always available to help you with any questions or issues you may have

No, currently the course is only available in English.

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.