Certificate in Wedding Planning, 5-Day Course in London
Schedule
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Novotel London ExCeL | London, EN
About this Event
CERTIFICATE IN WEDDING PLANNING COURSE DETAILS
Course Name: Certificate in Wedding Planning
Course Duration: 5 days
Course Days: Monday to Friday
Course Hours: 10am - 4pm
Course Trainer: Siobhan Craven-Robins
Certificate: Certificate in Wedding Planning
Awarded by: The Event School London
Certification: The CPD Certification Service
CONTENT
The Wedding Industry
o Industry working conditions and work ethics
o Aptitude for wedding planning
o Developing and updating knowledge and skills
o Services provided by a wedding planner
The Wedding
o Order of the day
o Traditions and etiquette
o Inspiration advice
o Trends in the wedding industry
Wedding Planning Skills
o Developing and monitoring wedding budgets
o Wedding planning tools - technology, timelines and checklists
o Managing guest lists, seating plans, invitations and RSVPs
o Participating in, and conducting, tastings
o Planning the ceremony
o Planning the reception
o Wedding day scheduling
o Contingency planning
o Wedding planner responsibilities:
* Pre-wedding day activities
* Wedding day activities
* Post wedding activities
Coordinating Wedding Venues
o Venue selection criteria
o Conducting research
o Attending venue viewings
o Conducting venue viewings
o Room and table lay-outs
o Outdoor locations
Coordinating Wedding Services
o Catering
o Wedding cakes
o Music and entertainment
o Florists
o Designers and decor
o Photographers and videographers
o Cars and transport
o Accommodation
o Bridal party wear
o Production
o Jewellery
o Hair and make-up
Inspiration and Design
o Where to find inspiration
o Translating ideas into reality
o Creating a unique experience
o Weaving traditions, influences and preferences into a wedding
o Design tools
o Imagery and ideas
Selling Skills
o Building a client profile
o Selling techniques
Relationship Management
o Effective communication
o Establishing boundaries
o Working with clients
o Resolving conflict
Working in the Industry
o Opportunities and career paths in the wedding industry
o CVs
o How to apply for work
Starting your Business
o Working for yourself
o Start-up advice
o Managing your business
Branding and Promotions
o Use of social media
o Branding
o How to promote yourself
o Advertising
o Your website
IDEAL FOR
This wedding planning course is ideal for those who:
- Are planning on starting their own wedding and event planning consultancy or business, and need to learn how to plan and coordinate a wedding and how to launch or progress their new wedding planning business.
- Would like to gain a position with an established wedding planning company or consultancy
- Would like to work as an in-house wedding or event planner, or venue coordinator, or wedding sales professional, at a wedding and event venue, or wedding reception centre
- Hold entry level wedding, event or venue positions and wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to progress
- Are working in or with the wedding industry and wish to add wedding planning to their service offering (e.g. wedding suppliers or wedding and event venues)
- Hold overseas experience or qualifications and would like to add an English qualification to their resume or portfolio
- Would like to gain a range of event planning skills to broaden opportunities within the event industry.
HIGHLIGHTS
Students studying this Wedding Planning Course will benefit from the following:
- Expert tuition from London's leading wedding planner & influencer, Siobhan Craven-Robins
- CPD Certified
- Face-to-face training provides the ideal opportunity to learn through interaction with your Facilitator.
- Small groups with strictly limited numbers offer an exclusive and unique, premium learning experience.
- Wedding Venue Site visits
- Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the classroom sessions.
- And last but not least! You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities. London is renowned for innovation and staging amazing events. And London offers the most beautiful and iconic wedding and event venues and ceremony locations - both historic and contemporary.
NEED ACCOMMODATION?
The Royal Docks where our courses are held, offers a range of convenient accommodation options to suit your budget.
Within easy walking distance of our trainin venue locations, you'll find: Novotel, Crowne Plaza, IBIS, Doubletree by Hilton, Aloft Hotel, Good Hotel, Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Fox@Connaught, Premier Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Travelodge, The Moxy and more.
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Where is it happening?
Novotel London ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 1617.59
