Taught in ten comprehensive modules, this online course shows students the ropes behind wedding planning. Whether arranging for a personal big day or learning how to put together a wedding for a client, the course covers everything from budget and banquets to dresses and honeymoons. Users gain unlimited access to materials and upon completion of an online assessment, will receive a certificate.

Today’s Groupon offers an online wedding planner course for £29, distributed by Courses For Success.

Module 1 - Overview Of Wedding Planning

• Wedding planning theory
• Styles of weddings
• Legal obligations for getting married
• Bridal couture covering styles of dresses
• Booking times
• How to juggle high quality with affordability
• Inspiration for new designs
• Setting wedding dress budgets
• Wedding dress accessories
• Tips on ordering a wedding dress

Module 2 - Responsibilities

• The responsibilities of the wedding
• What the bride’s parents are responsible for
• How to work all the responsibilities out
• Wedding make up
• Advice on booking make up
• Trial make up
• Picking a professional make up artist
• Working out the make up schedule on the wedding day

Module 3 - Wedding Traditions

• Traditions of weddings
• The symbolism of the white dress, veil, shoes and more
• Wedding cakes

Module 4 - Wedding Budgets, Receptions and Portfolio

• Wedding budgets and where to spend money
• Food and beverage budgets
• Entertainment budgets
• Making a portfolio for business partners.
• Reception advice
• Advice on accommodation for guests of the wedding
• Photo areas for the wedding
• Reception house package

Module 5 - Wedding Timing

• Timing of the wedding planning from 6-12 months ahead to wedding day
• How to make a run sheet for the wedding day
• Florists

Module 6 - The Wedding Planner

• Learn how to plan all the activities of a wedding
• How to plan or book Hens nights
• Bridal shower, ceremony and reception venues
• Musicians
• Wedding rings
• Passports and honey moon

Module 7 - Wedding Tips

• Here we look at wedding tips
• Your reputation
• Staff meals
• Wedding contracts
• Payments to services
• How to charge your services
• What to put in a bridal emergency kit
• Look at how to pick a wedding photographer
• Learn about different styles of photo shoots
• When to book a wedding photographer

Module 8 Church Minister

• Interview with church minister
• Who can get married in a church?
• The rules of being married in a church
• Booking a church and a minister
• Legal requirements of marriage
• Choosing the vows
• Order of service
• Ceremony rehearsals and setting up the church.

Module 9 - Business and Marketing

• How to market yourself
• Developing a 60 second sales pitch for your business
• Make a memorable business card
• Creating strategic alliances
• How to evaluate your competition
• How to set your goals
• Learn how to set up business and name it
• Making a website for business for brides and grooms to see services and portfolio

Module 10 - Hair Stylist, Stylist and Wedding Cars

• Bridal hair stylist
• How to book the hair dresser
• Hair accessories like flowers and veils
• How to pick a theme for the wedding
• Styling the ceremony to the reception
• Wedding cars and when to book
• Advice on picking a wedding car company and choosing a wedding car package