Wedding Planning Courses at CMI, Communications & Management Institute

Certificate in Wedding PlanningAbout the CourseDo you have what it takes to be a professional wedding planner? The Wedding Industry is a young and dynamic industry that has rapidly expanded in Ireland in recent years. This is reflected in CSO statistics for the Republic of Ireland confirming that , registered weddings took place in which is a massive increase of % from . The increase in demand for well organised and imaginative weddings has led to a real need for expert advice from Professional Wedding organisers.&#; &#;&#; &#;&#; &#;&#; &#;&#; &#; &#; &#; &#; &#; &#; &#; &#;As the trend of tying the knot is very much&#;here to stay, the need for professional wedding planners to help anxious brides and grooms has become even more important. It is estimated that the Wedding Industry is a multi-billion euro global industry.In Ireland particularly, the average spend is ,euro Plus the extras. In , almost half of brides in Ireland were aged + compared with % in .What this means for Wedding Planners is that their clients are older with more disposable income to spend which has led to more creative and imaginative weddings and increased income for wedding planners.&#;Course Aims:The aim of the Certificate in Wedding Planning is to provide participants with the numerous skills they need to work as a professional Wedding Organiser. You will learn how to prepare, implement and evaluate wedding events as well as co-ordinate the different elements that make a wedding truly memorable. The course will explore how to prepare winning proposals, effectively negotiate with wedding suppliers, manage finances and the budget, locate suitable venues and schedule staff. Tips will be explored as to how to creatively design and implement a successful wedding.You will have an opportunity to put together your own Wedding proposal for a real wedding of your choice and this will form a major part of your assessment for the course. Students who successfully complete the Certificate in Wedding Planning will be entitled to receive exemptions from the Diploma in Event Management or Advanced Diploma in Event Management programme offered through CMI.&#;The Certificate in Wedding planning course is an intensive week course that covers every conceivable aspect of planning, coordinating and managing a wedding, either in Ireland or abroad. The head lecturer has worked in Wedding Planning for over years and a number of Guest lecturers will be invited to speak on specialist areas such as Catering, Themed Weddings, Videography, Music, Venue Hire etc.Certificate in Wedding Planning - Course OverviewWedding Planning, Testing Creative IdeasClient Consultation, Preparing the proposalSelling and Presentation SkillsDeveloping creative and innovative elements to your weddingLocating a venue, Contracts and AgreementsWedding Day Timeline/Schedule Supplier Sourcing & Managementuest Management - list and cost - Guest requirements&#; seatingInvitations - Printing, Sent, Gifts, Thank You NotesParty Rentals and DecorationsWedding Supplies and Specialised ServicesPersonal Wedding Items - Hair, Makeup and JewelleryRings & Bridal Jewellery; Make-Up Artist; Coordinating Make-Up and OutfitChurch Wedding, Civil Weddings and Ethnic WeddingsCelebrity Weddings Types of CeremoniesRehearsals, Floor Plans and Diagrams, Processional and RecessionalThe Bride & Groom, The Groomsman, Bridesmaids and UshersThe Wedding Cake, Menus and Catering - Options and Styles; Menu Budgeting; Taste testing -Tableware, Linens, cutlery and GlasswareThe Reception, Sequence of Events and Complete SetupVendor selection, Finding staff and professional help, Managing Schedules,Record Keeping, Co-ordinating speakers, staff, contractors & volunteersDesigners & Suppliers, Invitations,Guest Arrival, Risk Management, Security & Safety,Legal Documentation; Prenuptial Agreements.Catering, Managing costs,Financial and Budget ManagementStarting up in Business, Marketing & FinanceLegal Wedding RequirementsReception Venue IdentificationThe Wedding Party: ResponsibilitiesEtiquetteContractual Agreements & NegotiationsContracts,The Wedding itself,Case Study Analysis, Evaluation of the WeddingRunning a Wedding Planning ConsultancyMarketing a Wedding Planning Business&#;Course Location: Dublin 2 (city centre) &#;( weeks)Wednesday 8 October6.- 9.pmWednesday October6.- 9.pmWednesday October6.- 9.pmWednesday October6.- 9.pmWednesday 5 November6.- 9.pmWednesday November6.- 9.pmWednesday November6.- 9.pmWednesday November6.- 9.pmWednesday 3 December6.- 9.pmWednesday December6.- 9.pm&#;SATURDAY CLASSES (OPTIONAL)Saturday October. - .Saturday October. - .Saturday October. - .Saturday November. - .Saturday November. - .Saturday November. - .Saturday November. - .Saturday November. - .Saturday December. - .Saturday December. - .How to join the courseCourse FeesThe cost of the Certificate in Wedding Planning is &#;. which includes a euro assessment & award fee.The cost of the course includes extensive course notes provided by the institute. Students wishing to undertake further study leading to the Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Event Management will receive exemptions.Methodology & AssessmentThe principal method of learning is through lectures, course notes, case studies, assignments and a project.What is the next step?To enroll, please complete and return by post or email the attached enrolment form (click here to download the form) with deposit of &#;. by the deadline date. Deposits can be paid over the phone (Laser or Credit card). Cash, Bank drafts, Laser or Visa Card or postal orders are accepted. You will then receive notification as to whether you have been accepted on the programme.Payment address: All payments to be forwarded to:CMI, Accounts Dept,Unit A, Cashel Business Centre, Cashel Road, Dublin Tel: We look forward to formally welcoming you to the programmeIf you have any questions about our wedding planning courses please feel free to contact us:Contact: JohnPhone: Email: