Certificate in Wedding Planning
From first consultation to running the day itself — with the contracts, pricing and confidence to charge properly.
- 100% online, self-paced, lifetime access
- Globally recognised certification since 2004
- Optional business templates available in our template store
$197 today · normally $297 · your second certificate free
Become a Certified Wedding Planner (CWP)
Learn to plan weddings couples rave about — and run the business that gets paid for it. Five modules take you from your first consultation and budget to running the day itself.
Certified, self-paced, lifetime access. Enrol today for $197 and your second certificate course is free.
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“In-depth, and it shows you how to launch the business”
“I would highly recommend the Wedding Academy for anyone that is considering a career in Wedding Planning! The level of information provided through the course is extremely in-depth and provides a thorough and comprehensive grounding in everything you could hope to know about wedding planning and how to launch your own business.”
“I only wish I’d done it sooner”
“I graduated from the Academy in January 2020 and loved every second of it, the content is interesting and engaging. I’d highly recommend The Wedding Academy if you’re looking to start a career in Wedding Planning or Styling. I’d only wish I’d done it sooner!”
“Essential to starting my career”
“Enrolling as a student with the Wedding Academy to learn the ropes of professional wedding planning was an essential part of starting my career as a wedding planner and stylist.”
5 modules. Every one ends in something you can use.
Self-paced, all online, lifetime access. Open any module to see what’s inside.
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 Four · Flowers & Decor
- Understanding Floral Design as a Wedding Planner — Grasp the essence of various flowers and plants, learn the secrets to selecting the perfect floral accompaniments for a wedding, and discover how to collaborate effectively with floral designers to weave a cohesive and captivating floral narrative for your events.
- Working with Installations — Advance to "Working with Installations," a segment dedicated to the grandeur of floral structures. Dive into the world of arches, chuppahs, and floral walls, learning to choose and coordinate these majestic installations to transform spaces into mesmerizing wedding venues.
- Floral Design Demonstration — Observe a professional florist in action, absorb the finesse of crafting floral arrangements, and seize the opportunity to engage and learn from an expert's perspective.
- Floral Design with Karen Tran — Finally, be inspired in the session "Floral Design with Karen Tran," where you'll be privy to the insights of a celebrated wedding floral designer. Absorb Karen Tran’s design philosophy, her approach to creating awe-inspiring floral art, and her invaluable tips that elevate ordinary arrangements into extraordinary wedding highlights.
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.
Everything you need to get booked — for $197.
- Run a real wedding, start to finish — consultation, budget, suppliers, timeline, the day itself.
- 5 modules that end in something usable — not theory — documents you'll use with your first client.
- Student-only template discount — 20% off every template in our store, plus The Vault.
- 2–12 weeks, your pace — two weeks intensive or twelve part-time. Lifetime access.
- Certified Wedding Planner (CWP) — globally recognised, and trusted since 2004.
- Start tonight — everything unlocks the moment you enrol.
Normally $297 · second certificate free · no refunds, full digital access granted immediately
$197 today
normally $297 · your second certificate free
Enrol now →Secure checkout · instant access · lifetime access · no refunds, full digital access granted immediately
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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.
Everything included — $794 of value
Enrol today and you don’t just get the certificate. You get a second certificate course free, plus a student-only code for 20% off every template in our store.
One payment. Lifetime access. Start today — this price disappears when the timer runs out.
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Questions, answered honestly
The things students ask us most — including the awkward one.
Is this really 100% online?
Yes. Every module and video sits inside our online campus — self-paced, on any device. Study on the couch, on the train, or at 11pm when the kids are finally asleep.
When do I get access?
The second your payment goes through. No cohort to wait for and no drip-feed — every module unlocks immediately.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. The course starts at the very beginning and takes you through to working with real, paying clients. Plenty of our students came from completely unrelated careers.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — a Wedding Academy Global digital certificate the moment you finish, ready to put on your website, your LinkedIn and your client proposals.
How long do I have access?
For life, including every future update to the course. Come back to the templates each time you book a new client.
What support do I get?
Our student support team, the private student community, and 30-minute calls with your local mentor whenever you want a real conversation rather than a forum post.
What will I actually be able to do at the end?
Run a wedding from first enquiry to last dance: qualify and price a client, build the budget and timeline, manage the supplier team, write the run sheet and hold the day together when something inevitably goes sideways.
Is this right for me if I only want to plan my own wedding?
It works, but it’s built for people who want to be paid to do this. If you just want your own day to run beautifully you’ll get far more than you need — which most brides tell us is a good problem to have.
Do you offer refunds?
No — and we’d rather say so plainly than bury it. The moment you enrol you receive complete, instant access to every module and every template; there is nothing held back to try before you buy, because you already have all of it. If you’re not sure this is the right course for you, message us first and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can I pay in my own currency, or by invoice?
Yes. Choose “Other” as your payment method at checkout and our team will email you within 24 hours with an invoice and payment options in your currency.
Still not sure? Email our team and we’ll give you a straight answer.
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