Events – Wedding Academy

BECOME A CERTIFIED WEDDING PLANNER in 1 DAY

1 Day One-On-One Training & Certification

Wedding Planner Certification Intensive.

💍 Get Certified & Fast-Track Your Wedding Planning Career in Just 1 Day!

🚀 Ready to turn your passion for weddings into a successful career? The Wedding Academy’s Certified Wedding Planner: 6 Hour-Intensive is a hands-on, expert-led training designed to give you real-world wedding planning skills, industry knowledge, and a professional certification—FAST!

Become a Certified Wedding Planner

The 1 Day Wedding Planner Certification Intensvie is an online 6 hour session with CEO of Jac Bowie where she will show you not only how to plan beautiful weddings, but will teach you all the skills required to have a successful career as a wedding planner.

The fastest way to start your wedding planning career

This intensive is designed for ambitious creatives who want real skills without months of study.

In just 6 focused hours, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to start planning weddings professionally or add weddings to your existing services.

No fluff. No filler. Just practical, industry-relevant training that gets results.

You’ll leave knowing exactly how the wedding planning process works and how to position yourself as a professional planner.

Why Wedding Academy?

The intensive is designed using up-to-date, industry-relevant content, ensuring you gain knowledge that reflects how the wedding industry actually operates today. Every element of the training is focused on practical application, so you leave with skills you can confidently use immediately.

Delivered live online in a focused 6-hour format, the course is structured to fit easily around your existing commitments while providing a highly efficient and impactful learning experience.

You won’t just learn theory — you’ll gain real insight into how professional wedding planners work, communicate with clients, manage suppliers, and deliver exceptional events.

Following the intensive, further learning opportunities and advanced training options are available for those wishing to continue developing their expertise and expanding their business potential.

This focused, practical approach ensures you are not only inspired, but equipped with the clarity, confidence, and knowledge needed to begin your journey in the wedding industry.

Dynamic Learning, Real Application

Engage in a dynamic learning experience where theory seamlessly blends with real-world application. Dive into interactive sessions, explore case studies, and undertake your optional Certification project that refine your skills and boost your confidence.

Your Wedding Planning Toolkit

Gain exclusive access to essential templates, checklists, and resources – your secret weapons for becoming the go-to expert in wedding planning. From initial client consultations to handling unexpected twists, this toolkit has you covered every step of the way.

Community of Wedding Enthusiasts

Join a global network of passionate wedding enthusiasts, industry experts, and mentors. Collaborate, share ideas, and become part of a community that nurtures your growth, extending support beyond the course.

Ongoing Training and Support

All graduates for the Intensive and also Certificate in Wedding Planning are able to book on-going coaching with Jac Bowie as/when required.

Imagine...

Imagine stepping into a world where your passion for wedding planning becomes your profession, where every day unfolds as a new opportunity to create beauty and joy.

After completing the Certificate in Wedding Planning from the Wedding Academy, this vision becomes your reality. You are not just equipped with knowledge; you are empowered with industry insights, practical skills, and a respected certification that sets you apart in the competitive landscape.

Your flair for planning and creativity is recognized and valued, attracting clients and opening doors to exciting career opportunities. The adaptability and resourcefulness you’ve honed allow you to stay ahead, transforming trends into breathtaking realities for your clients.

The network you’ve built through the course is more than a professional asset; it’s a community of mentors, peers, and friends who support and inspire your journey.

As a graduate, your life is not just about orchestrating events; it’s about realizing your potential, building a fulfilling career, and being at the forefront of an industry that celebrates love and life’s most precious moments.

This is not just a course; it’s the beginning of a journey where your vision, passion, and skills come together to craft a future as vibrant and unique as the weddings you’ll plan.

Meet Jac Bowie

Jac Bowie is the CEO of The Wedding Academy, founder of Darling Don’t Panic, producer of the Wedding Empires Podcast, and an experienced theatre producer. With a career spanning live production, events, and education, Jac brings a unique depth of expertise in managing complex, high-pressure environments where creativity, logistics, and precision must come together seamlessly.

Her background in theatre production gives her a distinctive approach to wedding planning — combining storytelling, coordination, timing, and exceptional client experience. She has helped thousands of aspiring planners worldwide build successful careers through practical, industry-focused training designed to deliver real results.

Known for her clear, honest teaching style and deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in the wedding industry, Jac specialises in equipping students with the confidence, professional skills, and business knowledge needed to turn their passion into a profitable career.

Jac’s mission is simple: to empower the next generation of wedding planners with the tools, insight, and confidence to succeed.

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Access your course anywhere.

In addition to your 1 Day Intensive Course, you’ll receive lifetime access to the Certificate in Wedding Planning Course from the day you buy your ticket. You’ll also join our various communities to connect with over 8,000 Wedding Academy Students and Graduates Worldwide.

"Her shows have always been well thought out and have always displayed the highest and most professional of production standards. They have been well run, well publicized and well attended – which is very much the name of the game!"

“JB is a media darling. Handy in an interview or with a whip, she is the gloss queen of spin, goss, promo, and pop. She is too much fun to work with. You really need a license to have that much fun.”

Jac brings energy, pizzaz, and creativity to every project she touches. You will love working with her.”

“Jac Bowie is the slickest, swankest PR whiz on the planet. Her aesthetics are dazzling, her taste impeccable, and her promotion top notch.”

What You'll Learn

This course offers an all-encompassing journey, from aesthetic design to logistical execution and business management, equipping you with the skills to masterfully orchestrate every detail of a wedding.

Inside the 6 Hour Intensive

You’ll learn how to:

Understand the full wedding planning process
Work professionally with clients
Manage budgets and expectations
Create timelines that keep events on track
Source and manage suppliers
Structure your services
Price your services confidently
Handle wedding day logistics
Position yourself as a professional planner
Take the first steps to launch your business

"There is a reason why Jac Bowie is at the top of her game, she is the hardest working woman in the business. Whichever way you describe it, thinking outside the box, forward thinking she does it all, and she does it all in a fabulous pair of heels no less!!"

"Jac Bowie is an energetic, attention to detail producer who invokes a lot of enthusiasm into her projects."

"During our time working with Jac over the past 7 year, she has shown to be an extremely diverse and energetic manager, artist and events operator. Jac Bowie's connections within various areas of media has allowed some of the most prolific external PR and marketing campaigns we have been involved in within the ArtHouse."

"Jac Bowie is a powerhouse of the rejuvenated Australian and international burlesque and cabaret movement. She is a highly motivated/organised entertainment producer, networker and performer. It has been an honour and a pleasure to work with her over the past several years and I would recommend her services to anyone."

"Jac has the ability to conceptualise an entire event, plan, market and deliver the event with a great attention to detail and creating an inviting and exciting experience for the audience"

Get Certified

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.

Student Community

The Wedding Academy Student Community, boasting over 1500 active students and graduates globally, offers a rich, collaborative platform that provides immense value, particularly to new graduates embarking on their professional journey.

Being part of this vibrant community allows newcomers to tap into a wealth of knowledge and experience, facilitating learning beyond the confines of your course.

It’s a space where budding professionals can seek advice, share challenges, and celebrate successes with peers who understand the nuances of the industry.

Networking opportunities abound!

Certificate in Wedding Planning

Ready to transform your passion for weddings into a thriving career? 💍✨ Look no further!
Our Certificate in Wedding Planning is not just a course; it’s your golden key to the enchanting world of creating dream weddings.

"Jac has a vibrant personality and a can do attitude. I worked with her at PASH and was also involved in an event she ran. It was a great success and Jac put everything in to making it so."

"Fun, innovative with clipboard always at the ready. Jac is a great person to work with and is at the centre of all reliable contacts in the Sydney Entertainment industry. If you need something and no one else can help, then you need Jac Bowie"

"Worked with Jac Bowie on a charity sponsorship and found her to be very professional with an eye for execution detail, where she delivered what was promised all with a healthy level of passion and fun."

Customers reviews

The Wedding Academy is great! I have learned the skills and knowledge that i need to develop a career as a wedding planner, stylist and floral designer, i'm very thankful with you all!

Pamela Sinke

Pamela Sinke Weddings

I am very happy I signed up for my WA course and the Facebook WA student group, both have taught me a lot and given me the confidence, courage and knowledge I needed to know all there is to know about starting a wedding planning business.

Manuela Sams

Two Become One Wedding Planner

It's been a great experience, from course content to mentor support. I'm professionally prepared to build my own business. I'm a wedding planner, since 2014. Earlier I worked for a different brand, now I create my own - Pretty Weddings.

Renata Mazurek

Pretty Weddings

I absolutely LOVE this school! It's so personal, they actually see everyone of the individual students even though you got it all in your own hands. This education have it all! It's both well designed, well composed and comprehensive."

Therese Willén

I believe this is a great course, and I've been searching for course. But for the first time, I'm not journeying alone with no help. I love the fact that we can contact our mentor and also be mentored really.

Marie Louvilat

I would 100% recommend anyone who wants to follow their dream of being in the wedding industry to join the Wedding Academy family. The Wedding Academy has been truly amazing and I couldn't thank them enough!

Mandy Edwards

Bella Weddings

When I first joined the wedding academy I was abit concerned about how I was going to get through it but with the help from my mentor and all the other wedding planners it was an amazing experience.

Laura Preston

With These rings

I literally love the W/A. I feel ready and buzzing to go with my styling and planning business. 100% recommend

Nicky

Paradise Blooms

It’s been an amazing journey both in course content and support which is outstanding and the lovely friends I have made around the world. Best thing I’ve done business wise

Ellie Smart

Shropshire Wedding Co

The Wedding planning, styling & business course, is what you need to start up your new wedding planning business, and where to go for training, knowledge and support. I now have the skills and confidence to launch my own business.

Nicky Clements

Nicola Rose Weddings and Events

The Academy has meant so much to me. The past two years I've had the pleasure of interacting with several amazing and caring teachers who truly want the best for their students. The studies have great value and the support is outstanding.

Sylvia Sargeant

Blue Iris Weddings

I am a current student of the wedding academy, I am a doing the wedding business course a member of the launchpad 2021 group. I am learning a great deal I am enjoying the courses and the live sessions. I get the courage I needed.

Sharon Passley Brown

The courses are well thought out and the live classes are AMAZING! I really like that the courses aren't focused on selling you into the next course. You take what you need and if you are not sure, the advisors are there to help. ❤

Lisa Okoli

My experience at the Academy was so Amazing...Very supportive Admin and students, easy access to high value info. Interactive facebook group..i would say it was aworthy investment. I would choose them over and over again.

Mukonyezi Sarah

Beamish Events UG.

The course is full of great content, you have all the tools you need to make your wedding planning business dream come true. Everyone is so helpful you really feel like your part of one big family.

Jessica Hurren

The Secret Wedding Box

I completed the Advanced Certificate. It was challenging to balance everything BUT I had the most amazing support from my tutor and her feedback to each assignment was amazing and encouraging.

Kamoy Douglas Clarke

I joined the 2020 Launchpad for the Certificate In Wedding Planning, Styling & Business. The course is set up in a logical way; it allows you to go back and reflect as needed while moving forward. The live sessions were a valuable addition.

Jolanda Gelissen

Jojo's Weddings & Events

As one of the students at The wedding academy I have to say that the program is stunning. The way Kylie Carlson has built up her dream company suits everybody. It’s easy to learn, inspiring and educational. It’s great!

Emilia Ricciuti

This course has change my life and business thought I knew everything I needed to know until i did the advance planning styling and business also doing the floral certification. This course was a dream come true. Don't sleep on the academy.

Tamisha Griffith

I would recommend The Wedding Academy for anyone involved in the wedding business. There is so much relevant information, not just for wedding planners, all given in an easy to understand and entertaining way.

Barbara Harley

The WeddingAcademy is hands down the WAY TO GO. This community has.it. all. After doing my research on what investment was best to start my career path in the wedding industry, I still, a year later, know for a fact, I made the bestdecision

Betsy

Betty Jane and CO

Even though I have graduated in 2019, the Academy has been a constant active support in my professional life. There are always additional marketing courses to do, the Mentors are always there to guide us and really you are part of a global family.

Alexandra Morosan

Event Management by Alex

I thoroughly enjoyed all the course content and the support from the Wedding Academy team was professional and insightful. This course has given me the confidence to launch my own business and so I would highly recommend to others.

Elizabeth Robinson

Wild About You Weddings

It's been over a year since I signed up with the Wedding Academy and I cannot be happier with the dedication and support of Kylie and her team. The tools and resources they offer are invaluable and all you need to fulfill your dream career

Sonya Uribe

Evenio Weddings & Events

There’s everything to love about WA & a course to learn new skills is just the start...so much added value from the forward-thinking & well-motivated WA Team; just fantastic! Highly recommend WA to anyone wanting a wedding industry career!

Penny Jackson

My Event Genie

Totally unexpected! In 1 week I went from a total newby to "I want to do this for living". Kylie was extremly inspiring and ready to help us remove all our doubts and fears. All the mentors were available 24/7 to answer all our questions.

Julijana

Wild About You Weddings

The best decision i have made so far for my business and its growth I am now clear on the direction my business is heading and happy that the financial investment is secure. I found it so valuable i signed up for the full course.

Ellie

High Clear Festival Weddings

I learnt so much in such a short period of time. It gave me so much inspiration, belief in myself, and confidence to start my own business. The community is amazing. Fully enjoyed it!

Tatiana Franks

I found the whole experience really helpful and fun. The worksheets that help us with the "homework" are well-designed and doing each task has definitely been valuable for my new business.

Michelle Scobie

Love Wee Weddings

Making the decision to purchase the Advanced Certificate was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The course content is out of this world and no stone is left untouched

Hope Douglas

Shabach Weddings & Events

Kylie and her team of wedding professionals at the Wedding Academy are extremely talented and caring individual. Her company has superb training for any wedding business. Teaching others how to grow in every avenue of business.

Glenna King

Georgetown Gardens Weddings and Events

Incredibly informative and comprehensive course. There's constant support from mentors and a sense of community amongst students across the globe. I love that the team work hard to keep information current in the industry.

Rachel Moore

The Left Shoe Wedding Company

Studying at WA give me the courage to want to start my own business. It helped me to start thinking outside the box and give me the kick I needed to start believing in myself.

Sharon Passley Brown

Bootcamp was an amazing experience and I learnt so much. I now have a much clearer picture of the business I want to run. I'm excited to learn more. Big bonus, I've even made some new friends

Alexandria McElhone

WA was really amazing and I'm so happy I was able to be a part of it. I'm not only into weddings, but as a Dinner planner I work with weddings quite often and got so much gold from the Bootcamp!

Ann Karlsson

42ann AB

Absolutely love the Wedding Academy. I get so excited to learn and to study hard with them. The mentors are lovely and very knowledgeable, they are always there to help and guide you. I have learnt so much and love that I am still learning.

Kimberley Devonport

Timeless Weddings

I didn't know what to expect when I first joined, but I didn't expect to rebrand & find my ideal clients. In 4 days I learnt more about myself & my business. Highly recommend WA to everyone in the wedding industry

Jennifer Marchant

Big, Bold & Beautiful Weddings and Events

I have been beyond delighted with both the course content and the fabulous support from the WA team. They are always available and happy to point you in the right direction & share their knowledge.

Ellie Smart

High Clear Festival Weddings

Love this WA 😍 who gave me a new motivation to follow my dreams and the tools I need to grow my business. I'm happy to be a part of this community. Thanks to all for giving themselves selflessly on educating and guiding me to my success.

Petra Starbek

Storija Weddings

From my very first contact with the Wedding Academy, I have felt part of a wonderful, supportive community.The courses are well explained and there are a multitude of avenues to get additional information and support if required.Being part of the academy is like having your own business mentor by your side.

Tracy Yates

I'm so happy that I found out Wedding Academy. I enjoyed every moment of it. 💛

Naomi C.

The Wedding Academy is an amazing community. I’ve had the pleasure of being a student here for 2 years and I couldn’t recommend it enough if you dream about working in the event industry with wonderful, kind people who support each other.

Maila

Maila Enea Weddings & Events

The course offers in-depth information and instruction on everything you need. I was in the Launchpad with additional live training, which I found very valuable. The mentors are also readily available for tips and advice.

Jolanda Gelissen

Jojo's Weddings & Events

I really learned a lot about myself and the direction I want to take my business in. I have just completed the Launchpad course and I Loved every minute of it. The WA community is amazing.

Angela Devlin

I was really unsure wether i could actually achieve my dream of creating a business within the wedding industry,but the academy team are so encouraging. I've since joined the academy and love it!

Jess

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