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A non-refundable deposit of $300, plus a $995 balance

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Our courses cover various essential skills and topics including:

• how to set up your wedding consulting business
• how to develop professional relationships and grow your business
• how to determine your pricing structure
• how to create a wedding budget and timeline
• how to select the right vendors
• what to keep in mind when working with clients
• And much more…

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Post-graduate Continuing Education Program

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Participating in the Post-Graduate Continuing Education program is like having your own personal support group you can call for answers and encouragement any time you need. Our hope is that with the help of your mentor and other ACPWC members, you will find the confidence to run your business and start booking those weddings!

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Course Outline

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Financial Matters

• Wedding budget creation
• Wedding budget management
• Financial responsibility
• Costs and statistics for wedding services

The Business of Wedding Consulting

• Types of wedding consultants
• Setting up your business
  – Obtaining a business license
  – Start-up expenses
  – Creating a contract
  – Marketing your business
  – Charging for your services
• Effective networking

Client Relations

• Initial client call and consultation
• Interfacing with a client

Vendor Selection

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Wedding Planning & Coordination

• Wedding planning schedule
• Wedding day timeline
• Rentals and decorations
• Wedding supplies and specialized services
• Invitation etiquette

Ceremonies & Receptions

• Ceremony and reception site guidelines
• Locating ceremony and reception sites
• Floor plans and diagrams
• Procession and recession guidelines
• Types of ceremonies
• The Rehearsal
• The Reception
• Marriage license

Etiquette & Protocol

• Code of Ethics
• Mixed faith weddings
• Introductions, special seating, receiving line, dance sequence
• Wedding attendants’ duties

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