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Weddings Beautiful has been offering education and certification to wedding planners since 1968.  Our course consists of 18 assignments which cover everything you need to know about weddings from invitations to how to direct a Jewish ceremony.  All assignments are graded and returned to the student normally within 24 hours.

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Elegant Event Planning and Design	Weddings Beautiful was the start to my business. They are amazing and offer continual support. The training program was unbelievable and I always refer to those materials.

Will taking the course lead me into a full-time job?

It can. There are several options! Many work full-time as coordinators while others do so part-time. Some work strictly on a consulting basis by assisting the bride to plan and coordinate all parts of her wedding, including the recommendation of a florist, caterer, photographer, bridal shop, reception site, etc. Others choose to assist at the rehearsal, wedding and reception only. Many coordinators work full- or part-time in another wedding-related business and use the knowledge they gain from the Home Study course to serve brides more professionally, which then helps their primary business grow.

What subjects are covered in the Weddings Beautiful Worldwide course?

There are eighteen assignments. Each assignment has a questionnaire that is returned to Weddings Beautiful Worldwide, graded and returned to you with a note and/or corrections. The topics follow:

• TIME: Time is our most precious possession. This assignment helps you develop time consciousness.
  
   
• DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN: All business begins with a plan. In addition to advice about getting started, there are detailed questionnaires for your wedding planning library and how to price and market your service.
  
   
• YOUR BUSINESS FORMS AND CONTRACTS: Includes the forms you need to work with vendors and brides as well as sample contracts and brochures.
  
   
• WEDDING INVITATIONS: This assignment prepares you to answer a bride's questions concerning wording and social correctness and to sell invitations if you choose to do so.
  
   
• MENTAL POWER: The distance between the benefits of achievement and the level of mediocrity is entirely one of decision.
  
   
• DEVELOPING WEDDING EXPERTISE: Covers vendors and weddings in general.
  
   
• DIRECTING PROTESTANT AND MILITARY WEDDINGS: Includes charts and timetables for the wedding rehearsal and day of the wedding, plus instructions for all attendants.
  
   
• DIRECTING CATHOLIC AND JEWISH WEDDINGS: Since both are quite different from a Protestant wedding, included is what you need to know to direct a wedding of these faiths.
  
   
• DIRECTING AFRO-AMERICAN, HISPANIC AND ORTHODOX WEDDINGS: As people go back more and more to their "roots," wedding coordinators need to know some of the things to suggest for all types of weddings.
  
   
• RECEPTIONS: Where? What kind? Food? Flowers? Decorating? All are covered in this chapter.
  
   
• ALL ABOUT ETHNIC TRADITIONS AND THE HISTORY OF WEDDING TRADITIONS: Essential to know if you are serious about your business.
  
   
• PHILOSOPHY OF SUCCESS: Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill reveals many of the secrets of the universe.
  
   
• WEDDING FASHIONS: This chapter includes the five basic principles of fashion, plus illustrations, and a glossary of bridal gown and tuxedo details.
  
   
• TABLETOP AND THE BRIDAL REGISTRY: A brief introduction to the three elements of table settings ­ dinnerware, stemware and flatware, plus a glossary of terms and illustrations for setting a table correctly.
  
   
• TALK LESS, SAY MORE: Skill in communication is a must if your business is to grow. Learn the art of speaking effectively.
  
   
• DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS: Learn the six basic techniques for managerial skills in business.
  
   
• THE ULTIMATE YOU - PERSONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS: Weddings are a people related business. This chapter helps you take an inward look and assess your strengths and weaknesses as you learn more about what makes you and others tick.
  
   
• FINAL EXAM

How much does the course cost?

There are two (2) payment plans.

1. You can pay $695 by personal check, bank check, MasterCard, VISA or American Express and receive the entire course.
    
2. You can send $100 to enroll and receive Assignment 1, then send $40 for each successive assignment for a total of $780.

How can I receive more information?

All of the information about the course assignments and membership is on our Weddings Beautiful Site. If you need more information, please contact us.