WORLD'S LEADING WEDDING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
EMPOWER PLANNER PROGRAM
This 6 month program allows you to make 6 payments toward your Wedding Planner Certification Program while also enjoying AMAZING benefits along your journey that will empower you to become the best wedding planner you can be. When you enter the 6th month of this program, you will gain access to the wedding planner certification program. Once you complete the Wedding Planner Certification, you instantly unlock all of your LIFETIME FREE CERTIFIED MEMBER benefits + access to all the additional certification programs offered by CWP Society!
Wedding Planner Certification once the program concludes
BONUS Wedding Timeline Certification Program
Monthly Bonus Gift Drops
30 Minute Business Coaching Session with CWP Society Vice President
Weekly LIVE Continuing Education Workshops
30 Days of Weekly Workshop Recording Replays
Social Media Feature
Member Badge
Monthly Marketing Tip
Ticket to the Annual Wedding Pro Palooza
Quarterly Group Business Coaching Sessions
$200 OFF coupon for the Ultimate Template Package (offered after gaining certification)
Interested in learning a summary of topics covered in the certification program?
The CWP Society Instructors
Laurie Hartwell + Krisy Thomas: Both Award-Winning Master Certified Wedding Planners With 40 Years Combined Experience
Laurie Hartwell founded the Certified Wedding Planner Society in an effort to create the type of community she was seeking when she first started planning weddings. She is so proud of the ever-growing family of Wedding Planners who all lift one another up within this organization.
Laurie Hartwell has 3 decades of experience in the wedding industry, planning weddings for celebrities and other elite clientele since 1993, and mentoring wedding planners since 2007. She has won many awards over the years, including "Most Helpful Mentor" at the National WEDDI AWARDS, for the impact she has made on the wedding industry all around the world. Laurie has been a speaker for several national industry companies including:
- WeddingWire
- The Knot
- Aisle Planner
- Timeline Genius
- Wedding MBA
- and more!
Krisy Parker Thomas, is the COOof the Certified Wedding Planner Society, and the owner of Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning. She is also a Master Certified Wedding Planner through the Certified Wedding Planner Society. Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning is an award-winning wedding planning team with locations in Nashville, Jackson, and Memphis, Tennessee. Southern Sparkle’s work has been featured in wedding publications and blogs such as:
- Better Homes & Gardens
- Martha Stewart Wedding
- New York Times
- Southern Bride
- Ruffled Blog
- The Wedding Playbook
- and more!
Southern Sparkle was also named one of The Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Wedding/Event Planners.
- Harnessing Your Personality & Communication Style
- How to Embody the Best Qualities a Wedding Planner Can Have
- Explaining to Clients and Venues Why They Need a Wedding Planner
- How to Build Fantastic Relationships With Venues
- How To Educate Your Clients on Wedding Etiquette & Best Practices
- The Importance of an Approved Vendors List
- How to Build a Wedding Day Dream Team
- What Qualities A Certified Wedding Planner Needs To Recognize in Each Category of Wedding Professionals
- Understanding Each Type of Wedding Venue
- Implementing Effective Communication Strategies to Succeed
- Practicing Professional Email Etiquette to Make Lasting Impressions
- Proper Business Etiquette to Maintain the Highest Level of Integrity
- How to Develop Lasting Business Relationships
- Building Your Dream Career (for new and experienced planners)
- Fitting Into Your Niche Marketplace and Building a Stellar Reputation
- Building Your Portfolio (what to include and exclude)
- How to Ensure Your Website Has the Correct Information to Get the Best Results
- How to Protect Your Business by Understanding Your Contract
- How To Reserve Room Blocks at Hotels
- How to Review Vendor Contracts & Proposals Properly
- How to Charge Correctly For Your Services & Knowing Your Worth
- Understanding How To Structure Your Services & Packages
- How to Conduct Effective Initial Consultations & Book More Clients
- How to Close the Deal Effectively
- How to Turn Your Clients' Dreams Into Reality
- How to Respond to Challenging Clients While Keeping Your Integrity
- How to Assist Your Client with Their Wedding Budget
- Understanding Wedding Invitation Etiquette
- Handling Assigned Seating at Your Events
- Understanding Wedding Attire & Styles
- How to Bustle Wedding Gowns
- Pinning Boutonnieres Quickly & Accurately
- How to Create Impressive Wedding Day Itineraries
- How to Conduct Efficient Wedding Rehearsals
- Understanding the Wedding Day Coordination Process in Depth
- How to Manage the Cocktail Hour & Reception
- How to Harness the Art of Tact
- PLUS additional tips for success from our Founder & CEO, Laurie Hartwell!