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  • Eligible To Win Society Stellar Awards
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General Overview For Each Certification Program

Due to limited space, this is only a general overview, and not a list of each topic that will be discussed in each certification program.

  • Harnessing Your Personality & Communication Style
  • Embodying the Best Qualities a Wedding Planner Can Have
  • Explaining to Clients and Venues Why They Need a Wedding Planner
  • Building Fantastic Relationships With Venues
  • Educating Your Clients on Wedding Etiquette & Best Practices
  • The Importance of a Preferred Vendors List & Building a Dream Team
  • Recognizing Great Qualities in Each Category of Wedding Professionals
  • Making the Most out of Each Type of Wedding Venue
  • Implementing Effective Communication Strategies to Succeed 
  • Practicing Professional Email Etiquette to Make Lasting Impressions
  • Practicing Business Etiquette to Maintain the Highest Level of Integrity
  • Developing 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)
  • Ensuring Your Website Has the Correct Information to Get the Best Results
  • Protecting Your Business in Your Contracts
  • Reserving Room Blocks at Hotels
  • Reviewing Vendor Contracts & Proposals Properly
  • Charging Correctly For Your Services & Knowing Your Worth
  • Structuring Your Services & Packages 
  • Conducting Effective Initial Consultations & Booking More Clients
  • Closing the Deal Properly
  • Turning Your Clients' Dreams Into Reality
  • Responding 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
  • Creating Impressive Wedding Day Itineraries
  • Conducting Efficient Wedding Rehearsals
  • Diving Deep Into the Wedding Day Coordination Process
  • Managing the Cocktail Hour & Reception
  • How to Harness the Art of Tact
  • PLUS additional tips for success from our Founder & CEO, Laurie Hartwell!

  • Understanding Your Clients' Vision

  • Analyzing The Venue

  • Consulting with the Decorator

  • Linen Selection

  • Tenting Your Event

  • Lighting the Event

  • Understanding Color Palettes

  • Commonly Overlooked Details

  • Dessert Design Considerations

  • Stationery Considerations

  • Floor Plan Tools & Considerations

  • How to Charge for Design

  • Mastering Your Company’s Culture (add slides about company’s culture)

    • Understand and Develop Executive Leadership Skills

    • Discovering Your Company Values

    • Embracing Your Brand & Showcasing Your Authentic Self

  • Mastering the Business Essentials

    • Reviewing Different Types of Business Entities

    • Which Insurance Is Best For Your Business

    • Taking Payments - What's Legal & What Isn't

    • How To Create A Professional Email Signature

    • Creating the Perfect Preferred Vendors list

    • Understanding Your Business Templates

    • Creating Service Packages

    • Your Company’s Portfolio & How To Display It

    • Creating An Intro Packet & When To Give It To Couples

    • Creating A Welcome/Onboarding Packet & When To Give It To Couples

    • Creating A Wrap Up Packet & When To Give It To Couples

  • Mastering the Psychology of Engaged Couples

    • Understanding Your Personality & How To Determine Your Potential Couple's Personality

    • How To Sell To Specific Personality Types & Book More Clients

  • Mastering Your Website & Marketing Materials

    • Taking A Look At Your Website Content & Making Smart Adjustments

    • Which Website Pages Are A Must

    • What Should Be On & Left Off Your Online Inquiry Form

    • Your Website's Ease of Use/Broken Links/Mobile Version

    • Making Sure Your Website Has Attractive Wording

    • Proper Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation

    • How To Design of Your Marketing Materials On Canva (optional)

    • How To Design A Website In Wix (optional)

  • Mastering Your Team & Business Contracts

    • Diving Into The Pros and Cons of Having a Team

    • Exploring The Differences Between Independent Contractors And Employees

    • What Clauses Should Be In Your Independent Subcontractor Agreement

    • How To Pay Leads + Day-Of Assistants

    • Understanding Your Wedding Planning Contract & What Clauses Should Be Included

  • Mastering the Booking & Onboarding Experience 

    • Becoming The Ideal Planner For Your Ideal Client

    • Vetting Clients Prior To Agreeing To An Initial Consultation

    • Initial Consultations Tips & Advice 

    • Overcoming A Client's Common Objections & How to Maneuver Through Them

    • Explaining Your Business Contract To Your Clients

    • Managing Your Clients Expectations

    • Creating A New Client Packet

  • Mastering Business Finances
    • Exploring Common Business Expenses & Analyzing Your Costs

    • Reviewing Paid Advertising/Marketing Costs & Determining Your ROI

    • Reviewing Common Business Tax Write-offs

  • Mastering Etiquette  
    • Social Etiquette

    • Meeting Etiquette (Virtual + In-person)

    • Phone Etiquette

    • Mastering Email Etiquette

    • Networking Skills & Etiquette

    • Table Etiquette

    • Home Guest Etiquette

    • Attire Etiquette

    • Forum Etiquette

    • Thank You Note Etiquette

  • Mastering The Wedding Details
    • Importance of A Planner Being The Single Point of Contact

    • Helping Your Couple With Their Wedding Budget

    • Ceremony & Reception Considerations

    • Communicating Well With The Hired Pros

    • Knowing How To Keep Your Couples On Track

    • Wedding Planner's Checklists & How To Keep Yourself Organized And On Track

    • Preparing For Your Couple's Wedding Day

    • What Goes Into The Final Meetings With Your Clients

    • How To Prep Your Clients For The Rehearsal (setting expectations)

    • Understanding Luxury Weddings 

  • Mastering Additional Revenue
  • Mastering Connections After the Wedding
  • Mastering Business Success
    • Defining Success For You and Your Business

    • Finding Balance

    • Time Management + Organization in Business

    • Tech in Business

    • Communication Styles