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 tablesettings ­ 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.

THE BRIDAL INDUSTRY:
Takes a look at the industry, its players, influences and trends.

UNDERSTANDING BRIDAL FASHION:
Provides comprehensive product knowledge in an easily accessed format. Topics covered include fashion theory and principles, sizing, basic design elements, gown components, and an important focus on using that product knowledge to sell effectively.

GROOM'S TRADITIONS, ROLES AND FORMALWEAR:
Focuses on the groom, his role, duties and the wide array of formalwear choices available for the men in the wedding party.

WEDDING INVITATIONS:
Provides a thorough and user-friendly guide to selecting and selling wedding invitations. This may be the only resource you will need.

THE HISTORY OF WEDDING TRADITIONS:
Provides a rich compendium of global wedding traditions. As more and more brides seek to incorporate specific ethnic traditions into their own wedding plans, it is helpful for the skilled consultant to know about customs from many other cultures.

MARKETING BRIDAL:
Applies basic marketing principles to personal marketing efforts. Introduces the ten steps to achieving sales success in bridal.

PERFECTING THE TEN STEPS:
Focuses on the first four steps - opening the sale, gathering information about the wedding, gown selection, confirming and reassuring.

HANDLING OBJECTIONS:
Provides a comprehensive look at a sales step which can prove difficult for many consultants. Looks at the role of objections in completing the sale and tackles some of the most common ones.

CLOSE AND REASSURE:
Works to understand this critical part of the selling process by discussing the stages of a sale, the role of trial closes, and the importance of asking good questions. Provides classic examples of closings that work.

COMPLETING THE STEPS:
Stresses the importance of an effective sales wrap up, procedures to follow in introducing additional products and services, the role of self evaluation and the vital role of effective follow up.

MORE THOUGHTS ON SELLING:
Suggests more ideas from the experts on how to improve selling techniques. Includes specific ideas that have worked for successful consultants.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Looks at this critical component of performance. Recognizes that the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others is at the heart of any success we achieve.

TIME - A PRECIOUS POSSESSION:
Emphasizes the importance of appreciating the unique gift of time given to all of us. In this world of 24-7 activity, it urges us to use our limited time wisely and offers suggestions on how to do this most effectively.

ETIQUETTE:
This assignment requires the reading of a book, which is a delightful and practical guide to modern-day etiquette. Learning the rules of etiquette gives a person self-confidence.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Offers the belief that a focus on customer service and satisfaction is a strong, viable strategy for growth. Encourages managers and staff alike to review customer service beliefs in light of new learning about customer expectations.

STORE OPERATIONS:
Focuses on the responsibilities of all staff to help manage store assets. Looks at merchandise, location care guidelines, loss prevention, credit card and bad checks.

FINAL EXAM AND EVALUATION OF COURSE:
Upon completion of this assignment, you will receive the title and a certificate as a Registered Bridal Consultant®.

An introduction to event planning

Organization

Learning your clients' needs

Selecting a location

Event catering basics

Event decorations

Entertainment and speakers

Corporate event planning

Corporate event management

Party planning

Planning a dream wedding - Part one

Planning a dream wedding - Part two

Writing event proposals

Marketing your event planning business

Finance

Writing event contracts

Final exam