Certificate in Wedding Planning Unit Code: WPGUK05
Training overview and Main Outcomes
WPGUK05 contains 2 learning outcomes:
• Understand the foundations of the wedding planning industry
• Develop and understand the seven steps of the wedding planning action plan
Assessment and Grading of WPGUK05 Certificate in Wedding Planning
This unit is graded on a pass or fail whereby you must demonstrate evidence against all the listed learning outcomes to achieve this unit. The following assessment methods will be used to generate evidence for this unit:
• Professional discussions (classroom)
• Observation (classroom)
• Learner statement/case study (classroom) • 2-minute micro-presentation (classroom)
• Peer and tutor evaluation (classroom)
• Product evidence – portfolio of a fictional wedding, multiple choice and open questions (self study) You will have six weeks to submit your portfolio to the WPGUK
Unit Content PART ONE
CHAPTER ONE
The Wedding Planner
• Wedding packages
• Roles
CHAPTER TWO
Marriage and civil partnerships
• Getting married abroad
• Other wedding forms
CHAPTER THREE
• Laws and rules
CHAPTER FOUR
• Wedding statistics and trends
CHAPTER FIVE
Weddings in the United Kingdom
• The Wedding Day
• The bridal party – who does what
CHAPTER SIX
Traditions and Superstitions
• English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh Traditions
CHAPTER SEVEN
Weddings from other cultures
• The American wedding
• The Jewish wedding
• Hindu weddings
• Muslim weddings
• Other weddings
• Etiquette of different countries
CHAPTER EIGHT Catering and table manners
• Eating and drinking
• Menu
• Table manners
CHAPTER NINE
Fun facts
• Did you know?
PART TWO
Understanding the Seven Step Wedding Planning Action Plan
• Consultation • Research • Vision and Design • Planning • Confirmations • Implementation • Evaluation
CHAPTER TEN
The Consultation
• Prepare and plan
• Business conversations
• The conversation
• Business versus Personal
CHAPTER ELEVEN THE OFFER
• AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Attract)
CHAPTER TWELVE
• Budget monitoring
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Vision and Design
• Brainstorming
• Styling and decoration
• Symbolism
• Why colour is important
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Wedding Planning File
• Important contact information
• Wedding day timelines
• Route descriptions
• Venue
• Lighting
• Suppliers
• Entertainment
• Florist
• Wedding rings
• Music
• Transport
• Photographer
• Videography
• Wedding Dress
• Stationary
• Wedding cake
• Guest List
• Seating Plan
• Speeches
• Procession list
• Emergency Plan
• Wedding Planner suitcase
• Wedding Planner
• Risk Assessment
• Aftercare
