There are several degree and certificate programs available to those looking to obtain a career in hospitality or students who wish to pursue a profession in wedding planning. Wedding planners, bridal consultants, or wedding consultants are all professional titles that can be acquired with an accredited education. Wedding planners work with a variety of people including caterers, tailors, waiters, the wedding party, musicians, and many other professionals.
With a certificate or degree graduates will be responsible for a variety of roles including many phases of the wedding, the bridal party, the decorations, the dining, and much more. Students can learn a variety of skills including floral arranging, color coordination, business management, catering, event planning, bridal consulting, marketing, wedding etiquette, and other relevant tasks.
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Bridal Consulting
There are bridal consulting educational programs that offer certificates and degrees available at some vocational schools. As a professional bridal consultant you will have the skills to select caterers, hire photographers and musicians, deal with public relations, plan and coordinate the wedding, and much more. Coursework is available in legal issues, wedding etiquette, statistics,
catering, decorating, and marketing, and with the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) you can take an exam to be a certified bridal consultant.
Wedding Planning
With an education in wedding planning you will gain the skills to create schedules, order flowers, hire photographers, coordinate the wedding site, find musicians, and perform many other tasks. With coursework in travel, business, management,
hospitality, safety, communication, sanitation, marketing, and more, available from a variety of educational programs you can start an exciting new career. As a wedding planning degree or certificate holder you can have a career planning receptions, decorating, planning ceremonies, designing and ordering invitations, handling financial arrangements, and much more.
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