This programme can become your handbook or 'best friend' until the big day and be used as a checklist to be sure you have thought of each and every minor detail! This is a practical programme where you are learning to become a qualified Wedding Planner. This course is also suitable if you are planning your own wedding. It is important to understand the background in which a Wedding Planner operates and what are the national trends for marriage ceremonies in the UK. The Office for National Statistics provides up-to-date information on wedding trends. People are putting off getting married until they are older; according to recent figures released by the Office of National Statistics the average age for the first marriage is 31 for women and 29 for men. Less people are getting married; In 2006 the number of marriages fell by 4% compared with the year before. The long-term picture in the United Kingdom is one of decline, although Northern Ireland has seen a small increase. There are more people getting married for the second time; In 2006 remarriages accounted for 39% of all marriages, with 61% of marriages being the first marriage for both partners. Civil Ceremonies have increased in popularity; since 1992 there have been more civil ceremonies in England and Wales then religious ceremonies. In 2006 civil ceremonies accounted for 66% of all ceremonies. With the cost of an average wedding in 2008 estimated at £20,273 by You and Your Wedding magazine it becomes essential for brides and their relations to ensure that they are getting the best value for their money and need to ensure that everything goes to plan during one of their most expensive outlays during the couples life. The wedding industry is made up of multiple small enterprises like caterers, venues, dress suppliers, photographers, musicians etc. Whilst the industry itself was valued by the financial firm Brewin Dolphin at £4.2 billion, each of the components is smaller, likely to be local and privately owned. This highly diverse market coupled with the large sums of money that are spent on creating wedding celebrations means that the role of the Wedding Planner takes on great importance. Course fees: £389.00 if paid in full. Pay monthly option: £89 Deposit followed by 7 monthly payments of £50.00. (Total fees of £439.00) Call in for guaranteed payment plan. Entry requirements: There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme. Support: All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via mail or email. Details will be in your course study pack. Duration: All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 140 hours. Provided materials: Your study pack is dispatched in full at the time of enrolment and provides all you need to complete your studies
Course Syllabus The wedding planning process The marriage ceremony The venue Themes Catering Printed material and wedding gift lists Entertainment and transportation Photography Bridal party attire Preparing wedding proposals Marketing and selling your service Setting up your business Preparing your own task lists and action plans
Examination: No examination is necessary Assessment method: This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. Qualification: OCN Wedding Planner Diploma Level 3 OCNW is a Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA) approved national awarding body that designs user-friendly qualifications and supports these with the highest possible standard of customer service. OCNW is therefore able to offer a comprehensive ladder of opportunities to centres and their learners, starting at Pre-Entry programmes and progressing to QAA-recognised Access to HE qualifications or professional Further Education Teaching Certificates.
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