Diploma in Wedding Planning - London, Thursdays

Our part-time Diploma in Wedding Planning is ideal for those who:

• Are seeking extensive and comprehensive knowledge in wedding planning to support entry to and advancement in the wedding industry
   
• Are planning on starting their own wedding planning consultancy or business, and wish to gain advanced skills  and methods to professionally plan and coordinate weddings
   
• Would like to work as an in-house wedding or venue coordinator, or wedding sales professional, at a wedding and event venue, or wedding reception centre
   
• Are in existing wedding planning roles and wish to ensure they are applying a structured method and good practice to their wedding planning responsibilities
   
• Would like to gain a range of wedding planning skills to broaden their opportunities within the wedding industry. 
   
• Have overseas experience or qualifications and wish to add  British certification to their resume or portfolio

Students studying the London Diploma in Wedding Planning Course in will benefit from the following:

• Expert tuition from our wedding industry experts
   
• Face-to-face classes in London provide the ideal opportunity for interaction and in-person learning with interactive exercises and practical activities.
   
• Wedding venue site tours bring theory to life
   
• Small groups with strictly limited numbers provide an exclusive and unique learning experience
   
• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the classroom sessions.
   
• Modules to support a range of wedding scenarios and client types
   
• A wedding planning research project that provides you with planning research experience and a template for future wedding planning roles
   
• Membership of our private Alumni LinkedIn group

The Wedding Industry

Understand the scope of the industry and where you fit in.

• Working conditions and professional ethics

• Identifying your aptitude for planning

• Continuous development and skills updating

• Services offered by wedding planners

• Career opportunities for new and experienced planners

• Venue-based roles and how to apply for work

• Creating and updating your CV

 

The Wedding

Explore the structure and traditions that shape a wedding day.

• The typical order of the day

• Etiquette and cultural traditions

• Offering inspiration and advice

• Industry trends and evolving styles

 

Wedding Planning Skills

Develop essential planning capabilities to ensure smooth, successful weddings.

• Budget planning and tracking

• Tools, timelines and checklists

• Managing guest lists, seating and RSVPs

• Tastings and supplier meetings

• Ceremony and reception planning

• Scheduling and contingency planning

• Planner responsibilities: before, during and after the event

 

Coordinating Wedding Venues

Gain skills in sourcing, selecting and managing wedding venues.

• Venue selection and research

• Attending and leading viewings

• Layout planning

• Managing outdoor locations

 

Coordinating Wedding Services

Learn to coordinate the key suppliers that bring a wedding to life.

• Catering, cakes and entertainment

• Floristry and décor

• Photography and videography

• Transport, accommodation and bridal wear

• Hair, make-up, jewellery and production

 

Inspiration and Design

Translate ideas into unique and meaningful celebrations.

• Finding and using design inspiration

• Bringing concepts to life

• Blending tradition and personality

• Visual tools for creative planning

 

Selling Skills

Build confidence in presenting and selling your services.

• Understanding client profiles

• Effective sales techniques

 

Relationship Management

Communicate professionally with clients and suppliers.

• Establishing boundaries and expectations

• Managing client relationships

• Navigating conflict

• Supplier collaboration

 

Starting Your Business

Begin your journey as a self-employed wedding planner.

• Freelance vs business ownership

• Start-up essentials

• Day-to-day business management

 

Branding and Promotions

Create a strong personal brand and market your services effectively.

• Building a recognisable brand

• Social media and advertising

• Networking in the industry

 

Business Planning for Wedding Planners

Create a business plan tailored to your goals.

• Reviewing your business model

• Developing a strategic business plan

 

The Luxury Market

Plan for clients with premium expectations.

• VIP and high-budget weddings

• Creating luxury experiences

• Working with luxury venues and vendors

• High-end detail and service delivery

 

Destination Weddings

• Specialising in destination weddings
• The research
• Need-to-knows about destination wedding planning – venues, suppliers and top tips
• The destination wedding planning process
• Researching and marketing your destination/s

 

Styled Shoots

Use styled shoots to showcase your creative direction.

• Planning and team coordination

• Defining your concept and vision

• Budgeting and sourcing

• Shoot-day roles and responsibilities

• Publishing and promoting your shoot

• Maximising content for marketing

 

Mood Boards – Theming and Décor

Create and present visual concepts for your clients.

• Purpose and use of mood boards

• Design tools and platforms

• Theming, colours and imagery

• Creating concepts for different clients and venues

• Balancing trend and tradition

 

Business Development and Consultation

Grow your business through consultation and strategy.

• Defining your ideal client

• Practice consultations and feedback

 

Risk Assessments

Understand the importance of managing event risks.

• Identifying and assessing potential risks

• Preparing risk documentation

 

Marketing for Wedding Planners

Develop a marketing strategy for business growth.

• Marketing plan creation

• Industry research and competitor analysis

• Defining your service offering

• Mission statements and positioning

• Pricing and branding

• Setting goals and measuring success

 

Event Production for Wedding Planners

Enhance your events with technical production elements.

• Introduction to audio and lighting

• Vision systems and staging

• Dramatic effects and production basics

 

Micro or Intimate Weddings

Create meaningful experiences with smaller-scale weddings.

• Understanding micro weddings

• Working with compact budgets

• Designing impactful, intimate events

• Matching venue and style to event size

Your Diploma in Wedding Planning Course in London fees include:
 

• Registration, tuition, assessment and certification
   
• Site tours
   
• Private Alumni LinkedIn community membership
   
• Digital copies of course materials

The following entry requirements apply:

 

• Minimum age: 18
   
• Competent English language skills (comprehension and spoken, reading and written)

• Once you book your course place, you'll receive course confirmation and joining instructions within 48 hours.  

 

The assessment for your Diploma in Wedding Planning is an individual wedding planning project. 

• Your course trainer will allocated class time in the middle and at the end of the course to ensure all students understand the requirements of the project. 
   
• The project is due one month after course completion. 

 

Through site tours and guidance on attending wedding industry events, you'll have the opportunity to meet and connect with wedding and event industry professionals.  Creating valuable industry networks for your future career or business.

Learn with Siobhàn Craven-Robins

One of the most distinctive aspects of this Diploma is the opportunity to learn directly from Siobhàn Craven-Robins, one of the UK’s most established and respected wedding planning professionals.

Siobhàn is acknowledged within the industry as the UK’s first wedding planner, having identified the need for professional wedding coordination in the mid-1990s.

Since then, she has built an exceptional career planning weddings in the UK and internationally, with her work featured in Hello!, OK! and leading bridal publications around the world.

Her experience extends well beyond wedding planning. Siobhàn was GMTV’s resident wedding expert, has provided expert commentary on Royal weddings for national and international media, and has worked with high-profile celebrity clients including Joan Collins, Barbara Windsor and Des O’Connor.

She was also a Founder and Director of the National Association of Wedding Professionals, created to champion professionalism and integrity across the UK wedding industry. Now merged with the UK Wedding Association, Siobhan is an Advisory Board Member for the UK's premier wedding professionals group.

As Lead Wedding Lecturer at The Event School London, Siobhàn brings decades of real industry experience into the classroom.

Students gain insight not simply into how weddings are planned, but into client relationships, creative decision-making, supplier management, professional standards and the realities of building a successful career in the wedding industry.

Siobhan has been Lead Wedding Planning Lecturer at The Event School London since 2017.

• Her long-standing collaboration with the School on innovative, career-focused wedding planning programmes was recognised with a Bridelux Innovation Award,
• In 2024 she received a Teaching Excellence Award from The Event School London in recognition of the success of her graduates across the wedding and events industry.

Learning from someone who has helped shape professional wedding planning in the UK gives students a particularly valuable perspective on both the craft and the business of becoming a wedding planner.

Learn More About Siobhan