Certificate in Wedding Planning QLS Level 3

Unit 1 – The Business of Wedding Planning

This unit introduces the wedding planning industry and business fundamentals, helping learners understand key roles and market opportunities. It sets the foundation for a successful career in wedding planning.

Unit 2 – Wedding Vision

Learn how to capture and develop a couple’s vision for their wedding day, ensuring plans reflect their style and preferences. This unit emphasizes creative consultation and personalized planning.

Unit 3 – Wedding Budget

This unit teaches practical budgeting techniques to manage wedding expenses effectively, helping planners balance client desires with financial limits. It covers cost estimation and budget prioritization.

Unit 4 – Wedding Timeline

Discover how to create detailed timelines that organize tasks and deadlines efficiently, ensuring a smooth and well-coordinated wedding preparation process. Time management skills are highlighted.

Unit 5 – The Venue

Learn to select and manage wedding venues, considering location, capacity, and logistics to suit client needs perfectly. This unit also covers venue negotiation and coordination.

Unit 6 – Food and Beverage

This unit covers catering options, menu planning, and beverage services, teaching how to create enjoyable dining experiences for wedding guests. It also includes working with vendors and managing dietary requirements.

Unit 7 – Music, Photography and Floral Décor

Explore how to plan and coordinate key wedding elements like music, photography, and floral decoration to create a memorable atmosphere. This unit focuses on vendor management and creative styling.

Unit 8 – Wedding Day Details

Learn to oversee all the final details on the wedding day, coordinating vendors and managing the schedule to ensure everything runs smoothly. Problem-solving and communication skills are key focuses.

Unit 9 – Starting a Wedding Planning Business

This unit guides learners on launching and running their own wedding planning business, including marketing, client management, and financial planning. It prepares students for entrepreneurial success.

The Certificate in Wedding Planning QLS Level 3 prepares students for a rewarding career in the wedding and event planning industry. Graduates can begin as assistant wedding planners or coordinators, gaining hands-on experience in client management, budgeting, and event coordination. With further experience, they can advance to senior planner roles or specialize in areas like luxury weddings or destination events. This qualification also supports entrepreneurial ambitions, enabling graduates to start their own wedding planning business. It is ideal for creative professionals passionate about organizing memorable events and seeking to build a successful career in a dynamic, client-focused industry.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

What comes first in wedding planning?
The first step in wedding planning is setting a budget and defining the couple’s vision. This provides a framework for every decision moving forward, from the venue to the vendors.

When should wedding, planning begin?
Ideally, wedding planning should start 12 to 18 months before the desired wedding date to ensure venue availability and enough time for coordination.

What is the meaning of the 7 steps in marriage?
The 7 steps, or Saptapadi, are traditional vows taken in Hindu weddings. Each step represents a promise made by the couple, symbolizing commitment and unity.

Why is a wedding planner important?
A wedding planner ensures smooth execution by managing vendors, timelines, and budgets, allowing the couple to enjoy their big day stress-free.

How do I create a wedding planning checklist?
Start by listing all key elements—budget, venue, guest list, vendors, and décor—then break them down into monthly tasks leading up to the wedding day.

What kind of career opportunities are available after this course?
Graduates can work as independent wedding planners, join event planning companies, or specialize in niche areas like destination or themed weddings.

Do I need any previous experience to enrol in this course?
No prior experience is required. The course is designed to guide beginners through all fundamental aspects of wedding planning.

Will I learn how to manage real wedding events?
Yes, the course includes practical guidance on vendor coordination, event timelines, and budget handling—essential for managing real weddings.

Does the course help with starting my own wedding planning business?
Absolutely. A dedicated unit focuses on launching and managing your own business, including branding, marketing, and client acquisition strategies.

Is this course accredited and recognized?
Yes, the course is CPD-accredited, and you will receive a certificate from OHSC and CPD Courses upon successful completion.