1 \ Unit 1: Functions and work methodology
1 \ Unit 1: Functions and work methodology
In this first topic of the Wedding Planner and Protocol online course, the main functions of the figure of the wedding planner will be discussed , based on the following contents:
- Weddings in Spain
- The figure of the wedding planner
- Why hire a wedding planner?
- Premises for setting up a wedding planning company
- Freelance professional or company
- What and how to charge our clients?
- Marketing and publicity
2 \ Unit 2: The bride and groom, our clients: 1 \ Unit 1: Functions and work methodology
- The profile of our clients
- How to attract customers
- First contact with the bride and groom: prior interview
- Tools to gain the trust of the bride and groom
- Telephone service for the bride and groom
- The services provided
- Sections that include the organization of weddings
3 \ Unit 3: Steps to organize a link: 1 \ Unit 1: Functions and work methodology
- Wedding financing
- Average budget for weddings held in Spain
- Preparation of a general budget
- Negotiation of contracts, what should we know?
- Procedures and documentation
4 \ Unit 4: Comprehensive organization of baptisms and communions: 1 \ Unit 1: Functions and work methodology
- The baptism
- The first communion
- Common services in baptisms and communions: photography and video
5 \ Unit 5: The ceremony: 1 \ Unit 1: Functions and work methodology
- Marriage celebration
- Religious ceremonies
- Civil wedding
- Different symbolic rites
6 \ Unit 6: Different suppliers for weddings
- Selection of suppliers for the reception place
- Questions to ask providers
- Venue of the celebration
- Types of banquets
- Main types of service
- Seating plan and the waiter or table number
- Placement and assembly of the tables
- Centerpieces or flower arrangements
- Wedding stationery
- Candy bar or sweet table
- The bridal bouquet
- The groom’s pinning or bouteniers
7 \ Unit 7: Different suppliers for weddings (II)
- Wedding rings and engagement ring
- Music at the wedding
- Photographer and video
- Transport
- Officiant for weddings
- Coordination of providers
8 \ Unit 8: Etiquette of the bride and groom and guests
- Different types of stores for wedding suits
- Feminine etiquette
- Male etiquette
- Godparents, witnesses and pages
- Headdresses and hats
- Jewelry, makeup and accessories
- Mistakes to avoid
9 \ Unit 9: Commercial department
- How to manage the commercial department of an events company
- Sales strategy
- Functions of the commercial department
- Commercial department tools
- How a commercial department works
- How should we sell
- Department procedures
- Conformation events
- Service orders
- Check list of an event
- Cancellations
- commissions
- Billing and collections
- Analysis of event results
10 \ Unit 10: Event types and protocol
- Types of events that require catering or restoration service
- Table assembly
11 \ Unit 11: The protocol in restoration events
- Table types
- Preliminary considerations
- Order when serving
12 \ Unit 12: Label on the table
- Behavior at the table
- The language of cutlery
- Distribution and use of table elements
- Know how to eat
- Table accidents
13 \ Unit 13: Spanish wines. Pairing and table presentation
- Classification of wines
- Wine service order
- Opening the wine bottle
- Wine temperature
- Serve the wine
- General advice
- Pairing
- Opening of the cavas / champagnes
14 \ Unit 14: Other complementary activities in the event
- Accessories at events
- Trends in complementary catering events
