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According to the Washington Post, over two million weddings take place every year with an estimated retail sales of over $30 billion. When you add meeting and special event planning to that number, you can see that these are multi-billion dollar industries. Does it sound like there may be a need for you to start your own business as a professional wedding planner/consultant or event planner? Completion of the three courses included in the wedding/event-planning program will help you prepare for employment in this area or to start your own business. It is suggested that you take the courses in sequence, but that is not a requirement. The instructor, Cassandra McMillion is a Certified Wedding Specialist through Weddings Beautiful and the National Bridal Association who has worked in the business since 1985. You will also hear success stories from guest speakers who have completed the program. The textbooks suggested for the courses are: Wedding Planning, by Elaine Parker, Affairs of the Heart, by Nancy Gluck, Starting Your own Wedding Business and Starting Your own Event Planning Business, both by Eileen Sandlin. All are available from Amazon.com

WEDDING/EVENT PLANNING (PART I)        Fee: $60
With weddings becoming larger and more expensive, many couples are turning to the services of wedding planners for help. If you like working with people, are detail oriented, have good communication skills, and a lot of patience, this may be the ideal business for you. Whether you are interested in establishing a home-based business, working on a part-time basis, or beginning a new career, wedding and event planning may be exactly what you are looking for. You will learn about wedding history, etiquette, traditions, and how to coordinate and direct a wedding or event from beginning to end. From the initial meeting, you will learn how to work with wedding couples or companies planning meetings/conferences establishing a budget, selecting sites and vendors (caterers, florists, photographers). You will learn the importance of an "emergency kit," the bridal folder, hands-on practice for the actual wedding/event, and evaluating the final product. This course should be of interest to those who are considering a career in the wedding/event business or those who are already working in the services dealing with wedding/events, such as florists, caterers, event planning hobbyists, or other event/wedding services.
Instructor: Cassandra McMillion

WEDDING/EVENT PLANNING (PART III)         Fee: $60
Whether you want to work part-time or full-time, out of your own home or a separate office, becoming a wedding/event planner is a profession you can enter with very little start-up expense and the potential to earn an excellent income. This course will teach you how to write a business plan, write a mission statement, establish a business policy, register the name of your business, obtain a business license, setFees and prepare contracts, and market your business. There will be additional time in class for hands-on practice setting up your business and conducting wedding/events. You will be introduced to people in business (caterers, florists, photographers) who can support your new adventure as well as former students who will share their success stories.
Instructor: Cassandra McMillion

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