The comprehensive training program is designed to prepare each individual to succeed in the wedding industry. Each session focuses on a particular topic of the business while integrating each area into an overall understanding of what it takes to operate a successful wedding planning business. Students will have extensive interaction with the other participants of the class, plenty of question and answer time and practical opportunities to practice what you are learning in the course.


What Makes DWP Unique?
DWP™ is committed to providing you with resources that are not offered by other programs.
Walk away with dozens of tools, resources and tips to get your business started.
DWP™ is not an online course or home-study course.
Have a real person to talk to you, to answer your questions and the
opportunity to meet other wedding planners and learn from them as well.
DWP™ offers hands-on opportunities during the classes.
Learn so much more in an interactive class-setting than you would from just reading a book.
DWP™ contact continues after the completion of the training program.
Continue to have a forum to ask any questions that may arise in your business.
DWP™ is willing to share any and all information to the students of the training program.
Benefit from our years of experience in the industry.
DWP™ will list your name and business name on the website, verifying completion of the training program.
Your business will be listed on DWP™ Local Directory for brides to contact you directly about their weddings.
DWP™ has two blogs. The Industry Insider Wedblog: Networking Scoop on Wedding Business™ is a valuable source to network with fellow professionals and continue to grow your business, with new posts almost every weekday. The Something Blue Wedblog™ contains information about local Dallas area wedding events, wedding professionals and celebrity weddings. Both of these DWP blogs will continue to provide you with a growing, continuing education after the completion of the Training Program.

DALLAS WEDDING PLANNER IS COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS!:


Dallas Wedding Planner™ courses include the following curriculum:


Held on Friday

Role of a Wedding Planner
Characteristics of a Successful Wedding Planner
Elements of a Personal Brand Statement
Branding & Keys to Branding Your Small Business
Market Research
Critique Websites of other Local Wedding Planners
Website Design Elements
Media Kit and Advertising Information of Local Companies
Building a Vendor Database: References to Local Wedding Professionals Distributed
Networking Opportunities
Viewing of a “Love Story” by a local Videographer

One assignment is required for completion of the "Learning to Market your Business" course. It will be emailed to you after you register for the class and will be turned in at the beginning of the class. The cost of the class includes your notebook and all materials given out by DWP.




Held on Saturday

Bride Psychology - What Makes a Bride Tick
Presentation of the Generation Y Bride & Your Future Business
How to Conduct an Initial Consultation
Presentation of a Actual Initial Consultation
How to Conduct Your First Appointment with Your Bride
How to Conduct Your Second Appointment with Your Bride
How to Organize Your Bride’s Paperwork
Samples of Additional Tools to Help you Educate Your Bride
Critiques of a Local Wedding
How to Write Itineraries for each Wedding
Key Elements of Outdoor Weddings
Ceremony Vows and Structure Options
Comprehensive List of Ceremony Site Options Distributed
How to Conduct a Rehearsal
Selection of Ceremony Music (CD of Sample Music Distributed)

One assignment is required for completion of the "Working with the Bride" course. One assignment is emailed to you after you register for the class. The cost of the class includes your notebook and all materials given out by DWP.




Held on Sunday

How to Charge for Your Services/Fee Structures
How to Write a Contract
Important Aspects of Your Contract
Choosing a Business Name and Business Entities
Determining the Services That You Will Offer
Setting Boundaries
Setting Goals
How to Write a Business Plan (Sample Plan Distributed)
Learning from other Wedding Planners Mistakes
How to Expand your Business and Increase Revenue with Wholesale Accounts
How to Obtain a Texas Sales Permit

Philosophy
Training Course Curriculum
Cost and Benefits
Graduates of the Program
Testimonials
Schedule of Classes
Download Application
Online Payments

Advertising
Download DWP Media Kit
Request a Contract
Online Payments
View Local Directory
Terms and Conditions
Industry Insider Wedblog

Featured Vendors
Photo of the Month
Real Wedding Stories
Industry Surveys
Add your Business Listing
Sponsored Links
Something Blue: Brides Wedblog