Flower Arranging & Function Decor Course

Flower Arranging & Function Décor Course

Professional Floristry & Event Styling Training

Our Flower Arranging & Function Décor Course is a comprehensive, hands-on training programme designed for individuals who are passionate about wedding décor, event styling, and professional floristry. Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to elevate your existing business, this course equips you with the practical skills, creative confidence, and business knowledge to succeed in the events industry.

At The SA School of Weddings & Events, we pride ourselves on delivering real, practical training not just demonstrations. Students work with fresh flowers, industry tools, and real event setups, ensuring they leave with the ability to confidently design and execute floral arrangements and décor installations for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.

What You Will Learn:

• Professional flower arranging techniques for weddings and events
• Designing and styling table décor, centrepieces, and installations
• Working with colour palettes, textures, and seasonal flowers
• Creating luxury and budget-conscious décor concepts
• Event setup, styling, and on-site execution
• Sourcing flowers and working with suppliers
• Pricing, costing, and running a profitable décor and florals business

Why Choose This Course:

• Hands-on, practical training with real flowers and décor elements
• Learn from industry professionals with over 20 years of experience
• Focus on both creativity and business acumen
• Build the confidence to start or grow your own décor and floristry business
• Join a network that has trained some of Africa’s top wedding and event professionals

Flexible Study Options:

This course is available on a Full-Time or Part-Time basis, making it ideal for both aspiring entrepreneurs and those balancing work or other commitments.

The Certificate in Flower Arranging and Function Décor is designed specifically for those interested in entering and advancing within the Flower and Décor Industry.

The course is extremely practical whereby you will physically be doing the flower arrangements and setting up of the décor elements.

Modules Covered In The Course

• Introduction to Function Décor for Weddings and Events
• Tools and Equipment Needed
• Napkin Folding and Accessorising
• Choosing Flowers
• Flower Preparation & Conditioning
• Seasons and Availability of Flowers
• Flower Foliage
• Wiring Flowers
• Buying Flowers at the Auction (Includes site visit to the Auction)
• Where to get your Flowers and various floral supplies at wholesale prices
• Church & Ceremony Flowers and Arrangements
• Pew Flowers
• Mass Arrangements
• Ceremony Décor and Crafts
• Dressing a Gazebo or Chuppa with Flowers and Draping
• The Bridal Party Flowers
• Corsages
• Buttonholes
• Flowers for the Brides Hair
• Hair Garlands/ Flower crowns
• Different Types of Bouquets
• Modern Bridal Bouquets
• Traditional Bouquets
• Sheath Bouquets
• Hand-Ties Bouquets
• Retinue Bouquets
• Draping and Column Flowers/ Floral Garlands
• Dressing a Cake with Flowers
• Flowers for Different Centrepieces
• Colour Combinations and the use of colour at weddings
• Reception Décor and Gala Dinner Décor
• Main Table Flowers, Draping and Decor
• Hanging Arrangements/ Suspended arrangements and overhangs
• The mechanics behind overhangs
• Table Layouts
• Use of Vases, Candelabras, Candles, Stands and Votives
• Lighting your Arrangements
• Draping
• Measuring your Function Space
• The Structure of your Venue and how to Work with the Space
• Charging for your Services
• Securing of Ropes
• Draping a Gazebo
• Backdrops
• Hanging installations
• Foam Free florals
• Working with Fresh and Silk flowers
• Working with Fairy Lights and Lighting
• Cost Cutting
• Marketing
• Facebook, Instagram
• Branding
• Establishing your Target Market
• Trend Spotting
• Marketing your Business Effectively
• Building a Portfolio
• Creating your website and registering your domain.
• Creating Styled Shoots
• Meeting with your Couples
• Initial Meeting
• Questions to Ask your Clients
• Styling Weddings & Creating Mood Boards for your Clients
• Planning of Future Meetings
• Final Meetings
• Pulling the Final Look Together
• Handling Mock Ups
• All administration behind the business
• Understanding the Needs of the Couple
• Dealing with Difficult Clients
• How to Charge for your Services
• Creating a Personal quotation in Line with your Services
• Important Items to Include
• Defining your Scope of Responsibilities
• Your Terms and Conditions
• How to Sell your Services
• Contracts
• Fee Structure and Guidance
• Admin Behind the Scenes
• Where to get the best suppliers and products
• Time Management
• Ordering Flowers & Dealing with Suppliers