Certificate in Event Design, Wedding Design & Planning

Course Outline

The Certificate in Event, Wedding Design & Planning Course has been designed by industry professionals to equip future decorators, event designers, stylists and planners with the skills required for a successful career in Event & Wedding Design.

This extremely practical skills program certificate also offers guidance for developing a thriving business and schools individuals on industry norms.

All the elements of event & wedding design have been broken down into lessons, where students will be guided by a facilitator to give them the skills and confidence needed to achieve success in this creative industry.

Floral Design

Sections covered in this subject:

Introduction to Floral Design for weddings and events
Tools and equipment needed
Conditioning of flowers & preparation
Purchasing of flowers
Choosing your flowers
Flower grading
Seasons and availability of flowers
Flower foliage
Buying flowers on the auction (we go to the actual flower action)
Transportation of your flowers from purchase to event installation
Principles of floral design
Elements of design
Creating Symmetrical floral arrangements
Creating Asymmetrical floral arrangements
Working with floral foam
Foam-free florals
Table settings for weddings
Table settings for functions
Napkin folding and accessorizing
Hand bouquets/ bunches
Flower Boxes & Gifting
Corsages
Buttonholes
Flower crowns
Wiring flowers
Church Florals for Weddings
Church Florals for Funerals
- Coffin arrangement
- Wreaths
- Signature tributes
Mass arrangements
Hanging & Suspended arrangements
Dressing a cake with flowers
Dressing a gazebo flowers
Modern Bridal bouquets
Traditional bouquets
Flowers for different centerpiece
Colour combinations
Reception décor and gala dinner décor
Themed events
Main table flowers, draping and décor
Arch Florals
Designer shaped florals and backdrops
The use of vases, candelabras, candles, stands and votive.
Lighting you arrangements
Handling mock-ups
Costing your designs
Cost cutting
Floral procedures
Creating a master plan
Quote for your services
Installations
Dealing with clients
Suppliers

Function Design

Sections covered in this subject:

The creative process of a private event
The creative process of a Wedding
The creative process of a Childs Birthday Party
The creative process of a Corporate event
Fundamentals of event design
Styling principle
Floor planning & design
Table Layouts
Table design & table scaping
Table settings
Pitching to corporate clients
Conceptualizing your ideas and putting them to paper
Understanding your clients vision
Defining your own creative style
Briefing Suppliers
Draping of Backdrops
Room draping

Wedding & Event Planning

Introduction to the world of Event & wedding planning
The role of the wedding planner versus that of a coordinator
The role of the Event Planner versus that of a coordinator
Understanding your market
Meeting with Clients
Meeting with your brides
How to charge for your services
Wedding products and services
Event Products and services
Scheduling the wedding timeline
Scheduling for a wedding planner
Scheduling for an Event Planner
Wedding etiquette
Wedding trends
Wedding traditions
Different types & styles of wedding
Types of Events
Understanding the bride’s needs
The legal side of weddings
Business Management
Communications
Sales & Marketing Management
Contracts
The wedding ceremony
Wedding budgets
Event Budgets
Preparation for managing the wedding day
Master plan for the wedding day
Managing the day of an event
Wedding Dresses
- Types of fabric
- General wedding attire etiquette for the whole retinue including the groom and his party
- Styles to suit body types and face shapes
- Colour co-ordination
- Dealing with a bride and her dress fitting and fitting the dress on the day
Wedding & Event venues
Venue evaluations
Music for a ceremony and reception
Music & Entertainment for events
Coordinating the rehearsal
Dry run’s
Dealing with Photographers and know how to work with them
Catering
Wine
- Brief history of South African Wine
- A look at viticulture – cultivars and styles
- Correct temperatures.
- Glasses and service
- Causes and effect stating
- Tasting and assessing white, red wines and showing styles and cultivars

Balloon Art & Party Styling

Sections covered in this subject:

Introduction to Balloon Art
Tools Required
Balloon Sizing
Types of balloons
Important tip and tricks
Columns
- Mechanics
- Theming your columns
- Sizing
- Transportation
- Costing
- Weighting the design according to the application
Backdrops
- Mechanics
- Styles
- Safety
- Installations
- Personalisation
- Theming your backdrops
- Balloons
- Balloons and florals
- Transportation
- Costing
Balloon Walls
Structures
Theming the walls
Sizing
Timing
Different types of Centerpieces
Adult Celebrations
Kiddies parties
Corporate events
Transportation
Balloon Arches
Working with different colours
Mechanics
Indoor arches
Outdoor arches
Costing
Safety
Topiaries
Different uses
Balloon table garlands including the use of florals
Double Bubbles
Balloon Numbers
Balloon Shapes
Balloon Frames
Link-o-loons
Balloon Gifting and personalisation
Working with air and helium
Suppliers
Time Management
Recycling your balloons
Business Basics
Costing your designs
Marketing yourselves

Gifting, Wedding & Event Stationery

Sections covered in this subject:

Tool required – included a basic kit of for the course.
Personalising gift boxes
Custom T-shirts & Clothing
Event Personalisation
Gift wrapping
Branding
Basic Graphic Design with Corel Draw
- Font Suggestions
- How to download and install fonts
- Learning the in’s and outs of designing with Corel Draw
- Designing Digital Save the dates
- PC Layouts and Formatting
Websites – Wedding or Event Websites
- Setting up domains
- Setting up customized email addresses
- Setting-up and managing RSVP tracking for a wedding or event
- Tips and guidelines to creating your own business website
Silhouette Cameo
- Designing & working with Silhouette Cameo program
- Setting up the cutting machine and using different materials
- Understanding the registration marks
- Learning how to cut vinyl stickers
- Creating customised T-shirts
- Various customisable applications
Types of Glues, Tapes and Papers
- Handmade envelopes and basic paper folding
- Different paper sizes and envelope designs
- Scoring & layering techniques
- Making of different envelopes
Wedding & Events Stationery
- Save the Dates
- Invitations
- Menus
- Seating Plans
- Name cards
- Table Numbers
- Programs
- Thank you gifts
Personalised Candles
Costing for your products
The use of ribbons and tying of different types of bows
The use accessories
Making of small gift boxes and bags
Printing and formatting techniques
Cost of running a stationery business
Dealing with a client
Terms & Conditions
Quoting for your services
Handling sample/ mock-up meetings
Building a portfolio

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Duration

6 Months – Full time
Physical Classes: Monday to Wednesday 9am – 2pm
Practical Hours: Thursday – Sunday depending on functions.
Starting Date: 11 February 2025
Registrations are open (limited space available)

Entrance Requirements

In order to apply for this course, you will need a Matric Certificate and be able to speak, read & write English.
You will also need to have an entrance interview before being accepted onto this course

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Certification

To receive an Certificate in Event Design, Wedding Design & Planning from The SA School of Weddings.
Students are required to successfully complete all the assignments set out by The SA School of Weddings.
The pass rate for each subject is 65% and must have an attendance of 80% throughout the course.
Students must also meet the qualifications, standards, ethics and ideals necessary to successfully and responsibly serve future clients as a professional in the Wedding Industry.

Support

The SA School of Weddings provides support to students who require assistance after the completion of the course. Students

The SA School of Weddings recommend successful students to venues and companies who are looking for staff with in their organization.

Accreditation

The SA School of Weddings is registered with The Services SETA – Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)

SETA ID: 14870