Certified Destination Wedding Planner

Destination weddings are a growing industry, and this course prepares you to expand into planning destination events. Destination wedding planning can include traveling to day-of events or making all arrangements remotely. Planners receive commission payments from resorts, hotels, and booked activities.

This course walks you through the steps you need to receive commissions for destination event planning. Each week you will learn what is required to structure your business to become a highly...

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9 Months / 240 Course Hrs
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Course code: GES620

What you will learn

  • Methods to navigate travel accommodations and legalities for your clients and their guests
  • Understand customs and marriage laws of other countries, so your clients' marriages are legal
  • Discover ways to obtain discounts and lower rates to pass along to clients
  • How to set up your own travel excursions to explore and research new locations for your clients
  • To establish your business to receive book commissions from resorts and hotels

How you will benefit

  • Set up your business to receive book commissions from resorts and hotels
  • Plan destination weddings in a variety of countries, settings, and locations from exotic beaches to European castles
  • Obtain certification and training for international resorts and destination locations

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 9 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 240 course hours
  1. Introduction to Destination Wedding Planning
  2. Setting up your Fee Structure
  3. Destination Wedding Planning Packages
  4. Consultations, Bookings, and Legal Marriage Requirements
  5. Contracts, Collecting Payments, Insurance, and Adding Excursions
  6. Dealing With All Kinds of Clients, Getting Published, Referrals and Repeat Business
  7. Time Management, Marketing, Travel & Wedding Associations
  8. Credentials, Certifications, and Licensing

Veronica Foster, CMWEP

Veronica Foster is a certified master wedding and event planner who leads the Destination Wedding Planning program. Her expertise in crafting elegant and distinctive events, attention to detail, and client-centric service make her a true professional in the field. She is the CEO of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) and has a decade of experience in sales and marketing while orchestrating corporate events for Dun & Bradstreet. Veronica's portfolio includes a wide range of successful events, and she is deeply committed to giving back to her community. As an instructor, Veronica equips her students with the skills, creativity, and industry insights needed to thrive in the specialized field of destination wedding planning.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course but taking Certified Wedding Planning first is recommended if new to the industry.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

About Certification: Lovegevity

Lovegevity is a highly regarded certifying body for event management, hospitality management, travel and tourism, freelancing, and small business entrepreneurship programs. With a focus on immersive learning, hands-on experience, internships, and job placement assistance, Lovegevity empowers individuals to become competent and successful professionals in their chosen fields. Lovegevity's dedication to quality education and practical training has made LWPI event planning certifications a trusted choice for those aspiring to thrive in hospitality, events, freelancing, and entrepreneurial industries.

Yes, the Destination Wedding Planner Certification through Lovegevity.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

After you register, you will receive 9 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

If you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee will be charged. If you are funded through a third-party organization, approval may also be required.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

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