See how a Course Works: Intro to Online Learning
Description
Of all the wedding planner courses available online, Preston Bailey's Signature Wedding & Event Design course is by far the most popular among discriminating wedding professionals.
Every wedding and event is meant to awaken a guest's emotions through the thoughtful and creative process of design.
Professional wedding planners and event designer know that the event will only last a few hours but, thanks to their talent and creativity, it will be remembered for a lifetime.
Students enrolled in our wedding planning courses receive all four of Preston Bailey's books; Design for Entertaining, Fantasy Weddings, Inspirations and CELEBRATIONS, to help them learn the step-by-step processes and techniques he uses to create and transform ordinary spaces into spectacular, theatrical environments and translate the client's vision into awe-inspiring reality.
Students also learn the business side of wedding planning and event design with an insider’s look at Preston Bailey’s own company, PB Designs.
Preston Bailey’s work is commonly referred to as art installations. New, high-tech lighting, tent design, and image projection allows today’s wedding and event planners to reach new heights of creativity. Our wedding planner courses will show you how to use these new technologies to create stunning designs.
Preston Bailey’s client list reads like a “who’s who” of today’s rich and famous and includes:: Jennifer Hudson, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Donna Karan, Liza Minnelli, Laurence Fishburne, Bill Cosby, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Lauer, Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Regis Philbin, Uma Thurman, and Royal Families from around the world.
Our wedding planning courses are 100% online and administered by Preston Bailey with The Wedding Planning Institute. Enroll today and take your wedding planning skills to the next level!
Outline
1. Chapter One – Daring to Dream (Preston Bailey started just like the student – at the beginning)
a. Intro video
b. Welcome video – Preston Bailey in his studio welcoming his students, sharing his passion for the industry, why he is offering his course and what it means to be a Preston Bailey Certified Designer.
c. Industry History and Evolution
d. Preston Bailey’s Story
e. Definition of event design
f. Difference between Designer and Planner
g. Fundamentals of design styles: traditional, modern, eclectic
h. Case Study
i. Assignment – Inspiration projects & Reading from Preston Bailey’s books
j. Chapter One Quiz
2. Chapter Two – Defining the Dream (Working with the client to discover their dream event)
a. Video – Preston Bailey explaining his philosophy and techniques for working with a client to uncover and define the client’s dream event desires.
b. Preston Bailey’s Design Statement
c. Formulas for Event Design Planning: D4, A6, E3, EA6, Layers of Event Design
d. First Client Meeting – Conceiving and Creating Brilliant Strokes of Inspiration
e. Design Intuition – Building a bond and rapport, asking the right questions
f. Presenting design options and upsell/enhancement opportunities
g. Tools and Resources
h. Case study
i. Lessons Learned
j. Assignment – Project: Floor Plan, Questionnaire Worksheets Reading from Preston Bailey’s books and usage of tools and resources
k. Chapter Two Quiz
3. Chapter Three – Designing the Dream (Working with the team to communicate the client’s dream event) a. Video – Video of Preston Bailey discussing how he works with his team and outside vendors and service providers to communicate the client’s dream event designs and coordinate delivery of the dream event
b. Working the Room – the process of designing your way into and out of a space
c. Décor Design Outline – Perimeter approach, ceilings, floors, tables, entrance, embellishments, indoor, outdoor, lighting, etc.
d. Signature Statement Pieces
e. Design Presentation Process – renderings, vision/mood boards, textiles, colors, etc.
f. Tools and Resources: Vendors, Suppliers, Craftsman, Artist
g. Case study
h. Lessons Learned
i. Assignment – Design Project & Reading from Preston Bailey’s books and usage of tools and resources
j. Chapter Three Quiz
4. Chapter Four – Delivering the Dream (Working together to put on the perfect show) a. Video – Video of Preston Bailey events with Preston Bailey discussing what went right, wrong, and unexpected. Focus on what it takes to deliver the client’s dream
b. Vendors and Service Providers – Building a reliable, talented team
c. Event Design Production – Planning, execution, removal, and accounting
d. Production Services – Pre-event site planning, event management, event and set elements, event operations, food and beverage management, floral consultation, event day production, accounting, and miscellaneous services
e. Tools and Resources – Vendors, Production Crews, etc.
f. Case study
g. Lessons Learned
h. Assignment – Implementation of Design Project & Reading from Preston Bailey’s books and usage of tools and resources
i. Chapter Four Quiz
5. Chapter Five – Living the Dream a. Video – Preston Bailey discussing his perspective on success – with clients, with career, and with life. Include Career and life Lessons Learned as well as advice directly to the new PBSWED graduate
b. Budgeting
c. Cost Analysis
d. Pricing a Project
e. Case Study
f. Lessons Learned – Additional advice and recap of Lessons Learned throughout the curriculum
g. FAQs – Frequently asked questions from clients, vendors, and service providers
h. Industry Trends – Where the industry is heading and Preston Bailey’s vision of the future of event design
i. Final Project – Student demonstrates understanding of curriculum including tools, resources, and fundamental skills and techniques by walking through steps 1 – 3 to design and present to Preston Bailey. Top designs will be posted on Preston Bailey’s website.
j. Final Exam – Questions based on learning objectives for each chapter.
Additional Info
- Languages
- English
- Course Length
- 100.00 hours
- Duration of Access
Students have 6 months access to complete this course.
- Instructor
Preston Bailey with The Wedding Planning Institute
- Prerequisites/Audience
- Requirements/Materials Included
This program can be accessed and completed using either PC or Macintosh computers. Student’s will need an Internet connection of 28Kpbs or higher, and a Web browser.
There are no required textbooks. However, students will receive all four of Preston Bailey’s bestselling books entitled Design for Entertaining, Fantasy Weddings, Inspirations and his newest book, Celebrations.
- Certification
Students receive a certificate of completion as a Certified Wedding & Event Designer signed by Preston Bailey. Students are also eligible to utilize the PBSWED Graduate Seal in their marketing materials and website. All students will receive their certificate by mail.
