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Looking For a Wedding Planner Online Course to Launch Your Business?

January 29, 2025

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If you’ve been dreaming about launching your own wedding planning business but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re passionate about weddings but unsure how to turn that passion into a successful, profitable business. As a business coach for wedding planners, I know that it can feel like the wedding industry is fast-paced, competitive, and can sometimes feel like there’s a secret formula for success that no one’s sharing. I remember that feeling well when I started my own wedding planning business over 15 years ago! Back then, I WISH I could find a wedding planner online course to launch my business.

But here’s the thing: you don’t need to struggle or figure it all out on your own anymore. I’m here to make sure of it! Taking a wedding planner online course can help fast-track your journey, giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to go from dreaming about your business to actually launching it.

In this post, I’ll share why investing in a wedding planner online course is one of the best moves you can make to set yourself up for success. I’ll also cover what to look for in a course, the benefits of online learning, and why now is the perfect time to jump into the wedding industry. 

Ready to launch your wedding planning business? Let’s dive in!

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Why Invest in a Wedding Planner Online Course?

Can’t you just Google everything? Or ask Chat GPT? 😂 

Before you start questioning whether an online course is really worth it, let’s talk about the biggest reason to consider one: it drastically shortens the learning curve.

Starting a wedding planning business from scratch can feel like trying to climb a mountain without a map. Sure, you can Google your way through some parts, but it would be a heck-of-a-lot easier (and quicker) to follow a clear, proven path from someone who’s already been there.

An online course designed specifically for aspiring wedding planners helps you:

  • Avoid common mistakes: Instead of learning through trial and error, you’ll learn what works and what doesn’t from industry experts.
  • Build a solid foundation: You’ll learn the ins and outs of running a wedding planning business—both the creative aspects (like designing beautiful events) and the business side (like contracts, pricing, and marketing).
  • Learn at your own pace: Life is busy, especially if you’re juggling a job, family, or other commitments. The flexibility of an online course lets you learn when it fits your schedule, without the pressure of attending in-person classes.
  • Keeps you focused: Just like planning a wedding, there are a million and one tasks that go into starting a business. When you rely on Google, you may be jumping over really important steps (like writing a business plan) and spending way too much time on what won’t move your business forward (like figuring out where you should print business cards).

What You’ll Learn from a Wedding Planner Online Course

Not all wedding planner courses are created equal, and the best ones will go beyond just teaching you how to plan a wedding. They’ll dive deep into what it takes to run a profitable and sustainable business.

Here are some of what I consider the KEY things you can expect to cover in a wedding planner online course:

1. Event Planning Fundamentals

You should learn at least the basics of how to plan and coordinate a wedding, from creating timelines and managing vendor relationships to understanding the logistics that go into making the day run smoothly. Knowing how to manage all these moving parts is what separates hobbyists from professional planners. It’s also one of the biggest things most courses miss because they want to draw you into the “making money” parts of your biz. Not here. I want you to know how to do the job your booking couples for.

2. Business Setup

Launching your business involves more than just creativity—you need to set up the legal and operational side of things, too. Inside the wedding planner online course, you should learn how to register your business, obtain the necessary permits and insurance, and set up contracts that protect both you and your clients.

3. Marketing & Branding

Your business won’t take off if no one knows you exist! As you set out to launch your wedding business, you need a course that will teach you how to build a brand that resonates with your ideal clients and how to market yourself effectively, whether through social media, SEO, or good old-fashioned networking. Hey, that’s actually something I specialize in! 

4. Client Experience

Lastly, the client experience is everything in the wedding industry. From the initial consultation to the final wedding day send-off, you should learn how to create an unforgettable experience that makes your couple feel valued and taken care of.

What Makes a Good Wedding Planner Course?

Now you might be thinking, “OK Candice, but a lot of online wedding planning courses are promising me the world… how do I choose?”

And you’re right. With so many online courses out there, it’s hard to find the right one. Here’s my advice on what to look for:

1. An Instructor Who Built The Kind Of Business You Want

You want to learn from the best, right? Make sure the course is taught by a seasoned professional with real-world experience in the wedding industry. The wedding industry is like no other, and you should want someone who has been in the trenches there with you.

2. A Thorough Curriculum

A solid course should cover more than just wedding day logistics or “how to book your first client”. Look for a curriculum that balances creative elements with practical business strategies, giving you the skills to not only plan beautiful weddings but also run a successful business.

3. Practical Resources

Does the course provide you with tools you can actually use? Templates, worksheets, and step-by-step guides are invaluable when you’re first starting out. Make sure the course gives you access to resources that you can implement in your own business immediately.

Taking a Wedding Planner Online Course Can Boost Your Confidence

Let’s talk about the elephant  in the room now. Starting a business, especially in a competitive industry like wedding planning, can bring up all kinds of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. You might wonder, “Am I really good enough to do this?”

Taking an online course can help you overcome those fears by giving you a clear, step-by-step roadmap to follow. When you invest in the right course, you’ll go from feeling unsure of where to start to confidently knowing exactly how to launch your business and serve clients at the highest level.

Some of the ways a course boosts your confidence:

  • Step-by-step guidance: No more guessing what to do next. Your course will guide you through every phase of launching your business, from setting up your website to booking your first client.
  • Tackling imposter syndrome: As you learn and implement new skills, you’ll start to realize that you do know what you’re doing—and you are ready to take on clients.
  • Ongoing support: Many courses offer continued access to course materials, updates, and even coaching sessions. This kind of long-term support ensures that you’re never left hanging when you hit a roadblock.
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Why Now is the Best Time to Start Your Wedding Planning Business

Listen, while I believe there is never a perfect time to jump into the wedding industry, if you’re feeling called to start I do think that now is a great time. The post-pandemic wedding boom created a surge in demand for planners, which we saw slow a little bit in 2024, which caused many experienced professionals to leave the industry. Getting your bearings now is a great idea before things inevitably increase again. 

Plus, the beauty of taking an online course is that it allows you to start small. You can build your business part-time while keeping your day job and scale as you book more clients and gain experience.

Want to Launch Your Wedding Planning Business in 30 Days?

Taking a wedding planner online course isn’t just about learning the basics—it’s about equipping yourself with the skills and confidence to build a business that reflects your passion. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, investing in your education is one of the best ways to ensure long-term success. 

If you’re ready, I’d love to invite you to sign up for my new wedding planner online course: The Wedding Planner Business Blueprint. I’ve included everything I’ve shared about here and so many more surprises inside. I’d love to support you as you start your dream wedding planning business! 

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Sometimes, the key to raising your price as a wedding planner is having a little audacity.

I don’t want 2025 to be the year where you let the side of your brain that believes you can’t do things get in the way of you doing them. Like…

Raising your price
Growing your team
Building your brand
Getting paid more than your babysitter

Instead, I want you to imagine this…

You’re wrapping up your biggest year in business yet. You’ve hit $100K, working with clients who value you, charging rates that actually pay you like a CEO, and running a business that feels as good as it looks.

What changed?

💡 You stopped waiting for permission to level up.
💡 You stopped thinking six figures was only for other planners.
💡 You started pricing yourself for profit—not just to stay busy.
💡 You had a little extra audacity that believed it was possible.

Growing your wedding planning business toward the income goals you have is WAY more possible than you think. You just need to switch up a few key strategies in your business, and I promise, it’s right there.

📣 Next week, I’m hosting a FREE masterclass where I’m breaking down exactly how wedding planners hit their first $100K year—without overworking, undercharging, or waiting years to “earn” it.

🔥 Want in? Drop “TRAINING” in the comments, and I’ll DM you the link!

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It all started with one deep-ass conversation.

A few weeks ago, I was sitting on my patio in Barbados with @c10ike, talking for hours about life, business, friendship, and everything in between.

No agenda, no filters, no bullshit. Just real, unedited conversations.

And somewhere between the beach, the lattes, and the 5-hour deep dives, we realized something: these conversations deserved to be shared.

So much of what we see online is curated to perfection. But the best moments? The most transformative, soul-filling, perspective-shifting conversations? They don’t happen on a stage, or in a perfectly polished IG post.

They happen in the in-between.

On a couch, barefoot.

On a patio, wine in hand.

When the masks are off, and we just talk.

So this week, I’m bringing you my newest series on the podcast: Patio Chats.

In this episode, we’re talking about:
✨ Why we need more scruffy hospitality
✨ Paying attention to the people who pay attention to YOU.
✨ Why your “soil” determines what you attract.
✨ The small ways we can all create better ripples in our industries, our friendships, and our lives.

Comment 177 and I’ll send you the link to listen.

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