Become a Wedding Planner

Everything you need to plan, manage and execute flawless weddings, from the industry basics to creating memorable events. Taught by Kenya's top wedding planning professionals.

Starts 14th January or 6th May 20278 weeksKES 40,000In class in Nairobi, or onlineNITA-certified
Muthoni Wanjau teaching a class at the academy

The Events Academy › Become a Wedding Planner

What you will learn

  • Wedding customs, traditions and the planner's role
  • Creating a theme for a wedding
  • Planning a wedding step by step, from first consultation to post-event evaluation
  • Creating and managing a wedding budget
  • Working with wedding vendors
  • Client relationships and emotional intelligence
  • Identifying and managing risk
  • Marketing, branding, your portfolio and pricing your services

How the course runs

  • IntakesThursday 14th January 2027 and Thursday 6th May 2027
  • Length8 weeks
  • FormatIn class in Nairobi, or online. All course materials are accessible online
  • ToolsNo specialised tools or software needed
  • CertificateA certificate recognising your proficiency in wedding planning, from a NITA-certified training provider
  • FeeKES 40,000
  • PaymentBank transfer, card or mobile money, from the invoice we send after enrolment

Course modules

  1. Introduction to the wedding planning industry
    • Scope, trends and key players
    • Qualities of a good wedding planner
  2. Wedding fundamentals
    • Customs, traditions and the planner's role
    • Creating a theme for a wedding
  3. The wedding planning process
    • Step by step, from consultation to post-event evaluation
    • Creating and managing a wedding budget
  4. Managing wedding service providers
    • Working with vendors and ensuring seamless collaboration
  5. People management and emotional intelligence
    • Interpersonal skills for client relationships and difficult moments
  6. Risk management
    • Identifying potential risks and how to mitigate them
  7. Marketing and branding your wedding service
    • Online and offline marketing
    • Brand identity and a professional portfolio
    • Pricing your services

Questions people ask

Who is this course suitable for?

People aspiring to become wedding planners, and those with some experience who want to build their skills.

Do I need prior experience?

No. The course starts with the basics.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. On successful completion you receive a certificate recognising your proficiency in wedding planning.

What tools or software will I need?

None. All course materials are accessible online.

Enrol in this course

We will call you within a working day to answer your questions and walk you through enrolling.