This comprehensive wedding planning course equips aspiring planners and couples with practical, actionable skills to manage every aspect of a wedding. Valerie Gernhauser, a seasoned destination wedding planner, walks learners through budgeting, vendor negotiations, pricing models, and creating detailed wedding timelines. Real-world examples from Sapphire Events highlight the complexities of planning both luxury and micro weddings, including adapting to unexpected challenges such as weather disruptions or global events.

Special modules focus on virtual wedding planning, including floral design mock-ups and interactive planning sessions, demonstrating how to deliver seamless events even when in-person coordination isn’t possible. Valerie also shares her expertise on micro weddings, explaining why some clients choose “marry now, party later” approaches and how planners can make these intimate events feel luxurious and memorable.

By combining behind-the-scenes footage, case studies, and step-by-step tutorials, this course provides the tools, insights, and confidence needed to succeed in the wedding industry. Learners gain a deep understanding of planning for traditional, destination, and virtual weddings, mastering both logistics and creativity while staying adaptable in any situation.