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Wedding
Planner Course
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to Your Questions~ |
For your
convenience, please check to see whether your question has already
been answered here before contacting our office. The answer to your
question may be immediately available to you. If the answer to your
question is not listed, we welcome your inquiry and we'll
reply promptly.
Please feel free
to Email
Us if you can't find the answer you need here, or if there is
anything else we can do to assist you. It is our pleasure to be of
assistance to you. We thank you for your interest in the program!
Can you send me
information about the course by mail?
For your
convenience, full and extensive course details are published right
online. We know how excited and eager our visitors are to learn what
we have to offer, so by putting all of our full course description
online you never have to wait for an info packet to arrive by mail
before you can make a decision on whether this is the course for you.
You get instant and immediate access to our full course information online.
Because we provide
such detailed course information online, we do not also send out
printed course descriptions. SuperWeddings™ prides itself on
being an environmentally conscious company and we aren't comfortable
with needlessly producing excessive paper. In the past when we sent
out info by mail, students often told us that they had already
decided to take the course before the printed material even
arrived - based on the extensive details on our website. Therefore,
since most students are very happy to access our full course
description online, we now make it available exclusively on the
internet - and that saves a lot of trees! We feel its important
to do our part to help preserve the environment for future generations.
Of course, when
you actually order the training program, all of your training
materials will be delivered right to your door in printed format. You
are not required to study the lessons online, or to download
the material. After you register for the course, you will receive a
shipment containing our large training manual, which you can study
anywhere, anytime, in comfort and convenience, and at any rate of
speed which is suitable for you. Read it while curled up in your
favorite chair, by the pool, on the bus, when resting in bed, at your
desk, in the doctor's waiting room - or wherever you like! Studying
for your new wedding career is so convenient. If you're like most of
our students, you won't be able to put our information-packed
training manual down!
If you have any
other questions, or if there is any other way in which we may assist
you or help to meet your needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We're always happy to help!
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What is the
cost of the course?
The cost of the
course is $495 (US Funds), as indicated on the Wedding
Consultant Course information page . As you can see, it's
extremely inexpensive as compared to other programs, and yet it
provides the most thorough, practical, and effective training
available anywhere in the industry either here in the US and Canada,
or abroad. Since this program was launched nearly a decade ago, we've
always made it our goal to offer the most extensive, thorough,
practical, and effective training program available, while also
charging the lowest fee in the industry. We are committed to
delivering the absolute maximum value to you, our students. Unlike
with other programs, you are not required to pay any membership dues
in order to be eligible for our course (membership in the
International Institute of Weddings is available strictly at your
option, and when you register for the course, you will be eligible to
purchase a membership at a dramatically reduced fee). We do not
charge for instructor mentoring and assistance, or certification; nor
do we charge testing fees for either of the two tests required to
earn the certificate for the program. There are no hidden fees. Your
one payment of $495 (plus shipping and handling) is the full course
cost, with everything included. If you purchase the course on our
payment plan, the cost is just slightly more because of the
additional shipping, handling, processing and service fees we incur,
however, it is still much less expensive than other programs,
despite offering so much more.
If you have any
other questions, or if there is any other way in which we may assist
you or help to meet your needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We're always happy to help!
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How do I
register for the course?
The general course
information page on our website provides you with links to the
registration pages, but perhaps you overlooked it in your excitement!
Registration is simple and convenient. Simply go to:
The Course
Registration page if you are located in the US or Canada OR The International
Course Registration page if you are an International Student
(not located in the US or Canada).
You will be able
to register conveniently online and remit your course fee instantly
by credit card via our secure server. Your privacy and security is
completely assured. We use state of the art fraud screening software
and encryption software so your transaction and credit card details
are entirely secure. No one but you and your bank will ever see your
credit card information (not even us) because when you key it in, the
information is communicated directly to your bank. We've been
processing credit card payments for registrations for this program
online since 1999 (thousands of them), and have never encountered a
single problem thanks to the very advanced privacy protection and
security measures we use to protect our online transactions. If you
do not have a credit card, it is not possible to register online and
you will need to send your registration by mail.
As soon as your
registration is processed, your training materials will be on their
way to you via either UPS or Express Mail. As a general guideline,
you can expect your shipment to be delivered right to your door
within about a week to 14 days after registering.
PLEASE NOTE: If
your credit card payment is declined for no apparent reason, please
let us know - it's usually something we can resolve for you very
quickly. It may simply mean that the communication lines from our
system to your bank are extremely busy at the time and therefore your
transaction is timing-out before it gets completed (similar to when
you are at the check-out in a store and your transaction does not go
through the first time your card is swiped). It could also mean that
the fraud screening software we use for your protection is being
overly sensitive and it is declining your transaction because it
isn't entirely certain that you are really the authorized card
holder. This doesn't happen often, but if it does, we're usually able
to get it easily resolved. Please understand that our fraud
protection systems are in place for the benefit of you, the
consumer. We want to make certain that no unauthorized person is
using your credit card account to purchase from us, so our software
is configured to always err on the side of caution if it detects any
inconsistencies. Just let us know if this happens, and once we've
made sure you are who you say you are, your order will be on its way
to you!
If you have any
other questions, or if there is any other way in which we may assist
you or help to meet your needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We're always happy to help!
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Will I receive
a certificate upon completing the course?
Absolutely. Upon
successful completion of the course, you will receive an attractive
certificate issued by The International Institute of Weddings,
suitable for framing, complete with the official certification seal
of The International Institute of Weddings, which you can proudly
display to your clients and business associates. The certificate you
earn from this program is an important credential. It confirms that
you have completed a long established, well-recognized and highly
reputed training program, and reassures the people you are doing
business with of your qualification. Your certificate shows that you
are serious about your career and that you are invested in it. This
is important because when clients are considering who to hire to
handle the most important day of their lives, they want to see that
you are serious and qualified, and that your involvement in wedding
consulting isn't just a passing whim. Your certificate helps provide
them with that assurance.
If you have any
other questions, or if there is any other way in which we may assist
you or help to meet your needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We're always happy to help!
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Will I be "Certified"
after completing
the course?
Yes indeed. Upon
successfully completing the training program, you will be Certified
by the International Institute of Weddings, a well respected and
long-established professional organization and training institution
in the wedding industry for many years. In case you are not aware,
the International Institute of Weddings is a sister-company of
SuperWeddings.com. Both The Institute and SuperWeddings.com were
founded by internationally recognized wedding expert, Linda Kevich.
Unlike other programs, there is no additional fee for certification.
If you have any
other questions, or if there is any other way in which we may assist
you or help to meet your needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We're always happy to help!
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Do you offer a
payment plan?
Yes, in order to
make this program easily available to all students, we
currently offer a 2-part payment plan, 4-part payment plan, 12 month
payment plan, and 18 month payment plan for those who need it.
Two or Four
Part Payment Plan: When you purchase the course on the payment
plan, you will receive your course materials in 2 or 4 separate
shipments, rather than all at one time. This costs a little more in
shipping, handling, and administration but is still much less
expensive than any other legitimate course in the industry. Of
course, if you are able to pay the full fee at one time, it's
preferable to do so because not only will you save the extra shipping
and handling costs, you will receive all of the course material at
one time, and you will be able to move through the course more
quickly, without having your studies interrupted while you wait for
the next installment of training material to arrive. If you simply
can't afford the full course fee at one time, the payment plan
enables you to get started on your way to your new career now,
with no need to wait. You'll find the payment breakdown for the
payment plans here:
12 or 18 Part
Installment Plan: These extended payment plans enable you to
stretch your course fee out over a longer period of time so that you
can make small monthly payments ($36 - $55 per month). You training
material will be shipped in individual monthly units. This provides a
great option to enable you to get started moving toward your wedding
planner career now, even if you can't come up with the full course
fee at once. The course does take longer to complete on the extended
payment plans, so if you are able to pay for the course in full you
will be able to move through it more quickly. However, we do give you
the option to pay off the course at any time if you are able on the
extended plans, so that you can obtain all of the remaining course
lessons at once, and finish as quickly as you like. You'll find
further details and the registration links for these extended payment
plans here:
As you can see, we
are very dedicated to providing as much assistance to our students as
possible to make the program attainable for them. We give you
flexibility and options so that this already very affordably priced
course can be tailored to fit any budget. If you want to be a wedding
planner, we're here to help you make it happen!
Keep in mind,
however, that the fewer installments you make, the faster you will be
able to get through the course and earn your certification. There is
also a cost savings when you make fewer payments.
NOTE: If you find
that none of these programs suits your needs, please let
us know,
as we are always interested in what we can do to better serve you.
We are here to help you in any way possible.
To purchase the
course using one of the payment plan options, please use the links
above to be taken to the appropriate payment plan page and you will
be billed only for your first installment, as opposed to the full
course fee.
Your shipment
containing your training materials will be on its way to you as soon
as your payment is received and processed. You can expect it to
arrive by either UPS or insured Express Mail in about one week to 14
days after you place your order. You're shipment will contact full
contact info to your instructor so that you can contact her anytime,
and you will also received a welcome email from her within a short
time of registering for the course.
If you have any
other questions, or if there is any other way in which we may assist
you, or in which we may better meet your needs, please don't hesitate
to contact us. We're always happy to help!
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I do not
live in the US or Canada; Do you accept international students?
Absolutely! Not
only do we accept international students, we welcome and embrace
them! This program was specifically developed to train wedding planners
on an international basis. We've been training students in
countries all around the world since for close to a decade. This
program is the first ever to develop its content with the intent to
make it relevant, effective, and applicable on an international
basis. Going back years, we offered some of the earliest wedding
consultant training in the UK, Australia, South Africa, Nigeria,
Luxembourg and many, many other countries. As our long term track
record and history demonstrates, we are among the earliest pioneers
in this field, and are recognized as leaders in the international
wedding industry.
If you have any
other questions, or if there is any other way in which we may assist
you or help to meet your needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We're always happy to help!
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I do not
have a credit card; How else can I remit payment of my course fee?
If you don't have
a credit card you can remit your course fee by mailing a money order
or bank draft. We recommend that you send it via insured mail.
Personal checks are also accepted, but please take note that it will
take longer to process your order if you pay by personal check as we
will have to wait for the funds to clear your bank. Full instructions
for mailing payment can be found towards the bottom of the wedding
consultant course page. Please note that we only accept credit
cards online - please do not mail credit card details to us. If you
have a credit card the best way to place your order is online - your
order will be shipped much faster.
If you have any
other questions, or if there is any other way in which we may assist
you or help to meet your needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We're always happy to help!
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Will this
program help
me to get a job as a wedding planner?
The vast majority
of wedding planners are independent and own their own businesses.
However, if you actually prefer to work as someone's employee, you'll
be pleased to know that students of our program have gone on to land
their dream jobs as wedding planners for cruise ships, resorts,
hotels, reception venues, event planning companies, tourism bureaus,
and busy wedding chapels. Upon completing this program, many
of our students have immediately received job offers or business
proposals for exciting opportunities in the wedding industry. If
being someone else's employee is your goal, having completed this
program will be highly advantageous in landing a glamorous job as a
wedding planner. It must be emphasized, however, that this program
will also provide you with powerful business skills that will fully
equip you to establish and operate your own business as a wedding
planner, in case you ever opt to do so. The marketing and business
training we provide is second to none, and it helps explain why
students of this program typically experience such a high success
rate in establishing their businesses. Even if you choose to become
someone else's employee upon completing this program, having the
business training we provide will give you more flexibility in the
future, should you want or need it. As your career grows you may find
that you want to enjoy the freedom of being your own boss; the
in-depth business training you receive as part of this course will
enable you to do that at anytime. Further, we all know that there is
no such thing as job security anymore - it doesn't matter what field
you are in, or what position you hold. The powerful business and
marketing training you'll receive through this course will give you
confidence in knowing that if ever you find yourself unemployed,
you'll have invaluable business knowledge to fall back on. You'll
always have options in terms of working independently or launching
your own business. In today's market and economy, it's reassuring to
know that you have the ability to start and operate your own
business, even if you don't intend to use that ability at the present time.
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Can I Register
for the Course By Phone?
For your own
protection and security, we only accept orders online, via our
secure server, and are unable to accept credit card
information by phone.
Please
allow us to explain how this is for your PROTECTION and provides
you with a superior level of credit card security:
When you place
your order online through our system, your credit card information is
100% encrypted, meaning no person other than yourself is ever able
to view your credit card details (account number, expiry date,
etc). Your credit card number is kept hidden even from
ourselves - we never see it on our end.
This process
ensures your credit card details are kept 100% private and secure
when you place your order, unlike when you order by telephone --
where you are giving your credit card details to a complete stranger.
Our credit card
transactions are completely secure. You enter your own credit card
details, over a secure server (meaning what you enter becomes
encrypted so no one can ever "eavesdrop"). When you enter
your credit card details, they are transmitted directly from you
to your bank, so no one other than you and your bank ever see
your account number.
On our end, we see
only the type of card you've used (IE: Visa, Mastercard, etc.) your
name, address, phone number, etc - none of your account information
is viewable to us. We hope you can see how our state of the art
system provides you with a highly advanced level of credit card
security and protection when you make a purchase with us.
This protection is
not possible when you place an order by phone and provide your credit
card details to the operator on the other end of the line -- who
could then easily record them and mis-use them if they were so inclined.
This system
provides you, the customer, with the peace of mind in knowing that
your credit card details can never been accessed and mis-used by a
third party. We also use online fraud-screening software which has
methods of ensuring that only the person who is the authorized card
holder is entering the credit card information - not someone who is
inappropriately using another person's credit card information to
make a purchase.
Our server is 100%
secure and encrypted, meaning that our software makes it entirely
impossible for anyone behind the scenes to view information you are entering.
Compare this to
when you make a purchase in a restaurant, or at a full service gas
station, where the server or attendant walks away with your card to
process the transaction. Or as mentioned earlier, when you are
placing a phone order. You are giving your credit card details to a
complete stranger who can then easily write them down and use them
for their own purposes.
As you can see,
our method of processing your payment is as secure as it gets.
We have been
processing thousands of online transactions every year, safely and
securely since 1999 and have never had never had a single security problem.
We hope this helps
to reassure you that your online transaction with us is not only 100%
safe, it is actually much more secure than placing an order by phone.
If you have any
other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.
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I have
questions to
ask before enrolling in the course, may
I contact you by phone?
We'd be happy to
answer any questions you may have prior to enrolling, however, like
other large, well recognized companies including PayPal.com,
eBay.com, and Google.com, our offices are streamlined towards email
as our primary method of communication for efficiency purposes.
Please feel free to contact us by email with any questions you may
have and you can be assured of a prompt and very detailed reply from
one of our friendly and helpful representatives.
How are
communications handled during the course?
As stated in the
detailed course information and description as published on our
website, all communication during the course is handled by email. You
receive full online support. Your instructor is just an email away
any time you have questions, or require additional advice or
guidance. Our administration staff is also always available to assist
you via email if you require additional support or assistance.
The fact that this
course is structured for all communications to be handled in writing
(ie: via email) has important reasons behind it. Unlike telephone communications, email
communications provide a permanent written record of everything that
is discussed, and this helps to eliminate the
possibility of misunderstandings or confusion which often can occur
during verbal conversations. Email correspondence also gives you the
opportunity to go back and review answers to questions you have
asked, or advice you have been given at any point in the future if
you need to refresh your memory. It's a widely recognized fact that
people more easily retain what they read than what they hear.
Important details that may be lost in quickly moving verbal
conversations are more likely to be retained when you have the
opportunity to read them in an email discussion. Email communication
also avoids the "he said / she said" scenario. There can
never be any confusion about what you were told or if you were told
when it is all presented in writing. Individuals and companies who
stand behind what they say aren't afraid to say it in written form.
Our company places high emphasis on integrity and that is why it is
our policy for all our communications with you to be in writing. It
should be evident to see how this is in the best interests of our
customers and students.
As a future
wedding planner, you will want to make it your own habit to conduct
as much of your communications as possible in written or email format
for this same reason. Clarity, attention to detail, and accuracy are
critically important when handling communications pertaining to your
client's weddings, and written communications are the best way to
ensure that these standards are met to avoid potentially problematic
misunderstandings when handling the details of the most important day
of your client's lives. Establishing this practice during the course
will help you develop the habit when running your own business.
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