Course Overview
Embark on a journey through the intricate world of wedding planning. This immersive course explores every facet of the wedding planning process, from initial consultations to event postmortems, including all the checklists and resources it takes to become a successful Planner. Students will explore the significance of ceremonies and cultural traditions, master the art of budget management and vendor negotiation, and learn the importance of social media in the modern wedding industry.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$609.53
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Define terminology used in the wedding planning field.
- Work with clients to conceptualize and execute wedding design.
- Determine the steps required to plan wedding events.
- Produce detailed schedules and checklists for wedding events.
- Create a budget for a wedding and all associated events.
- Recommend appropriate purveyors for a wedding and negotiate contracts.
- Plan and coordinate food service, including menu selection.
- Explore diverse cultural wedding traditions and customs.
- Determine the role and career of a wedding planner.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Wedding Planning (MKTG 1122) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Event Marketing and Management Strategy
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of MKTG 1122 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 63946
Dates
May 05 - Jun 11 Loading
- CRN 63946
- $609.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05 - Jun 11 | Tue, Thu | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 687 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Darcy Hagan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course is held in-person twice per week at the downtown campus. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting week 1. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name and student ID.
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