PACE NONCREDIT COURSE:
Preston Bailey’s Signature Wedding & Event Design
Areas of Study
Course Type
Overview
Hours: 240 | CEUs: 24 | Duration: 6 Months
Distinguish yourself as a professional event designer by taking this course. You will learn to design event details from top to bottom including the design surrounding the activities that make an event come to life. In many cases it is the designer that extracts the emotional and personal elements of a client and weaves those personal expressions into the event design. A wedding planner taking this course will learn the art of design and how to apply design techniques to their existing knowledge and services to their clients. In this course, you will also learn how to identify, approach, and set up an internship in your local area. You will receive notices of internship opportunities and industry conferences and events.
Disclaimer: This course does not have an externship program through ed2go. Please check with your instructor for more information regarding externship opportunities.
Key Concepts
What you will learn
- Communicate with new clients to understand their design style
- Present a visual event concept based on a client’s personal preferences
- Understand the different types of design styles and how to incorporate them into an event
- Understand how color plays an important role in the event design and experience
- Create a floor plan using simple tools to sketch and design a concept
- Utilize the event planning process and as it applies to design
- Create their signature statement as an event designer
How you will benefit
- Learn how to interact with clients effectively and positively
- Become able to design an event or wedding independently
- Understand how to manage the business aspects of an event, including budgeting and locating vendors
- Gain confidence in your planning skills as they relate to event management
Curriculum
Syllabus
- Daring to Dream – Introduction
- Intro video
- Industry history and evolution
- Preston Bailey’s story
- Definition of event design
- Difference between designer and planner
- Fundamentals of design styles
- Assignment – Inspiration project
- Defining the Dream – Working with Clients
- Preston Bailey’s design statement
- Formulas for event design planning
- First client meeting
- Design Intuition – Building a bond and rapport, asking the right questions
- Presenting design options and upsell/enhancement opportunities
- Tools and Resources
- Case study
- Lessons Learned
- Project
- Designing the Dream – Working with the Team
- Working the Room – the process of designing your way into and out of a space
- Décor Design Outline
- Signature Statement Pieces
- Design Presentation Process – renderings, vision/mood boards, textiles, colors, etc.
- Tools and Resources: Vendors, Suppliers, Craftsman, Artist
- Case Stud
- Delivering the Dream
- Vendors and Service Providers
- Event Design Production
- Production Services
- Tools and Resources
- Case study
- Living the Dream
- Budgeting
- Cost Analysis
- Pricing a Project
- Case Study
- Recap
- FAQs
- Final Project
- Final Exam
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Can I register for a course if I am an international student?
Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country’s regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.
Does this course prepare for a certification?
No.
When can I start the course?
This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive six (6) months to complete the course.
What if I don’t have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?
The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.
What kind of support will I receive?
The course instructor will be available by email to answer any questions and provide feedback on your performance. Occasionally, your course may be supported by a team of industry experts. You will also receive support from the student advising team.
What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Am I guaranteed a job?
This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
Can I get financial assistance?
This course is noncredit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.
How can I get more information about this course?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the “Contact Us” form.
What is the difference between the Event Design Course and the Event Planning Course?
There is a distinctive difference between an event planner and an event designer. The event planner is involved in every aspect of the logistical project management of the planning process and the event itself; however, it is the event designer that designs the event details from top to bottom, including the design surrounding the activities that make an event come to life. In many cases it is the designer that extracts the emotional and personal elements of a client and weaves those personal expressions into the event design. A wedding planner taking this course will learn the art of design and how to apply design techniques to their existing knowledge and services to their clients.
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Course Requirements
Requirements: Hardware Requirements: Software Requirements: Other: Instructional Material Requirements: The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment: Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, it is recommended that you take Certified Wedding Planner prior to enrolling.
Course Prerequisites
Instructor(s):
Preston Bailey
Preston Bailey has been considered one of the world’s premier event designers and tastemakers. With 30-plus years of experience with his namesake company Preston Bailey Designs, he is best known for his ability to completely transform raw, ordinary spaces, into opulent, theatrical environments, translating his clients’ fantasies into awe-inspiring realities. His one-of-kind events have attracted clients as Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Uma Thurman, Joan Rivers, Donna Karan, Liza Minnelli, Matt Lauer, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ivanka Trump, and others. An author, he has written four bestselling books entitled Design for Entertaining, Fantasy Weddings, Inspirations, and his newest book, Celebrations, which was released by Rizzoli in October 2009. Headquartered in New York City, Preston Bailey Designs maintains international offices in Indonesia and the Middle East.
Cho Phillips
Cho Phillips is the founder of Lovegevity, Inc. and author of the “Professional Wedding and Event Planning: How to Start a Wedding Planning Business” textbook and resource manual. As founder of The Wedding Planning Institute, Phillips provides an opportunity for subject matter experts to contribute to the standardization and education for wedding professionals. She has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Washington Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Las Vegas Sun, and has been a guest on NBC, UPN, WB and other nationally-broadcast television and radio stations.
Cho Phillips es el fundador de Lovegevity, Inc. y autor del libro y manual de recursos “Planificación Profesional de Bodas y Eventos: Como Comenzar un Negocio de Planificación de Boda”. Como fundador del Instituto de Planificación de Bodas, Phillips proporciona una oportunidad para que los expertos en la materia contribuyan a la estandarización y educación para los profesionales de bodas. Ella ha aparecido en El New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Washington Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Las Vegas Sun, y ha sido invitada a NBC, UPN, WB y en otros canales de televisión y estaciones de radio de defunción nacional.
