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Become a wedding planner: test-drive the career before you switch
Test-drive the job before you commit: listening to the couple, budget, suppliers, contracts, the big day, crises, legal framework and pricing.
- 13 five-minute lessons
- 3 levels
- 13-page PDF guide
- English & French
- Certificate of completion
Why a wedding planner stays essential in the age of AI
- The big day is run on site: rain, delays, a sound failure, you decide in two minutes.
- Negotiating with a venue or caterer rests on relationships and trust, not a screen.
- A couple trusts their biggest day to a person, not to software.
Is it for you? Five signs
- You enjoy organising for others.
- You stay calm when things speed up.
- You can negotiate without upsetting people.
- You accept working at weekends.
- You love seeing people happy.
Not sure yet? That's what the €6.90 guide is for. Refund within 14 days if it isn't you.
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A typical day
- 9 am: emails, chasing two caterers' quotes for a June wedding.
- 10:30 am: discovery meeting with a couple, budget and priorities noted.
- 1 pm: venue visit with the photographer to check the light.
- 3 pm: updating the budget and backward schedule shared with the couple.
- 5 pm: call with the DJ to agree timings and the entrance into the hall.
- Saturday: the wedding day from 10 am to 2 am, timeline in hand, rain plan ready.
How to become a wedding planner
In France, wedding planning is not a regulated profession: no diploma is required. In practice, clients and agencies expect training in events, sales or communication, from A-level to bachelor's level, or an events project manager qualification listed on the French national register (RNCP), available through work-study or accreditation of prior learning (VAE). Many career changers take a short course, work a season as an assistant to an established planner, then set up as micro-entrepreneurs with professional liability insurance. Allow a few months of training and at least one season in the field before working alone. In English-speaking countries, routes are similar: short courses and hands-on experience matter more than a single diploma. The G-Learn trial is a first step to see if the job suits you; its certificate is not a diploma.
Pay
Pay varies widely by region and status. Most wedding planners are self-employed: their income depends on the number of weddings per season, their packages and their costs. To set a fair price, count all your hours, the wedding day included, add your costs and social contributions, then divide by the number of weddings you can really handle in a year.
The hard parts
- A very busy season from May to September, with almost every weekend worked.
- A heavy emotional load: stressed couples, involved families, surprises on the day.
- Irregular income at the start, while you build a network and reviews.
Sources: Insee — Nombre de mariages depuis 1994 · Mariages.net — Rapport sur le secteur nuptial 2026 · Opco Direct — Fiche métier wedding planner (ROME E1117) · TourMaG — Agences événementielles et immatriculation (2023)
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the job and how to get in
- Run the discovery meeting
- Build a budget and a schedule
- Choose and brief suppliers
- Run the big day
- Know the legal framework
The programme
Level 1 – Beginner
- D1The job and how to get in
- D2The first meeting
- D3Building a budget
- D4Planning backwards
Level 2 – Intermediate
- I1Selecting suppliers
- I2Contracts and payments
- I3Concept and styling
- I4Running the big day
Level 3 – Expert
- E1Problems and crises
- E2Status, insurance, law
- E3Pricing and profit
- E4Clients and reputation
- E5Lasting and growing
The full guide: 6 chapters
- The fundamentals of the job
- Organising a wedding
- Facts & figures
- The toolkit
- Case study: 2020
- Wedding planner glossary
Prices
The whole job in 13 pages, PDF, English or French.
13 five-minute lessons, quizzes and 3 certificates, English or French.
Path + full guide, English and French editions included.
1-hour interactive course with final exam and a certificate in your name.
14-day money-back guarantee · Instant download · Secure payment
Frequently asked questions
Can you become a wedding planner at 40?
Yes. The job values experience in organisation, sales or project management. A short course and a season as an assistant are often enough to get started. Your professional network and sales skills often matter more than your age when finding your first couples.
Do you need a degree to be a wedding planner?
No, the job is not regulated in France. Events training still helps reassure clients and learn the basics of budgets and contracts. If you sell accommodation or transport to guests, however, registration with Atout France becomes compulsory in France.
How much does a wedding planner earn?
It depends on status, region and the number of weddings per season. A self-employed planner sets packages by counting hours, costs and the quiet season. The average French wedding budget reached €19,293 in 2025 according to Mariages.net, but your fee is only part of that amount.
How long does it take to organise a wedding?
In 2025, couples spent 15 months preparing their wedding on average, according to Mariages.net. Venues are often booked more than a year ahead, especially for high-season dates.
What is included in the wedding & event planner course?
A 13-page PDF guide that covers the whole job, and a 3-level path of 13 five-minute lessons (beginner, intermediate, expert), each with a quick quiz, plus a certificate of completion per level.
Is the course available in English and French?
Yes. You choose English or French at checkout; the Complete Pack includes both languages.
How do I receive the course?
Immediately after payment you receive a download link by email, with your invoice. The files are A4 PDFs you can read on any device or print.
Is the certificate an official qualification?
No. G-Learn certificates confirm you completed the course. They are not a state diploma or a licence to practise.
Can I get a refund?
Yes: if the course is not what you expected, ask within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Prices start at €6.90.