Training on Wedding & Social Event Management
Learn wedding & social event management skills including planning, budgeting, design, and execution to deliver memorable and successful events.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
The Training on Wedding & Social Event Management equips participants with practical skills and industry insights needed to successfully plan, coordinate, and execute memorable weddings and social events. The course blends creative design, logistics management, client handling, budgeting, and vendor coordination to ensure seamless event delivery. Participants will gain hands-on experience and learn how to manage events from concept to completion while meeting client expectations and maintaining professionalism.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Event planners and aspiring event managers
- Wedding planners and coordinators
- Hospitality and tourism professionals
- Entrepreneurs interested in the events business
- Corporate staff responsible for organizing social functions
What you'll walk away with
- To understand the fundamentals of wedding and social event planning
- To develop budgeting and financial management skills for events
- To enhance creativity in event design and theme development
- To build effective vendor and stakeholder management strategies
- To equip participants with practical tools for successful event execution
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Event & Wedding Management
- Overview of the event management industry
- Types of weddings and social events
- Roles and responsibilities of an event planner
- Event planning process from concept to execution
- Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Analyze a successful wedding event and identify key planning elements
Module 2: Event Design & Theme Development
- Principles of event design and aesthetics
- Theme creation and concept development
- Venue selection and decoration planning
- Lighting, color schemes, and ambiance creation
- Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Design a themed wedding event concept
Module 3: Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Creating and managing event budgets
- Cost estimation and pricing strategies
- Negotiating with vendors and suppliers
- Financial risk management
- Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Prepare a detailed budget for a sample wedding
Module 4: Vendor & Logistics Management
- Identifying and managing vendors (catering, décor, entertainment)
- Contracting and service agreements
- Event logistics and scheduling
- Risk and contingency planning
- Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Develop a vendor coordination plan
Module 5: Event Execution & Client Management
- On-site event coordination and supervision
- Client communication and expectation management
- Problem-solving during events
- Post-event evaluation and feedback
- Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Simulate event day coordination and troubleshooting
Where the change lands
Organizational Impacts
- Improved quality and professionalism in event execution
- Enhanced brand reputation through successful events
- Better vendor and stakeholder coordination
- Cost-effective event planning and budget control
- Increased client satisfaction and repeat business
Individual Impacts
- Enhanced event planning and coordination skills
- Improved creativity and attention to detail
- Stronger communication and client management abilities
- Increased confidence in handling large-scale events
- Better career and business opportunities in event management
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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Training 10+ professionals?
We deliver Training on Wedding & Social Event Management in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.