The Wedding Workshop Lesson Plans

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Etiquette by Rebecca

 

Have you ever dreamed of teaching others

how to plan their wedding? 

 

You could be teaching groups in a bridal shop or

Community Center right now!

or 

You could even teach in your own home!

 

 

Our lesson plans are designed for the beginner to the well-polished teacher to teach any size group. 

 

These lesson plans are comprehensive and entertaining. 

 

 

These are the same lesson plans we use!

 

For more information about our non-wedding related lesson plans, please visit our sister site Etiquette Now!
 

 

 

The Wedding Workshop

 

This is a massive completely revised 20-hour, 8-class course.

 

The Wedding Workshop is written in scripted form and outline form and lists supplies and handouts required. Each session may be presented as a stand-alone class/workshop or as a segment of a course. 

 

The Wedding Workshop is an 8-class, 20-hour course.   The attendees will learn principles of wedding etiquette and how to apply it to their own wedding.  They will learn some history of the customs that we use and will also gain valuable knowledge about how to plan their own weddings, from the engagement period, to religious vs. civil ceremonies, to hiring a consultant and caterer.  They will also learn the roles and responsibility of each bridal party member and will also gain valuable knowledge about how to plan their own wedding. 

 

 

These are the components to this massive workshop:

 

  • Wedding Customs and Trends
  • The Engagement, A New Beginning
  • Pre-Wedding Parties, The Fun Begins
  • Wedding & Reception Planning, Part One, When, Where & How
  • Wedding Planning, Part Two, All of the paperwork involved
  • Wedding Planning, Part Three, The Wedding Countdown
  • The Ceremony
  • Members of the Bridal Party, Everyone has a Role to Play

 

 

Wedding Customs and Trends

 

 

Wedding Customs and Trends is designed to enlighten the attendee with the origin of many of our wedding trends.  Included in this delightful workshop are some interesting current American trends.

 

Components

 

 

  • Matchmaker
  • Engagement Parties
  • Why rings?
  • Tying the Knot
  • Bridal Showers
  • Veils
  • Why does the bride wear white & carry flowers?
  • Why does the bride carry a handkerchief?
  • Why have bridesmaids and groomsmen?
  • Why a trousseau?
  • Bad luck to see the bride?
  • Red or white aisle runners?
  • Wedding Gifts
  • Something old something new?
  • Why is the bride given away?
  • The Kiss
  • Spooning
  • Wedding Cake
  • Groom’s Cake
  • Why toast?
  • Wedding favors?  Garters?
  • Why throw rice?
  • Why toss the bouquet?
  • Shoes
  • Honeymoon
  • American Trends

 

The Engagement

 

 A New Beginning

 

The Engagement, A New Beginning will prepare the newly engaged for what she and he should expect.  Included in this concise workshop is information about buying the perfect ring, engagement parties, writing announcements for the local newspaper paper, and what to do if your engagement is broken. 

 

Components

 

  • Rings
  • Sharing the News
  • Announcements
  • Engagement Parties
  • Broken Engagement

 

 

Pre-Wedding Parties

 

The Fun Begins

 

Pre-Wedding Parties, The Fun Begins leads the attendee through all of the traditional pre-wedding parties, including, in detail, the rules of etiquette for each.

 

Components

 

  • Showers and Ideas
  • Work Parties
  • Bridesmaids Parties
  • Bachelor Parties
  • Bachelorette Parties
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Wedding Breakfast

 

 

Wedding & Reception Planning, Part One

 

When, Where & How

 

Wedding & Reception Planning, Part One, When, Where & How helps the couple answer the basic questions of when, where and how of their wedding and reception planning.  These seem to be very simple questions, but can be very complicated when you have to take into consideration your guest list, religion, and time of year.  This detailed laden workshop will guide them through these murky waters.

 

Components

 

  • When Would You Like to Wed?
  • Cost 
  • Where Will You Wed? 
  • Formality 
  • Ability Issues 
  • How Will You Wed?
  • Possible Wedding Sites
  • Reception Planning
  • Perfect Reception Sites 
  • Menus 

 

 

Wedding Planning, Part Two

 

The paperwork involved with the joining of two people

 

Wedding Planning, Part Two, The paperwork involved with the joining of two people is a concise, information laden session.  This session will give the attendee all of the information he and she will need to sort through the wedding paper trail.  

 

Components

 

  • Marriage License 
  • Marriage Certificate 
  • Name Changes  
  • Money Issues
  • Prenuptials 
  • Hiring a Wedding Consultant 

 

 

Wedding Planning, Part Three

 

The Wedding Countdown

 

 

Wedding Planning, Part Three, The Wedding Countdown is designed to help the couple get to the wedding on time and with less stress. 

 

Components

 

  • Introduction 
  • 12 Months to the Day of the Wedding
  • 10 Months before the Wedding 
  • 9/8 Months and Counting 
  • 6 Months to Go 
  • 4 Months 
  • 3/2 Months before the Wedding 
  • 6 Weeks before the Exciting Day
  • 1 Month to 2 Weeks before W-Day 
  • 1 Week and Counting 
  • The Day before & the Big Day 
  • Long Distance Weddings 

 

 

Members of the Bridal Party

 

Everyone has a Role to Play

 

Members of the Bridal Party, Everyone has a Role to Play is designed to each member of the bridal party what their role in this little play is.  

 

Components

 

  • Bride
  • Groom
  • The Honor Attendant
  • The Best Man
  • Bridesmaids and Ushers
  • The Mother of the Bride
  • The Father of the Bride
  • The Groom’s Parents

  

 

The Ceremony

 

The Rehearsal to the Long Walk

 

The Ceremony, The Rehearsal to the Long Walk is designed to help the happy couple stay on track. 

 

Components

 

  • Introduction
  • Officiate or Clergy Member
  • The Rehearsal
  • Where to sit?
  • It is almost time—what to do?
  • Procession
  • The Recession

 

 

 

Choose this Lesson Plans Package

 

·    Scripted for easy use.  Includes an outline of the lessons, guide, handouts, a PowerPoint presentation on CD with companion lessons indicating the location of all of the slides.

·    Choose the new comprehensive Wedding Workshop lesson plan for $795.00

 

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Please visit our sister site Etiquette Now! for a list of non-wedding related lesson plans and workshops/classes. 

 

 

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We are not restricted in where we present etiquette classes and workshops, but are based in Northern California, which includes Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Davis.  Please contact us

 

 

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Disclaimer: Etiquette advice offered on this sight is derived from traditional etiquette practices, principles, and protocols generally available in a variety of publications. You may or may not wish to consider this advice. We make no declaration or warranty that this advice should be considered absolute in all situations or circumstances.