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Book one · The Wedding Handbook series

the wedding
planner's handbook

Couples don't hire a wedding planner for the pretty things. They hire judgement, organisation and calm: someone who knows what to ask, who to call, what things cost, and what to do when the rain arrives an hour before the ceremony. This book teaches you to be that person.

20 chapters40 stories139 worksheetsBonus fillable workbook

Ebook = instant fillable PDF download. By Jac Bowie, owner of The Wedding Academy (teaching since 2004, 11,000+ students).

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The Wedding Planner's Handbook by Jac Bowie
What's inside

every chapter, at a glance.

Each chapter gives you the teaching explained plainly, stories from the field, practical tips, a one-page summary and worksheets you'll use again and again.

  • The planner you're becoming: what the job really involves, how planners think, and who your ideal client is
  • Winning and guiding clients: how couples decide, the first consultation, proposals, pricing and budgets
  • Designing the day: concept, theme, colour, flowers, décor and installations
  • Suppliers and logistics: venues, site inspections, your supplier team, food, drink, music and timelines
  • Every couple, every wedding: inclusive, cultural, sustainable, budget-conscious, intimate and virtual weddings
  • The day itself: run sheets, your team, your emergency kit and contingency plans
  • The business: setting up, marketing, reviews, referrals and growth
Look inside

practical from page one.

Inside The Wedding Planner's Handbook: clear teaching
clear teachingStep by step, from first enquiry to final invoice.
Inside The Wedding Planner's Handbook: real stories
real storiesWhat actually happens on wedding days, and what to do about it.
Inside The Wedding Planner's Handbook: worksheets
worksheetsChecklists, timelines and client forms you can reuse forever.

who it's for.

  • New and aspiring wedding planners
  • Stylists and venue coordinators adding planning
  • Established planners who want better systems
  • Anyone studying wedding planning