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Certified Wedding & Event Planning

Tuition: $995

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Recognized As The #1 Academic Program for Wedding & Event Professionals

The Certificate in Wedding and Event Planning course is a training program designed to prepare students for LWPI's Certification exam and educates students on the business best practices, methods, and techniques to get started in the planning industry right away.

Upon graduation, you will:

  • receive your certificate
  • letter of recommendation
  • you professional CWEP designation.

You will also be ready to launch your own business or work as a Certified Wedding and Event Planner.

Start Your Career

Becoming a Certified Wedding and Event Planner requires business organization, logistics, networking, and client relationship management skills. This course offers business tools such as contracts, business and marketing plans, fee structures, service offerings and more are available to learn from and develop for practical application. The curriculum is updated throughout the year from industry professionals providing feedback on the best practices, latest trends and newest technology to support industry professionals. Questions? Give us a call or send us an email. 1-888-221-9988 | admissions@lovegevity.com

About The Instructor

Shamica Sweat

Shamica Sweat

Shamica is the owner of Shamica & Co. Born and raised in Saint Louis, MO, she knew she was destined to be an Event Planner. She started planning her wedding at the age of 16 which is why she had a complete binder full of wedding ideas by the time she went off to college.

Shamica began planning weddings and events for family and friends in 2007. In 2013, she moved to Dallas, TX and officially launched The Pink Tuxedoes Wedding and Event Planning. Shamica love to apply her creativity, experiment with new design ideas, and take a clients’ vision and make it a beautiful reality.

Whitney Wing Drake

Shamica Sweat

Shamica is the owner of Shamica & Co. Born and raised in Saint Louis, MO, she knew she was destined to be an Event Planner. She started planning her wedding at the age of 16 which is why she had a complete binder full of wedding ideas by the time she went off to college.

Shamica began planning weddings and events for family and friends in 2007. In 2013, she moved to Dallas, TX and officially launched The Pink Tuxedoes Wedding and Event Planning. Shamica love to apply her creativity, experiment with new design ideas, and take a clients’ vision and make it a beautiful reality.

Student Testimonials

Brandee Hartley, Collin College CWEP Grad

I would definitely recommend this program to others. I gained invaluable experience and information to use when starting my own wedding planning business.

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Tuition Includes:

  • Classroom Sessions
  • CWEP Course Materials
  • eTextbook & Curriculum
  • Certificate & Exam Fee

Class Overview

Learn the fundamentals of planning social events as well as owning and operating a successful business.