The SA School of Weddings

14/03/2025

Dreaming of a career in Wedding Planning?

Turn your passion into a profession with The SA School of Weddings!

Join our Wedding Planning Course next weekend over the long weekend and take the first step towards an exciting future in the events industry.

📅 Date: 20 - 23 March
📍 Location: The SA School of Weddings - 11 Kildoon Road Bryanston.
Learn from industry experts and gain the skills to plan unforgettable weddings!

Limited spots available – don’t miss out!

For full course information pop us a Whatsapp to 082 445 9086 or +27717639293

13/03/2025

When life hands you lemons, transform them into lemonade. It brings us so much joy to see our students experience those enlightening moments during lessons.

Course: Flower Arranging and Function Decor.
Next course:
20-29 May (Full Time)
16 August (Part Time)

13/03/2025

Falling in love with autumn vibes! This stunning balloon installation was created by our talented students during their course. Thank you for these awesome colours✨

Next Course: 2-5 June 2025

” What do you think?

13/03/2025

Last week we had an amazing time with the students who attended our Balloon Art and Styling course.
What do you think of their creation?

02/02/2025

Our Wedding Planning Course in Zambia is scheduled for 1 - 4 April 2025. Registration is now open, so make sure to sign up early for this exciting opportunity.

Venue: Taj Pamodzi - Lusaka
Time: 9am - 4pm

For full course details and pricing pop us a WhatsApp to +27824459086 or email us on [email protected]

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23/01/2025

Turn Your Passion Into a Dream Career with SA School of Weddings!
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Are you ready to step into the glamorous world of weddings and events? Whether you’re a natural planner, a creative soul, or simply obsessed with love stories, our Wedding Planning Course is your gateway to a rewarding career in the wedding industry!⁠
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📍Available in Cape Town & Johannesburg, this hands-on course is designed to give you everything you need to succeed as a professional wedding planner. From managing budgets to creating unforgettable experiences, we’ll teach you the skills to make every couple’s dream day a reality.⁠
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Dates: ⁠
Cape Town: 4-7 February ⁠
Johannesburg: 20 - 23 March⁠
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Here’s what you’ll learn:⁠
💍 Mastering the art of planning and coordination⁠
🎨 Designing breathtaking themes and concepts⁠
📅 Managing timelines and handling logistics⁠
🤝 Building relationships with top industry professionals⁠
💡 Problem-solving under pressure with confidence⁠
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With 16 years of excellence, the SA School of Weddings is Africa’s top training institute for the events industry. By joining us, you’re not just enrolling in a course—you’re taking your first step into a network of passionate, creative professionals who share your vision.

🔗 Spaces are limited! Enroll today to start your journey toward a career full of beauty, creativity, and unforgettable moments.

Styled by the students of The SA School of Weddings
Photography: Andre M Photography
Make-up: Taahirah
Model: Melissa Allison Rage Models
Venue: The forum white light

Secure your spot now!
The dream is waiting—make it yours. 💕

16/01/2025

🌟 You're Invited to Our Open Day! 🌟

Join us at The SA School of Weddings and Events on 18 January for an exciting Open Day!

Discover Africa’s leading wedding and event training institute and explore our dynamic courses:
🎨Wedding & Event Design
💐 Flower Arranging & Function Décor
🎈 Balloon Art & Styling
🎂 Wedding & Event Cakes
✉️ Party Planning & Event Personsonalisation Course

Learn how we’ve been shaping industry leaders for 16 years!

📅 Date: Saturday, 18 January
📍 Location: 11 Kildoon Road Bryanston, Sandton, JHB
🕒 Time: 9am - 1pm

Whether you're dreaming of a career in the events industry or looking to sharpen your creative skills, this is your chance to take the first step!

RSVP now to secure your spot. See you there!
Whatsapp us on 082 445 9086

11/01/2025

10/01/2025

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow 😍

01/01/2025

Our students just wrapped up another successful Flower Arranging & Function Décor course, and the results are great! From bold, vibrant arrangements to intricate floral designs like this stunning centerpiece, our graduates are ready to make any event beautiful.

Do you want to come Alive & Thrive in 2025 with a new skill?
Enroll in the next Flower Arranging & Function Décor course and gain the skills, confidence, and expertise to shine in the events industry!

Limited spots available – don’t wait!
Whatsapp us on 082 445 9086 and we will send you the full course information or email us on [email protected]

Part Time course starts: 8 February 2025 (Saturday's) or Thursday 13 February 2025 (Thursday Evening's)

Full Time: 19-28 February 2025 (9am - 4pm)

Your journey to becoming a floral artist starts here with The SA School of Weddings & Events – where passion meets excellence!

03/12/2024

It was a collaboration of two powerhouse women yesterday having conversations with each other about their journey in the Wedding & Events industry. Precious from Precious Celebrations and Khali from The SA School of Weddings really got into the real stuff at the Wedding Planners Brunch. Precious Celebrations you and you team did an amazing job.

29/11/2024

Our Balloon Students have really got into the Christmas spirit! Look at we w got up to on the last day of our Balloon Course. Well-done Ladies you can be very proud of this fantastic installation.
Next Balloon Course: 25-28 January 2025
For more course information WhatsApp us on +27824459086 or email us on [email protected]

21/11/2024

Are you looking for a fully practical comprehensive Wedding & Event Planning & Design course?
Look no further than The SA School of Weddings Wedding & Event Design Course starting on the 11 February 2025.
This course is only offered in JHB due to logistics, where our head office is based and the practical nature of the course.
Please NOTE that this course is a FULL-TIME Course.
Should you be working be sure to look at our Part Time Courses
For course pricing and a full breakdown and registration, pop us a WhatsApp to 082 445 9086 or email to [email protected]
Subjects Covered:
- Floral Design:
• Introduction to Floral Design for weddings and events
• Tools and equipment needed
• Conditioning of flowers & preparation
• Purchasing of flowers
• Choosing your flowers
• Flower grading
• Seasons and availability of flowers
• Flower foliage
• Buying flowers on the auction (we go to the actual flower action)
• Transportation of your flowers from purchase to event installation
• Principles of floral design
• Elements of design
• Creating Symmetrical floral arrangements
• Creating Asymmetrical floral arrangements
• Working with floral foam
• Foam-free florals
• Table settings for weddings
• Table settings for functions
• Napkin folding and accessorizing
• Hand bouquets/ bunches
• Flower Boxes & Gifting
• Corsages
• Buttonholes
• Flower crowns
• Wiring flowers
• Church Florals for Weddings
• Church Florals for Funerals (Coffin arrangement, Wreaths, Signature tributes)
• Mass arrangements
• Hanging & Suspended arrangements
• Dressing a cake with flowers
• Dressing a gazebo flowers
• Modern Bridal bouquets
• Traditional bouquets
• Flowers for different centerpiece
• Colour combinations
• Reception décor and gala dinner décor
• Themed events
• Main table flowers, draping and décor
• Arch Florals
• Designer shaped florals and backdrops
• The use of vases, candelabras, candles, stands and votive.
• Lighting you arrangements
• Handling mock-ups
• Costing your designs
• Cost cutting
• Floral procedures
• Creating a master plan
• Quote for your services
• Installations
• Dealing with clients
• Suppliers
Function Design
• The creative process of a private event
• The creative process of a Wedding
• The creative process of a Childs Birthday Party
• The creative process of a Corporate event
• Fundamentals of event design
• Styling principles
• Floor planning & design
• Table Layouts
• Table design & table scaping
• Table settings
• Pitching to corporate clients
• Conceptualizing your ideas and putting them to paper
• Understanding your clients vision
• Defining your own creative style
• Briefing Suppliers
• Draping of Backdrops
• Room draping
• Roof draping
• Working with fairy lights
• Securing your mechanics
• Gazebo / Cabana Draping
• Safety at events
• Designer backdrops
• Branding Backdrops
• Floor scaping & styling
• Branding Flooring
• Event Load-in’s
• Event Load-outs
• Administration requirements
• Costing your designs
• Marketing yourself
Wedding, Event & Party Planning
• Introduction to the world of Event & wedding planning
• The role of the wedding planner versus that of a coordinator
• The role of the Event Planner versus that of a coordinator
• Understanding your market
• Meeting with Clients
• Meeting with your brides
• How to charge for your services
• Wedding products and services
• Event Products and services
• Scheduling the wedding timeline
• Scheduling for a wedding planner
• Scheduling for an Event Planner
• Wedding etiquette
• Wedding trends
• Wedding traditions
• Different types & styles of wedding
• Types of Events
• Understanding the bride's needs
• The legal side of weddings
• Business Management
• Communications
• Sales & Marketing Management
• Contracts
• The wedding ceremony
• Wedding budgets
• Event Budgets
• Preparation for managing the wedding day
• Master plan for the wedding day
• Managing the day of an event
• Wedding Dresses
o Types of fabric
o General wedding attire etiquette for the whole retinue including the groom and his party
o Styles to suit body types and face shapes
o Dealing with a bride and her dress fitting and fitting the dress on the day
• Wedding & Event venues
• Venue evaluations
• Music for a ceremony and reception
• Music & Entertainment for events
• Coordinating the rehearsal
• Dry run’s
• Dealing with Photographers and know how to work with them
• Catering
• Wine
Balloon Art & Party Styling
Sections covered in this subject:
• Introduction to Balloon Art
• Tools Required
• Balloon Sizing
• Types of balloons
• Important tip and tricks
• Columns
• Mechanics
• Theming your columns
• Sizing
• Transportation
• Costing
• Weighting the design according to the application
• Backdrops
• Mechanics
• Styles
• Safety
• Installations
• Personalisation
• Theming your backdrops
• Balloons
• Balloons and florals
• Transportation
• Costing
• Balloon Walls
• Structures
• Theming the walls
• Sizing
• Timing
• Different types of Centerpieces
• Adult Celebrations
• Kiddies parties
• Corporate events
• Transportation
• Balloon Arches
• Working with different colours
• Mechanics
• Indoor arches
• Outdoor arches
• Costing
• Safety
• Topiaries
• Different uses
• Balloon table garlands including the use of florals
• Double Bubbles
• Balloon Numbers
• Balloon Shapes
• Balloon Frames
• Link-o-loons
• Balloon Gifting and personalisation
• Working with air and helium
• Suppliers
• Time Management
• Recycling your balloons
• Business Basics
• Costing your designs
• Marketing yourselves
Gifting, Wedding & Event Stationery
Sections covered in this subject:
• Tool required
• Personalising gift boxes
• Custom T-shirts & Clothing
• Event Personalisation
• Gift wrapping & Styling
• Branding
• Basic Graphic Design with Corel Draw
• Font Suggestions
• How to download and install fonts
• Learning the in’s and outs of designing with Corel Draw
• Designing Digital Save the dates
• PC Layouts and Formatting
• Websites – Wedding or Event Websites
• Setting up domains
• Setting up customized email addresses
• Setting-up and managing RSVP tracking for a wedding or event
• Tips and guidelines to creating your own business website
• Silhouette Cameo
• Designing & working with Silhouette Cameo program
• Setting up the cutting machine and using different materials
• Understanding the registration marks
• Learning how to cut vinyl stickers
• Creating customised T-shirts
• Various customisable applications
• Types of Glues, Tapes and Papers
• Handmade envelopes and basic paper folding
• Different paper sizes and envelope designs
• Scoring & layering techniques
• Making of different envelopes
• Wedding & Events Stationery
• Save the Dates
• Invitations
• Menus
• Seating Plans
• Name cards
• Table Numbers
• Programs
• Thankyou gifts
• Personalised Candles
• Costing for your products
• The use of ribbons and tying of different types of bows
• The use accessories
• Making of small gift boxes and bags
• Printing and formatting techniques
• Cost of running a stationery business
• Dealing with a client
• Terms & Conditions
• Quoting for your services
• Handling sample/ mock-up meetings
• Building a portfolio
#2025

20/11/2024

Join our last Flower Arranging & Function Decor course for the year. This is your chance to grab 2024 rates before they bloom into 2025 prices! ⁠
Finish 2024 with a new skill and start 2025 off with a bang.⁠
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Date: 3-12 December 2024⁠
Times: 9am - 4pm⁠
Address: 11 Kildoon Road Bryanston, JHB⁠
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For full course info and pricing Whatsapp us on +27824459086 or email us on [email protected]⁠
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