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The Business of Matrimony
Seminars, Classes, and Conferences for the Wedding Consulting Professional

Weekend "Power Course"

The Power Course is designed for consultants who wish to assimilate a great deal of information regarding the wedding planning industry in a short amount of time. The class meets from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day, during which the following topics are covered:

Overview Of The Wedding Industry
Career Opportunities For Wedding Consultants
Creating A Business Identity
How To Set Fees & Pricing Structures
How To Create A Workable Contract
Finding and Maintaining A Client Base Marketing and Advertising For Wedding Planners
Developing A Vendor Base Technology and The Internet
Bridal Shows and Expositions

The course includes all materials including a specially designed workbook, and each student is presented with a "Certificate of Completion" at the end of the course. All students are required to complete a pre-seminar assignment as well as an in-class test and one take home project. Breakfast and lunch are served each day, and complimentary parking is available to all participants.

The weekend course is offered on a nationwide basis, with a minimum of 15 students required for the program to be held in a particular geographical area. A list of the scheduled locations follows, so please check the roster for a location near you. If your city is not on the list, you may contact the Seminar Producer on how to have the class taught in your area.

Seminar Fee: $650.00*
* A structured payment plan option is available - please contact our office for further details.

Wedding Consulting 101 - The Basics Of The Business

This is an eight-week classroom program created for aspiring or current wedding consultants in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia/Southern PA area who are willing to dedicate one evening per week to acquiring more information and knowledge about this growing field.

Highlights of the course are:

2 ½ hour course each week
18 topics covered over the eight week period
Quiz each week
Inclusive test every two weeks
Comprehensive final exam at end of program
Research project required of each student
Guest speakers
Weekly home Assignments
Field Trips

Class Fee: $550.00*
Includes all necessary materials and each student is presented with a "Certificate of Completion" at the end of the course.

** A structured payment plan option is available - please contact our office for further details.

Weekend Power Course Locations

2001:

Baltimore (October)
Florida (October)
Atlanta (November)
Los Angeles (November)

2002:

For further information on the classes offered or to have a seminar taught in your area, please contact the Seminar Producer at MatrimonyBiz@aol.com or (410) 752-7190.

About The Instructor

Linnyette Richardson-Hall is a professional event consultant and native Baltimorean. She is the founder and past president of the Association of Minority Wedding Professionals, and a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants. She is a Senior Contributing Editor and featured columnist for "Signature Bride" magazine, the only international wedding/lifestyle publication specifically designed for the African-American bride and groom.

Ms. Richardson-Hall is the founder and executive director of "The Business of Matrimony Seminar Series and Workshops", a vehicle that allows her to share her knowledge of the industry with those who wish to enter the wedding/special events industry. Her lecturing abilities have made her a highly requested speaker and moderator for various workshops and programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Her company, Baltimore-based Premiere Event Management, is a privately-owned planning and design firm where she creates some of the country's finest weddings and occasions.

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