Directing Classes for Prospective PROFESSIONAL Directors or Coordinators
 
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SUMMER- July 23, 24 and 25 from 10:00 am - 4:00pm
                     Wednesday, Thursday and Friday   - Register Now!

FALL (September - October) or WINTER (January - February - March)

TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS – DAYS 1:00pm TO 5:00pm FOR (4) SESSIONS
OR
SATURDAYS –FOR (3) THREE SESSIONS 9:30am– 4:30pm

FINAL DATES WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON APPLICATIONS- Class enrollment is limited in order to give personal attention to help you set up your own business.

Observations and /or Assisting at rehearsals, ceremonies and receptions are required as part of the homework in order to obtain a professional certificate. There is no time limit to meet this requirement.

The last class IS REQURED FOR DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES JOINTLY AND IS USUALLY held on a Saturday

INCLUDES the mock rehearsal, ceremony and reception activities at a hotel, religious building, a mansion, a bed and breakfast or event venue

MAKE- UP SESSIONS or PRIVATE SESSIONS

Sundays or Mondays 1:00 – 5:00 may be used for “ make-up” classes in case of inclement weather. Persons missing a session may take the same session during the next planned training or request special private sessions.

INTERVIEWS WITH THE INSTRUCTOR

All students must contact the instructor for an interview after sending in a pre-registration, a resume and the statement as to why you want to be a wedding professional. OUT OF STATE persons and those who live more than 75 miles from Nashville may have a telephone interview session.

FEE SCHEDULE:

The fee is $500.00. Out-of- town students who prefer to stay overnight in Nashville should make personal arrangements. The fee includes refreshments during the course hours and a course of study manual.

DISCOUNTS are arranged for religious guilds to train at their locations for classes with a minimum of 10 participants.

HOTELS, COUNTRY CLUBS, MANSIONS and HISTORIC HOMES
Training for ON-SITE staffs may arrange for on – site training at their facility

HOMEWORK:

ALL CLASS PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENTS

Upon satisfactory completion of ALL homework assignments and 3 observations and 3 assisting opportunities at supervised weddings with written recommendations from the supervising director and bridal family, PARTICIPANTS will receive a certificate.

Special arrangements for observations and assisting opportunities are made for out of state students. through contacts with other National Professional Wedding Organizations and graduates of this class.

DEPOSIT .

A NON- REFUNDABLE deposit of $200.00 should accompany the registration or brought to the interview session, with the balance due at the first class. The DEPOSIT will be RETURNED IN FULL if the classes are cancelled due to lack of sufficient enrollment or if the teaching personnel are unable to meet at this time, due to unforeseen circumstances. $100.00 of this DEPOSIT is for your manual and training materials.

PAYMENTS: Special arrangements may be made to pay the remaining $300.00 in 3 payments. All payments must be completed by the last training session.

INSUFFICIANT FUNDS: Checks that are returned from the bank will be charged @ $25.00 per check.

CERTIFICATE: A certificate will be presented after all homework and payments have been completed. The certificates are individually made and ready in about 2 weeks following your final homework session. It may be picked up in person or registered and mailed first class.

With over 10,000 weddings in Nashville and surrounding counties, each year, there is work for everyone, whether in hotels, mansions, clubs, religious institutions, private homes, condominium party rooms, universities or parks.

ON-LINE PRE - REGISTRATION FOR WEDDING DIRECTOR CLASS

(Name of Student):

(Address)

City State Zip

Telephone:
work home Mobil

E Mail:


WINTER SESSION

               PREFERRED CLASSES:       

Read and Check the following:
I am paying the entire $500.00 through the website.
     
I am mailing or bringing the $200.00 deposit to the interview session  
I am paying the $200.00 on-line through this website.  
     
I agree to pay the remaining $300.00 at the first class.  
I am paying the remaining $300.00 through the website.  
     
I am enclosing a brief resume and the statement regarding my interest in this career  
     
As part of my course, I agree to observe 3 rehearsals and ceremonies and participate as an assistant in a minimum of 3 wedding weekends supervised by an appropriate director.   These are unpaid internships.  
     
I will meet with the instructor after all the homework has been completed.  
     
I agree to complete all homework assignments satisfactorily before receiving a certificate  

I would prefer to direct weddings in the following zip code areas:
Please be “specific” about the numbers:   ZipCode:    ZipCode:

      I Have read and understand the terms of this application

PLEASE WRITE "WHY I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A WEDDING DIRECTOR”

Educational background
dates:   From -   To
High School:   
College:   
PostGrad:   
Accreditation:  
Other:  

Employment:      
Job Title:

 Any wedding related activities: Caterer Gifts
 Caligrapher Attire Church Guild Travel
Photographer Florist Hospitality Other

Describe any previous experience doing weddings

I am available for week ends

When you complete your training,
where would you like to work?

   

Are you connected to any wedding related services? Please list the vendor and business names ( Florist, Rental, Catering, Photographer, Video, Music, Event Planner, etc )

For a personal interview, please call and set up an appointment. Directions will be sent to you at that time for interviews and class meetings at the Élan Consultant’s office or venue where classes will take place.    615 29BRIDE (292-7433)

 

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