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Mentor Program
A dream come true......A three-day Mentor Program for those of you who are seriously interested in becoming a professional Wedding Planner. Shadow celebrity Wedding Planner, Kim Eibrink Jansen, with Day 1 at her office learning the tricks of the trade, then Day 2 includes overseeing the final meeting, site inspections & the rehearsal before the wedding, then Day 3 is being onsite with the couple on their actual wedding day. Cost is three $500 installments to approved applicants - send your application to info@weddingsofnoosa.com Experience with Events of Noosa is priceless and looks great on your CV.

"I just wanted to say Thank you for allowing me to attend the mentor program. I had a fantastic time, and was very exciting to be a part of the team for a few days. Your an inspiration for anyone wanting to pursue a career in the wedding planning industry." Best Wishes, Sarah Vrana

The experience encompasses, but is not limited to, the following:

Day in the office with Kim:

  • Learn how to put together contracts, budgets and detailed wedding checklists for clients
  • Begin to understand the process of event day timelines, which list all pertinent information required for a flawless event
  • See a sample Selected Vendor Referral List, learn about the dynamic between vendors and planners and how to maintain a successful relationship with them
  • Sit in on client phone calls and observe the way Kim handles her business
  • Understand the process of putting together concepts and designs & system looking after clients
  • View final stages of the wedding planning process
  • See how Kim keeps client files in order by organizing vendor info, correspondence, notes, etc.

Rehearsal Day:

  • Observe Kim as she organizes the bridal party, music, ceremony details and sit in for the final crucial meeting with Kim and the bride & groom. Meet suppliers for the wedding and listen to the final stages of planning a wedding.
  • Meet and greet with the bridal party and their families at the wedding ceremony location and watch a rehearsal in action
  • Help collect all wedding day items ie. Guest book, toasting glasses, programs, placecards, etc.

Wedding Day:

  • Observe Kim’s direction of bridal party, family and guests as the day progresses
  • Assist in transportation of bridal party and guests ie. Shuttle services and schedules
  • Help oversee setup of ceremony site ie. Programs and guest book in place, name cards on chairs, special items for ceremony in place
  • Understand the process of the day’s setup and timing ie. vendor arrivals, ceremony setup, reception completion
  • Get an overall view of the behind-the-scenes action and how Kim prioritizes where to be and when to be there
  • In the bridal suite, help Kim get the bride get into her dress and veil
  • Understand the importance of how to accommodate and ensure the comfort of each guest
  • Greet guests as they enter, making sure they feel welcome and taken care of
  • Help manage the photo guest book making sure pictures get taken, guests are signed in, etc.
  • Watch Kim as she organizes the bridal party and gets everyone down the aisle on time
  • Assist in setup of reception site ie. Placement of menus, placecards and favors, make sure tables, chairs etc. are arranged according to diagram, etc.
  • Guide guests to the reception site once ceremony has concluded
  • See Kim coordinate special dances and toasts, making sure that important people ie. Family members, photographer, videographer are present when they take place
  • Secure and pack up all extra items at the end of the night ie. Extra favors, menus, programs, placecards, etc. and put gifts in the proper location
  • Help decorate bridal suite with candles, petals, bubble bath, cake, champagne, etc.

For more on our Wedding Planning Courses go to http://www.weddingsofnoosa.com/wedding-planning-courses/153/