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Turn Your Passion for Wedding Planning into a Professional Career
Fundamentals of Wedding Planning is a noncredit professional development course designed for learners aspiring to become wedding planners. Furthermore, if you want to plan your own wedding, we encourage you to use this course as a guide to avoid common pitfalls and learn the ins and outs of everything you need to know to make your special event perfect.
This wedding planning course covers must-know topics such as understanding the basics of an event budget, identifying vendors needed for special events, and applying various event management competencies to the process of planning an event.
This introductory wedding planning course serves as an ideal starting point to pursue a career in event or wedding planning and can be used toward an MSU Denver credential or degree.
Cost | Schedule | Details
Fundamentals of Wedding Planning is $450 with a $35 transaction fee per payment. No textbook required!
- Registration opens in November
- Course begins – February 2, 2026
- Last day to register – February 9, 2026
- Course ends – April 2, 2026
The Fundamentals of Wedding Planning course introduces students to the basic concepts involved in becoming a professional wedding planner.
In addition to the expert instructor with over 23 years of wedding planning experience, this wedding planner course also includes professional vendors sharing their insights into photography, venue choice, catering, floral design, and hiring a DJ, along with other aspects of planning large-scale events and creating unforgettable weddings.
This course provides an introduction to managing an independent wedding planning business, the foundation for additional event planning courses, or even continuing on to a degree in Event and Meeting Management. The wedding planner course is also perfect for anyone planning their own wedding.
Once you successfully complete the wedding planner fundamentals course, you can immediately enter the event planning workforce with newly learned skills. You will receive a digital badge embedded with the competencies learned. You can include this badge on your resume, LinkedIn page, portfolio, or share it with an employer. Students will also receive a certificate of completion.
Students can also convert the course to three credits and continue to an MSU Denver certificate or degree. See FAQs for more information.
- Identify the vendors required to execute a wedding or a special event.
- Recognize various databases necessary for special events and wedding planning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the essential elements of an event budget.
- Apply various event management competencies to the process of planning an event.
Why Take Fundamentals of Wedding Planning?
Learn on your own schedule
The course can be completed in 4-8 weeks and is self-paced online.
Gain confidence in your wedding planning skills
Receive a personal advising session with an industry expert in the event planning industry who has been where you want to be.
96% of students who completed a post-course Career Launchpad survey in spring 2025 reported:
✓ Increased knowledge, skills, and understanding of the subject matter.
✓ High satisfaction with the overall experience of the course.
✓ Agreed that the subject matter was organized and presented effectively.
Career Pathways in Wedding Planning
Approximate return on investment for each academic pathway for event planners
Pathway 1: Complete the noncredit Fundamentals of Wedding Planning course and position yourself to enter the workforce quickly with newly learned knowledge and skills. The median salary of this pathway is $32,000 a year.
Pathway 2: Continue your academic journey by converting Fundamentals of Translation and Interpreting to credit and earn a degree in Event and Meeting Management, which allows you to increase your earning potential. The median salary of this pathway is $49,470 a year.
Meet your course instructor
Wedding Planning instructor
Wendie Bass is a Master Wedding Planner with over 23 years of experience in the wedding industry. Her passion for creating unforgettable weddings and events has earned her a reputation as one of the top wedding planners in the region. With a degree in Economics from Ripon College and 27 years of experience in Retail Management, Wendie possesses a unique skill set that allows her to handle all aspects of event production with ease.
As a State Manager for the Association of Bridal Consultants in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona, Wendie is a trusted mentor and educator in the wedding industry. She is also a sought-after speaker at industry events, where she shares her insights and experience with other professionals in the field.
Wendie’s clients appreciate her personalized approach to wedding planning, which ensures that each wedding is a unique reflection of the couple’s vision and style. She has a keen eye for detail and a talent for creative design, which allows her to bring even the most complex wedding concepts to life.
Wendie’s dedication to her clients and her passion for the industry has earned her numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Master Wedding Planner designation. She is also a breast cancer survivor, which has inspired her to give back to her community through charitable work.
Outside of work, Wendie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Her dedication to her clients, her commitment to excellence, and her passion for teaching make Wendie Bass a true standout in the wedding industry.
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