Is Preson bailey wedding & event design online course worth?

They offering this signature programm with wedding planning institute online on $11,95 and you have 6 months to complete that to get certified.I was wondering how different this programm than the others way cheaper online they offering.Anyone taken this course and think Preston bailey is going to share his trick n technioques in planing and decor?
I am curious to know if its just the name of preston and nothing special than other programms are online in $400/500.You will do the assignment and if pass will get certified.
I am interested in that but i am thinking if there is nothing special why we take this programm and pay more money...PLZ share .
Any guidline will be greatly appreciated.

I was reading about a student who took his course that is now interning at his company here in NY. Of course not every student gets that opportunity. I would like to take his Event design and his Floral Design course when it comes out. Not many other schools are offering these courses and if nothing else having his name on your website and saying that you took his course will set you apart from other planners. The cost is way more than I want to spend especially since I have two certificates already for wedding planning and combined they cost the price of just one of his courses. I stay on the look out for other schools and offers though hoping for a cheaper alternative. I will give it till his Floral Design course comes out I am hoping for some kind of combo discount. LOL

Has anyone ever heard of Event Design Academy or IWED. I saw them both on Youtube and searched the website. The fee for the Event Design Academy is about 2,499 but I would preferr to just take the fabric draping design course for $899 the thing is its in florida. IWED sort of hops all over from state to state but their course price is ridiculous total cost $7,000 with each course costing $799. They both seem a little shady to me and I have been searching for reviews and checked the BBB but they weren't on their site at all.

I just emailed the Wedding Planning Institute to ask if the Preston Bailey course that is given in a classroom setting offers the topics I will list below because that is what I would really like to learn. For some reason I get the feeling that his course is mostly fluff and advice. I will come back when I receive an answer.

This is the Event Design Academy- What I like about this is that it is hand on in a real venue setting and you are allowed to take photos of what you created for your portfolio.

Courses Included
IWED 201 – Introduction to Room Draping and Head Table Backdrops
IWED 202 – Pipe and Drape Systems
IWED 203 – Room Decorating and Design
IWED 204 – Room Draping and Lighting
IWED 205 – Head Table Backdrops
Introduction to Table & Ceiling Draping Mastery
IWED 302 – Head Table Types & Styles
IWED 303 – Lighting and Fabrics for Head Tables
IWED 304 – Ceiling Placement & Design
IWED 305 – Ceiling Lighting and Fabrics
IWED 306 – Ceiling Centerpieces
Introduction to Chair and Table Decor
IWED 402 – Table Linens
IWED 403 – Chair Covers and Accessories
IWED 404 – Head, Cake and Receiving Tables
IWED 405 – Centerpieces
IWED 406 - Accessories, Candles and Lighting
– Introduction to Ceremony Decor
IWED 502 – Ceremony Types and Traditions
IWED 503 – Runners and Aisle Draping
IWED 504 – Pew Markers and Altar Arrangements
IWED 505 – Arches, Chuppahs, Mandaps and More

Continued

Introduction to Business Practices & Procedures
IWED 602 – Client Consultations & Quote Management
IWED 603 – Contracts and Agreements
IWED 604 – Venue Relations and Procedures
IWED 605 – Staffing, Transportation and Insurance
IWED 606 – Inventory Purchasing, Renting and Sourcing
IWED 607 – Websites and Online Presence
IWED 608 – Advertising, Lead Generation and Networking
IWED 609 – Communications

Sorry this info was for IWED

This is for Event Design Academy both are hands on though. I would only tak eth first sesson for $899 I'm not interested in baloons.

First Session / week
• Business - Marketing- Pricing - Portfolio
• Flower Design I
• Flower Design II
• Fabric Draping I
• Fabric Draping II
• Centerpieces 101
Second session/ week
• Theme Props I - wood
• Theme Props II - Styrofoam
• Names & Logos I
• Balloon Décor I
• Balloon Décor II
• Balloon Sculptures I

Here is Preston Bailey's course outline

Chapter One – Daring to Dream
a. Intro video
b. Welcome video – Preston Bailey welcoming students, sharing his passion for the industry, why he is offering his course and what it means to be a Preston Bailey Certified Designer.
c. Industry History and Evolution
d. Preston Bailey’s Story
e. Definition of event design
f. Difference between Designer and Planner
g. Fundamentals of design styles: traditional, modern, eclectic
h. Case Study
i. Assignment – Inspiration projects & reading from Preston Bailey’s books
Chapter One Quiz

Chapter Two – Defining the Dream (Creating the clients dream event)
a. Video – Preston Bailey explaining his philosophy and techniques for working with a client to uncover and define the client’s dream event desires.
b. Preston Bailey’s Design Statement
c. Formulas for Event Design Planning: D4, A6, E3, EA6, Layers of Event Design
d. First Client Meeting – Conceiving and Creating Brilliant Strokes of Inspiration
e. Design Intuition – Building a bond and rapport, asking the right questions
f. Presenting design options and upsell/enhancement opportunities
g. Tools and Resources
h. Case study
i. Lessons Learned
j. Assignment – Project: Floor Plan, Questionnaire Worksheets reading from Preston Bailey’s books and usage of tools and resources
Chapter Two Quiz

Continued

Chapter Four – Delivering the Dream (Working together to put on the perfect show)
a. Video – Video of Preston Bailey events with Preston Bailey discussing what went right, wrong, and unexpected. Focus on what it takes to deliver the client’s dream
b. Vendors and Service Providers – Building a reliable, talented team
c. Event Design Production – Planning, execution, removal, and accounting
d. Production Services – Pre-event site planning, event management, event and set elements, event operations, food and beverage management, floral consultation, event day production, accounting, and miscellaneous services
e. Tools and Resources – Vendors, Production Crews, etc.
f. Case study
g. Lessons Learned
h. Assignment – Implementation of Design Project & Reading from Preston Bailey’s books and usage of tools and resources
Chapter Four Quiz

Chapter Five – Living the Dream
a. Video – Preston Bailey discussing his perspective on success – with clients, with career, and with life. Include Career and life Lessons Learned as well as advice directly to the new PBSWED graduate
b. Budgeting
c. Cost Analysis
d. Pricing a Project
e. Case Study
f. Lessons Learned – Additional advice and recap of Lessons Learned throughout the curriculum
g. FAQs – Frequently asked questions from clients, vendors, and service providers
h. Industry Trends – Where the industry is heading and Preston Bailey’s vision of the future of event design
i. Final Project – Student demonstrates understanding of curriculum including tools, resources, and fundamental skills and techniques by walking through steps 1 – 3 to design and present to Preston Bailey. Top designs will be posted on Preston Bailey’s website.
Final Exam – Questions based on learning objectives for each chapter.

Sorry guys I'm kinda tired. The Event Design Academy is a Wedding Plannign school in AZ I think the decorating school is called Event Decorating Academy. Sorry

Hi all some updates

I got an email from the school about Preston's course. <<This course is more related to how Preston designs overall. From "Concept" to end result. The specifics that you are asking about are not specifically address in this course.
We are maybe planning on adding "mini" courses in the future that are more specific.>>

There was also an error on the website that was doubling the cost of the course for IWED so the total for that Event Design course is $3,999 for the five day course and its 8hrs a day. I think I might actually do this course when they come to my area in March. They have a payment plan of $399 to make it easier.

Good luck to all on your choices of education. :)

Hi Carmen

Does your school travel like the IWED compnay?

When will you be in NY.

Hi Angie,Thanks for all of the info! I am from Brooklyn as but live in NJ currently. Was wondering if u decided to take any of these courses? If so, which one/s? I am contemplating on taking at least one myself.

Hi Angie in Brooklyn,

Have you decided to join any course in wedding event decoration/design yet? I'd like to take an online course in this field, too. However, I don't know which one is the best for me.

I have decided to take the Wedding Planner course at Penn Foster as The International Institute of Weddings did not reply my emails. After that, I will probably enroll on an online wedding event decoration/design course. Now I'm looking into the Floral Design course at Penn Foster as it's ranked first on many websites. Its fee is quite reasonable, too. At the same time, I will consider other courses especially one which is up to date with the latest trends and styles. Therefore, any of your suggestion and advice will be greatly appreciated.

Many thks,

Trang Vu