Winter 2010 Workshop Dates & Locations:

September 29 - October 6, 2010
Wedding Essentials Workshop
Two Evenings - 6 hour total
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Fee: $83*

*Plus Wedding Essentials Workbook (pay instructor at first class)
Find in the UFV Winter 2010 Booklet under "Employment Training" Page 19
 
Whether you're planning a wedding for yourself or planning weddings for others, the Wedding Essentials Workshop goes over the specific details of wedding planning process and it's many possibilities.
 

Marshall Ave, Abbotsford

Advanced class also available:
October 13 - November 17, 2010
Wedding Essentials for Planners
6 weeks - 15 hour total
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Fee: $199
Find in the UFV Winter 2010 Booklet under "Employment Training" Page 19

Building further on what you’ve learned at the Wedding Essentials Workshop, this extended course will give you what you need to understand the business of planning weddings.  Whether you work at a wedding venue that provides in house coordination or want to run your own company, this course will get you up to speed on the many details of wedding planning.  This highly interactive course is project based.  Wedding Essentials Workshop is a pre-requisite.
 

Sample of the latest Reviews (Fall 2009):

"The workshop was the best course I could ever have invested in.  The knowledge I gained here was priceless."

"I liked the vast amount of useful and relevant information.  Participation by the students was food for networking."

"I found Magna's course to be very informative and fun."

"I liked best knowing all the little tips that you don't think about and realizing how much work it is, but fun as well.  Like getting the workbook on CD too."

"Being a man, and venturing into what has generally been a ladies world, had me a little apprehensive.  But I had no reason to be, as Magna was an excellent instructor and made sure I felt at ease and that I understood everything that she was teaching.  She was very easy to listen to, yet got her point across flawlessly.  She was very knowledgeable in all aspects of the wedding industry and I would gladly go back again for a refresher course in a couple of years time."  Alan, AJDJ 

photo by Sakura Photography

Click here to view the SHAW TV feature
on youtube
the workshop held Saturday, Nov 24th, 2007
at the fabulous venue Barkley Brook Gardens, Langley

Send us an email
if you have a group of friends and would like
a private workshop
and we can bring the knowledge to you!

"Don't start your marriage with the number one reason for divorce...financial problems. 
Come to our workshop and learn how to make your wedding more
memorable and meaningful."

• Learn all the essentials of wedding planning

• Receive answers to your specific questions

• See unique ideas to make yourself

• Find local resources that fit your budget

• Network with other brides & share resources

• Get organized with a customized workbook
  
  If you're looking to plan a wedding and reduce the stress of that process, this course is for you. Get started saving time and money with insider tips and tricks from experienced wedding planner, Magna Goerke of "DIY Wedding Resource".
  
  Our informative and entertaining presentation will provide you with a thorough understanding of the ‘essentials’ and the tools to plan an amazing, affordable wedding with local resources. We’ll show you where to start, money saving tips through the entire process, and save you hours of research time by providing you answers to your specific questions.  We will go over real examples and proven techniques to make this the most wonderful wedding your guests have ever been to.