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Event Planning & Decoration

Turn ideas into unforgettable experiences — master the art of organizing and styling remarkable events

Bestseller82,486 students

Created by Andrei Neagoie, Daniel Bourke

What you'll learn

  • Event Planning Essentials
  • Theme Development & Conceptualization
  • Venue Selection & Layout Design
  • Floral & Table Styling
  • Lighting & Ambience Design

Course Overview

Events are not just gatherings — they’re curated experiences. The Event Planning & Decoration course is designed to equip learners with both the organizational expertise and creative flair needed to plan, coordinate, and decorate memorable events. From weddings and corporate functions to themed parties and product launches, this course gives you the tools to handle logistics, budgeting, client communication, and styling down to the finest detail.

Whether you're pursuing a career in event coordination or want to launch your own event business, this course helps you develop the professional polish and creativity that set you apart.


What You Will Learn

This course delivers a complete blend of planning strategies and decoration techniques:

  1. Event Planning Essentials
  2. Understand timelines, budgeting, guest lists, and vendor coordination.
  3. Theme Development & Conceptualization
  4. Learn how to build themes, color palettes, and creative event concepts.
  5. Venue Selection & Layout Design
  6. Master space planning, guest flow, and seating arrangements.
  7. Floral & Table Styling
  8. Get hands-on with centerpieces, backdrops, and decorative elements.
  9. Lighting & Ambience Design
  10. Use lighting, sound, and textures to elevate the event atmosphere.
  11. Client Management & Proposal Writing
  12. Learn how to communicate with clients, pitch ideas, and write event proposals.
  13. On-the-Day Coordination
  14. Develop contingency plans, handle last-minute changes, and lead with professionalism.

Who This Course is For

Ideal for:

  1. Aspiring event planners and decorators
  2. Wedding and party stylists
  3. Hospitality professionals and venue managers
  4. Entrepreneurs starting an event business
  5. Creatives looking to monetize their styling skills

Hands-On Learning Experience

Engage in real-life inspired projects and practical tasks:

  1. Themed Event Concept Design: Create a vision board and decor plan
  2. Mock Budget & Timeline Creation: Manage event logistics from planning to execution
  3. Table Setting & Styling Workshop: Use props and layouts to simulate a real event setup
  4. Vendor Roleplay Exercise: Practice negotiating and managing service providers
  5. Event Pitch Presentation: Develop a complete proposal for a hypothetical client


Career Outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  1. Design and execute events from concept to completion
  2. Build professional proposals and decoration plans
  3. Coordinate vendors, venues, and guest logistics
  4. Take on roles such as Event Planner, Wedding Stylist, Event Decorator, or start your own business


Tools & Concepts Covered

Familiarize yourself with tools and industry practices:

  1. Mood boards, style kits, and event checklists
  2. Google Sheets or Excel for planning and budgeting
  3. Basic design software (Canva, Pinterest for concept boards)
  4. Event management platforms (optional overview of tools like Trello or HoneyBook)
  5. Decor principles (balance, color harmony, focal points)



Create Moments That Last

Enroll in Event Planning & Decoration and gain the skills to turn vision into reality, transforming spaces into unforgettable experiences.

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Event Planning & Decoration

Turn ideas into unforgettable experiences — master the art of organizing and styling remarkable events

What you'll learn

  • Event Planning Essentials
  • Theme Development & Conceptualization
  • Venue Selection & Layout Design
  • Floral & Table Styling
  • Lighting & Ambience Design

Course Overview

Events are not just gatherings — they’re curated experiences. The Event Planning & Decoration course is designed to equip learners with both the organizational expertise and creative flair needed to plan, coordinate, and decorate memorable events. From weddings and corporate functions to themed parties and product launches, this course gives you the tools to handle logistics, budgeting, client communication, and styling down to the finest detail.

Whether you're pursuing a career in event coordination or want to launch your own event business, this course helps you develop the professional polish and creativity that set you apart.


What You Will Learn

This course delivers a complete blend of planning strategies and decoration techniques:

  1. Event Planning Essentials
  2. Understand timelines, budgeting, guest lists, and vendor coordination.
  3. Theme Development & Conceptualization
  4. Learn how to build themes, color palettes, and creative event concepts.
  5. Venue Selection & Layout Design
  6. Master space planning, guest flow, and seating arrangements.
  7. Floral & Table Styling
  8. Get hands-on with centerpieces, backdrops, and decorative elements.
  9. Lighting & Ambience Design
  10. Use lighting, sound, and textures to elevate the event atmosphere.
  11. Client Management & Proposal Writing
  12. Learn how to communicate with clients, pitch ideas, and write event proposals.
  13. On-the-Day Coordination
  14. Develop contingency plans, handle last-minute changes, and lead with professionalism.

Who This Course is For

Ideal for:

  1. Aspiring event planners and decorators
  2. Wedding and party stylists
  3. Hospitality professionals and venue managers
  4. Entrepreneurs starting an event business
  5. Creatives looking to monetize their styling skills

Hands-On Learning Experience

Engage in real-life inspired projects and practical tasks:

  1. Themed Event Concept Design: Create a vision board and decor plan
  2. Mock Budget & Timeline Creation: Manage event logistics from planning to execution
  3. Table Setting & Styling Workshop: Use props and layouts to simulate a real event setup
  4. Vendor Roleplay Exercise: Practice negotiating and managing service providers
  5. Event Pitch Presentation: Develop a complete proposal for a hypothetical client


Career Outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  1. Design and execute events from concept to completion
  2. Build professional proposals and decoration plans
  3. Coordinate vendors, venues, and guest logistics
  4. Take on roles such as Event Planner, Wedding Stylist, Event Decorator, or start your own business


Tools & Concepts Covered

Familiarize yourself with tools and industry practices:

  1. Mood boards, style kits, and event checklists
  2. Google Sheets or Excel for planning and budgeting
  3. Basic design software (Canva, Pinterest for concept boards)
  4. Event management platforms (optional overview of tools like Trello or HoneyBook)
  5. Decor principles (balance, color harmony, focal points)



Create Moments That Last

Enroll in Event Planning & Decoration and gain the skills to turn vision into reality, transforming spaces into unforgettable experiences.