WEDDING PLANNING FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
receiving a percentage of the price your clients pay to given vendors - Answer-unethical
kickbacks
an estimate of the percentage you’ll get back - Answer-what is a give back
2.2 million - Answer-how many couples are marrying each year
2 weeks before wedding day - Answer-when should you collect your final payment
use flexible pricing - Answer-what should you do be consistent in ethics and fairness
across the bar
focused on highest commission and not what’s best for bride and groom, vendors will
jack up prices causing artificial inflation - Answer-why do wedding consultants avoid
kickbacks?
26000 - Answer-the average cost of a wedding
providing split entrees, cutting edge silverware, sushi boat - Answer-name three things
of style and presentation trends
hit list - Answer-what is a list of venues from your area you can work with?
what makes the bride and groom tick and how it can be expressed in the wedding -
Answer-What do you need to know for the vision determination?
subtle to dramatic, destination, color, seasons and holidays, historic, outdoor - Answer-
Name some of the wedding themes
capacity/rental costs, taxes/charges/special requirements, and set up time - Answer-
Name three things when selecting a venue to pay attention to
14-17000 south, 31-34000 north - Answer-what is the average cost difference between
the south and north
category names and specific items with each, estimated cost, total cost, down payment,
date of final payment, notes - Answer-Name 6 things of budgeting
10% - Answer-what is the typical fee for a wedding planner of the overall budget?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
receiving a percentage of the price your clients pay to given vendors - Answer-unethical
kickbacks
an estimate of the percentage you’ll get back - Answer-what is a give back
2.2 million - Answer-how many couples are marrying each year
2 weeks before wedding day - Answer-when should you collect your final payment
use flexible pricing - Answer-what should you do be consistent in ethics and fairness
across the bar
focused on highest commission and not what’s best for bride and groom, vendors will
jack up prices causing artificial inflation - Answer-why do wedding consultants avoid
kickbacks?
26000 - Answer-the average cost of a wedding
providing split entrees, cutting edge silverware, sushi boat - Answer-name three things
of style and presentation trends
hit list - Answer-what is a list of venues from your area you can work with?
what makes the bride and groom tick and how it can be expressed in the wedding -
Answer-What do you need to know for the vision determination?
subtle to dramatic, destination, color, seasons and holidays, historic, outdoor - Answer-
Name some of the wedding themes
capacity/rental costs, taxes/charges/special requirements, and set up time - Answer-
Name three things when selecting a venue to pay attention to
14-17000 south, 31-34000 north - Answer-what is the average cost difference between
the south and north
category names and specific items with each, estimated cost, total cost, down payment,
date of final payment, notes - Answer-Name 6 things of budgeting
10% - Answer-what is the typical fee for a wedding planner of the overall budget?
