What You'll Learn

In this short but powerful course, you’ll learn: What destination weddings actually involve, How destination weddings differ from local weddings, The role of the planner vs the resort, How planners get paid (and why many don’t), What clients expect — and what they don’t tell you. Whether destination weddings are the right fit for YOU. This course gives you clarity before you commit to a full certification or career path.

Who This Course Is For

✔ You’re curious about destination weddings ✔ You want to add travel or weddings to your business ✔ You’re overwhelmed by conflicting info online ✔ You want to understand the business side first ✔ You’re considering certification but aren’t sure yet 🚫 This course is NOT for: • People looking for quick money • Hobbyists with no intention to serve clients • Anyone unwilling to learn systems and structure

What's Included

🎓 45 lessons across 8 modules, self-paced 🎥 Welcome video from Veronica 📋 Templates & worksheets: Client Agreement Checklist, Target Property List, 90-Day Action Plan 📘 Travel Terms guide + Downloadable Resources Summary ✅ 6 module quizzes + a graded final assessment ♾️ Unlimited access PLUS $100 off the full Destination Wedding Certification!

About the Course

Unlock the secrets of destination weddings with our comprehensive course designed for planners, aspiring planners, and travel-curious creatives. Dive into the world of destination weddings, understand the complexities, and learn how to turn them into a profitable niche. This course aims to educate, build confidence, bust myths, create clarity, reveal complexity, and position you as the ultimate solution in the industry. Enroll now and take the first step towards mastering destination wedding planning.

Meet Your Instructor

Join me, Veronica M. Foster, MWP, VTA, on a journey to uncover the intricacies of destination weddings. As an expert in the field, I've faced the challenges, gained valuable insights, and am eager to share my knowledge with you. My goal is to empower you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in this niche.

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 45 Lessons

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome & Course Overview

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      Travel Terms Every Planner Should Know

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      Lesson 1.1 — What a Destination Wedding Planner Actually Does Day to Day

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      Lesson 1.2 — Local Planner vs. Destination Specialist: Different Skills, Different Risks

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      Lesson 1.3 — Income Reality Check: How Destination Planners Typically Get Paid

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      Lesson 1.4 — Self-Assessment: Are You Ready?

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      Quiz - Module 1

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      Lesson 2.1 — Business Structure Basics

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      Lesson 2.2 — Seller of Travel Laws and Why They Matter

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      Lesson 2.3 — Insurance: Protecting Yourself and Your Business

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      Lesson 2.4 — Contracts: What's Different for Destination Weddings

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      Lesson 2.5 — Template: Destination Wedding Client Agreement Checklist

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      Quiz — Module 2

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      Lesson 3.1 — What a Host Agency Does

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      Lesson 3.2 — Independent vs. Host-Agency-Affiliated

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      Lesson 3.3 — What ABC Specifically Offers a Hosted Agent

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      Lesson 3.4 — Membership Levels and Where You Fit In

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      Lesson 3.5 — Your Responsibilities as an ABC-Hosted Agent

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      Lesson 3.6 — How to Apply to Become an ABC-Hosted Agent

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      Quiz — Module 3

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      Lesson 4.1 — How Resort Wedding Departments and Group Sales Work

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      Lesson 4.2 — Preferred Supplier / Preferred Partner Programs

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      Lesson 4.3 — Reading a Wedding Package: What's Included, What's Negotiable

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      Lesson 4.4 — Site Visits and Fam Trips

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      Quiz - Module 4

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      Lesson 5.1 — Evaluating Whether a Property Is a Good Fit

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      Lesson 5.2 — ABC's Preferred Property Directory

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      Lesson 5.3 — Reaching Out to a Resort for the First Time

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      Lesson 5.4 — Worksheet: Build Your First List of 10 Target Properties

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      Quiz — Module 5

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      Lesson 6.1 — Niching Down: Region, Budget Tier, or Wedding Style

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      Lesson 6.2 — Website and Social Basics

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      Lesson 6.3 — Representing ABC Correctly in Your Marketing

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      Lesson 6.4 — Lead Magnets

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      Lesson 7.1 — Qualifying a Destination Wedding Inquiry

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      Lesson 7.2 — The Discovery Call Script

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      Lesson 7.3 — Presenting Property Options and Proposals

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      Lesson 7.4 — Handling Common Objections

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      Lesson 7.5 — Closing and Contract Signing

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      Quiz — Module 7

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      Lesson 8.1 — Your 90-Day Action Plan

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      Lesson 8.2 — Common First-Year Mistakes

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      Lesson 8.3 — Where to Go Next: The Destination Wedding Planner Designation Path

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      Final Assessment — 10 Questions (Graded)

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      Downloadable Resources Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need travel or wedding planning experience? No. The course is built for beginners, working planners, and travel-curious creatives. Is this the same as the Destination Wedding Certification? No. This is the introduction. It helps you decide whether destination weddings fit you before you commit, and it includes $100 off the full certification. How long does it take? It's self-paced, so you can work through it on your own schedule. How long do I have access? Unlimited. Come back to the lessons and resources any time. Do I need to be an ABC member? No. ABC membership is not required to take this course. What if it's not for me? You're covered by our 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Email [email protected] within 7 days of purchase for a full refund. Refunds are available only if the course has not been completed, including the final assessment.

Ready to Master Destination Weddings?

Everything you get today: ✔ 45 lessons across 8 modules ✔ Client Agreement Checklist template ✔ Target Property List worksheet ✔ 90-Day Action Plan ✔ Travel Terms guide + Downloadable Resources Summary ✔ Graded final assessment ✔ Unlimited access ✔ $100 off the full Destination Wedding Certification 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee — refund available within 7 days of purchase if the course has not been completed.

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