Wedding Planning and Management: Consultancy for Diverse Clients

Wedding Planning and Management: Consultancy for Diverse Clients, third edition provides students, consultants, engaged couples, vendors and scholars with a comprehensive introduction to the business of weddings. Looking through an event management lens, this is the only book to thoroughly explore the fundamentals of weddings, including historical and cultural foundations, practice and the business of wedding planning in one volume. Diversity and inclusivity are emphasized through the integration of wedding traditions from cultures around the globe and international case studies that inspire and set standards for best practice.

Key features of the third edition:

• Updated research reflects trends in areas such as technology, social media, marriage equality legislation, LGBTQ+ weddings, celebrity influences, destination weddings, DIY essentials and planning eco-friendly weddings.
• Cutting-edge innovations in areas such as "green" venues, themed menus, fusion stationery, sustainable floral décor and distinctive site layout are highlighted by top wedding vendors.
• Budget management tips, timeline specifics and guidelines for starting and marketing a wedding consulting business are provided.
• Over 100 international case studies explore cultural traditions, vendor relations and best practice.
• The companion website for instructors includes updated PowerPoint slides, syllabus guidelines, real-world assignments and a comprehensive test bank.

This full-color book is visually stunning, with over 150 images by top wedding photojournalist Rodney Bailey. End-of-chapter checklists, review questions and practical scenarios support readers' knowledge as they progress. Maggie Daniels and Carrie Wosicki bring a combination of over 45 years of industry practice and teaching experience, and have written a book that is the ideal guide to successful wedding planning and management.