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Welcome to The Institute of Wedding & Event Design

The Institute of Wedding & Event Design (IWED) is a hands-on training and certification program by industry leaders. Our training programs provide the necessary knowledge for designing, installing and managing events of any size. We specialize in teaching students to be full-service wedding and event companies. With knowledge of total event set up (tables, chairs, centerpieces, lighting, draping, backdrops, ceremonies and more), you can stop renting and outsourcing.

What Types of Students Attend IWED?

IWED is geared towards a wide variety of student types. We teach beginners who are looking to start their first business; People who would like to find a job in the event industry; existing business owners who want to learn new techniques and services to offer their clients or how to run their businesses more efficiently and generate higher profits; hotels and conference centers who send their staff to get trained; florists looking to offer more than flowers; and many more!

A World-Class Education…

  • Hands On Training
  • Instructors with Industry Experience
  • Accelerated Courses
  • A La Carte or Complete 5-Day Course Packages
  • Certificate and Degree Programs
  • Course Materials and Toolbox
  • Low Monthly Payment Plans
  • 6 Months of Phone Coaching
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

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    IWED IN THE NEWS: INSTITUTE OF WEDDING & EVENT DESIGN Offers Unique Hands-On Event Design Course Bringing Together Event Students & Professionals

    TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Institute of Wedding & Event Design (IWED) has established itself as the leading hands-on wedding and event design instructional and certification course.  This unique, hands-on training program will teach course participants industry basics and critical advantages such as how to design, put up and take down backdrops, drape ceilings, tables, and ceremonies for events and weddings. Course participants will also learn skills to successfully market and operate an event business.

    “The event industry is currently lacking an accredited organization dedicated to training event décor professionals,” said James Lester, IWED Creative Director. “It is our mission to properly train draping and décor techniques, as well as event logistics. We are excited to be teaching a diverse set of students from around the world.”

    Response to the class offerings has been incredibly strong from around the globe. Beginners and seasoned professionals from the Caribbean, Canada, Africa and the United States have confirmed interest already. In Canada, the wedding industry is a $4 billion a year industry* with 1 in 5 couples hiring a wedding coordinator**. Through a wide range of quality programs and instruction, course participants will gain insight into how to run a more efficient and profitable Event Design business.

    Space is limited and will fill-up quickly. As we move into the traditionally busier event planning season, wedding decorators, hotels, convention centers, banquet halls, florists and any other event-focused business professional or beginner should register now for the valuable programs being offered by IWED.

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