CWEP Wedding Planning Exam
Questions and Answers Latest Update
How much do wedding planners typically charge for their services? - Answer-10-25% of
total wedding budget, combining planning and day of services
Will the question "How long does the average wedding last?" help you project annual
revenue? - Answer-No
When starting your wedding and event planning business, the description on how you
intend to run your business is called the ___________________________. - Answer-
Operating plan
What should your first wedding planning business expense be? - Answer-An investment
in your education and certification
To establish a positive reputation while in a new business, you should.... - Answer-1.
Join organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce or Association for Wedding
Professionals International
2. Become certified by a nationally recognized org (like Lovegevity)
3. Always be professional, reliable, and knowledgeable about your service
What are three examples of operational performance objectives? - Answer-1. Quality
2. Dependability
3. Flexibility
You have been told to be successful as a wedding planner, you must have a 'point of
difference' to your ___________________________ - Answer-Competition
The term 'networking' when setting up your wedding planning business applies to
making association with _________________________. - Answer-Wedding industry
organizations and other business professionals, not associated with weddings.
Having sufficient "start up capital" when developing your own business means
___________________________ - Answer-Having sufficient funds to meet expenses
before revenue is earned.
The plan that provides guidelines of taking your business from vision to reality is called
a ___________. - Answer-Business plan
True or False: Documentation allows you to work IN your business instead of ON your
business - Answer-False: Documentation allows you to work ON your business instead
of IN your business
, Some of the best methods for documentation include: - Answer-1. Manuals for each
department
2. Step-by-step instructions
3. Illustrated instructions
The best way to standardize your business procedures is to - Answer-Document the
procedures
In order to get your vision across to someone else, you create a procedural manual for
____________ - Answer-1. Each process of your business
2. Each style of wedding
3. Each social event
Should the bridal questionnaire include a design board? - Answer-NO
Should a procedural manual provide a physical check that all processes are carried out
correctly? - Answer-NO
Why is a procedure manual best presented in a ring binder? - Answer-To add and
update info with ease
People with a kinesthetic approach to learning usually _______________ - Answer-
learn by carrying out an activity
Should a wedding design kit contain your business plan? - Answer-NO
True or False: When deciding on a wedding theme it makes good sense to develop an
inspiration board - Answer-True
General questions you should ask all wedding vendors during your vendor interview
process should include....... - Answer-1. What is their pricing structure?
2. How long have they been in business?
3. Have they received any special awards?
True or False: When selecting wedding vendors to represent your business, it is
important to remember that your business reputation is only as good as your WORST
vendor - Answer-TRUE
True or False: Building your business with only quality vendors gives your business a
better chance of success - Answer-TRUE
True or False: Wedding planners do NOT need to be familiar with each participating
vendors' contracts - Answer-FALSE
Developing positive relationships with good vendors is valuable because... - Answer-
you both gain business from the relationship
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