Plan Your Wedding with Clarity and Confidence
Planning your own wedding? You don’t need to hire a professional planner to create a beautiful, organized, and memorable celebration.
The DIY Wedding Planning Program at Northampton Community College gives you the practical tools, expert guidance, and step-by-step structure to confidently plan and coordinate your big day — whether you’re the couple, a family member, or a trusted friend.
Take Control of Your Wedding Planning
Wedding planning can feel overwhelming — timelines, budgets, venues, vendors, seating charts, logistics, and backup plans.
This interactive two-course workshop series breaks the process down into manageable, strategic steps so you can stay organized, reduce stress, and enjoy the journey.
You’ll gain both the big-picture planning framework and the detailed execution skills needed for a seamless wedding day.
What You’ll Learn
- Create a realistic, step-by-step planning timeline
- Develop a workable budget and smart cost-saving strategies
- Select the right venue and coordinate vendors effectively
- Design ceremony and reception flow
- Plan event layout and seating arrangements
- Manage day-of logistics and timelines
- Prepare contingency plans for unexpected challenges
Course Details
This two-course, interactive workshop series will be held at our Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem and is ideal for couples, family members, and friends planning a wedding
Planning a wedding without hiring a professional? Whether you're the couple, a family member, or trusted friend, this workshop will teach you how to confidently build a strong foundation for a successful wedding. Learn essentials such as setting priorities, budgeting, selecting a venue, building a planning timeline, and managing vendors.
Course Code: HSPWP101
Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Room 623, Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Cost: $39
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to fine-tune the key details that ensure a smooth, memorable wedding day. Topics include ceremony and reception flow, creating a detailed day-of timeline, designing a simple event layout, organizing a seating chart, vendor management, and contingency planning.
Course Code: HSPWP102
Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Room 623, Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Cost: $39
For more information contact: hospitality@northampton.edu or call 610-861-5068.
