THE WEDDING ACADEMY · 婚禮學苑

Learn the art.
Master the plan.

Beautiful weddings need more than a good eye. Learn to think, plan and lead with the confidence that comes from real experience.

For the next generation of wedding professionals.

An elegant garden reception with white linens, champagne flowers and softly glowing candles
THE BEAUTY YOU SEE.The thinking behind it.
Wedding design inspiration
Creative visionPractical systemsHuman connectionThoughtful technology

01 / THE APPROACH

An eye for beauty.
A mind for everything else.

A wedding is a creative project, a live production and a deeply personal experience. A good planner understands all three.

Here, we connect design decisions with budgets, timelines and the people who make it happen. You learn how to ask better questions, spot the missing details and make sound decisions when the day changes.

I.

Understand the why

Learn the reasoning behind a plan, so you can adapt it to the next couple, venue or challenge.

II.

Make it work

Turn a creative brief into a working budget, clear responsibilities and a realistic flow.

III.

Keep it human

Use AI to support your preparation. Bring your own judgment, care and presence to the work.

02 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Choose your
learning path.

Two ways to learn. Three pillars that build on one another. AI is woven through both tiers—from the first planning brief to the decisions you make on the wedding day.

Hybrid format confirmed. Dates, exact tuition and field-practicum hours to be announced.

THE THREE LEARNING PILLARS

01 The Foundation02 The Live Experience03 The Modern Toolkit

Online learners build the planning core and practice through virtual scenarios. Hybrid learners add the full live-experience pathway, in-person intensives and supervised field training.

THE CLASSROOM & THE FIELD

Learn it.
Then make it real.

At The Wedding Academy, learning moves between the classroom, the venue and the wedding day itself. Students build with their hands, present their thinking and learn to see the details before guests arrive.

Sherrien teaching an international class of students how to make rose boutonnieres
01 / HANDS-ON LEARNINGMake the details yourself.

Students learn the mechanics of a boutonniere by working with roses, ribbon and fresh materials.

Sherrien leading international students through an elegant wedding venue
02 / VENUE EYERead the room before the room is ready.

A venue tour turns floor plans into real movement, light and guest experience.

Student presenting a wedding table design with a mood board projected behind her
03 / CREATIVE DIRECTIONPresent the thinking behind the table.

Students connect a mood board to a complete reception design and explain every decision.

Sherrien and students setting party favors on a luxurious candlelit reception table
04 / FIELD PRACTICUMSet it beautifully. Check it twice.

At a live reception setup, students place favors, align the details and work around a tall centerpiece, candles and a mirrored tabletop.

FOR BRIDES-TO-BE & COUPLES

Plan your own wedding
with a professional eye.

Designed for couples who want to be hands-on without feeling overwhelmed, this practical course helps you make confident decisions, organize the moving parts and enjoy the planning process.

A PRACTICAL COURSE

Plan Your Own Wedding

Learn how to:

  • build a realistic wedding budget
  • choose vendors and ask better questions
  • create a timeline that works in real life
  • coordinate the details without losing the joy

For the couple planning the wedding themselves—with guidance from someone who has planned hundreds of celebrations.

03 / MEET YOUR EDUCATOR

Experience,
passed forward.

Sherrien Shui, founder of The Wedding AcademySherrienWEDDING GODMOTHER

FOUNDER & EDUCATOR · THE WEDDING ACADEMY

Meet Sherrien.

Nearly 30 years in the wedding industry have taught Sherrien that a beautiful celebration depends on a great deal of work guests never see.

Her experience spans wedding planning, event hosting and teaching. In her busiest years, she planned and hosted 60–80 weddings annually, alongside teaching selected classes of 15–20 students.

Her teaching reaches beyond the checklist: understanding flowers and their seasons, how food and service fit the schedule, how a room feels, and how to bring a team together.

Now, she is shaping the next chapter of The Wedding Academy—bringing those practical lessons together with the tools available to today's wedding professionals.

Rooted in experience.Ready for what's next.

THE DETAILS MATTER

A beautiful day is
thought through.

From the first sketch to the last candle, the work is in the details—and in knowing which details matter most.

Floral ceremony altar overlooking the ocean at sunset
A floral ceremony altar framed by the ocean.
Outdoor wedding ceremony aisle with white chairs and floral arrangements
A petal-lined aisle leading to the ceremony.
Champagne-toned wedding reception table set with flowers and place settings
A reception table set for an elegant dinner.
Tiered wedding cake decorated with cascading pink flowers
A tiered cake finished with cascading flowers.
Soft blush bridal bouquet held against a wedding dress
A soft blush bouquet against the bride's dress.

A LITTLE OF HOW WE THINK

The ceremony is
running late.
What comes next?

The best next move starts with understanding what the delay affects.

A PLANNING MOMENT

Portraits are 20 minutes behind schedule. Guests are seated, the musicians are ready and dinner service is timed. What's your first move?

Select a response to explore the reasoning.

04 / THE FIELD NOTES

A little insight.
A better next step.

Practical perspectives on planning,
business and the way we work.

A timeline is more
than a schedule.

Start with what each moment needs, and the order begins to make sense.

Are your inquiries
turning into bookings?

A simple comparison can show which relationships deserve more care.

Let AI draft.
Let experience decide.

Use a faster first draft to make more room for thoughtful decisions.

05 / LET'S START A CONVERSATION

Your next chapter
starts with
a good question.

New to the industry? Building on years of experience? Prepare a note for Sherrien about what you want to learn next.

Choose your interests, then copy your message to send through your usual contact channel. This page does not send or store your information.

A few good questions.

Do I need wedding industry experience?

The foundations pathway is being designed for people entering the field. The wedding day and AI pathways also offer a starting point for professionals looking to strengthen specific skills. Final prerequisites will be shared with the program details.

Is this only for wedding planners?

No. The planning and direction pathways focus on planner responsibilities, while business and AI lessons can also help florists, photographers, beauty professionals, hosts and other wedding vendors work more effectively with their clients and teams.

When can I enroll?

The next programs are in development. Dates, delivery format, tuition and any completion requirements will be announced before enrollment opens.

Will the programs be taught in English?

The upcoming curriculum is being developed in English. If you are interested in Chinese-language learning, include that in your inquiry.