Mentor Program

     Divine Diva Events, Inc hosts a 3 day apprenticeship program for those of
you who are seriously invested in becoming a professional event planner.
Opportunities to shadow our CEO and her assistants will allow individuals to
learn first hand for a full day at her office, during a rehearsal and on an
actual wedding day. The cost for the Apprenticeship Program is $2000.00
payable in two payments of $1,000 each. The payments to Divine Diva Events,
Inc are non refundable and scheduled as follows. 1st payment of 50% is due
once the agreement is signed. The second payment is due upon choosing the
date of your internship. The dates for the apprenticeship program are
flexible. This includes your airfare and hotel accommodations as well as a
stipend for daily expenses.

     What do I get for $2,000.00? Apprenticeship Duties:

• Learn how to put together contracts, budgets and detailed wedding checklists for clients

• Begin to understand the process of event day timelines, which list all pertinent information required for a flawless event

• See a sample Selected Vendor Referral List, learn about the dynamic between vendors and planners and how to maintain a successful relationship with them

• Sit in on client phone calls and observe the way Event Managers handles their business

• Understand the process of putting together and delivering welcome gift bags for guests of clients

• View samples of printing - Save the Dates and Invites, ceremony seating cards, etc.

• See how the Event Managers keeps client files in order by organizing vendor info, correspondence, notes, etc

• Meet and greet with the bridal party and their families at the wedding ceremony location

• Help collect all wedding day items i.e. Guest book, toasting glasses, programs, place cards, etc.

• Observe Events Managers as they organizes the bridal party, music, ceremony details

• Observe Event Managers direction of bridal party, family and guests as the day progresses

• Assist in transportation of bridal party and guests i.e. Shuttle services and schedules

• Help oversee setup of ceremony site i.e. Programs and guest book in place, name cards on chairs, special items for ceremony in place

• Understand the process of the day's setup and timing i.e. vendor arrivals, ceremony setup, reception completion

• Get an overall view of the behind-the-scenes action and how Event Manager prioritizes where to be and when to be there

• In the bridal suite, help Event Managers get the bride into her dress and veil

• Understand the importance of how to accommodate and ensure the comfort of each guest

• Greet guests as they enter, making sure they feel welcome and taken care of

• Help manage the photo guest book making sure pictures get taken; guests are signed in, etc.

• Watch Event Managers as they organize the bridal party and gets everyone down the aisle on time

• Assist in setup of reception site i.e. Placement of menus, place cards and favors, make sure tables, chairs etc. are arranged according to diagram, etc.

• Guide guests to the reception site once ceremony has concluded

• See Event Manager coordinate special dances and toasts, making sure that important people i.e. Family members, photographer, videographer are present when they take place

• Secure and pack up all extra items at the end of the night i.e. Extra favors, menus, programs, place cards, etc. and put gifts in the proper location

• Help decorate bridal suite with candles, petals, bubble bath, cake, champagne, etc.

You will also be able to use our reputable firm as gaining experience in the industry.  We look forward to having you on board.