Bridal Course Classes and Curriculum

Learn all about bridal at a hotel school


At the Japan Hotel School's Bridal Course, students not only gain knowledge about weddings, but also take practical classes to learn high-quality hotel-style customer service and etiquette, as well as how to provide service at wedding receptions. This curriculum prepares students to be immediately effective in the bridal industry in the future.

Number of class hours per year

  •  
  • First year
  • Second Year
  • Daytime
  • 1,390 hours
  • 1,020 hours
  • Night time
  • 783 hours
  • 734 hours
First semester of 1st year
Introductory training period

Understanding the whole picture of hotels and weddings

As part of gaining an understanding of the hotel and bridal industry as a whole, you will learn basic knowledge about services.

Understanding the whole picture of hotels and weddings
Main curriculum

Bridal Overview 1

  • Daytime
  • Night time

This course provides a comprehensive learning experience on basic bridal matters, including the history of Japanese and Western bridal styles and the differences between them.


wedding costume

  • Daytime
  • Night time

You will learn comprehensive basic knowledge about wedding attire such as dresses and Japanese kimonos.


Hotel Introduction

  • Daytime
  • Night time

You will gain an understanding of the business knowledge required for hotel management. You will also take preparation classes for the Hotel Business Proficiency Examination.

Second half of 1st year
Basic education period

Deepen your understanding through practical training

In addition to learning the basics of service, practical training and hotel training will be included to deepen your understanding.

Deepen your understanding through practical training
Main curriculum

Bridal Coordinator

  • Daytime
  • Night time

You will understand the duties involved in being a bridal coordinator and learn the proper etiquette and skills.


Wedding reception services

  • Daytime
  • Night time

You will learn wedding reception service skills through practical exercises, from the basics to advanced applications.


Color Coordination

  • Daytime
  • Night time

You will learn the rules and understanding of color coordination, how colors appear, and color coordination techniques.

Hotel/bridal training

  • Daytime
  • Night time

The first practical training after enrollment is the first step to learning about first-class service and the bridal industry. You will definitely grow by learning the basics of customer service while getting used to the practical training, learning the job, and practicing.

First semester of second year
Applied Education Period

Learn about bridal management

Building on the basic knowledge acquired in the first year, students will study bridal management in greater depth and expertise in their second year.

Learn about bridal management
Main curriculum

Bridal Marketing & Sales

  • Daytime
  • Night time

You will understand the basics of bridal marketing and learn comprehensively about the issues surrounding the industry through group work.


Bridal Hair & Makeup

  • Night time

You will learn the basics of beauty to bring out the best in the bride and groom, the differences between Japanese and Western style clothing, and gain hair and makeup skills through practical exercises.


Kimono included

  • Daytime

You will learn the basics of how to wear traditional Japanese clothing, which is a perennially popular tradition in Japan.

Second half of second year
Summary period

Summary of the past two years

This is a period to summarise the past two years and to systematically organise what you have learned and understood.

Main curriculum

Bridal Coordination

  • Daytime
  • Night time

Each group will plan and execute an original mock wedding reception, testing their ideas, teamwork, and practical skills.

Flower Arrangement

  • Daytime
  • Night time

You will learn the basics of flower arranging, which is essential for bridal scenes, and how to arrange flowers according to the situation.

JHS Graduation Seminar

  • Daytime
  • Night time

This is a practical class where students plan and present wedding plans at an actual bridal facility. Groups selected through an internal audition will give presentations to professionals at the forefront of the industry.

Summary of the past two years