I started this wedding business-focused website to inspire, motivate, and help wedding business pros from all over the world start, grow, and get to the next level in their wedding business journey. A great way to gain even more wedding business success is by joining one of the wedding industry associations.
Below you’ll find a selection of wedding industry associations that you can sign up for – click on the link in their profile to find out more about how they can help you with your wedding business.
Check out our Wedding Business Clubs and Memberships for a selection of other wedding business community groups and clubs.
WIPA – Wedding International Professionals Association
WIPA (Wedding International Professionals Association) is a Not-For-Profit Association for Leading Wedding Professionals in North America and Soon Around the World.
AfWPI – Association For Wedding Professionals International
AfWPi is an International Community of Wedding and Special Event Professionals, Providing Marketing Resources and Exposure to Members, Education Opportunities, and Support for the Wedding Industry.
NAWP – National Association of Wedding Professionals
The National Association of Wedding Professionals is to Support, Enhance, and Connect Wedding Professionals Throughout the United States and the Greater Wedding Industry Through Continuing Education, Professional Development, and Increased Commerce Through Marketing and Referral.
IWPA – International Wedding Planners and Travel Agents Association
IWPA is an Association of Destination Wedding Planners, Event Planners, and Travel Agents with Offices on all Five Continents that Address the Needs of the Networks in all Regions.
AACWP – American Association of Certified Wedding Planners
AACWP Provides Support, Resources, and Networking for Wedding Planners, as well as Professional Development, Certification, and Continuing Education.
WPAA – The Wedding Planning Association of Australia
WPAA Supports Wedding Planners by Promoting Their Businesses and Connecting Them With Professional Wedding Suppliers Across Australia, as well as Prospective Couples who are Looking to Utilize the Services of a Wedding Planner.
ABWB – Association of British Wedding Businesses
ABWB’s Focus is to be at the Forefront of Broader Issues Within the Industry so They Can Serve as a Reputable Source of Information and Education, and Ensure That all Concerns are Heard by Government Officials Where Necessary.
Inclusive Wedding Alliance
Exclusively for Wedding and Event Professionals Elevating Inclusive Business Practices, LGBTQIA+ in the Wedding and Event Industry.
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IADWP – International Association of Destination Wedding Professionals
IADWP was Created With the Express Purpose of Helping to Educate Travel Agents and Wedding Planners That Specialize in Romance Travel.
IAPO – International Association of Professional Wedding Planners
IAPO is a Membership Association Created to Provide Education and Business Development Services for People Working as, or Studying to Become a Professional Wedding Planner.
ACPWC – Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants
ACPWC Has Been Dedicated to Upholding the Highest Standards of Professionalism and Integrity, Raising the Level of Education, Ensuring Uniformity, and Promoting Career Success in the Wedding and Special Event Industry.
UKAWP – UK Alliance of Wedding Planners
The UK Alliance of Wedding Planners was Established in 2004 With the Main Purpose of Promoting Professionalism Within the UK Wedding Industry.
ABC – Association of Bridal Consultants
Association of Bridal Consultants! An Organization for Professionals in the Wedding Industry – The Standard of Wedding Excellence!
AWA – Asian Wedding Association
AWA is a Non-Profit Organization and the First and Only Trade Body for Companies and Individuals Working in the Asian Wedding Sector.
If would like to add your wedding industry association to the list – please contact me here.