Professional Associations

Association for Wedding Professionals International - Marketing association for industry professionals.

Association of Bridal Consultants - Official website for ABC. Includes information for marrying couples as well as bridal consultants. Includes information about membership benefits, educational opportunities, and message board (for ABC members only).

Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants - San Jose, California-based association for wedding and special event professionals. ACPWC provides education and certification.

Coordinator's Corner - Pan-association site provides support to the industry. Includes articles, members-only message board, and calendar of industry events.

International Special Events Society - Organization of industry professionals. Also serving non-wedding special event planners.

June Wedding, Inc. - Association offering certification and education.

Park Avenue Bride - Independent Wedding Consultants of America. Provides training and certification to bridal consultants.

Weddings Beautiful Worldwide - Homestudy certification program for wedding planners.