New Member Application
After your membership has been processed (usually within 1-2 business days), we will forward your materials in the mail, and also forward an email with
your username and password for immediate web access
to our members only area
Click here for membership requirements
If you are in any of the following countries: China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea,
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore or Taiwan, please contact our ABC director of Asia:
Mr. Kevin Yoshi Kohara at yoshi@abc-japan.org
I have read the Association's Code of Ethics and Standards of Membership and agree to uphold them.
Any Correspondence for Novice, Consultant, or Professional ( 0 - < 75 points ) level goes to:
Association of Bridal Consultants
632 Federal Road, Suite 2
Brookfield, CT 06804
Phone 860-355-7000 / Fax 203-775-0037
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Any Correspondence for Accredited or Master ( 75 – 125 or more points ) level goes to:
Shelby Tuck-Horton, MWP™
ABC Director of Education and Master Wedding Planner™
12138 Central Ave, Ste 412
Mitchellville, MD 20721
Shelby@ExquisiteExpressions.com
(for questions regarding 75-125 pt. questions)
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0 - <25
points |
New Registered Wedding Planner Membership
(plus first-year processing fee $35) Total: $ 220 first year (M101)
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Add to cart |
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0 - <50
points |
New Registered Wedding Vendor Membership
(plus first-year processing fee $35) Total: $ 260 first year (M202)
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Add to cart
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25 - <50
points |
New Certified Wedding Planner Membership
(M201)
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For this level, complete ABC Points System grid, with supporting documentation, and mail with check or credit card payment to ABC, Brookfield, CT office listed above at left.
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50 - <75
points |
New Professional Wedding Planner Membership
(M301)
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For these levels, complete ABC Points System grid, with supporting documentation, and mail with check or credit card payment to ABC, Brookfield, CT office listed above at left.
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New Certified Wedding Vendor Membership
(M302)
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75 - <124
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Renew My Accredited Wedding Planner Membership
(M401)
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For these levels, complete ABC Points System grid, with supporting documentation, and mail with check or credit card payment to
Shelby Tuck-Horton, Director of Education, at the address listed above at right.
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Renew My Accredited Wedding Vendor Membership
(M402)
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125 points
or above |
Renew My Master Wedding Planner Membership
(M501)
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For these levels, complete ABC Points System grid, with supporting documentation, and mail with check or credit card payment to
Shelby Tuck-Horton, Director of Education, at the address listed above at right.
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Renew My Master Wedding Vendor Membership
(M502)
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Not points
driven |
New Corporate Membership
(plus first-year processing fee $ 35) Total $ 585 first year
For companies that market products or services to brides or wedding professionals nationwide/worldwide.
(Subject to ABC approval.)
(M601)
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Add to cart |
Not points
driven |
New Auxiliary Membership
(plus first-year processing fee $35) Total: $ 205 first year
Companies with at least one advanced member(any level above Registered Wedding Planner/initial member is at full price)can register additional members at reduced auxiliary price.
(will be pro-rated and synchronized to match primary member renewal date) (M701)
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| Professional Wedding Planner Program (On-Line Version / PDF Format) |
Professional Wedding Planner Program Online Version - PDF
This ABC Program will be e-mailed to you in 7, easy to manage, pdf files, and a Final Exam section. Each pdf file also includes that section's multiple-choice exam. Also, we screen our buyers so the computer does not automatically run your credit card, however your PWP order is to be processed and forwarded to you within 48 hours business hours. |
PWP99 |
$550.00 |
Add to cart |
| Professional Wedding Planner Program (CD Format) |
Professional Wedding Planner Program CD Version
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PWPCD |
$550.00 |
Add to cart |
| Professional Wedding Planner Program (Hard Copy Format) |
Professional Wedding Planner (Full Program)
This program includes the 7 Sections listed below.
To purchase sections individually select below.
*You must add your new Registered Wedding Planner membership to the cart above.
**If you are already a member simply add to the cart. |
PWP |
$550.00 |
Add to cart |
A Planners Toolbox
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PWP1 |
$99.00 |
Add to cart |
Etiquette for Wedding Professionals
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PWP2 |
$99.00 |
Add to cart |
Wedding Business Basics
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PWP3 |
$99.00 |
Add to cart |
Wedding Etiquette
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PWP4 |
$99.00 |
Add to cart |
Planning and Consulting
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PWP5 |
$99.00 |
Add to cart |
Wedding Services
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PWP6 |
$99.00 |
Add to cart |
Rehearsal to Reception
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PWP7 |
$99.00 |
Add to cart |
| Wedding Planner Magazine (Non-Member, separate Annual Subscription) $59.75 / yr. |
Wedding Planner Magazine
Enjoy an annual subscription to Wedding Planner Magazine, mailed quarterly by Hard Copy to USA and Canada addresses. Sent electronically to International addresses.
Learn from Q&A with top ABC Wedding planners, industry trends, real weddings, educational opportunities,
and ABC sponsor specials.
This publication is not designed for the bride. It is built for the industry professional.
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WPM-01 |
$59.75 |
Add to cart |
| Other Items Available (ABC members only please) |
Weddings as a Business - CD
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09CD |
$149.00 |
Add to cart |
Weddings as a Business - Hard Copy
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09 |
$149.00 |
Add to cart |
Do You Need a Bridal Consultant Brochure (Qty 50)
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18 |
$25.00 |
Add to cart |
Human Resource Management
Just in Time Human Resources Management with Growing Your Team Without Overextending Yourself
DVD
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HRM |
$49.95 |
Add to cart |
ABC Large Umbrella - Qty 1
Umbrella's have a large 60-inch, bride protecting wingspan.
Help protect your brides from the rain, or your elderly guests from the sun.
Your bride will thank you for being prepared !
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UMB_1 |
$35.00 |
Add to cart |
Working from Home
Working from Home and Virtual Offices for Wedding Professionals
This home study course uses Working from Home, 5th Ed. by Paul and Sarah Edwards as a textbook and the course guide provides additional content and readings, website references, worksheets and exercises relevant to the wedding industry. This home study course will help you decide if working from home is right for you and how to have a successful home based business.
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WFH |
$59.00 |
Add to cart |
ABCs Bridal Show Planner
A Guide for Bridal Show Success
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BSP |
$59.00 |
Add to cart |
PLEASE NOTE
You must be a member (or signing up as a member)
to order the following materials |
| Educational Materials (Packages) |
Professional Development Program (PDP)
This program includes Etiquette, Sales and Marketing,
Wedding Day, Related Services and Planning & Consulting, which you can purchase separately
below.
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$550.00 |
Add to cart (hard copy)
Add to cart (CD format)
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Weddings as a Business (WaaB)
A separate course to help you get your business up and running.
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$149.00 |
Add to cart |
Educational Materials (Individual Courses)
(Select these items individually if you choose not to purchase the
Professional Development Program (PDP) above.
(However, it makes more sense to purchase the full
program above) |
| Etiquette |
$119.00 |
Add to cart |
| Sales and Marketing |
$119.00 |
Add to cart |
| Wedding Day |
$119.00 |
Add to cart |
| Related Services |
$119.00 |
Add to cart |
| Planning & Consulting |
$119.00 |
Add to cart |
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